Soccer Picks Today: Union Berlin vs Real Madrid

Union Berlin Has Nothing to Lose

Union Berlin’s UCL debut hasn’t been what they expected. As recently mentioned, they remain winless, which translates into being at the bottom of Group C. Nevertheless, there’s still hope to keep playing in an international competition.

If Union Berlin pulls off the stunner against Real Madrid and Napoli defeats Braga, the German side will qualify for the UEL. Any other combination will eliminate them since Braga won the series between the two.

Most recently, Union Berlindefeated Borussia Monchengladbach 3-1 in the Bundesliga. That result allowed them to get out of the relegation zone.

Individually, make sure to include Kevin Behrens in your betting online ticket as anytime goalscorer. He’s the team’s top scorer with four goals.

Yes, Union Berlin is having a terrible season, but they’ve been a bit better playing at home.

Real Madrid Kind of Bumped

Last weekend, Real Madrid drew 1-1 against Real Betis in Seville. Considering the match was on the road, it’s not a bad result. The problem is that Girona defeated Barcelona and now leads La Liga with a two-point advantage over Madrid.

The good news is that Jude Bellingham scored again and goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga returned after missing several games due to injury. He didn’t play, he stayed on the bench, but he’s ready and will probably start in Berlin.

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I expect head coach Carlo Ancelotti to rest some key players. However, regardless of who gets to play, Real Madrid will always be a competitive side. I mean, Joselu Matos, Dani Ceballos, Fran Garcia, Nico Paz, to name a few, are great players and are eager to prove their worth. Here’s a freebie, you should include Matos in your soccer picks as anytime goalscorer.

Real Madrid has played 11 games on the road in all competitions and managed to score in all of them. That includes wins over Napoli and Braga.

First Leg Was a Close One

Real Madrid was heavily favored in our soccer lines for the first leg between these two. However, Union Berlin made them suffer a lot more than expected, with the Spanish side winning 1-0 thanks to a goal scored in stoppage time.

The total for Tuesday’s clash is set at three goals. Needless to say, go with the under. The home side has scored four goals in five UCL matches, while the visitors will play with an alternative lineup.

Union Berlin vs Real Madrid Match Information

• Match: Union Berlin (0-2-3) vs Real Madrid (5-0-0)
• Date: Tuesday, Dec. 12
• Time: 3 p.m. ET
• Location: Olympiastadion, Berlin
• Union Berlin vs Real Madrid Live Stream: Fubo.tv

Union Berlin vs Real Madrid Betting Lines

Best Soccer Bets Today for Union Berlin vs Real Madrid

Union Berlin is having a rough season, while Real Madrid is more focused on getting back the La Liga’s top spot. Unlike the first leg, I expect both teams to score, and considering I already told you to take the under, I like 1-1 for the final score. After all, Union Berlin has nothing to lose and much to win, while Real Madrid will play with no pressure at all.

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