Union Berlin - Schalke 04

Friday evening at Alte Foersterei, Union Berlin host Schalke 04 for their Bundesliga matchday 3 encounter. The hosts look to reset following a difficult 4-0 defeat against Bayer Leverkusen, while the visitors arrive buoyed by a resilient goalless draw against Bayern Munich. Both sides are eager to establish momentum in the early stages of the season, with the expected XI for Union Berlin featuring Frederik Roennow in goal and a forward pairing of Emmanuel Latte Lath and Marin Ljubicic.

Schalke 04, led by Loris Karius in the expected lineup, hope to build on their defensive stability after a challenging 3-0 loss at Augsburg. Historically, this fixture has often been a tight affair, including a 0-0 stalemate in February 2023. With both teams seeking their first league win of the campaign, the tactical battle in midfield between Rani Khedira and Robin Gosens will likely prove decisive.