After 3/3 defeats, Union Berlin got an away draw against Gladbach. In the first half, Gladbach had more possession, but their few chances did not result in any goals. In the rematch, Union Berlin improved their performance and tried to take the lead in the match. In the end, Union’s 9 final goal attempts did not bear fruit and the match ended in a goalless draw.

In the standings, Union is in 14th place with 30 points, alongside 15th-placed Bochum, just two points above the relegation playoff spot. A potential victory for Union against Bochum would give them two benefits. On one hand, they will climb higher in the standings, and on the other hand, they will leave their opponent behind and distance themselves by three points.

After 8 games, Bochum returned to winning ways with a home victory against Hoffenheim. In the 34th minute, Kevin Stoger opened the scoring for the hosts. In injury time of the first half, Felix Passlack doubled Bochum’s goals, giving them a significant advantage. In the 64th minute, Stoger scored again, bringing the score to 3-0. Hoffenheim tried to turn the match in their favor but failed. They initially reduced the deficit to 3-1 with Kramaric in the 73rd minute and with the same player, they reached 3-2 in the 84th minute. The comeback did not materialize with the hosts taking an important victory and the visitors counting their 4th consecutive away defeat.

Bochum is level on points with today’s opponent at 30 points and are 2 points behind 16th-placed Mainz for the relegation playoffs.