Union Berlin and Royale Union meet again for the third time this season in the Europa League. They both met each other in the group stage of the competition earlier this season. Royale Union topped their Group with 13 points, one point ahead of the runner-up Union Berlin. They both split their group stage matches with one win apiece. They both defeated each other away from home by 1-0 results. Union Berlin will be heading into this match as favorites to win for these reasons:

Firstly. Union Berlin are extra motivated. Despite finishing second in their group to their forthcoming opponents and having seen their title charge in the German Bundesliga derailed by the winless streak of 3 matches in recent weeks, Union Berlin will be throwing everything they have at this competition as they look to qualify for the Champions League. They will be looking to achieve that by either their league position or winning this tournament. This extra motivation will be an added advantage.

Secondly. Union Berlin have a good home record. Union Berlin have not lost at home in their last 6 matches, recording 4 wins and 2 draws. They are formidable while at home, they have a massive home supporters who are always pushing them on. That seems to have an intimidating effect on their opponents. Also, their 3-1 win against Ajax, one of the favorites to win the competition, on home territory in the previous round will definitely have boosted their confidence significantly. That would have got them believing that they can make it far in the competition.

Thirdly. The form of Royale Union. Royale Union have seem to have hit bad form in the worst time of their season. They lost 3 of their last 4 matches in all competition, conceding 10 goals in the process. Their confidence level is pretty fragile right now. Union Berlin will look to take advantage of that.

Considering Royale Union present struggles and that Union Berlin will have their home fans roaring them on, Union Berlin will be winning this encounter.

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柏林联盟和皇家联盟本赛季第三次在欧联杯相遇。他们在本赛季早些时候的小组赛中相遇。皇家联盟以13分排名小组第一，领先亚军柏林联盟1分。两队在小组赛中均以一胜平分秋色。他们都在客场以1-0的比分击败了对方。柏林联盟将在这场比赛中成为夺冠热门，原因如下:

首先。柏林联盟非常积极。尽管在即将到来的对手面前排在小组第二，而且最近几周他们在德甲的冠军争夺战被三场比赛的连胜破坏，柏林联盟将在这场比赛中倾尽全力，因为他们希望获得欧冠资格。他们将通过联赛排名或赢得比赛来实现这一目标。这种额外的动力将是一个额外的优势。

其次。柏林联盟有良好的主场记录。柏林联盟最近6场主场不败，取得4胜2平的战绩。他们在主场是令人敬畏的，他们有大量的主场支持者，他们总是在推动他们前进。这似乎对他们的对手产生了威慑作用。此外，他们在上一轮主场3-1击败夺冠热门之一的阿贾克斯，肯定会大大增强他们的信心。这会让他们相信他们可以在竞争中走得更远。

第三。皇家联盟的形式。皇家联盟似乎在他们赛季最糟糕的时候遭遇了糟糕的状态。他们在最近的4场比赛中输掉了3场，丢了10个球。他们现在的信心相当脆弱。柏林联盟将利用这一点。

考虑到皇家联盟目前的困境，柏林联盟将有他们的主场球迷为他们呐喊，柏林联盟将赢得这场比赛。