Union Berlin vs Borussia Dortmund live stream and match preview, Sunday 16 October, 4:30pm BST
Union Berlin vs Borussia Dortmund live stream and match preview
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Surprise Bundesliga pace-setters Union Berlin will look to hold onto top spot as they entertain Borussia Dortmund – who will move to within a point of the hosts with victory in the German capital.
Union come into this game on a run of three straight 1-0 wins in all competitions: home and away against Malmo in the Europa League, and away to Stuttgart in the Bundesliga. Urs Fischer's side have suffered just three home league defeats since the start of last season – although the most recent of those came at the hands of Dortmund. This is their first home league outing since 18 September.
The visitors have also made a strong start to the campaign, and they head to the Stadion An der Alten Forsterei – where they won 3-0 back in February – having come from 2-0 down to dramatically salvage a 2-2 draw at home Bayern Munich in Der Klassiker last weekend. Edin Terzic's team also came from behind at home in midweek, drawing 1-1 with Sevilla in the Champions League.
Team news
With the probable exception of midfielder Kevin Mohwald – who's yet to feature this term – Union have a fully fit squad at their disposal.
As for Dortmund, captain Marco Reus could return to the matchday squad. Jamie Bynoe-Gittens, Mahmoud Dahoud and Mateu Morey remain sidelined by injury, though, while Sebastien Haller has been receiving treatment for testicular cancer after being diagnosed in July.
Form
Union Berlin: WLWWW
Borussia Dortmund: WLWDD
Referee
Tobias Stieler will be the referee for Union Berlin vs Borussia Dortmund.
Stadium
Union Berlin vs Borussia Dortmund will be played at the Stadion An der Alten Forsterei.
Other games
The day's other Bundesliga match between Bayern Munich and Freiburg kicks off at 6:30pm BST.
Kick-off and channel
Kick-off is at 4:30pm BST on Sunday 16 October and the game is being shown live on Sky Sports Football in the UK.
VPN guide
Use a VPN to watch Bundesliga football from outside your country
If you’re out of the country for a round of Bundesliga fixtures, then annoyingly your domestic on-demand services won’t work – the broadcaster knows where you are because of your IP address (boo!). You'll be blocked from watching it, which is not ideal if you’ve paid up for a subscription and still want to catch the action without resorting to illegal feeds you’ve found on Reddit.
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International Bundesliga TV rights
• UK: Sky Sports have exclusive rights to the Bundesliga.
• USA: ESPN+ is streaming every Bundesliga game this season.
• Canada: Sportsnet NOW is the place to watch Bundesliga football.
• Australia: BeIN SPORTS will stream every game of the Bundesliga season.
• New Zealand: BeIN SPORTS is the home of the Bundesliga.
