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Since Holstein Kiel is still winless after six rounds it is not a surprise that the newcomer is being relegated to the role of underdog against the current number six in the league. Union Berlin has only lost once, but is also significantly stronger when it comes to points at home. Although the team doesn't like playing away, they are in the role of favorites in this clash. Holstein Kiel is still having a hard time in the top division. They are trying to play bravely and courageously but this often ends in overconfidence and are punished mercilessly by their opponents. The result is 19 conceded goals 13 of them in the first half. In the last game before the break, Holstein Kiel picked up a point after trailing 2-0 against the champions from Bayer Leverkusen. This performance was really strong, so they have at least one point in two of their last three games. They never gave up in the 2-2 draw in Bochum either, and equalized in the 89th minute. Union Berlin is taking a completely different approach to this season. They only lost 0-1 in Monchengladbach and in that case the goal was conceded practically at the final whistle. The problems tended to occur away from home.