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Berlin (AP) - 1. FC Union Berlin is again relying on its home strength and expects angry Hoffenheimers.
In the eleventh game in a row, the Bundesliga club wants to remain unbeaten on Sunday (1.30pm / DAZN) at the Alte Försterei.
With a win against TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, Union would already have 36 points.
"It would be a further step towards the goal, we have to have that in mind," said coach Urs Fischer, who still adheres to the only requirement of staying up: "What you have in your account, nobody can take away from you."
Fischer warned, however, of the opponent, who has already classified the season as "screwed up" after the frustrating end in the Europa League.
«From the mental side there are two options.
You take on the role of the victim or an anger develops in the stomach.
I rather assume that Hoffenheim will come to us with anger in their stomach, "said the Swiss:" You have a game in which you can correct something. "
It takes «a good day and a very good performance to keep the points in Berlin».
In the league, however, 1899 is only in the lower midfield with 26 points.
Union won the first leg 3-1.
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A trump card this season is again the own stadium, although fans are not allowed in because of the corona pandemic.
"Your living room is your living room," said Fischer.
The coach does believe that “it matters a little” when his players feel most comfortable at home and know everything.
Union has been undefeated in their own stadium for ten games.
The last and only home defeat of the season was the 1: 3 against Augsburg on matchday 1.
"Still we miss our fans," said Fischer.
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