1. FC Union Berlin vs 1. FC Heidenheim 1846, DFB-Pokal 2022-23 ROUND 2
Overview
Match Preview
1. FC Union Berlin vs 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 — DFB-Pokal at Alte Foersterei.
- 1. FC Union Berlin 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 | H | 2–0 | W |
| 16 Oct | Borussia Dortmund | H | 2–0 | W |
| 13 Oct | Malmo FF | H | 1–0 | W |
| 09 Oct | VfB Stuttgart | A | 1–0 | W |
| 06 Oct | Malmo FF | A | 1–0 | W |
| 01 Oct | Eintracht Frankfurt | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | 1. FC Union Berlin | A | 0–2 | L |
| 30 Jul | FV Illertissen | A | 2–0 | W |
| 08 Aug | FC Hansa Rostock | A | 2–3 | L |
| 13 Sep | SV Wehen Wiesbaden | A | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Jul | SV Werder Bremen | H | 2–2 | D |
| 02 Jul | SV Werder Bremen | A | 0–0 | D |
Key Stats
27%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
H2H (11 games)
36%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — 1. FC Union Berlin and 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 get this one started.
- 5' 1. FC Union Berlin is showing some good football. However, 1. FC Union Berlin are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 7' Tymoteusz Puchacz doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 12' The 31-year-old Marnon-Thomas Busch has been sensational this season — 1 goals and 2 assists is a remarkable return.
- 17' The home supporters are growing impatient. 1. FC Union Berlin must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 22' 1. FC Union Berlin are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 backline.
- 27' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 that had 280 games and scored 145 goals.
- 29' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Patrick Mainka.
- 34' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 39' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Danilho Doekhi made 282 appearances and scored 14 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 44' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 49' 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 looks like a favorite considering 2 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker Mathias Honsak scoring 2 goals.
- 52' What a moment for Sven Michel! That strike on 52 puts his side firmly in control.
- 57' 1. FC Union Berlin currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 60' 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 make a change. Kevin Sessa trudges off to be replaced by Stefan Schimmer on 60 minutes.
- 62' 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 63' The 1. FC Union Berlin manager makes a substitution. Sheraldo Becker departs to be replaced by Tim Skarke.
- 68' Adrian Beck needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 71' Fresh legs for 1. FC Union Berlin! Niko Giesselmann comes on to replace Tymoteusz Puchacz.
- 72' 1. FC Union Berlin make a change. Andras Schafer trudges off to be replaced by Genki Haraguchi on 72 minutes.
- 77' The travelling 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 79' The crowd applauds Marnon-Thomas Busch as he leaves the pitch. Marvin-Lee Rittmuller steps in for 1. FC Heidenheim 1846.
- 84' Kevin Behrens has so much to prove this time. He replaces Sven Michel on 84 minute.
- 89' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 90' The referee calls foul for Robin Knoche. He receives a Yellow card.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. 1. FC Union Berlin take all three points.
Lineups
1. FC Union Berlin Lineups
Starting XI
-
27
Sheraldo Becker ↓ Tim Skarke 63'
- 5
- 31
- 14
-
19
Janik Haberer ↓ Morten Thorsby 84'
- 6
- 37
- 4
-
11
Sven Michel ↓ Kevin Behrens 84'
- 13
- 26
Bench
-
2
Morten Thorsby ↑ 84'
- 8
-
24
Genki Haraguchi ↑ 71'
- 1
- 3
-
17
Kevin Behrens ↑ 84'
-
21
Tim Skarke ↑ 63'
-
23
Niko Giesselmann ↑ 71'
- 40
Coach
Urs Fischer
1. FC Heidenheim 1846 Lineups
Starting XI
-
37
Jan-Niklas Beste ↓ Adrian Beck 60'
- 10
- 33
- 19
- 8
- 22
- 2
- 30
- 16
- 6
- 4
Bench
-
20
Dzenis Burnic ↑ 60'
- 17
-
24
Christian Kuhlwetter ↑ 60'
- 1
- 11
-
21
Adrian Beck ↑ 60'
-
9
Stefan Schimmer ↑ 60'
-
18
Marvin-Lee Rittmuller ↑ 79'
- 28
Coach
Frank Schmidt
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Adrian Beck | 3 |
| Jan-Niklas Beste | 2 |
| Mathias Honsak | 2 |
| Tymoteusz Puchacz | 1 |
| Nikola Dovedan | 1 |
| Robin Gosens | 1 |
| Andras Schafer | 1 |
| Frans Kratzig | 1 |
Head to Head
1. FC Union Berlin Form
2022-10-19
1. FC Union Berlin
2–0
1. FC Heidenheim 1846
W
2022-10-16
1. FC Union Berlin
2–0
Borussia Dortmund
W
2022-10-13
1. FC Union Berlin
1–0
Malmo FF
W
2022-10-09
VfB Stuttgart
0–1
1. FC Union Berlin
W
2022-10-06
Malmo FF
0–1
1. FC Union Berlin
W
2022-10-01
Eintracht Frankfurt
2–0
1. FC Union Berlin
L
1. FC Heidenheim 1846 Form
2022-10-19
1. FC Union Berlin
2–0
1. FC Heidenheim 1846
L
2022-07-30
FV Illertissen
0–2
1. FC Heidenheim 1846
W
2021-08-08
FC Hansa Rostock
3–2
1. FC Heidenheim 1846
L
2020-09-13
SV Wehen Wiesbaden
1–0
1. FC Heidenheim 1846
L
2020-07-06
1. FC Heidenheim 1846
2–2
SV Werder Bremen
D
2020-07-02
SV Werder Bremen
0–0
1. FC Heidenheim 1846
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.33
1. FC Union Berlin xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.75
1. FC Heidenheim 1846 xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 66% + Under — clean sheet likely 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: 1. FC Union Berlin win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.08
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 1.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 2.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 3.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
1. FC Union Berlin or Draw
81%
Draw or 1. FC Heidenheim 1846
48%
1. FC Union Berlin or 1. FC Heidenheim 1846
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: 1. FC Union Berlin win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
15.5%
0 – 0
14.8%
1 – 1
13.3%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
8.1%
0 – 1
8.1%
3 – 0
4.7%
1 – 2
4.5%
3 – 1
3.7%
0 – 2
3.3%
2 – 2
3.1%
4 – 0
1.6%
Asian Handicap — 1. FC Union Berlin
| Handicap | 1. FC Union Berlin covers | Push | 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 15% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 25% | 51% |
| -0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +0.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +1 | 81% | 13% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 5% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
1. FC Union Berlin keeps clean sheet
48%
✗
1. FC Heidenheim 1846 keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

