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' What a night it is going to be! 1. FC Union Berlin welcome 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 for this crunch clash at Alte Foersterei.
- 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Stefan Schimmer, as he is very good at scoring at Alte Foersterei with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 7' Against the run of play, Tymoteusz Puchacz has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 12' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 17' The travelling 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 22' Kevin Sessa has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 27' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 29' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Patrick Mainka on 29 minutes.
- 34' The 29-year-old Adrian Beck has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 39' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 44' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His 1. FC Union Berlin side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 49' Both keepers have barely been tested. 1. FC Union Berlin and 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 52' Sven Michel has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 52 minutes.
- 57' With 0 assists to his name this season, Patrick Mainka is clearly more than just a goal scorer for 1. FC Union Berlin.
- 60' Fresh legs for 1. FC Heidenheim 1846! Stefan Schimmer comes on to replace Kevin Sessa.
- 62' The referee has no hesitation. Andreas Geipl is booked for 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 — Yellow card on 62.
- 63' A change in the 1. FC Union Berlin ranks — Sheraldo Becker exits the field as Tim Skarke enters on 63.
- 68' It’s high time Frank Schmidt made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 71' Niko Giesselmann is replacing Tymoteusz Puchacz for the 1. FC Union Berlin side.
- 72' Fresh legs for 1. FC Union Berlin! Genki Haraguchi comes on to replace Andras Schafer.
- 77' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 79' Fresh legs for 1. FC Heidenheim 1846! Marvin-Lee Rittmuller comes on to replace Marnon-Thomas Busch.
- 84' Sven Michel makes way for Kevin Behrens at the 84 minute mark. A tactical switch from 1. FC Union Berlin.
- 89' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. 1. FC Union Berlin needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 90' That is a Yellow card for 1. FC Union Berlin. Robin Knoche will be fuming at that decision.
- 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 will have plenty to reflect on. 1. FC Union Berlin were simply the better side today.
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 |
| Jan Schoppner | 1 |
| Tymoteusz Puchacz | 1 |
| Nikola Dovedan | 1 |
| Robin Gosens | 1 |
| Andras Schafer | 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.

