1. FC Union Berlin vs 1. FC Heidenheim 1846, Bundesliga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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1. FC Union Berlin vs 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 — Bundesliga at An der Alten Forsterei.
- 1. FC Union Berlin 9 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
- 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Deniz Aytekin
- Assistant 1 Christian Dietz
- Assistant 2 Dr. Martin Thomsen (Germany)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Bayern München | 9 | 21 |
| 2 | Borussia Dortmund | 9 | 21 |
| 3 | SC Freiburg | 9 | 19 |
| 4 | RB Leipzig | 9 | 18 |
| 5 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 9 | 16 |
| 6 | SV Werder Bremen | 9 | 15 |
| 7 | SV 07 Elversberg | 9 | 13 |
| 8 | VfB Stuttgart | 9 | 12 |
| 9 | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | 9 | 12 |
| 10 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 9 | 12 |
| 11 | Hamburger SV | 9 | 12 |
| 12 | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 9 | 10 |
| 13 | SC Paderborn 07 | 9 | 10 |
| 14 | FC Augsburg | 9 | 9 |
| 15 | 1. FC Köln | 9 | 9 |
| 16 | 1. FC Union Berlin | 9 | 7 |
| 17 | FC Schalke 04 | 9 | 6 |
| 18 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 9 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Feb | 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 | H | 2–2 | D |
| 17 Feb | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | A | 1–0 | W |
| 10 Feb | VfL Wolfsburg | H | 1–0 | W |
| 07 Feb | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | A | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Feb | RB Leipzig | A | 0–2 | L |
| 28 Jan | SV Darmstadt 98 | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Feb | 1. FC Union Berlin | A | 2–2 | D |
| 17 Feb | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | H | 1–2 | L |
| 10 Feb | SV Werder Bremen | A | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Feb | Borussia Dortmund | H | 0–0 | D |
| 27 Jan | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | A | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Jan | VfL Wolfsburg | H | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
27%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
H2H (11 games)
36%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
22%
Clean Sheets
1. FC Union Berlin this season
1. FC Union Berlin this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
1. FC Union Berlin
0-15
2/3
16-30
–/3
31-45
–/2
46-60
–/3
61-75
1/6
76+
4/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
1. FC Union Berlin
| Tim Skarke | 2 G | 1 A |
| Leopold Querfeld | 1 G | 1 A |
| Emmanuel Latte Lath | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at An der Alten Forsterei as 1. FC Union Berlin face off against 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 3' Goal! Nikola Dovedan scores his 7 goal in 292 matches.
- 8' It looks like no one’s ball. 1. FC Union Berlin is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 13' Haktab Traore, a Germany defender, has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 18' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Lennart Maloney suffering a number of foals already.
- 23' Tim Siersleben is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for 1. FC Union Berlin tonight.
- 28' Over 28 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 33' It looks surprising 1. FC Union Berlin does not make any changes. Norman Theuerkauf has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 38' With 1 assists to his name this season, Danilho Doekhi is clearly more than just a goal scorer for 1. FC Heidenheim 1846.
- 43' 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.
- 44' What a strike from Robin Gosens! The score is 1-1.
- 45' Robin Gosens was booked on 45.
- 47' What a moment for Andras Schafer! That strike on 45 puts his side firmly in control.
- 52' 1. FC Union Berlin currently sit 13 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 53' 1. FC Union Berlin receives a card for a hard tackle on 53.
- 58' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 63' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Frank Schmidt will be considering his options from the bench.
- 64' The 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 manager makes a substitution. Jan Schoppner departs to be replaced by Adrian Beck.
- 69' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 71' What an equalizer from Jan-Niklas Beste!
- 72' Fresh legs for 1. FC Union Berlin! Christopher Trimmel comes on to replace Josip Juranovic.
- 73' Jonas Fohrenbach makes way for Norman Theuerkauf at the 73 minute mark. A tactical switch from 1. FC Heidenheim 1846.
- 78' 1. FC Union Berlin are deployed in a 3-5-2 today, looking to exploit space against 1. FC Heidenheim 1846's 4-5-1 shape.
- 81' The whistle greets Brenden Aaronson as he departs to be replaced by Yorbe Vertessen.
- 83' 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 make a change. Lennart Maloney trudges off to be replaced by Tim Siersleben on 83 minutes.
- 87' Controversy at the stadium! Haktab Traore argues furiously but the card stands.
- 90' Lucas Tousart makes way for Alex Kral at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from 1. FC Union Berlin.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 2-2 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
1. FC Union Berlin Lineups
3-5-2Starting XI
- 5
-
29
Lucas Tousart ↓ Alex Kral 90'
- 8
- 31
- 2
- 1
- 6
- 18
- 13
- 7
- 16
Bench
-
26
Jerome Roussillon ↑ 81'
- 37
- 19
-
28
Christopher Trimmel ↑ 72'
- 3
-
33
Alex Kral ↑ 90'
- 20
-
9
Mikkel Kaufmann ↑ 72'
-
14
Yorbe Vertessen ↑ 81'
Coach
Nenad Bjelica
1. FC Heidenheim 1846 Lineups
4-5-1Starting XI
-
37
Jan-Niklas Beste ↓ Kevin Sessa 73'
- 10
- 5
- 33
- 19
- 1
- 20
- 6
- 23
-
3
Jan Schoppner ↓ Adrian Beck 64'
- 8
Bench
- 17
- 22
- 2
-
30
Norman Theuerkauf ↑ 73'
-
16
Kevin Sessa ↑ 73'
-
21
Adrian Beck ↑ 64'
- 9
-
4
Tim Siersleben ↑ 83'
-
18
Marvin Pieringer ↑ 64'
Coach
Frank Schmidt
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Adrian Beck | 3 |
| Mathias Honsak | 2 |
| Jan-Niklas Beste | 2 |
| Nikola Dovedan | 1 |
| Robin Gosens | 1 |
| Andras Schafer | 1 |
| Frans Kratzig | 1 |
| Budu Zivzivadze | 1 |
Head to Head
1. FC Union Berlin Form
2024-02-24
1. FC Union Berlin
2–2
1. FC Heidenheim 1846
D
2024-02-17
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
0–1
1. FC Union Berlin
W
2024-02-10
1. FC Union Berlin
1–0
VfL Wolfsburg
W
2024-02-07
1. FSV Mainz 05
1–1
1. FC Union Berlin
D
2024-02-04
RB Leipzig
2–0
1. FC Union Berlin
L
2024-01-28
1. FC Union Berlin
1–0
SV Darmstadt 98
W
1. FC Heidenheim 1846 Form
2024-02-24
1. FC Union Berlin
2–2
1. FC Heidenheim 1846
D
2024-02-17
1. FC Heidenheim 1846
1–2
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
L
2024-02-10
SV Werder Bremen
1–2
1. FC Heidenheim 1846
W
2024-02-02
1. FC Heidenheim 1846
0–0
Borussia Dortmund
D
2024-01-27
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
1–1
1. FC Heidenheim 1846
D
2024-01-20
1. FC Heidenheim 1846
1–1
VfL Wolfsburg
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
1.31
1. FC Union Berlin xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.11
1. FC Heidenheim 1846 xG
I would bet for:
1. FC Union Berlin or 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 71% + Under 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.42
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
1. FC Union Berlin or Draw
71%
Draw or 1. FC Heidenheim 1846
58%
1. FC Union Berlin or 1. FC Heidenheim 1846
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: 1. FC Union Berlin win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.9%
0 – 0
11%
1 – 0
10.5%
0 – 1
8.7%
2 – 1
8.2%
2 – 0
7.4%
1 – 2
6.9%
0 – 2
5.3%
2 – 2
Actual
3 – 1
3.6%
3 – 0
3.2%
1 – 3
2.6%
Asian Handicap — 1. FC Union Berlin
| Handicap | 1. FC Union Berlin covers | Push | 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 12% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 21% | 61% |
| -0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 18% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
1. FC Union Berlin keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
1. FC Heidenheim 1846 keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

