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1. FC Union Berlin vs 1. FSV Mainz 05, Bundesliga 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON

Bundesliga · 2019-20
Wed 27 May 2020 · 18:30 UTC Stadion An der Alten Forsterei HT 45+1' · FT 45+4'

Overview

Match Preview

1. FC Union Berlin vs 1. FSV Mainz 05Bundesliga at Stadion An der Alten Forsterei.

Match Details

  • Referee Benjamin Cortus
  • Referee Jan Seidel
  • Referee Robert Schroder
  • Referee Alexander Sather
  • Referee Bibiana Steinhaus

Head-to-Head

8
5
1
1. FC Union Berlin 14 games · Avg 3.0 goals 1. FSV Mainz 05

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
27 May 1. FSV Mainz 05 H 1–1 D
22 May Hertha BSC A 0–4 L
17 May FC Bayern München H 0–2 L
07 Mar SC Freiburg A 1–3 L
04 Mar Bayer 04 Leverkusen A 1–3 L
01 Mar VfL Wolfsburg H 2–2 D
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
27 May 1. FC Union Berlin A 1–1 D
24 May RB Leipzig H 0–5 L
17 May 1. FC Köln A 2–2 D
08 Mar TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf H 1–1 D
29 Feb SC Paderborn 07 H 2–0 W
23 Feb VfL Wolfsburg A 0–4 L

Season Stats

1. FC Union Berlin 1. FSV Mainz 05
#17 Position #16
0 Points 0
0 Played 0
0 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 0 / 0 / 0
0 Scored 0
0 Conceded 0
+0 GD +0
PPG
Win %

Key Stats

79% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
64% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

1. FC Union Berlin are 17th (0 pts). 1. FSV Mainz 05 are 16th (0 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at Stadion An der Alten Forsterei. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' The 38-year-old Adam Szalai has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 10' Sebastian Andersson is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for 1. FSV Mainz 05 so far.
  • 13' A stunning finish from Ridle Baku — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 18' 1. FC Union Berlin are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 20' The referee has no hesitation. Robert Andrich is booked for 1. FC Union Berlin — Yellow card on 20.
  • 25' Over 25 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 30' 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 Ji Dongwon suffering a number of foals already.
  • 33' GOAL! Marcus Ingvartsen fires home to make it 1-1!
  • 38' 1. FSV Mainz 05 started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 38.
  • 41' That looks like a foul for a Red card for Robert Andrich.
  • 46' 1. FC Union Berlin are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 51' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 51 minutes.
  • 56' Both keepers have barely been tested. 1. FC Union Berlin and 1. FSV Mainz 05 are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 61' Marius Bulter has been relatively quiet despite scoring 35 goals in his last 272 appearances.
  • 63' The whistle greets Taiwo Awoniyi as he departs to be replaced by Karim Onisiwo.
  • 65' 1. FC Union Berlin manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Grischa Promel is hanging Marius Bulter on the field on 65 minute.
  • 70' 1. FSV Mainz 05 come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 73' Ji Dongwon is replacing Robin Quaison for the 1. FSV Mainz 05 side.
  • 74' Fresh legs for 1. FC Union Berlin! Joshua Mees comes on to replace Marcus Ingvartsen.
  • 78' A moment of madness from Keven Schlotterbeck on 78 minutes earns him a Yellow card. 1. FC Union Berlin will be frustrated.
  • 82' Pierre Kunde makes way for Danny Latza at the 82 minute mark. A tactical switch from 1. FSV Mainz 05.
  • 87' Supporters expect more eagerness from Christian Gentner, as he is very good at scoring at Stadion An der Alten Forsterei with 2 goals in the last 2 games.
  • 89' That is a Yellow card for 1. FSV Mainz 05. Danny Latza will be fuming at that decision.
  • 90' The referee calls foul for Marvin Friedrich. He receives a Yellow card.
  • Game over. The scoreline of 1-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.86 1. FC Union Berlin xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.73 1. FSV Mainz 05 xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 78% + 1. FC Union Berlin or Draw 73%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
1. FC Union Berlin37% Draw35% 1. FSV Mainz 0528%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes31% 0% No69%
Avg goals/match: 1.59
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 77%
23%
± 1.5 47%
53%
± 2.5 22%
78%
± 3.5 8%
92%
± 4.5 3%
97%

Double Chance

1. FC Union Berlin or Draw
73%
Draw or 1. FSV Mainz 05
63%
1. FC Union Berlin or 1. FSV Mainz 05
65%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
1. FC Union Berlin22% Draw61% 1. FSV Mainz 0517%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
23.2%
1 – 0
16%
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
13.3%
2 – 0
7%
2 – 1
5.5%
0 – 2
5%
1 – 2
4.6%
2 – 2
2.2%
3 – 0
2%
3 – 1
1.6%
0 – 3
1.2%

Asian Handicap — 1. FC Union Berlin

Handicap 1. FC Union Berlin covers Push 1. FSV Mainz 05 covers
-2.5 3% 97%
-2 3% 9% 88%
-1.5 12% 88%
-1 12% 22% 66%
-0.5 34% 66%
+0.5 73% 27%
+1 73% 19% 8%
+1.5 92% 8%
+2 92% 6% 2%
+2.5 98% 2%

Clean Sheet

1. FC Union Berlin keeps clean sheet
49%
1. FSV Mainz 05 keeps clean sheet
43%

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.