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1. FC Union Berlin vs Arminia Bielefeld, Bundesliga 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Bundesliga · 2021-22
1. FC Union Berlin
1 – 0
Full Time
Arminia Bielefeld
Sat 25 Sep 2021 · 13:30 UTC Alte Foersterei HT 45' · FT 45'
Sheraldo Becker 83' Y

Overview

Match Preview

1. FC Union Berlin vs Arminia Bielefeld — Bundesliga at Alte Foersterei.

Match Details

  • Referee Marco Fritz
  • Referee Benjamin Cortus
  • Referee Dominik Schaal
  • Referee Patrick Ittrich
  • Referee Markus Schuller
  • Referee Marcel Pelgrim
5 games this season 🟨 1.6/game ⚽ 5.2 goals/game

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 FC Bayern München 34 89
2 Borussia Dortmund 34 73
3 RB Leipzig 34 65
4 VfB Stuttgart 34 62
5 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 34 61
6 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 34 59
7 SC Freiburg 34 47
8 Eintracht Frankfurt 34 44
9 FC Augsburg 34 43
10 1. FSV Mainz 05 34 40
11 1. FC Union Berlin 34 39
12 Borussia Monchengladbach 34 38
13 Hamburger SV 34 38
14 1. FC Koln 34 32
15 SV Werder Bremen 34 32
16 VfL Wolfsburg 34 29
17 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 34 26
18 FC St. Pauli 1910 34 26

Head-to-Head

3
1
2
1. FC Union Berlin 6 games · Avg 2.0 goals Arminia Bielefeld
Last 5 meetings
2021-09-25 1. FC Union Berlin 1–0 Arminia Bielefeld 2021-03-07 Arminia Bielefeld 0–0 1. FC Union Berlin 2020-11-07 1. FC Union Berlin 5–0 Arminia Bielefeld

Recent Form

1. FC Union Berlin
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
25 Sep Arminia Bielefeld H 1–0 W
19 Sep Borussia Dortmund A 2–4 L
11 Sep FC Augsburg H 0–0 D
29 Aug Borussia Monchengladbach H 2–1 W
22 Aug TSG 1899 Hoffenheim A 2–2 D
14 Aug Bayer 04 Leverkusen H 1–1 D
Arminia Bielefeld
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
25 Sep 1. FC Union Berlin A 0–1 L
18 Sep TSG 1899 Hoffenheim H 0–0 D
12 Sep Borussia Monchengladbach A 1–3 L
28 Aug Eintracht Frankfurt H 1–1 D
21 Aug SpVgg Greuther Furth 1903 A 1–1 D
14 Aug SC Freiburg H 0–0 D

Key Stats

17% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
33% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
21% Clean Sheets
1. FC Union Berlin this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

1. FC Union Berlin
0-15
1/2
16-30
–/3
31-45
2/2
46-60
2/2
61-75
2/2
76+
6/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The game is set. 1. FC Union Berlin kicks off things out of here…
  • 5' With 0 assists to his name this season, Niko Giesselmann is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Arminia Bielefeld.
  • 10' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 15' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Urs Fischer will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 20' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 25' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both 1. FC Union Berlin and Arminia Bielefeld are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 30' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 35' Both keepers have barely been tested. 1. FC Union Berlin and Arminia Bielefeld are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 36' 1. FC Union Berlin ring the changes. Timo Baumgartl has done his job and it is now time for Paul Jaeckel to step up.
  • 41' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 46' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both 1. FC Union Berlin and Arminia Bielefeld are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 51' 1. FC Union Berlin are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Arminia Bielefeld's shape.
  • 56' 1. FC Union Berlin have won 363 goals from 435 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 61' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 62' Patrick Wimmer gets the nod from Arminia Bielefeld. He replaces Bryan Lasme and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 66' 1. FC Union Berlin manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Kevin Behrens is hanging Taiwo Awoniyi on the field on 66 minute.
  • 71' 1. FC Union Berlin are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 76' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 79' The Arminia Bielefeld bench stirs into life. Masaya Okugawa is withdrawn and Fabian Kunze gets his opportunity.
  • 81' Genki Haraguchi has so much to prove this time. He replaces Grischa Promel on 81 minute.
  • 83' A meaty challenge results in booking for Sheraldo Becker on 83.
  • 88' Kevin Behrens doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • Game over. The scoreline of 1-0 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Lineups

1. FC Union Berlin Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Urs Fischer

Arminia Bielefeld Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Cedric Teuchert 1
Robert Andrich 1
Keita Endo 1
Kevin Behrens 1
Masaya Okugawa 1
Andre Becker 1
Marius Worl 1
Max Kruse 1

Head to Head

2021-09-25 1. FC Union Berlin 1–0 Arminia Bielefeld 2021-03-07 Arminia Bielefeld 0–0 1. FC Union Berlin 2020-11-07 1. FC Union Berlin 5–0 Arminia Bielefeld

1. FC Union Berlin Form

2021-09-25 1. FC Union Berlin 1–0 Arminia Bielefeld W 2021-09-19 Borussia Dortmund 4–2 1. FC Union Berlin L 2021-09-11 1. FC Union Berlin 0–0 FC Augsburg D 2021-08-29 1. FC Union Berlin 2–1 Borussia Monchengladbach W 2021-08-22 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 2–2 1. FC Union Berlin D 2021-08-14 1. FC Union Berlin 1–1 Bayer 04 Leverkusen D

Arminia Bielefeld Form

2021-09-25 1. FC Union Berlin 1–0 Arminia Bielefeld L 2021-09-18 Arminia Bielefeld 0–0 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim D 2021-09-12 Borussia Monchengladbach 3–1 Arminia Bielefeld L 2021-08-28 Arminia Bielefeld 1–1 Eintracht Frankfurt D 2021-08-21 SpVgg Greuther Furth 1903 1–1 Arminia Bielefeld D 2021-08-14 Arminia Bielefeld 0–0 SC Freiburg D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.47 1. FC Union Berlin xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.68 Arminia Bielefeld xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 64% + Under — clean sheet likely 61%

Match Result

✓ Correct
1. FC Union Berlin56% Draw27% Arminia Bielefeld17%
Actual: 1. FC Union Berlin win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes39% 0% No61%
Avg goals/match: 2.15
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 86%
14%
± 1.5 63%
37%
± 2.5 36%
64%
± 3.5 18%
82%
± 4.5 7%
93%

Double Chance

1. FC Union Berlin or Draw
83%
Draw or Arminia Bielefeld
44%
1. FC Union Berlin or Arminia Bielefeld
73%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
1. FC Union Berlin36% Draw51% Arminia Bielefeld13%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
13.9%
1 – 1
12.4%
2 – 0
12.1%
2 – 1
8.3%
0 – 1
6.8%
3 – 0
5.8%
3 – 1
4.2%
1 – 2
3.8%
2 – 2
2.9%
0 – 2
2.5%
4 – 0
2.2%

Asian Handicap — 1. FC Union Berlin

Handicap 1. FC Union Berlin covers Push Arminia Bielefeld covers
-2.5 11% — 89%
-2 11% 17% 72%
-1.5 28% — 72%
-1 28% 26% 45%
-0.5 55% — 45%
+0.5 84% — 16%
+1 84% 11% 4%
+1.5 96% — 4%
+2 96% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

1. FC Union Berlin keeps clean sheet
51% ✓
Arminia Bielefeld keeps clean sheet
24% ✓

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