1. FC Union Berlin vs Borussia Dortmund, Bundesliga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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1. FC Union Berlin vs Borussia Dortmund — Bundesliga at An der Alten Forsterei.
- 1. FC Union Berlin 9 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
- Borussia Dortmund 9 games · 21 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Christian Dingert
- Assistant 1 Benedikt Kempkes
- Assistant 2 Nikolai Kimmeyer
5 games this season
🟨 3.4/game
⚽ 13.0 goals/game
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Mar | Borussia Dortmund | H | 0–2 | L |
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Mar | 1. FC Union Berlin | A | 2–0 | W |
| 25 Feb | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | H | 2–3 | L |
| 20 Feb | PSV | A | 1–1 | D |
| 17 Feb | VfL Wolfsburg | A | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Feb | SC Freiburg | H | 3–0 | W |
| 02 Feb | 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 | A | 0–0 | D |
Season Stats
| 1. FC Union Berlin | Borussia Dortmund | |
|---|---|---|
| #16 | Position | #2 |
| 7 | Points | 21 |
| 9 | Played | 9 |
| 1 / 4 / 4 | W / D / L | 6 / 3 / 0 |
| 7 | Scored | 16 |
| 21 | Conceded | 7 |
| -14 | GD | +9 |
| 0.78 | PPG | 2.33 |
| 11% | Win % | 67% |
Key Stats
44%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
22%
Clean Sheets
1. FC Union Berlin this season
1. FC Union Berlin this season
56%
Clean Sheets
Borussia Dortmund this season
Borussia Dortmund this season
1. FC Union Berlin are 16th (7 pts). Borussia Dortmund are 2nd (21 pts).
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
Borussia Dortmund
0-15
2/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/2
46-60
2/1
61-75
4/1
76+
6/3
■ 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 |
Borussia Dortmund
| Felix Kalu Nmecha | 4 G | |
| Sehrou Guirassy | 3 G | 2 A |
| Fabio Silva | 3 G | 2 A |
| Maximilian Beier | 2 G | 2 A |
| Ioannis Konstantelias | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds An der Alten Forsterei will turn into a battlefield for 1. FC Union Berlin and Borussia Dortmund.
- 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Alexander Meyer made 453 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 10' Borussia Dortmund is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 15' Germany international Niklas Sule has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 20' Borussia Dortmund are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 25' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering 1. FC Union Berlin that had 446 games and scored 375 goals.
- 30' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 35' Ramy Bensebaini has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 40' Borussia Dortmund has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 1 meetings.
- 41' A stunning finish from Karim Adeyemi — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 45' Controversy at the stadium! Julian Ryerson argues furiously but the card stands.
- 50' Josip Juranovic has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 55' Supporters expect more eagerness from Andras Schafer, as he is very good at scoring at An der Alten Forsterei with 2 goals in the last 2 games.
- 60' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 61' A change in the 1. FC Union Berlin ranks — Benedict Hollerbach exits the field as Janik Haberer enters on 61.
- 66' Salih Ozcan is ready to make an impact after coming on for Julian Brandt at the 66 minute mark.
- 69' Christopher Trimmel gets the nod from 1. FC Union Berlin. He replaces Jerome Roussillon and will look to change the dynamic.
- 74' 1. FC Union Berlin are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 75' Poor challenge from Janik Haberer. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 78' It is a substitution in Borussia Dortmund team. Karim Adeyemi is replaced by Jamie Bynoe-Gittens on 78 minute.
- 81' A tactical swap from 1. FC Union Berlin — Chris Bedia on, Diogo Leite off on 81 minutes.
- 86' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 88' Another substitution for Borussia Dortmund to replace Jadon Sancho by Ramy Bensebaini on 88 minute.
- 90' GOAL! Ian Maatsen fires home to make it 0-2!
- 90' Yorbe Vertessen picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- That’s it! Another goalless match for 1. FC Union Berlin and Borussia Dortmund (для сухой ничьи).
Lineups
1. FC Union Berlin Lineups
3-5-2Starting XI
- 5
-
29
Lucas Tousart ↓ Yorbe Vertessen 61'
- 10
-
8
Rani Khedira ↓ Brenden Aaronson 69'
- 26
- 2
- 1
-
4
Diogo Leite ↓ Chris Bedia 81'
- 18
- 13
- 16
Bench
- 31
- 37
-
19
Janik Haberer ↑ 61'
-
28
Christopher Trimmel ↑ 69'
-
11
Chris Bedia ↑ 81'
- 33
-
7
Brenden Aaronson ↑ 69'
- 20
-
14
Yorbe Vertessen ↑ 61'
Coach
Nenad Bjelica
Borussia Dortmund Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 25
-
19
Julian Brandt ↓ Salih Ozcan 66'
-
10
Jadon Sancho ↓ Ramy Bensebaini 88'
- 14
- 33
- 20
- 26
- 23
- 4
- 22
- 27
Bench
-
5
Ramy Bensebaini ↑ 88'
- 15
- 11
- 17
-
6
Salih Ozcan ↑ 66'
- 18
- 35
-
43
Jamie Bynoe-Gittens ↑ 78'
- 16
Coach
Edin Terzić
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Marco Reus | 5 |
| Sehrou Guirassy | 4 |
| Erling Haaland | 4 |
| Raphael Guerreiro | 3 |
| Youssoufa Moukoko | 2 |
| Julian Ryerson | 2 |
| Sebastian Polter | 2 |
| Marius Bulter | 2 |
Head to Head
1. FC Union Berlin Form
2024-03-02
1. FC Union Berlin
0–2
Borussia Dortmund
L
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
Borussia Dortmund Form
2024-03-02
1. FC Union Berlin
0–2
Borussia Dortmund
W
2024-02-25
Borussia Dortmund
2–3
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
L
2024-02-20
PSV
1–1
Borussia Dortmund
D
2024-02-17
VfL Wolfsburg
1–1
Borussia Dortmund
D
2024-02-09
Borussia Dortmund
3–0
SC Freiburg
W
2024-02-02
1. FC Heidenheim 1846
0–0
Borussia Dortmund
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.63
1. FC Union Berlin xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.01
Borussia Dortmund xG
I would bet for:
Borussia Dortmund to win 60% + Under — clean sheet likely 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Borussia Dortmund win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.64
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 3.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
1. FC Union Berlin or Draw
40%
Draw or Borussia Dortmund
84%
1. FC Union Berlin or Borussia Dortmund
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Borussia Dortmund win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
13.8%
1 – 1
9.6%
0 – 3
9.3%
0 – 0
8.9%
1 – 2
8.8%
1 – 3
6%
0 – 4
4.7%
1 – 0
3.7%
1 – 4
3.1%
2 – 2
2.8%
2 – 1
2.7%
Asian Handicap — 1. FC Union Berlin
| Handicap | 1. FC Union Berlin covers | Push | Borussia Dortmund covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 0% | — | 100% |
| -2 | 0% | 2% | 98% |
| -1.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -1 | 2% | 7% | 90% |
| -0.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| +0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +1 | 31% | 25% | 44% |
| +1.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +2 | 56% | 21% | 23% |
| +2.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
Clean Sheet
1. FC Union Berlin keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Borussia Dortmund keeps clean sheet
54%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

