1. FC Union Berlin vs Borussia Dortmund, Bundesliga 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
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1. FC Union Berlin vs Borussia Dortmund — Bundesliga at An der Alten Forsterei.
- 1. FC Union Berlin 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Borussia Dortmund 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Tobias Reichel
- Assistant 1 Christian Bandurski
- Assistant 2 Marcel Pelgrim
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | 29 |
| 2 | 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 | 34 | 26 |
| 3 | FC St. Pauli 1910 | 34 | 26 |
| 4 | FC Schalke 04 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | SC Paderborn 07 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | SV 07 Elversberg | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | FC Bayern München | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Borussia Dortmund | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | RB Leipzig | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | VfB Stuttgart | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | SC Freiburg | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | FC Augsburg | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | 1. FC Union Berlin | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Hamburger SV | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | 1. FC Köln | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | SV Werder Bremen | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Oct | Borussia Dortmund | H | 2–1 | W |
| 28 Sep | Borussia Mönchengladbach | A | 0–1 | L |
| 21 Sep | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | H | 2–1 | W |
| 14 Sep | RB Leipzig | A | 0–0 | D |
| 30 Aug | FC St. Pauli 1910 | H | 1–0 | W |
| 24 Aug | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Oct | 1. FC Union Berlin | A | 1–2 | L |
| 01 Oct | Celtic FC | H | 7–1 | W |
| 27 Sep | VfL Bochum 1848 | H | 4–2 | W |
| 22 Sep | VfB Stuttgart | A | 1–5 | L |
| 18 Sep | Club Brugge KV | A | 3–0 | W |
| 13 Sep | 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 | H | 4–2 | W |
Season Stats
| 1. FC Union Berlin | Borussia Dortmund | |
|---|---|---|
| #17 | Position | #8 |
| 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
47%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
80%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
1. FC Union Berlin are 17th (0 pts). Borussia Dortmund are 8th (0 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Borussia Dortmund gets underway.
- 5' It looks surprising 1. FC Union Berlin does not make any changes. Diogo Leite has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 10' Both keepers have barely been tested. 1. FC Union Berlin and Borussia Dortmund are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 15' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both 1. FC Union Berlin and Borussia Dortmund are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 16' The referee shows 1. FC Union Berlin player a card on 16.
- 17' It’s a booking for Borussia Dortmund player. Nico Schlotterbeck gets a card.
- 22' The 28-year-old Danilho Doekhi has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 26' What a moment for Kevin Vogt! That strike on 26 puts his side firmly in control.
- 31' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Borussia Dortmund needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 36' Borussia Dortmund come into this ranked 5 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 41' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jeong Wooyeong on 41.
- 45' Against the run of play, Yorbe Vertessen has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 50' 1. FC Union Berlin are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 55' It is a cagey affair so far. 1. FC Union Berlin in their 3-4-2-1 trying to find a way past Borussia Dortmund's compact 4-2-3-1.
- 60' Leopold Querfeld is ready to make an impact after coming on for Kevin Vogt at the 60 minute mark.
- 62' Julian Ryerson does the damage! The net is bulging and Borussia Dortmund surge ahead!
- 63' Felix Kalu Nmecha is replacing Pascal Gross for the Borussia Dortmund side.
- 67' Jeong Wooyeong makes way for Andras Schafer at the 67 minute mark. A tactical switch from 1. FC Union Berlin.
- 72' Over 72 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 76' Another change for Borussia Dortmund made on 76 minute. Emre Can leaves to be changed by Marcel Sabitzer.
- 77' The crowd applauds Benedict Hollerbach as he leaves the pitch. Janik Haberer steps in for 1. FC Union Berlin.
- 82' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 83' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Marcel Sabitzer on 83 minutes.
- 84' It’s a booking for 1. FC Union Berlin player. Tom Rothe gets a card.
- 86' A change in the Borussia Dortmund ranks — Julian Ryerson exits the field as Ramy Bensebaini enters on 86.
- 89' 1. FC Union Berlin player sees a card in front of him.
- 90' Waldemar Anton was booked on 90.
- 1. FC Union Berlin celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
1. FC Union Berlin Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 5
- 8
-
2
Kevin Vogt ↓ Leopold Querfeld 60'
- 1
- 28
- 4
-
11
Jeong Wooyeong ↓ Andras Schafer 67'
- 16
- 7
- 15
-
36
Aljoscha Kemlein ↓ Tim Skarke 67'
Bench
-
17
Jordan Siebatcheu ↑ 67'
- 26
- 37
-
19
Janik Haberer ↑ 77'
- 20
-
21
Tim Skarke ↑ 67'
- 24
-
13
Andras Schafer ↑ 67'
-
14
Leopold Querfeld ↑ 60'
Coach
Bo Svensson
Borussia Dortmund Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 13
- 10
- 3
- 1
- 9
- 26
-
23
Emre Can ↓ Marcel Sabitzer 76'
- 4
- 14
- 2
- 43
Bench
-
21
Donyell Malen ↑ 63'
-
5
Ramy Bensebaini ↑ 86'
- 25
- 33
-
20
Marcel Sabitzer ↑ 76'
-
8
Felix Kalu Nmecha ↑ 63'
- 38
- 42
- 37
Coach
Nuri Sahin
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Marco Reus | 5 |
| Sehrou Guirassy | 4 |
| Erling Haaland | 4 |
| Raphael Guerreiro | 3 |
| Sebastian Polter | 2 |
| Marius Bulter | 2 |
| Janik Haberer | 2 |
| Youssoufa Moukoko | 2 |
Head to Head
1. FC Union Berlin Form
2024-10-05
1. FC Union Berlin
2–1
Borussia Dortmund
W
2024-09-28
Borussia Mönchengladbach
1–0
1. FC Union Berlin
L
2024-09-21
1. FC Union Berlin
2–1
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
W
2024-09-14
RB Leipzig
0–0
1. FC Union Berlin
D
2024-08-30
1. FC Union Berlin
1–0
FC St. Pauli 1910
W
2024-08-24
1. FSV Mainz 05
1–1
1. FC Union Berlin
D
Borussia Dortmund Form
2024-10-05
1. FC Union Berlin
2–1
Borussia Dortmund
L
2024-10-01
Borussia Dortmund
7–1
Celtic FC
W
2024-09-27
Borussia Dortmund
4–2
VfL Bochum 1848
W
2024-09-22
VfB Stuttgart
5–1
Borussia Dortmund
L
2024-09-18
Club Brugge KV
0–3
Borussia Dortmund
W
2024-09-13
Borussia Dortmund
4–2
1. FC Heidenheim 1846
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
0.94
1. FC Union Berlin xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.72
Borussia Dortmund xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 76% + 1. FC Union Berlin or Draw 75%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: 1. FC Union Berlin win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 1.66
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 1.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 2.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 3.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
| ± 4.5 | 3% |
|
97% |
Double Chance
1. FC Union Berlin or Draw
75%
Draw or Borussia Dortmund
59%
1. FC Union Berlin or Borussia Dortmund
66%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: 1. FC Union Berlin win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
21.6%
1 – 0
16.3%
1 – 1
13.9%
0 – 1
12.1%
2 – 0
7.9%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
4.6%
0 – 2
4.6%
3 – 0
2.4%
2 – 2
2.3%
3 – 1
2%
1 – 3
1.1%
Asian Handicap — 1. FC Union Berlin
| Handicap | 1. FC Union Berlin covers | Push | Borussia Dortmund covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 10% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 23% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 17% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
1. FC Union Berlin keeps clean sheet
49%
✓
Borussia Dortmund keeps clean sheet
40%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

