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 4 games · 1 pts (2026/27)
- Borussia Dortmund 4 games · 12 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Tobias Reichel
- Assistant 1 Christian Bandurski
- Assistant 2 Marcel Pelgrim
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Borussia Dortmund | 4 | 12 |
| 2 | FC Bayern Munchen | 4 | 10 |
| 3 | SC Freiburg | 4 | 10 |
| 4 | FC Augsburg | 4 | 7 |
| 5 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 4 | 7 |
| 6 | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 4 | 7 |
| 7 | SV 07 Elversberg | 4 | 7 |
| 8 | SV Werder Bremen | 4 | 7 |
| 9 | RB Leipzig | 4 | 6 |
| 10 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 4 | 5 |
| 11 | FC Schalke 04 | 4 | 5 |
| 12 | SC Paderborn 07 | 4 | 4 |
| 13 | 1. FC Koln | 4 | 4 |
| 14 | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | 4 | 3 |
| 15 | VfB Stuttgart | 4 | 3 |
| 16 | Hamburger SV | 4 | 3 |
| 17 | 1. FC Union Berlin | 4 | 1 |
| 18 | Borussia Monchengladbach | 4 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Oct | Borussia Dortmund | H | 2–1 | W |
| 28 Sep | Borussia Monchengladbach | 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 | #1 |
| 1 | Points | 12 |
| 4 | Played | 4 |
| 0 / 1 / 3 | W / D / L | 4 / 0 / 0 |
| 4 | Scored | 9 |
| 17 | Conceded | 2 |
| -13 | GD | +7 |
| 0.25 | PPG | 3.00 |
| 0% | Win % | 100% |
Key Stats
47%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
80%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
1. FC Union Berlin this season
1. FC Union Berlin this season
75%
Clean Sheets
Borussia Dortmund this season
Borussia Dortmund this season
1. FC Union Berlin are 17th (1 pts). Borussia Dortmund are 1st (12 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
1. FC Union Berlin
0-15
1/3
16-30
–/3
31-45
–/2
46-60
–/3
61-75
–/4
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Borussia Dortmund
0-15
2/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/1
46-60
–/1
61-75
3/–
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
1. FC Union Berlin
| Tim Skarke | 2 G | |
| Leopold Querfeld | 1 G | 1 A |
| Emmanuel Latte Lath | 1 G |
Borussia Dortmund
| Sehrou Guirassy | 2 G | 2 A |
| Felix Kalu Nmecha | 2 G | |
| Fabio Silva | 2 G | |
| Ioannis Konstantelias | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. 1. FC Union Berlin kicks off things out of here…
- 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 10' Germany international Janik Haberer has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 15' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 16' The referee has no hesitation. Kevin Vogt is booked for 1. FC Union Berlin — card on 16.
- 17' The referee shows Borussia Dortmund player a card on 17.
- 22' It’s high time Nuri Sahin made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 26' Magnificent from Kevin Vogt! That is 1 goals in 410 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 31' Nico Schlotterbeck, a Germany , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 36' 1. FC Union Berlin currently sit 9 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 41' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Jeong Wooyeong.
- 45' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Yorbe Vertessen makes no mistake. 2-0!
- 50' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both 1. FC Union Berlin and Borussia Dortmund are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 55' Benedict Hollerbach is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Borussia Dortmund tonight.
- 60' Another change for 1. FC Union Berlin made on 60 minute. Kevin Vogt leaves to be changed by Leopold Querfeld.
- 62' Brilliant from the ! Julian Ryerson makes it 2-1 with a superb finish on 62.
- 63' Felix Kalu Nmecha gets the nod from Borussia Dortmund. He replaces Pascal Gross and will look to change the dynamic.
- 67' A change in the 1. FC Union Berlin ranks — Jeong Wooyeong exits the field as Andras Schafer enters on 67.
- 72' Borussia Dortmund have won 806 goals from 524 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 76' The Borussia Dortmund manager makes a substitution. Emre Can departs to be replaced by Marcel Sabitzer.
- 77' Benedict Hollerbach makes way for Janik Haberer at the 77 minute mark. A tactical switch from 1. FC Union Berlin.
- 82' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 83' It’s gonna be a card for Marcel Sabitzer.
- 84' Tom Rothe catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 84.
- 86' Borussia Dortmund ring the changes. Julian Ryerson has done his job and it is now time for Ramy Bensebaini to step up.
- 89' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Christopher Trimmel.
- 90' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Waldemar Anton on 90 minutes.
- The final score is 2-1.
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 |
| Erling Haaland | 4 |
| Sehrou Guirassy | 4 |
| Raphael Guerreiro | 3 |
| Youssoufa Moukoko | 2 |
| Julian Ryerson | 2 |
| Sebastian Polter | 2 |
| Marius Bulter | 2 |
Head to Head
1. FC Union Berlin Form
2024-10-05
1. FC Union Berlin
2–1
Borussia Dortmund
W
2024-09-28
Borussia Monchengladbach
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
2 / 4
1.09
1. FC Union Berlin xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
3.13
Borussia Dortmund xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 78% + Both teams to score 63%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: 1. FC Union Berlin win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.22
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 98% |
|
2% |
| ± 1.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 2.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 3.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 4.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
Double Chance
1. FC Union Berlin or Draw
39%
Draw or Borussia Dortmund
78%
1. FC Union Berlin or Borussia Dortmund
83%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: 1. FC Union Berlin win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 2–1 not predicted2 – 1Actual
1 – 3
7.9%
1 – 2
7.8%
0 – 3
7.5%
0 – 2
7.5%
1 – 4
6.2%
0 – 4
5.8%
1 – 1
5.7%
0 – 1
4.6%
2 – 3
4.3%
2 – 2
4.2%
1 – 5
3.9%
0 – 5
3.6%
Asian Handicap — 1. FC Union Berlin
| Handicap | 1. FC Union Berlin covers | Push | Borussia Dortmund covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 3% | 96% |
| -1.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -1 | 4% | 6% | 90% |
| -0.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| +0.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| +1 | 24% | 18% | 58% |
| +1.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +2 | 42% | 20% | 38% |
| +2.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
Clean Sheet
1. FC Union Berlin keeps clean sheet
5%
✓
Borussia Dortmund keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

