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1. FC Union Berlin vs FC Schalke 04, Bundesliga 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Bundesliga · 2020-21
Sat 13 Feb 2021 · 17:30 UTC Stadion An der Alten Forsterei HT 45+3' · FT 45+4'

Overview

Match Preview

1. FC Union Berlin vs FC Schalke 04Bundesliga at Stadion An der Alten Forsterei.

Match Details

  • Referee Daniel Schlager
  • Referee Sven Waschitzki
  • Referee Martin Thomsen
  • Referee Christian Dietz
  • Referee Gunter Perl

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
13 Feb FC Schalke 04 H 0–0 D
06 Feb 1. FSV Mainz 05 A 0–1 L
30 Jan Borussia Mönchengladbach H 1–1 D
23 Jan FC Augsburg A 1–2 L
20 Jan RB Leipzig A 0–1 L
15 Jan Bayer 04 Leverkusen H 1–0 W
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
13 Feb 1. FC Union Berlin A 0–0 D
06 Feb RB Leipzig H 0–3 L
03 Feb VfL Wolfsburg A 0–1 L
30 Jan SV Werder Bremen A 1–1 D
24 Jan FC Bayern München H 0–4 L
20 Jan 1. FC Köln H 1–2 L

Season Stats

1. FC Union Berlin FC Schalke 04
#17 Position #4
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

67% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
33% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

1. FC Union Berlin are 17th (0 pts). FC Schalke 04 are 4th (0 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at Stadion An der Alten Forsterei as 1. FC Union Berlin face off against FC Schalke 04 in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 2' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Christopher Trimmel.
  • 7' Niko Giesselmann is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for FC Schalke 04 so far.
  • 12' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 17' William has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 22' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 27' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 32' Christian Gentner, a Germany , has 7 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 34' Poor challenge from William. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 39' Both keepers have barely been tested. 1. FC Union Berlin and FC Schalke 04 are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 44' 1. FC Union Berlin currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 49' 1. FC Union Berlin are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined FC Schalke 04 backline.
  • 54' 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.
  • 59' It is a cagey affair so far. 1. FC Union Berlin in their trying to find a way past FC Schalke 04's compact .
  • 62' The 1. FC Union Berlin bench stirs into life. Joel Pohjanpalo is withdrawn and Petar Musa gets his opportunity.
  • 64' The supporters are chanting for Benito Raman. He replaces William on 64 minute.
  • 69' The crowd applauds Christian Gentner as he leaves the pitch. Grischa Promel steps in for 1. FC Union Berlin.
  • 74' The 35-year-old Florian Hubner has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 75' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Florian Hubner on 75 minutes.
  • 80' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 82' A meaty challenge results in booking for Petar Musa on 82.
  • 85' A moment of madness from Amine Harit on 85 minutes earns him a Yellow card. FC Schalke 04 will be frustrated.
  • 85' Another change for 1. FC Union Berlin made on 85 minute. Taiwo Awoniyi leaves to be changed by Cedric Teuchert.
  • 90' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 0-0 draw is a fair result on the day.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.33 1. FC Union Berlin xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.3 FC Schalke 04 xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 96% + Under — clean sheet likely 90%

Match Result

✓ Correct
1. FC Union Berlin27% Draw52% FC Schalke 0421%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes10% 0% No90%
Avg goals/match: 0.63
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 44%
56%
± 1.5 15%
85%
± 2.5 4%
96%
± 3.5 1%
99%
± 4.5 0%
100%

Double Chance

1. FC Union Berlin or Draw
80%
Draw or FC Schalke 04
73%
1. FC Union Berlin or FC Schalke 04
48%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
1. FC Union Berlin9% Draw84% FC Schalke 047%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
15.2%
0 – 1
13.5%
1 – 1
7.4%
2 – 0
2.3%
0 – 2
1.9%
2 – 1
1.2%
1 – 2
1.1%
2 – 2
0.3%
3 – 0
0.3%
0 – 3
0.2%
3 – 1
0.1%

Asian Handicap — 1. FC Union Berlin

Handicap 1. FC Union Berlin covers Push FC Schalke 04 covers
-2.5 0% 100%
-2 0% 2% 97%
-1.5 3% 97%
-1 3% 16% 81%
-0.5 19% 81%
+0.5 83% 17%
+1 83% 15% 2%
+1.5 98% 2%
+2 98% 2% 0%
+2.5 100% 0%

Clean Sheet

1. FC Union Berlin keeps clean sheet
74%
FC Schalke 04 keeps clean sheet
72%

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