1. FC Union Berlin vs FC Schalke 04, Bundesliga 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
1. FC Union Berlin vs FC Schalke 04 — Bundesliga at Stadion An der Alten Forsterei.
- 1. FC Union Berlin 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- FC Schalke 04 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Daniel Schlager
- Referee Sven Waschitzki
- Referee Martin Thomsen
- Referee Christian Dietz
- Referee Gunter Perl
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
H2H (6 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
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
1. FC Union Berlin Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Joel Pohjanpalo ↓ Petar Musa 62'
- 31
- 34
- 19
- 5
- 28
- 30
- 23
- 20
- 32
-
14
Taiwo Awoniyi ↓ Cedric Teuchert 85'
Bench
-
36
Cedric Teuchert ↑ 85'
- 12
-
21
Grischa Promel ↑ 69'
- 6
- 33
- 15
- 18
- 8
-
24
Petar Musa ↑ 62'
Coach
Urs Fischer
FC Schalke 04 Lineups
Starting XI
- 30
- 20
-
13
William ↓ Benito Raman 64'
- 25
- 1
- 17
- 10
- 8
- 31
- 33
- 43
Bench
- 3
- 34
- 24
- 28
- 6
-
9
Benito Raman ↑ 64'
-
16
Nassim Boujellab ↑ 64'
- 37
- 40
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sheraldo Becker | 2 |
| Sven Michel | 2 |
| Benito Raman | 1 |
| Marcus Ingvartsen | 1 |
| Jonjoe Kenny | 1 |
| Robert Andrich | 1 |
| Goncalo Paciencia | 1 |
| Marvin Friedrich | 1 |
Head to Head
1. FC Union Berlin Form
2021-02-13
1. FC Union Berlin
0–0
FC Schalke 04
D
2021-02-06
1. FSV Mainz 05
1–0
1. FC Union Berlin
L
2021-01-30
1. FC Union Berlin
1–1
Borussia Mönchengladbach
D
2021-01-23
FC Augsburg
2–1
1. FC Union Berlin
L
2021-01-20
RB Leipzig
1–0
1. FC Union Berlin
L
2021-01-15
1. FC Union Berlin
1–0
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
W
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
✓ CorrectActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
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
✓ CorrectActual: 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.

