1. FC Union Berlin vs FC Schalke 04, Bundesliga 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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1. FC Union Berlin vs FC Schalke 04 — Bundesliga at Stadion An der Alten Forsterei.
- 1. FC Union Berlin 9 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
- FC Schalke 04 9 games · 6 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Daniel Schlager
- Referee Sven Waschitzki
- Referee Martin Thomsen
- Referee Christian Dietz
- Referee Gunter Perl
5 games this season
🟨 3.0/game
⚽ 8.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #16 | Position | #17 |
| 7 | Points | 6 |
| 9 | Played | 9 |
| 1 / 4 / 4 | W / D / L | 1 / 3 / 5 |
| 7 | Scored | 5 |
| 21 | Conceded | 11 |
| -14 | GD | -6 |
| 0.78 | PPG | 0.67 |
| 11% | Win % | 11% |
Key Stats
71%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
43%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
22%
Clean Sheets
1. FC Union Berlin this season
1. FC Union Berlin this season
33%
Clean Sheets
FC Schalke 04 this season
FC Schalke 04 this season
1. FC Union Berlin are 16th (7 pts). FC Schalke 04 are 17th (6 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
FC Schalke 04
0-15
–/2
16-30
2/3
31-45
–/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
2/5
■ 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 |
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between 1. FC Union Berlin and FC Schalke 04 is underway.
- 2' A meaty challenge results in booking for Christopher Trimmel on 2.
- 7' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 12' 1. FC Union Berlin are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 17' 1. FC Union Berlin are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against FC Schalke 04's shape.
- 22' 1. FC Union Berlin are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined FC Schalke 04 backline.
- 27' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 32' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 34' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for William on 34 minutes.
- 39' 1. FC Union Berlin are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 44' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Niko Giesselmann made 303 appearances and scored 5 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 49' Marvin Friedrich has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 54' 1. FC Union Berlin started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 54.
- 59' The 25-year-old Malick Thiaw has been sensational this season — 1 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 62' Petar Musa is ready to make an impact after coming on for Joel Pohjanpalo at the 62 minute mark.
- 64' The crowd applauds William as he leaves the pitch. Benito Raman steps in for FC Schalke 04.
- 69' Another change for 1. FC Union Berlin made on 69 minute. Christian Gentner leaves to be changed by Grischa Promel.
- 74' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. will be considering his options from the bench.
- 75' Florian Hubner is having his name booked by the referee on 75.
- 80' It looks like no one’s ball. FC Schalke 04 is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 82' Petar Musa is having his name booked by the referee on 82.
- 85' FC Schalke 04 receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 85.
- 85' Cedric Teuchert is replacing Taiwo Awoniyi for the 1. FC Union Berlin side.
- 90' Benjamin Stambouli is a natural defensive midfielder and has been asked to do a very specific job for 1. FC Union Berlin tonight.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. take all three points.
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 |
|---|---|
| Sven Michel | 2 |
| Sheraldo Becker | 2 |
| Janik Haberer | 1 |
| Suat Serdar | 1 |
| Benito Raman | 1 |
| Maximilian Wober | 1 |
| Marcus Ingvartsen | 1 |
| Robin Gosens | 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
0.64
1. FC Union Berlin xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.65
FC Schalke 04 xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 85% + Under — clean sheet likely 75%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.29
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 1.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 2.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
| ± 3.5 | 5% |
|
95% |
| ± 4.5 | 1% |
|
99% |
Double Chance
1. FC Union Berlin or Draw
72%
Draw or FC Schalke 04
67%
1. FC Union Berlin or FC Schalke 04
61%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
16.1%
1 – 0
15.8%
1 – 1
12.6%
0 – 2
5.3%
2 – 0
5.1%
1 – 2
3.9%
2 – 1
3.8%
2 – 2
1.4%
0 – 3
1.1%
3 – 0
1.1%
1 – 3
0.9%
Asian Handicap — 1. FC Union Berlin
| Handicap | 1. FC Union Berlin covers | Push | FC Schalke 04 covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 6% | 92% |
| -1.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -1 | 8% | 20% | 72% |
| -0.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 20% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
1. FC Union Berlin keeps clean sheet
52%
✓
FC Schalke 04 keeps clean sheet
53%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

