1. FC Union Berlin vs FC Schalke 04, Bundesliga 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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1. FC Union Berlin vs FC Schalke 04 — Bundesliga at Alte Foersterei.
- 1. FC Union Berlin 4 games · 1 pts (2026/27)
- FC Schalke 04 4 games · 5 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Florian Lechner
- Referee Benedikt Kempkes
- Referee Jonas Weickenmeier
- Referee Christian Bandurski
- Referee Matthias Jollenbeck
- Referee Tobias Reichel
3 games this season
🟨 4.0/game
⚽ 12.0 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Borussia Dortmund | 4 | 12 |
| 2 | FC Bayern München | 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 Köln | 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 Mönchengladbach | 4 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Feb | FC Schalke 04 | H | 0–0 | D |
| 16 Feb | AFC Ajax | A | 0–0 | D |
| 11 Feb | RB Leipzig | A | 2–1 | W |
| 04 Feb | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | H | 2–1 | W |
| 31 Jan | VfL Wolfsburg | H | 2–1 | W |
| 28 Jan | Hertha BSC | A | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Feb | 1. FC Union Berlin | A | 0–0 | D |
| 10 Feb | VfL Wolfsburg | H | 0–0 | D |
| 04 Feb | Borussia Mönchengladbach | A | 0–0 | D |
| 29 Jan | 1. FC Köln | H | 0–0 | D |
| 24 Jan | RB Leipzig | H | 1–6 | L |
| 21 Jan | Eintracht Frankfurt | A | 0–3 | L |
Season Stats
| 1. FC Union Berlin | FC Schalke 04 | |
|---|---|---|
| #17 | Position | #11 |
| 1 | Points | 5 |
| 4 | Played | 4 |
| 0 / 1 / 3 | W / D / L | 1 / 2 / 1 |
| 4 | Scored | 3 |
| 17 | Conceded | 4 |
| -13 | GD | -1 |
| 0.25 | PPG | 1.25 |
| 0% | Win % | 25% |
Key Stats
71%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
43%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
1. FC Union Berlin this season
1. FC Union Berlin this season
50%
Clean Sheets
FC Schalke 04 this season
FC Schalke 04 this season
1. FC Union Berlin are 17th (1 pts). FC Schalke 04 are 11th (5 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
FC Schalke 04
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/3
■ 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 |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and 1. FC Union Berlin launch into their encounter with FC Schalke 04.
- 5' 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.
- 10' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His 1. FC Union Berlin side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 15' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 20' The 33-year-old Marius Bulter has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 22' That is a Yellow card for FC Schalke 04. Moritz Jenz will be fuming at that decision.
- 27' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 32' Kevin Behrens has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 32.
- 36' Thomas Ouwejan is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jere Uronen at the 36 minute mark.
- 41' Christopher Trimmel has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 1 cards already picked up this season.
- 46' 1. FC Union Berlin have won 371 goals from 440 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 51' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with FC Schalke 04 winning 100% of all matches.
- 55' Controversy at the stadium! Niko Giesselmann argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 58' It is a substitution in 1. FC Union Berlin team. Sven Michel is replaced by Sheraldo Becker on 58 minute.
- 63' 1. FC Union Berlin are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined FC Schalke 04 backline.
- 66' Jordan Siebatcheu is ready to make an impact after coming on for Kevin Behrens at the 66 minute mark.
- 71' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both 1. FC Union Berlin and FC Schalke 04 are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 76' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Urs Fischer will be considering his options from the bench.
- 79' The crowd applauds Rodrigo Zalazar as he leaves the pitch. Simon Terodde steps in for FC Schalke 04.
- 81' The supporters are chanting for Morten Thorsby. He replaces Janik Haberer on 81 minute.
- 82' The supporters are chanting for Morten Thorsby. He replaces Janik Haberer on 82 minute.
- 87' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 90' Cedric Brunner makes way for Mehmet Aydin at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from FC Schalke 04.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. take all three points.
Lineups
1. FC Union Berlin Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 8
- 31
- 25
-
19
Janik Haberer ↓ Morten Thorsby 81'
- 1
- 28
- 17
- 23
-
11
Sven Michel ↓ Sheraldo Becker 58'
-
20
Aissa Laidouni ↓ Paul Seguin 66'
Bench
-
27
Sheraldo Becker ↑ 58'
-
2
Morten Thorsby ↑ 81'
-
45
Jordan Siebatcheu ↑ 66'
-
26
Jerome Roussillon ↑ 81'
-
14
Paul Seguin ↑ 66'
- 3
- 37
- 18
- 40
Coach
Urs Fischer
FC Schalke 04 Lineups
Starting XI
-
26
Michael Frey ↓ Kenan Karaman 79'
- 4
- 1
- 24
-
27
Cedric Brunner ↓ Mehmet Aydin 90'
- 11
-
18
Jere Uronen ↓ Thomas Ouwejan 36'
- 6
- 30
-
10
Rodrigo Zalazar ↓ Simon Terodde 79'
- 25
Bench
-
2
Thomas Ouwejan ↑ 36'
- 13
-
9
Simon Terodde ↑ 79'
-
19
Kenan Karaman ↑ 79'
- 33
- 3
-
23
Mehmet Aydin ↑ 90'
- 41
Coach
Thomas Reis
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sven Michel | 2 |
| Sheraldo Becker | 2 |
| Benito Raman | 1 |
| Maximilian Wober | 1 |
| Marcus Ingvartsen | 1 |
| Robin Gosens | 1 |
| Jonjoe Kenny | 1 |
| Adil Aouchiche | 1 |
Head to Head
1. FC Union Berlin Form
FC Schalke 04 Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.9
1. FC Union Berlin xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.01
FC Schalke 04 xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 70% + 1. FC Union Berlin or Draw 69%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.91
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 1.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 2.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 3.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
| ± 4.5 | 5% |
|
95% |
Double Chance
1. FC Union Berlin or Draw
69%
Draw or FC Schalke 04
62%
1. FC Union Berlin or FC Schalke 04
69%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
14.4%
0 – 1
13.6%
1 – 0
11.9%
0 – 2
7.2%
1 – 2
6.7%
2 – 1
5.9%
2 – 0
5.7%
2 – 2
3.1%
0 – 3
2.4%
1 – 3
2.3%
3 – 1
1.8%
Asian Handicap — 1. FC Union Berlin
| Handicap | 1. FC Union Berlin covers | Push | FC Schalke 04 covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 8% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 19% | 71% |
| -0.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 21% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 10% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
1. FC Union Berlin keeps clean sheet
37%
✗
FC Schalke 04 keeps clean sheet
41%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

