1. FC Union Berlin vs Hertha BSC, Bundesliga 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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1. FC Union Berlin vs Hertha BSC — Bundesliga at Stadion An der Alten Forsterei.
- 1. FC Union Berlin 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Hertha BSC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Robert Hartmann
- Referee Deniz Aytekin
- Referee Eduard Beitinger
- Referee Christian Dietz
- Referee Benjamin Brand
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Nov | Hertha BSC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 29 Oct | SC Freiburg | A | 3–1 | W |
| 26 Oct | FC Bayern München | A | 1–2 | L |
| 19 Oct | SC Freiburg | H | 2–0 | W |
| 06 Oct | VfL Wolfsburg | A | 0–1 | L |
| 27 Sep | Eintracht Frankfurt | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Nov | 1. FC Union Berlin | A | 0–1 | L |
| 30 Oct | SG Dynamo Dresden | H | 3–3 | D |
| 26 Oct | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | H | 2–3 | L |
| 19 Oct | SV Werder Bremen | A | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Oct | TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf | H | 3–1 | W |
| 29 Sep | 1. FC Köln | A | 4–0 | W |
Key Stats
56%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
56%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between 1. FC Union Berlin and Hertha BSC is underway.
- 5' The 35-year-old Sebastian Andersson has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 10' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 15' Hertha BSC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 20' Over 20 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 25' Hertha BSC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 30' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 35' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His 1. FC Union Berlin side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 40' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 45' Christian Gentner has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 7 cards already picked up this season.
- 46' Another change for Hertha BSC made on 46 minute. Per Skjelbred leaves to be changed by Eduard Lowen.
- 51' Davie Selke is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Hertha BSC so far.
- 56' The travelling Hertha BSC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 61' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Keven Schlotterbeck made 493 appearances and scored 18 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 65' It’s a booking for 1. FC Union Berlin player. Keven Schlotterbeck gets a Yellow card.
- 70' Both keepers have barely been tested. 1. FC Union Berlin and Hertha BSC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 73' That is a Yellow card for Hertha BSC. Dedryck Boyata will be fuming at that decision.
- 78' Hertha BSC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 80' A change in the 1. FC Union Berlin ranks — Sebastian Andersson exits the field as Sebastian Polter enters on 80.
- 82' Hertha BSC make a change. Vedad Ibisevic trudges off to be replaced by Salomon Kalou on 82 minutes.
- 87' 1. FC Union Berlin started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 87.
- 90' GOAL! Sebastian Polter fires home to make it 1-0!
- 90' Davie Selke has so much to prove this time. He replaces Maximilian Mittelstadt on 90 minute.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — 1. FC Union Berlin 1-0 Hertha BSC.
Lineups
1. FC Union Berlin Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 34
- 31
- 25
- 10
- 5
- 28
- 1
- 30
-
15
Marius Bulter ↓ Joshua Mees 46'
- 32
Bench
- 18
- 27
- 11
- 35
- 24
- 23
-
9
Sebastian Polter ↑ 80'
-
8
Joshua Mees ↑ 46'
-
6
Julian Ryerson ↑ 90'
Coach
Urs Fischer
Hertha BSC Lineups
Starting XI
- 30
- 13
- 15
- 22
- 17
-
3
Per Skjelbred ↓ Eduard Lowen 46'
- 5
- 19
- 16
- 28
- 20
Bench
- 21
- 11
- 1
- 25
- 4
- 10
-
8
Salomon Kalou ↑ 82'
-
27
Davie Selke ↑ 90'
-
7
Eduard Lowen ↑ 46'
Coach
Ante Covic
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Dodi Lukebakio | 4 |
| Taiwo Awoniyi | 3 |
| Krzysztof Piatek | 2 |
| Robert Andrich | 2 |
| Sheraldo Becker | 2 |
| Timo Baumgartl | 2 |
| Peter Pekarik | 2 |
| Paul Seguin | 1 |
Head to Head
1. FC Union Berlin Form
2019-11-02
1. FC Union Berlin
1–0
Hertha BSC
W
2019-10-29
SC Freiburg
1–3
1. FC Union Berlin
W
2019-10-26
FC Bayern München
2–1
1. FC Union Berlin
L
2019-10-19
1. FC Union Berlin
2–0
SC Freiburg
W
2019-10-06
VfL Wolfsburg
1–0
1. FC Union Berlin
L
2019-09-27
1. FC Union Berlin
1–2
Eintracht Frankfurt
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.26
1. FC Union Berlin xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.07
Hertha BSC xG
I would bet for:
1. FC Union Berlin or Draw 72% + Under 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: 1. FC Union Berlin win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.33
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 2.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
1. FC Union Berlin or Draw
72%
Draw or Hertha BSC
57%
1. FC Union Berlin or Hertha BSC
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.1%
0 – 0
11.9%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
9.2%
2 – 1
8%
2 – 0
7.5%
1 – 2
6.8%
0 – 2
5.4%
2 – 2
4.4%
3 – 1
3.4%
3 – 0
3.1%
1 – 3
2.4%
Asian Handicap — 1. FC Union Berlin
| Handicap | 1. FC Union Berlin covers | Push | Hertha BSC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 12% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 21% | 61% |
| -0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 18% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
1. FC Union Berlin keeps clean sheet
35%
✗
Hertha BSC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

