1. FC Union Berlin vs Hertha BSC, Bundesliga 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
1. FC Union Berlin vs Hertha BSC — Bundesliga at Stadion An der Alten Forsterei.
- 1. FC Union Berlin 4 games · 1 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
4 games this season
🟨 5.3/game
⚽ 30.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
0%
Clean Sheets
1. FC Union Berlin this season
1. FC Union Berlin this season
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
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' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. 1. FC Union Berlin is hosting Hertha BSC for another epic battle.
- 5' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 10' 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.
- 15' Christian Gentner has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 20' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 25' Supporters expect more eagerness from Dodi Lukebakio, as he is very good at scoring at Stadion An der Alten Forsterei with 2 goals in the last 1 games.
- 30' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both 1. FC Union Berlin and Hertha BSC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 35' It is a cagey affair so far. 1. FC Union Berlin in their trying to find a way past Hertha BSC's compact .
- 40' Sebastian Andersson is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Hertha BSC so far.
- 45' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 46' A tactical swap from Hertha BSC — Eduard Lowen on, Per Skjelbred off on 46 minutes.
- 51' 1. FC Union Berlin are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Hertha BSC backline.
- 56' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 61' The 39-year-old Christopher Trimmel has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 65' The referee has no hesitation. Keven Schlotterbeck is booked for 1. FC Union Berlin — Yellow card on 65.
- 70' It looks like no one’s ball. 1. FC Union Berlin is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 73' Controversy at the stadium! Dedryck Boyata argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 78' The travelling Hertha BSC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 80' The whistle greets Sebastian Andersson as he departs to be replaced by Sebastian Polter.
- 82' A change in the Hertha BSC ranks — Vedad Ibisevic exits the field as Salomon Kalou enters on 82.
- 87' 1. FC Union Berlin 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.
- 90' The deadlock is broken! Sebastian Polter gets on the scoresheet on 90 minutes.
- 90' The crowd applauds Maximilian Mittelstadt as he leaves the pitch. Davie Selke steps in for Hertha BSC.
- 1-0 the final result. Hertha BSC will be bitterly disappointed.
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 |
| Timo Baumgartl | 2 |
| Peter Pekarik | 2 |
| Krzysztof Piatek | 2 |
| Robert Andrich | 2 |
| Sheraldo Becker | 2 |
| Vedad Ibisevic | 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.