1. FC Union Berlin vs Hertha BSC, Bundesliga 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
1. FC Union Berlin vs Hertha BSC — Bundesliga at Stadion An der Alten Forsterei.
- 1. FC Union Berlin 34 games · 39 pts (2025/26)
- Hertha BSC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Tobias Stieler
- Referee Sascha Stegemann
- Referee Nicolas Winter
- Referee Frederick Assmuth
- Referee Philipp Huwe
24 games this season
🟨 0.7/game
⚽ 4.0 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Bayern München | 34 | 89 |
| 2 | Borussia Dortmund | 34 | 73 |
| 3 | RB Leipzig | 34 | 65 |
| 4 | VfB Stuttgart | 34 | 62 |
| 5 | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | 34 | 61 |
| 6 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 34 | 59 |
| 7 | SC Freiburg | 34 | 47 |
| 8 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 34 | 44 |
| 9 | FC Augsburg | 34 | 43 |
| 10 | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 34 | 40 |
| 11 | 1. FC Union Berlin | 34 | 39 |
| 12 | Borussia Monchengladbach | 34 | 38 |
| 13 | Hamburger SV | 34 | 38 |
| 14 | 1. FC Koln | 34 | 32 |
| 15 | SV Werder Bremen | 34 | 32 |
| 16 | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | 29 |
| 17 | 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 | 34 | 26 |
| 18 | FC St. Pauli 1910 | 34 | 26 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Apr | Hertha BSC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Mar | Eintracht Frankfurt | A | 2–5 | L |
| 13 Mar | 1. FC Koln | H | 2–1 | W |
| 07 Mar | Arminia Bielefeld | A | 0–0 | D |
| 28 Feb | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | H | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Feb | SC Freiburg | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Apr | 1. FC Union Berlin | A | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Mar | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | H | 3–0 | W |
| 13 Mar | Borussia Dortmund | A | 0–2 | L |
| 06 Mar | FC Augsburg | H | 2–1 | W |
| 27 Feb | VfL Wolfsburg | A | 0–2 | L |
| 21 Feb | RB Leipzig | H | 0–3 | L |
Key Stats
56%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
56%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
21%
Clean Sheets
1. FC Union Berlin this season
1. FC Union Berlin this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
1. FC Union Berlin
0-15
1/2
16-30
–/3
31-45
2/2
46-60
2/2
61-75
2/2
76+
6/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Stadion An der Alten Forsterei as 1. FC Union Berlin face off against Hertha BSC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 9' What a strike from Robert Andrich! The score is 1-0.
- 10' Robert Andrich has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 10 minutes.
- 15' Hertha BSC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 17' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Julian Ryerson on 17 minutes.
- 22' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His 1. FC Union Berlin side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 27' 1. FC Union Berlin are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 28' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Matteo Guendouzi.
- 33' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both 1. FC Union Berlin and Hertha BSC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 34' Goal! Dodi Lukebakio scores his 65 goal in 302 matches.
- 35' What an equalizer from Dodi Lukebakio!
- 40' Niklas Stark needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 45' That is a Yellow card for Hertha BSC. Lucas Tousart will be fuming at that decision.
- 50' 1. FC Union Berlin currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 53' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jordan Torunarigha on 53.
- 58' The travelling Hertha BSC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 62' A change in the Hertha BSC ranks — Dodi Lukebakio exits the field as Santiago Ascacibar enters on 62.
- 67' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Hertha BSC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 72' Deyovaisio Zeefuik has been relatively quiet despite scoring 4 goals in his last 307 appearances.
- 73' 1. FC Union Berlin make a change. Grischa Promel trudges off to be replaced by Marcus Ingvartsen on 73 minutes.
- 78' It’s a booking for Hertha BSC player. Santiago Ascacibar gets a Yellow card.
- 79' The whistle greets Matteo Guendouzi as he departs to be replaced by Sami Khedira.
- 83' Fresh legs for 1. FC Union Berlin! Joel Pohjanpalo comes on to replace Petar Musa.
- 88' Santiago Ascacibar is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Hertha BSC so far.
- 90' The crowd applauds Jhon Cordoba as he leaves the pitch. Krzysztof Piatek steps in for Hertha BSC.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — 1. FC Union Berlin 1-1 Hertha BSC.
Lineups
1. FC Union Berlin Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 1
- 31
- 34
- 5
- 28
- 21
- 6
- 30
- 4
-
24
Petar Musa ↓ Joel Pohjanpalo 83'
Bench
-
9
Joel Pohjanpalo ↑ 83'
- 36
- 25
- 19
- 33
- 15
- 20
- 18
-
32
Marcus Ingvartsen ↑ 73'
Coach
Urs Fischer
Hertha BSC Lineups
Starting XI
-
8
Matteo Guendouzi ↓ Sami Khedira 79'
- 42
- 29
- 13
- 17
- 25
- 5
- 10
- 1
-
15
Jhon Cordoba ↓ Krzysztof Piatek 90'
- 11
Bench
- 24
- 21
- 7
- 2
-
18
Santiago Ascacibar ↑ 62'
-
28
Sami Khedira ↑ 79'
-
9
Krzysztof Piatek ↑ 90'
- 14
- 12
Coach
Pal Dardai
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Dodi Lukebakio | 4 |
| Taiwo Awoniyi | 3 |
| Peter Pekarik | 2 |
| Krzysztof Piatek | 2 |
| Robert Andrich | 2 |
| Sheraldo Becker | 2 |
| Timo Baumgartl | 2 |
| Dedryck Boyata | 1 |
Head to Head
1. FC Union Berlin Form
2021-04-04
1. FC Union Berlin
1–1
Hertha BSC
D
2021-03-20
Eintracht Frankfurt
5–2
1. FC Union Berlin
L
2021-03-13
1. FC Union Berlin
2–1
1. FC Koln
W
2021-03-07
Arminia Bielefeld
0–0
1. FC Union Berlin
D
2021-02-28
1. FC Union Berlin
1–1
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
D
2021-02-20
SC Freiburg
0–1
1. FC Union Berlin
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.39
1. FC Union Berlin xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.08
Hertha BSC xG
I would bet for:
1. FC Union Berlin or Draw 72% + Under 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.47
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 2.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 3.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
1. FC Union Berlin or Draw
72%
Draw or Hertha BSC
56%
1. FC Union Berlin or Hertha BSC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
10.7%
0 – 0
10.6%
2 – 1
8.5%
0 – 1
8%
2 – 0
8%
1 – 2
6.6%
0 – 2
4.8%
2 – 2
4.7%
3 – 1
4%
3 – 0
3.6%
1 – 3
2.4%
Asian Handicap — 1. FC Union Berlin
| Handicap | 1. FC Union Berlin covers | Push | Hertha BSC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 13% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 22% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 17% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
1. FC Union Berlin keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Hertha BSC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

