Wednesday , 30 September 2026

1. FC Union Berlin vs Holstein Kiel, Bundesliga 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Bundesliga · 2024-25
1. FC Union Berlin
0 – 1
Full Time
Holstein Kiel
Sun 2 Mar 2025 · 14:30 UTC An der Alten Forsterei 22,012 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 43' Armin Gigovic
Tom Rothe 40' Y
Marin Ljubicic 45' Y
Kevin Volland 77' Y
Josip Juranovic 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

1. FC Union Berlin vs Holstein Kiel — Bundesliga at An der Alten Forsterei.

Match Details

  • Referee Tobias Reichel
  • Assistant 1 Christian Bandurski
  • Assistant 2 Marcel Pelgrim

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

3
3
4
1. FC Union Berlin 10 games · Avg 2.8 goals Holstein Kiel
Last 5 meetings
2025-03-02 1. FC Union Berlin 0–1 Holstein Kiel 2024-10-20 Holstein Kiel 0–2 1. FC Union Berlin 2018-04-21 1. FC Union Berlin 1–1 Holstein Kiel 2017-12-09 Holstein Kiel 2–1 1. FC Union Berlin 2017-04-06 Holstein Kiel 3–2 1. FC Union Berlin

Recent Form

1. FC Union Berlin
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Mar Holstein Kiel H 0–1 L
22 Feb Borussia Dortmund A 0–6 L
15 Feb Borussia Mönchengladbach H 1–2 L
08 Feb TSG 1899 Hoffenheim A 4–0 W
01 Feb RB Leipzig H 0–0 D
26 Jan FC St. Pauli 1910 A 0–3 L
Holstein Kiel
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Mar 1. FC Union Berlin A 1–0 W
22 Feb Bayer 04 Leverkusen H 0–2 L
16 Feb Eintracht Frankfurt A 1–3 L
09 Feb VfL Bochum 1848 H 2–2 D
01 Feb FC Bayern München A 3–4 L
24 Jan VfL Wolfsburg A 2–2 D

Key Stats

70% Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
40% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
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' We are underway at An der Alten Forsterei. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His 1. FC Union Berlin side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 10' 1. FC Union Berlin currently sit 14 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 15' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both 1. FC Union Berlin and Holstein Kiel are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 20' It’s high time Marcel Rapp made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 25' The 29-year-old Lucas Tousart has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 30' 1. FC Union Berlin are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 35' Supporters expect more eagerness from Danilho Doekhi, as he is very good at scoring at An der Alten Forsterei with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
  • 40' Poor challenge from Tom Rothe. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 43' Armin Gigovic adds to his 0 season tally! Holstein Kiel lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
  • 45' The referee has no hesitation. Marin Ljubicic is booked for 1. FC Union Berlin — card on 45.
  • 46' Andrej Ilic is ready to make an impact after coming on for Marin Ljubicic at the 46 minute mark.
  • 51' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 56' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 59' Holstein Kiel manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Lewis Holtby is hanging Armin Gigovic on the field on 59 minute.
  • 64' 1. FC Union Berlin have won 371 goals from 440 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 65' Laszlo Benes is replacing Jeong Wooyeong for the 1. FC Union Berlin side.
  • 70' The whistle greets Timo Becker as he departs to be replaced by Marko Ivezic.
  • 71' Fresh legs for Holstein Kiel! Steven Skrzybski comes on to replace Phil Harres.
  • 75' Kevin Volland is replacing Benedict Hollerbach for the 1. FC Union Berlin side.
  • 77' The referee shows 1. FC Union Berlin player a card on 77.
  • 82' The travelling Holstein Kiel supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 83' The crowd applauds David Zec as he leaves the pitch. Marvin Schulz steps in for Holstein Kiel.
  • 88' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for David Zec suffering a number of foals already.
  • 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Josip Juranovic.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. Holstein Kiel take all three points.

Lineups

1. FC Union Berlin Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steffen Baumgart

Holstein Kiel Lineups

3-5-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Marcel Rapp

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Tom Rothe 1
Aljoscha Kemlein 1
Armin Gigovic 1

Head to Head

2025-03-02 1. FC Union Berlin 0–1 Holstein Kiel 2024-10-20 Holstein Kiel 0–2 1. FC Union Berlin 2018-04-21 1. FC Union Berlin 1–1 Holstein Kiel 2017-12-09 Holstein Kiel 2–1 1. FC Union Berlin 2017-04-06 Holstein Kiel 3–2 1. FC Union Berlin

1. FC Union Berlin Form

2025-03-02 1. FC Union Berlin 0–1 Holstein Kiel L 2025-02-22 Borussia Dortmund 6–0 1. FC Union Berlin L 2025-02-15 1. FC Union Berlin 1–2 Borussia Mönchengladbach L 2025-02-08 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 0–4 1. FC Union Berlin W 2025-02-01 1. FC Union Berlin 0–0 RB Leipzig D 2025-01-26 FC St. Pauli 1910 3–0 1. FC Union Berlin L

Holstein Kiel Form

2025-03-02 1. FC Union Berlin 0–1 Holstein Kiel W 2025-02-22 Holstein Kiel 0–2 Bayer 04 Leverkusen L 2025-02-16 Eintracht Frankfurt 3–1 Holstein Kiel L 2025-02-09 Holstein Kiel 2–2 VfL Bochum 1848 D 2025-02-01 FC Bayern München 4–3 Holstein Kiel L 2025-01-24 VfL Wolfsburg 2–2 Holstein Kiel D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.25 1. FC Union Berlin xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.23 Holstein Kiel xG
I would bet for: 1. FC Union Berlin or Holstein Kiel 70% + Under 2.5 goals 55%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
1. FC Union Berlin35% Draw30% Holstein Kiel35%
Actual: Holstein Kiel win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes51% 0% No49%
Avg goals/match: 2.48
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 90%
10%
± 1.5 71%
29%
± 2.5 45%
55%
± 3.5 24%
76%
± 4.5 11%
89%

Double Chance

1. FC Union Berlin or Draw
65%
Draw or Holstein Kiel
65%
1. FC Union Berlin or Holstein Kiel
70%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
1. FC Union Berlin26% Draw49% Holstein Kiel25%
Actual: Holstein Kiel win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.8%
0 – 0
10.5%
1 – 0
9.3%
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
7.7%
1 – 2
7.6%
2 – 0
6.3%
0 – 2
6.2%
2 – 2
4.9%
3 – 1
3.3%
1 – 3
3.2%
3 – 0
2.6%

Asian Handicap — 1. FC Union Berlin

Handicap 1. FC Union Berlin covers Push Holstein Kiel covers
-2.5 5% — 95%
-2 5% 10% 84%
-1.5 16% — 84%
-1 16% 20% 65%
-0.5 35% — 65%
+0.5 66% — 34%
+1 66% 19% 15%
+1.5 85% — 15%
+2 85% 10% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

1. FC Union Berlin keeps clean sheet
30% ✓
Holstein Kiel keeps clean sheet
29% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.