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1. FC Union Berlin vs RB Leipzig, Bundesliga 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Bundesliga · 2020-21
1. FC Union Berlin
2 – 1
Full Time
RB Leipzig
Sat 22 May 2021 · 13:30 UTC Alte Foersterei HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 25' Marcel Sabitzer
Christopher Trimmel 53' Y
Nico Schlotterbeck 76' Y

Overview

Match Preview

1. FC Union Berlin vs RB Leipzig — Bundesliga at Alte Foersterei.

Match Details

  • Referee Frederick Assmuth
  • Referee Daniel Schlager
  • Referee Sven Waschitzki
  • Referee Arno Blos
  • Referee Christian Bandurski
  • Referee Guido Winkmann

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

6
2
7
1. FC Union Berlin 15 games · Avg 2.7 goals RB Leipzig
Last 5 meetings
2021-05-22 1. FC Union Berlin 2–1 RB Leipzig 2021-01-20 RB Leipzig 1–0 1. FC Union Berlin 2020-01-18 RB Leipzig 3–1 1. FC Union Berlin 2019-08-18 1. FC Union Berlin 0–4 RB Leipzig

Recent Form

1. FC Union Berlin
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 May RB Leipzig H 2–1 W
15 May Bayer 04 Leverkusen A 1–1 D
08 May VfL Wolfsburg A 0–3 L
24 Apr SV Werder Bremen H 3–1 W
21 Apr Borussia Dortmund A 0–2 L
17 Apr VfB Stuttgart H 2–1 W
RB Leipzig
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 May 1. FC Union Berlin A 1–2 L
16 May VfL Wolfsburg H 2–2 D
13 May Borussia Dortmund H 1–4 L
08 May Borussia Dortmund A 2–3 L
30 Apr SV Werder Bremen A 2–1 W
25 Apr VfB Stuttgart H 2–0 W

Season Stats

1. FC Union Berlin RB Leipzig
#17 Position #9
1 Points 6
4 Played 4
0 / 1 / 3 W / D / L 2 / 0 / 2
4 Scored 9
17 Conceded 5
-13 GD +4
0.25 PPG 1.50
0% Win % 50%

Key Stats

60% Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
73% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
1. FC Union Berlin this season
50% Clean Sheets
RB Leipzig this season

1. FC Union Berlin are 17th (1 pts). RB Leipzig are 9th (6 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
RB Leipzig
0-15
–/1
16-30
3/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
1/1
61-75
3/1
76+
2/1
■ 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
RB Leipzig
Antonio Nusa 2 G 2 A
Ridle Baku 2 G
Rocco Reitz 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The ball is rolling at Alte Foersterei. 1. FC Union Berlin are looking to make home advantage count against RB Leipzig.
  • 5' 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.
  • 10' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Julian Nagelsmann will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 15' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 20' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 25' The referee calls foul for Marcel Sabitzer. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 30' Over 30 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 35' Emil Forsberg is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for RB Leipzig tonight.
  • 40' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 45' The home supporters are growing impatient. 1. FC Union Berlin must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 50' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 53' 1. FC Union Berlin receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 53.
  • 54' Emil Forsberg makes way for Yussuf Poulsen at the 54 minute mark. A tactical switch from RB Leipzig.
  • 55' Justin Kluivert does the damage! The net is bulging and RB Leipzig surge ahead!
  • 58' 1. FC Union Berlin manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Taiwo Awoniyi is hanging Petar Musa on the field on 58 minute.
  • 63' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 64' Cedric Teuchert has so much to prove this time. He replaces Marcus Ingvartsen on 64 minute.
  • 67' Brilliant from the defender! Marvin Friedrich makes it 1-1 with a superb finish on 67.
  • 68' The whistle greets Justin Kluivert as he departs to be replaced by Konrad Laimer.
  • 73' RB Leipzig is showing some good football. However, RB Leipzig are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 76' Controversy at the stadium! Nico Schlotterbeck argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 81' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both 1. FC Union Berlin and RB Leipzig are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 82' The supporters are chanting for Marius Bulter. He replaces Julian Ryerson on 82 minute.
  • 85' Alexander Sorloth gets the nod from RB Leipzig. He replaces Kevin Kampl and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 90' With 0 assists to his name this season, Christian Gentner is clearly more than just a goal scorer for 1. FC Union Berlin.
  • Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for 1. FC Union Berlin players.

Lineups

1. FC Union Berlin Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Urs Fischer

RB Leipzig Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Julian Nagelsmann

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Timo Werner 3
Yussuf Poulsen 3
Benjamin Sesko 3
Sheraldo Becker 3
Emil Forsberg 2
Christopher Nkunku 2
Marcel Sabitzer 2
Max Finkgrafe 1

Head to Head

2021-05-22 1. FC Union Berlin 2–1 RB Leipzig 2021-01-20 RB Leipzig 1–0 1. FC Union Berlin 2020-01-18 RB Leipzig 3–1 1. FC Union Berlin 2019-08-18 1. FC Union Berlin 0–4 RB Leipzig

1. FC Union Berlin Form

2021-05-22 1. FC Union Berlin 2–1 RB Leipzig W 2021-05-15 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 1–1 1. FC Union Berlin D 2021-05-08 VfL Wolfsburg 3–0 1. FC Union Berlin L 2021-04-24 1. FC Union Berlin 3–1 SV Werder Bremen W 2021-04-21 Borussia Dortmund 2–0 1. FC Union Berlin L 2021-04-17 1. FC Union Berlin 2–1 VfB Stuttgart W

RB Leipzig Form

2021-05-22 1. FC Union Berlin 2–1 RB Leipzig L 2021-05-16 RB Leipzig 2–2 VfL Wolfsburg D 2021-05-13 RB Leipzig 1–4 Borussia Dortmund L 2021-05-08 Borussia Dortmund 3–2 RB Leipzig L 2021-04-30 SV Werder Bremen 1–2 RB Leipzig W 2021-04-25 RB Leipzig 2–0 VfB Stuttgart W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.22 1. FC Union Berlin xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
3.27 RB Leipzig xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 81% + Both teams to score 67%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
1. FC Union Berlin23% Draw17% RB Leipzig60%
Actual: 1. FC Union Berlin win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes67% 0% No33%
Avg goals/match: 4.49
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 98%
2%
± 1.5 93%
7%
± 2.5 81%
19%
± 3.5 64%
36%
± 4.5 45%
55%

Double Chance

1. FC Union Berlin or Draw
40%
Draw or RB Leipzig
77%
1. FC Union Berlin or RB Leipzig
83%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
1. FC Union Berlin12% Draw30% RB Leipzig58%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✗ 2–1 not predicted
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 3
7.8%
1 – 2
7.4%
0 – 3
6.6%
1 – 4
6.3%
0 – 2
6.3%
0 – 4
5.3%
1 – 1
5.2%
2 – 3
4.7%
2 – 2
4.4%
1 – 5
4.2%
2 – 4
3.9%
0 – 1
3.7%

Asian Handicap — 1. FC Union Berlin

Handicap 1. FC Union Berlin covers Push RB Leipzig covers
-2.5 1% — 99%
-2 1% 3% 96%
-1.5 4% — 96%
-1 4% 7% 89%
-0.5 11% — 89%
+0.5 25% — 75%
+1 25% 18% 57%
+1.5 43% — 57%
+2 43% 19% 38%
+2.5 62% — 38%

Clean Sheet

1. FC Union Berlin keeps clean sheet
5% ✓
RB Leipzig keeps clean sheet
30% ✓

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