1. FC Union Berlin vs RB Leipzig, Bundesliga 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
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1. FC Union Berlin vs RB Leipzig — Bundesliga at Alte Foersterei.
- 1. FC Union Berlin 34 games · 39 pts (2025/26)
- RB Leipzig 34 games · 65 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Deniz Aytekin
- Referee Benjamin Cortus
- Referee Dominik Schaal
- Referee Christian Leicher
- Referee Christian Dietz
- Referee Gunter Perl
16 games this season
🟨 1.3/game
⚽ 5.3 goals/game
🟥 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | RB Leipzig | H | 2–1 | W |
| 14 Aug | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | A | 0–0 | D |
| 06 Aug | Hertha BSC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 01 Aug | Chemnitzer FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 14 May | VfL Bochum 1848 | H | 3–2 | W |
| 07 May | SC Freiburg | A | 4–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | 1. FC Union Berlin | A | 1–2 | L |
| 13 Aug | 1. FC Koln | H | 2–2 | D |
| 07 Aug | VfB Stuttgart | A | 1–1 | D |
| 21 May | SC Freiburg | A | 5–3 | W |
| 14 May | Arminia Bielefeld | A | 1–1 | D |
| 08 May | FC Augsburg | H | 4–0 | W |
Season Stats
| 1. FC Union Berlin | RB Leipzig | |
|---|---|---|
| #11 | Position | #3 |
| 39 | Points | 65 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 10 / 9 / 15 | W / D / L | 20 / 5 / 9 |
| 44 | Scored | 66 |
| 58 | Conceded | 47 |
| -14 | GD | +19 |
| 1.15 | PPG | 1.91 |
| 29% | Win % | 59% |
Key Stats
60%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
73%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
21%
Clean Sheets
1. FC Union Berlin this season
1. FC Union Berlin this season
32%
Clean Sheets
RB Leipzig this season
RB Leipzig this season
1. FC Union Berlin are 11th (39 pts). RB Leipzig are 3rd (65 pts).
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
RB Leipzig
0-15
1/–
16-30
3/3
31-45
2/2
46-60
2/1
61-75
2/1
76+
3/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — 1. FC Union Berlin and RB Leipzig get this one started.
- 5' 1. FC Union Berlin are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 10' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both 1. FC Union Berlin and RB Leipzig are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 15' It looks surprising 1. FC Union Berlin does not make any changes. Niko Giesselmann has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 20' Robin Knoche has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 1 goals to his name this season.
- 25' Diogo Leite, a Portugal , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 30' That is a Yellow card for RB Leipzig. Kevin Kampl will be fuming at that decision.
- 32' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Jordan Siebatcheu makes it 1-0.
- 37' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 38' Magnificent from Sheraldo Becker! That is 45 goals in 95 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 39' The Suriname Sheraldo Becker breaks the deadlock on 39 minutes. 3-0!
- 44' With 0 assists to his name this season, Morten Thorsby is clearly more than just a goal scorer for RB Leipzig.
- 46' Marcel Halstenberg is ready to make an impact after coming on for Josko Gvardiol at the 46 minute mark.
- 49' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Frederik Ronnow.
- 54' 1. FC Union Berlin are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined RB Leipzig backline.
- 59' Over 59 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 62' The whistle greets Kevin Kampl as he departs to be replaced by Amadou Haidara.
- 65' A meaty challenge results in booking for Kevin Behrens on 65.
- 70' The home supporters are growing impatient. 1. FC Union Berlin must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 71' It is a substitution in RB Leipzig team. Konrad Laimer is replaced by Andre Silva on 71 minute.
- 74' The crowd applauds Janik Haberer as he leaves the pitch. Morten Thorsby steps in for 1. FC Union Berlin.
- 75' 1. FC Union Berlin make a change. Janik Haberer trudges off to be replaced by Morten Thorsby on 75 minutes.
- 78' Emil Forsberg is replacing Dani Olmo for the RB Leipzig side.
- 80' It is a substitution in 1. FC Union Berlin team. Julian Ryerson is replaced by Niko Giesselmann on 80 minute.
- 83' A goal from the Hungary international Willi Orban! He fires home on 83 to make it 3-1!
- 88' David Raum needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- Game over. The scoreline of 2-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
1. FC Union Berlin Lineups
Starting XI
-
27
Sheraldo Becker ↓ Sven Michel 74'
- 45
- 8
- 31
-
19
Janik Haberer ↓ Morten Thorsby 74'
- 1
- 28
- 6
- 3
- 4
- 13
Bench
- 5
-
2
Morten Thorsby ↑ 74'
- 14
-
24
Genki Haraguchi ↑ 74'
- 37
-
17
Kevin Behrens ↑ 62'
-
23
Niko Giesselmann ↑ 80'
-
11
Sven Michel ↑ 74'
- 40
Coach
Urs Fischer
RB Leipzig Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 39
- 18
- 11
- 4
-
27
Konrad Laimer ↓ Andre Silva 71'
-
44
Kevin Kampl ↓ Amadou Haidara 62'
- 22
-
7
Dani Olmo ↓ Emil Forsberg 78'
- 2
- 32
Bench
-
10
Emil Forsberg ↑ 78'
-
23
Marcel Halstenberg ↑ 46'
-
19
Andre Silva ↑ 71'
-
8
Amadou Haidara ↑ 62'
- 24
- 38
- 25
Coach
Domenico Tedesco
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Timo Werner | 3 |
| Yussuf Poulsen | 3 |
| Benjamin Sesko | 3 |
| Sheraldo Becker | 3 |
| Christopher Nkunku | 2 |
| Marcel Sabitzer | 2 |
| Emil Forsberg | 2 |
| Benjamin Henrichs | 1 |
Head to Head
1. FC Union Berlin Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.69
1. FC Union Berlin xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.72
RB Leipzig xG
I would bet for:
1. FC Union Berlin or RB Leipzig 77% + Both teams to score 67%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: 1. FC Union Berlin win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.41
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 3.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 4.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
Double Chance
1. FC Union Berlin or Draw
68%
Draw or RB Leipzig
55%
1. FC Union Berlin or RB Leipzig
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: 1. FC Union Berlin win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.5%
1 – 2
8%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 2
6.7%
0 – 1
5%
1 – 0
4.9%
0 – 2
4.9%
0 – 0
4.8%
2 – 0
4.7%
1 – 3
4.5%
3 – 1
4.4%
2 – 3
3.9%
Asian Handicap — 1. FC Union Berlin
| Handicap | 1. FC Union Berlin covers | Push | RB Leipzig covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 11% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 18% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +1 | 62% | 18% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 12% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
1. FC Union Berlin keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
RB Leipzig keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.