1. FC Union Berlin vs SC Freiburg, Bundesliga 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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1. FC Union Berlin vs SC Freiburg — Bundesliga at Stadion An der Alten Forsterei.
- 1. FC Union Berlin 34 games · 39 pts (2025/26)
- SC Freiburg 34 games · 47 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Tobias Stieler
- Referee Benjamin Cortus
- Referee Florian Heft
- Referee Christian Bandurski
- Referee Marcel Unger
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | SC Freiburg | H | 2–0 | W |
| 06 Oct | VfL Wolfsburg | A | 0–1 | L |
| 27 Sep | Eintracht Frankfurt | H | 1–2 | L |
| 21 Sep | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | A | 0–2 | L |
| 14 Sep | SV Werder Bremen | H | 1–2 | L |
| 31 Aug | Borussia Dortmund | H | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | 1. FC Union Berlin | A | 0–2 | L |
| 05 Oct | Borussia Dortmund | H | 2–2 | D |
| 29 Sep | TSV Fortuna 95 Dusseldorf | A | 2–1 | W |
| 21 Sep | FC Augsburg | H | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Sep | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | A | 3–0 | W |
| 31 Aug | 1. FC Koln | H | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| 1. FC Union Berlin | SC Freiburg | |
|---|---|---|
| #11 | Position | #7 |
| 39 | Points | 47 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 10 / 9 / 15 | W / D / L | 13 / 8 / 13 |
| 44 | Scored | 51 |
| 58 | Conceded | 57 |
| -14 | GD | -6 |
| 1.15 | PPG | 1.38 |
| 29% | Win % | 38% |
Key Stats
61%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (23 games)
H2H (23 games)
52%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
21%
Clean Sheets
1. FC Union Berlin this season
1. FC Union Berlin this season
18%
Clean Sheets
SC Freiburg this season
SC Freiburg this season
1. FC Union Berlin are 11th (39 pts). SC Freiburg are 7th (47 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
SC Freiburg
0-15
–/3
16-30
4/–
31-45
–/2
46-60
3/2
61-75
3/2
76+
2/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. SC Freiburg get us underway at Stadion An der Alten Forsterei.
- 1' Goal! Marius Bulter scores his 35 goal in 272 matches.
- 6' It is a cagey affair so far. 1. FC Union Berlin in their trying to find a way past SC Freiburg's compact .
- 11' Controversy at the stadium! Christian Gentner argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 16' 1. FC Union Berlin is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 21' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both 1. FC Union Berlin and SC Freiburg are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 22' It is a substitution in SC Freiburg team. Alexander Schwolow is replaced by Niclas Thiede on 22 minute.
- 27' 1. FC Union Berlin started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 27.
- 32' Germany international Gian-Luca Waldschmidt has been a key figure this campaign — 2 goals and 2 assists in the Array this season.
- 37' 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.
- 42' SC Freiburg are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 46' The SC Freiburg bench stirs into life. Amir Abrashi is withdrawn and Nils Petersen gets his opportunity.
- 51' The travelling SC Freiburg supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 56' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 58' The crowd applauds Lucas Holer as he leaves the pitch. Vincenzo Grifo steps in for SC Freiburg.
- 63' 1. FC Union Berlin have won 363 goals from 435 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 66' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Robert Andrich.
- 71' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His 1. FC Union Berlin side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 76' The referee has no hesitation. Marcus Ingvartsen is booked for 1. FC Union Berlin — Yellow card on 76.
- 77' Another change for 1. FC Union Berlin made on 77 minute. Christian Gentner leaves to be changed by Felix Kroos.
- 82' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 83' Anthony Ujah is replacing Sebastian Andersson for the 1. FC Union Berlin side.
- 84' Goal! Marcus Ingvartsen scores his 43 goal in 316 matches.
- 89' Another substitution for 1. FC Union Berlin to replace Marius Bulter by Joshua Mees on 89 minute.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. 1. FC Union Berlin take all three points.
Lineups
1. FC Union Berlin Lineups
Starting XI
-
34
Christian Gentner ↓ Felix Kroos 77'
- 31
- 25
- 10
- 5
- 29
- 28
- 1
- 30
-
15
Marius Bulter ↓ Joshua Mees 89'
- 32
Bench
- 18
-
11
Anthony Ujah ↑ 83'
- 35
- 24
-
23
Felix Kroos ↑ 77'
- 9
-
8
Joshua Mees ↑ 89'
- 6
- 17
Coach
Urs Fischer
SC Freiburg Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 23
- 11
- 1
- 30
- 3
- 25
- 27
-
6
Amir Abrashi ↓ Nils Petersen 46'
- 19
-
9
Lucas Holer ↓ Vincenzo Grifo 58'
Bench
- 28
-
32
Vincenzo Grifo ↑ 58'
- 21
- 5
-
18
Nils Petersen ↑ 46'
- 22
- 4
-
40
Niclas Thiede ↑ 22'
- 34
Coach
Christian Streich
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Vincenzo Grifo | 5 |
| Sheraldo Becker | 4 |
| Lucas Holer | 4 |
| Robert Andrich | 2 |
| Grischa Promel | 2 |
| Christopher Trimmel | 2 |
| Robin Koch | 2 |
| Sven Michel | 2 |
Head to Head
1. FC Union Berlin Form
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
2019-09-21
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
2–0
1. FC Union Berlin
L
2019-09-14
1. FC Union Berlin
1–2
SV Werder Bremen
L
2019-08-31
1. FC Union Berlin
3–1
Borussia Dortmund
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.52
1. FC Union Berlin xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.43
SC Freiburg xG
I would bet for:
1. FC Union Berlin or SC Freiburg 74% + Both teams to score 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: 1. FC Union Berlin win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.95
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 3.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
1. FC Union Berlin or Draw
68%
Draw or SC Freiburg
59%
1. FC Union Berlin or SC Freiburg
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: 1. FC Union Berlin win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.3%
2 – 1
8.3%
1 – 2
7.8%
1 – 0
7.1%
0 – 0
7%
0 – 1
6.6%
2 – 2
6%
2 – 0
Actual
0 – 2
5.3%
3 – 1
4.2%
1 – 3
3.8%
3 – 2
3.1%
Asian Handicap — 1. FC Union Berlin
| Handicap | 1. FC Union Berlin covers | Push | SC Freiburg covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 12% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 19% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 18% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 10% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
1. FC Union Berlin keeps clean sheet
25%
✗
SC Freiburg keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.