1. FC Union Berlin vs SC Freiburg, Bundesliga 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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1. FC Union Berlin vs SC Freiburg — Bundesliga at Alte Foersterei.
- 1. FC Union Berlin 34 games · 39 pts (2025/26)
- SC Freiburg 34 games · 47 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Marco Fritz
- Referee Dominik Schaal
- Referee Florian Heft
- Referee Marcel Pelgrim
- Referee Katrin Rafalski
- Referee Pascal Mueller
5 games this season
🟨 1.6/game
⚽ 5.2 goals/game
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 May | SC Freiburg | H | 4–2 | W |
| 06 May | FC Augsburg | A | 0–1 | L |
| 29 Apr | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | H | 0–0 | D |
| 23 Apr | Borussia Monchengladbach | A | 1–0 | W |
| 16 Apr | VfL Bochum 1848 | H | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Apr | Borussia Dortmund | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 May | 1. FC Union Berlin | A | 2–4 | L |
| 06 May | RB Leipzig | H | 0–1 | L |
| 02 May | RB Leipzig | H | 1–5 | L |
| 29 Apr | 1. FC Koln | A | 1–0 | W |
| 23 Apr | FC Schalke 04 | H | 4–0 | W |
| 16 Apr | SV Werder Bremen | A | 2–1 | W |
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' Temperatures are rising at Alte Foersterei as 1. FC Union Berlin face off against SC Freiburg in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' Goal! Kevin Behrens scores his 22 goal in 154 matches.
- 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Rani Khedira made 433 appearances and scored 8 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 15' Rani Khedira picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 20' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both 1. FC Union Berlin and SC Freiburg are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 25' Lukas Kubler is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for SC Freiburg so far.
- 30' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both 1. FC Union Berlin and SC Freiburg are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 32' It is a substitution in SC Freiburg team. Lukas Kubler is replaced by Roland Sallai on 32 minute.
- 33' Controversy at the stadium! Kevin Behrens argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 36' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Sheraldo Becker.
- 36' Magnificent from Sheraldo Becker! That is 45 goals in 95 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 37' Controversy at the stadium! Sheraldo Becker argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 38' Sheraldo Becker adds to his 2 season tally! 1. FC Union Berlin lead 3-0 — and this changes everything.
- 39' A stunning finish from Sheraldo Becker — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 44' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 46' A tactical swap from SC Freiburg — Noah Weisshaupt on, Christian Gunter off on 46 minutes.
- 51' The 35-year-old Manuel Gulde has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 53' The SC Freiburg manager makes a substitution. Yannik Keitel departs to be replaced by Michael Gregoritsch.
- 56' What a strike from Manuel Gulde! The score is 4-1.
- 61' SC Freiburg is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 63' Jordan Siebatcheu is replacing Kevin Behrens for the 1. FC Union Berlin side.
- 68' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His 1. FC Union Berlin side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 70' A stunning finish from Vincenzo Grifo — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 71' The crowd applauds Janik Haberer as he leaves the pitch. Aissa Laidouni steps in for 1. FC Union Berlin.
- 76' 1. FC Union Berlin looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
- 80' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Aissa Laidouni makes it 5-2.
- 82' Jeong Wooyeong has so much to prove this time. He replaces Vincenzo Grifo on 82 minute.
- 86' Another substitution for 1. FC Union Berlin to replace Sheraldo Becker by Jamie Leweling on 86 minute.
- 90' The referee shows SC Freiburg player a Yellow card on 90.
- Full Time. 1. FC Union Berlin beats SC Freiburg
Lineups
1. FC Union Berlin Lineups
Starting XI
- 27
- 5
- 8
- 26
- 31
-
19
Janik Haberer ↓ Aissa Laidouni 71'
- 1
- 28
- 17
- 4
-
13
Andras Schafer ↓ Morten Thorsby 63'
Bench
-
2
Morten Thorsby ↑ 63'
-
45
Jordan Siebatcheu ↑ 63'
- 3
- 37
-
23
Niko Giesselmann ↑ 86'
- 11
- 18
-
20
Aissa Laidouni ↑ 71'
-
40
Jamie Leweling ↑ 86'
Coach
Urs Fischer
SC Freiburg Lineups
Starting XI
- 42
-
32
Vincenzo Grifo ↓ Jeong Wooyeong 82'
- 30
-
17
Lukas Kubler ↓ Roland Sallai 32'
- 5
- 27
- 9
- 26
- 28
- 14
- 25
Bench
- 8
-
38
Michael Gregoritsch ↑ 53'
- 18
-
22
Roland Sallai ↑ 32'
-
29
Jeong Wooyeong ↑ 82'
- 21
-
33
Noah Weisshaupt ↑ 46'
- 24
-
35
Kenneth Schmidt ↑ 53'
Coach
Christian Streich
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Vincenzo Grifo | 5 |
| Sheraldo Becker | 4 |
| Lucas Holer | 4 |
| Robin Koch | 2 |
| Sven Michel | 2 |
| Robert Andrich | 2 |
| Grischa Promel | 2 |
| Christopher Trimmel | 2 |
Head to Head
1. FC Union Berlin Form
2023-05-13
1. FC Union Berlin
4–2
SC Freiburg
W
2023-05-06
FC Augsburg
1–0
1. FC Union Berlin
L
2023-04-29
1. FC Union Berlin
0–0
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
D
2023-04-23
Borussia Monchengladbach
0–1
1. FC Union Berlin
W
2023-04-16
1. FC Union Berlin
1–1
VfL Bochum 1848
D
2023-04-08
Borussia Dortmund
2–1
1. FC Union Berlin
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.83
1. FC Union Berlin xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.49
SC Freiburg xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 65% + Over 2.5 goals 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: 1. FC Union Berlin win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.32
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 3.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 4.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
Double Chance
1. FC Union Berlin or Draw
72%
Draw or SC Freiburg
52%
1. FC Union Berlin or SC Freiburg
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: 1. FC Union Berlin win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 4–2 not predicted4 – 2Actual
1 – 1
10.7%
2 – 1
8.7%
1 – 2
7.1%
2 – 2
6.4%
2 – 0
6%
1 – 0
5.9%
3 – 1
5.3%
0 – 0
5.1%
0 – 1
4.7%
0 – 2
4%
3 – 2
4%
3 – 0
3.6%
Asian Handicap — 1. FC Union Berlin
| Handicap | 1. FC Union Berlin covers | Push | SC Freiburg covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 14% | 75% |
| -1.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -1 | 25% | 20% | 55% |
| -0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 16% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 9% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
1. FC Union Berlin keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
SC Freiburg keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

