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1. FC Union Berlin vs SC Freiburg, Bundesliga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Bundesliga · 2023-24
1. FC Union Berlin
2 – 1
Full Time
SC Freiburg
Sat 18 May 2024 · 13:30 UTC An der Alten Forsterei 22,012 HT 45' · FT 45'
Benedict Hollerbach 68' 1–0
1–1 85' Ritsu Doan
Janik Haberer 90+2' 2–1
Y 37' Jordy Makengo
Robin Knoche 52' Y
Y 54' Ritsu Doan
Christopher Trimmel 67' Y
Josip Juranovic 70' Y
Y 75' Lukas Kubler
Robin Gosens 75' Y
Janik Haberer 85' Y
Michael Gspurning 86' R
Y 90' Maximilian Eggestein
Aissa Laidouni 90' Y
Kevin Volland 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

1. FC Union Berlin vs SC Freiburg — Bundesliga at An der Alten Forsterei.

Match Details

  • Referee Christian Dingert
  • Assistant 1 Benedikt Kempkes
  • Assistant 2 Nikolai Kimmeyer

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 VfL Wolfsburg 34 29
2 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 34 26
3 FC St. Pauli 1910 34 26
4 FC Schalke 04 0 0
5 SC Paderborn 07 0 0
6 SV 07 Elversberg 0 0
7 FC Bayern München 0 0
8 Borussia Dortmund 0 0
9 RB Leipzig 0 0
10 VfB Stuttgart 0 0
11 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 0 0
12 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 0 0
13 SC Freiburg 0 0
14 Eintracht Frankfurt 0 0
15 FC Augsburg 0 0
16 1. FSV Mainz 05 0 0
17 1. FC Union Berlin 0 0
18 Borussia Mönchengladbach 0 0
19 Hamburger SV 0 0
20 1. FC Köln 0 0
21 SV Werder Bremen 0 0

Head-to-Head

9
7
7
1. FC Union Berlin 23 games · Avg 2.5 goals SC Freiburg
Last 5 meetings
2024-05-18 1. FC Union Berlin 2–1 SC Freiburg 2024-01-13 SC Freiburg 0–0 1. FC Union Berlin 2023-05-13 1. FC Union Berlin 4–2 SC Freiburg 2022-11-13 SC Freiburg 4–1 1. FC Union Berlin 2022-05-07 SC Freiburg 1–4 1. FC Union Berlin

Recent Form

1. FC Union Berlin
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 May SC Freiburg H 2–1 W
11 May 1. FC Köln A 2–3 L
05 May VfL Bochum 1848 H 3–4 L
28 Apr Borussia Mönchengladbach A 0–0 D
20 Apr FC Bayern München H 1–5 L
12 Apr FC Augsburg A 0–2 L
SC Freiburg
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 May 1. FC Union Berlin A 1–2 L
11 May 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 H 1–1 D
04 May 1. FC Köln A 0–0 D
27 Apr VfL Wolfsburg H 1–2 L
21 Apr 1. FSV Mainz 05 H 1–1 D
14 Apr SV Darmstadt 98 A 1–0 W

Season Stats

1. FC Union Berlin SC Freiburg
#17 Position #13
0 Points 0
0 Played 0
0 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 0 / 0 / 0
0 Scored 0
0 Conceded 0
+0 GD +0
– PPG –
– Win % –

Key Stats

61% Both Teams to Score
H2H (23 games)
52% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

1. FC Union Berlin are 17th (0 pts). SC Freiburg are 13th (0 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The game is set. 1. FC Union Berlin kicks off things out of here…
  • 5' 1. FC Union Berlin are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 10' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 10 minutes.
  • 15' named a 3-4-2-1 earlier, and opted for a 3-4-2-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 20' The home supporters are growing impatient. 1. FC Union Berlin must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 25' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 30' SC Freiburg fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 35' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Brenden Aaronson made 289 appearances and scored 22 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 37' Controversy at the stadium! Jordy Makengo argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 42' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Christian Streich will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 47' Both keepers have barely been tested. 1. FC Union Berlin and SC Freiburg are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 52' That is a card for 1. FC Union Berlin. Robin Knoche will be fuming at that decision.
  • 54' Poor challenge from Ritsu Doan. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 59' Christian Gunter makes way for Noah Weisshaupt at the 59 minute mark. A tactical switch from SC Freiburg.
  • 62' Kevin Volland is ready to make an impact after coming on for Diogo Leite at the 62 minute mark.
  • 67' Christopher Trimmel picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 68' The deadlock is broken! Benedict Hollerbach gets on the scoresheet on 68 minutes.
  • 70' That looks like a foul for a card for Josip Juranovic.
  • 75' SC Freiburg player sees a card in front of him.
  • 77' Time for substitution for SC Freiburg. Roland Sallai is replaced by Maximilian Philipp.
  • 80' Another change for 1. FC Union Berlin made on 80 minute. Brenden Aaronson leaves to be changed by Aissa Laidouni.
  • 83' SC Freiburg make a change. Nicolas Hofler trudges off to be replaced by Florent Muslija on 83 minutes.
  • 85' A goal from the Japan international Ritsu Doan! He fires home on 85 to make it 1-1!
  • 85' A meaty challenge results in booking for Janik Haberer on 85.
  • 86' Michael Gspurning catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 86.
  • 90' A moment of madness from Maximilian Eggestein on 90 minutes earns him a card. SC Freiburg will be frustrated.
  • Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for 1. FC Union Berlin players.

Lineups

1. FC Union Berlin Lineups

3-4-2-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Marco Grote

SC Freiburg Lineups

3-4-2-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Christian Streich

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
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

2024-05-18 1. FC Union Berlin 2–1 SC Freiburg 2024-01-13 SC Freiburg 0–0 1. FC Union Berlin 2023-05-13 1. FC Union Berlin 4–2 SC Freiburg 2022-11-13 SC Freiburg 4–1 1. FC Union Berlin 2022-05-07 SC Freiburg 1–4 1. FC Union Berlin

1. FC Union Berlin Form

2024-05-18 1. FC Union Berlin 2–1 SC Freiburg W 2024-05-11 1. FC Köln 3–2 1. FC Union Berlin L 2024-05-05 1. FC Union Berlin 3–4 VfL Bochum 1848 L 2024-04-28 Borussia Mönchengladbach 0–0 1. FC Union Berlin D 2024-04-20 1. FC Union Berlin 1–5 FC Bayern München L 2024-04-12 FC Augsburg 2–0 1. FC Union Berlin L

SC Freiburg Form

2024-05-18 1. FC Union Berlin 2–1 SC Freiburg L 2024-05-11 SC Freiburg 1–1 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 D 2024-05-04 1. FC Köln 0–0 SC Freiburg D 2024-04-27 SC Freiburg 1–2 VfL Wolfsburg L 2024-04-21 SC Freiburg 1–1 1. FSV Mainz 05 D 2024-04-14 SV Darmstadt 98 0–1 SC Freiburg W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.92 1. FC Union Berlin xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.9 SC Freiburg xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 73% + 1. FC Union Berlin or Draw 71%

Match Result

✓ Correct
1. FC Union Berlin39% Draw32% SC Freiburg29%
Actual: 1. FC Union Berlin win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes37% 0% No63%
Avg goals/match: 1.82
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 81%
19%
± 1.5 54%
46%
± 2.5 27%
73%
± 3.5 12%
88%
± 4.5 4%
96%

Double Chance

1. FC Union Berlin or Draw
71%
Draw or SC Freiburg
61%
1. FC Union Berlin or SC Freiburg
68%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
1. FC Union Berlin22% Draw57% SC Freiburg21%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
18.9%
1 – 1
14.4%
1 – 0
13.5%
0 – 1
13.1%
2 – 0
6.5%
0 – 2
6.2%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
5.9%
2 – 2
2.9%
3 – 0
2%
3 – 1
1.9%
0 – 3
1.8%

Asian Handicap — 1. FC Union Berlin

Handicap 1. FC Union Berlin covers Push SC Freiburg covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 9% 88%
-1.5 12% — 88%
-1 12% 21% 68%
-0.5 32% — 68%
+0.5 69% — 31%
+1 69% 20% 11%
+1.5 89% — 11%
+2 89% 8% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

1. FC Union Berlin keeps clean sheet
41% ✓
SC Freiburg keeps clean sheet
40% ✓

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