1. FC Union Berlin vs SC Paderborn 07, DFB-Pokal 2020-21 ROUND OF 32
Overview
Match Preview
1. FC Union Berlin vs SC Paderborn 07 — DFB-Pokal at Stadion An der Alten Forsterei.
- 1. FC Union Berlin 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- SC Paderborn 07 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jan Seidel
- Referee Aarne Aarnink
- Referee Frank Willenborg
- Referee Thomas Gorniak
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Dec | SC Paderborn 07 | H | 2–3 | L |
| 18 Dec | Borussia Dortmund | H | 2–1 | W |
| 15 Dec | VfB Stuttgart | A | 2–2 | D |
| 12 Dec | FC Bayern München | H | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Dec | Hertha BSC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 28 Nov | Eintracht Frankfurt | H | 3–3 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Dec | 1. FC Union Berlin | A | 3–2 | W |
| 13 Sep | SC Wiedenbruck | A | 5–0 | W |
| 27 Jun | Eintracht Frankfurt | A | 2–3 | L |
| 20 Jun | Borussia Mönchengladbach | H | 1–3 | L |
| 16 Jun | 1. FC Union Berlin | A | 0–1 | L |
| 13 Jun | SV Werder Bremen | H | 1–5 | L |
Key Stats
56%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
H2H (9 games)
44%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
1. FC Union Berlin this season
1. FC Union Berlin this season
0%
Clean Sheets
SC Paderborn 07 this season
SC Paderborn 07 this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
1. FC Union Berlin
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
2/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
SC Paderborn 07
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
1/1
46-60
–/–
61-75
2/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
1. FC Union Berlin
| Marin Ljubicic | 2 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and 1. FC Union Berlin launch into their encounter with SC Paderborn 07.
- 3' Against the run of play, Sven Michel has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 6' Grischa Promel doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 11' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 16' A quiet spell here at Stadion An der Alten Forsterei. 1. FC Union Berlin seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 21' Maximilian Thalhammer has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 26' The home supporters are growing impatient. 1. FC Union Berlin must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 31' Dennis Srbeny has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 31 minutes.
- 36' Brilliant from the ! Sven Michel makes it 1-3 with a superb finish on 36.
- 41' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Christopher Antwi-Adjei suffering a number of foals already.
- 46' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 51' 1. FC Union Berlin are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined SC Paderborn 07 backline.
- 56' With 3 assists to his name this season, Sheraldo Becker is clearly more than just a goal scorer for SC Paderborn 07.
- 57' Another substitution for 1. FC Union Berlin to replace Cedric Teuchert by Sebastian Griesbeck on 57 minute.
- 57' Magnificent from Uwe Hunemeier! That is 8 goals in 321 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 60' The 1. FC Union Berlin manager makes a substitution. Keita Endo departs to be replaced by Marius Bulter.
- 62' The whistle greets Cedric Teuchert as he departs to be replaced by Sebastian Griesbeck.
- 67' Julian Justvan is ready to make an impact after coming on for Maximilian Thalhammer at the 67 minute mark.
- 70' 1. FC Union Berlin manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Akaki Gogia is hanging Sheraldo Becker on the field on 70 minute.
- 75' SC Paderborn 07 fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 77' 1. FC Union Berlin make a change. Christopher Lenz trudges off to be replaced by Niko Giesselmann on 77 minutes.
- 78' Frederic Ananou has so much to prove this time. He replaces Johannes Dorfler on 78 minute.
- 79' The supporters are chanting for Prince-Osei Owusu. He replaces Dennis Srbeny on 79 minute.
- 84' The travelling SC Paderborn 07 supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 89' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 90' A change in the SC Paderborn 07 ranks — Sven Michel exits the field as Kai Proger enters on 90.
- 90' Sebastian Schonlau is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. SC Paderborn 07 take all three points.
Lineups
1. FC Union Berlin Lineups
Starting XI
-
27
Sheraldo Becker ↓ Akaki Gogia 70'
- 31
- 36
- 25
- 5
- 28
- 21
- 30
- 20
-
18
Keita Endo ↓ Marius Bulter 57'
- 14
Bench
- 1
- 19
-
7
Akaki Gogia ↑ 70'
-
6
Julian Ryerson ↑ 77'
-
33
Sebastian Griesbeck ↑ 57'
-
23
Niko Giesselmann ↑ 77'
-
15
Marius Bulter ↑ 57'
- 16
Coach
Urs Fischer
SC Paderborn 07 Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
- 36
- 27
- 23
- 31
- 2
- 17
- 13
-
11
Sven Michel ↓ Kai Proger 90'
- 16
- 8
Bench
- 20
-
3
Frederic Ananou ↑ 78'
-
7
Prince-Osei Owusu ↑ 79'
- 25
-
22
Christopher Antwi-Adjei ↑ 67'
- 6
-
9
Kai Proger ↑ 90'
-
10
Julian Justvan ↑ 67'
- 1
Coach
Steffen Baumgart
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sven Michel | 2 |
| Ben Zolinski | 1 |
| Grischa Promel | 1 |
| Dennis Srbeny | 1 |
| Uwe Hunemeier | 1 |
| Marcus Ingvartsen | 1 |
| Kai Proger | 1 |
Head to Head
1. FC Union Berlin Form
2020-12-22
1. FC Union Berlin
2–3
SC Paderborn 07
L
2020-12-18
1. FC Union Berlin
2–1
Borussia Dortmund
W
2020-12-15
VfB Stuttgart
2–2
1. FC Union Berlin
D
2020-12-12
1. FC Union Berlin
1–1
FC Bayern München
D
2020-12-04
Hertha BSC
3–1
1. FC Union Berlin
L
2020-11-28
1. FC Union Berlin
3–3
Eintracht Frankfurt
D
SC Paderborn 07 Form
2020-12-22
1. FC Union Berlin
2–3
SC Paderborn 07
W
2020-09-13
SC Wiedenbruck
0–5
SC Paderborn 07
W
2020-06-27
Eintracht Frankfurt
3–2
SC Paderborn 07
L
2020-06-20
SC Paderborn 07
1–3
Borussia Mönchengladbach
L
2020-06-16
1. FC Union Berlin
1–0
SC Paderborn 07
L
2020-06-13
SC Paderborn 07
1–5
SV Werder Bremen
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.4
1. FC Union Berlin xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.61
SC Paderborn 07 xG
I would bet for:
1. FC Union Berlin or SC Paderborn 07 73% + Both teams to score 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: SC Paderborn 07 win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.01
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 3.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
1. FC Union Berlin or Draw
61%
Draw or SC Paderborn 07
66%
1. FC Union Berlin or SC Paderborn 07
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: SC Paderborn 07 win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 2–3 not predicted2 – 3Actual
1 – 1
12%
1 – 2
8.6%
2 – 1
7.5%
0 – 1
7.1%
0 – 0
6.6%
0 – 2
6.3%
1 – 0
6%
2 – 2
6%
2 – 0
4.8%
1 – 3
4.6%
3 – 1
3.5%
0 – 3
3.3%
Asian Handicap — 1. FC Union Berlin
| Handicap | 1. FC Union Berlin covers | Push | SC Paderborn 07 covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 17% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +1 | 59% | 20% | 21% |
| +1.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +2 | 79% | 13% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
1. FC Union Berlin keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
SC Paderborn 07 keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

