1. FC Union Berlin vs SV Darmstadt 98, Bundesliga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
1. FC Union Berlin vs SV Darmstadt 98 — Bundesliga at An der Alten Forsterei.
- 1. FC Union Berlin 34 games · 39 pts (2025/26)
- SV Darmstadt 98 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Harm Osmers
- Assistant 1 Robert Kempter
- Assistant 2 Sven Waschitzki
19 games this season
🟨 0.9/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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jan | SV Darmstadt 98 | H | 1–0 | W |
| 24 Jan | FC Bayern München | A | 0–1 | L |
| 13 Jan | SC Freiburg | A | 0–0 | D |
| 20 Dec | 1. FC Koln | H | 2–0 | W |
| 16 Dec | VfL Bochum 1848 | A | 0–3 | L |
| 12 Dec | Real Madrid CF | H | 2–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jan | 1. FC Union Berlin | A | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Jan | Eintracht Frankfurt | H | 2–2 | D |
| 13 Jan | Borussia Dortmund | H | 0–3 | L |
| 19 Dec | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | A | 3–3 | D |
| 16 Dec | VfL Wolfsburg | H | 0–1 | L |
| 09 Dec | 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 | A | 2–3 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
21%
Clean Sheets
1. FC Union Berlin this season
1. FC Union Berlin this season
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
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to An der Alten Forsterei that hosts another battle between 1. FC Union Berlin and SV Darmstadt 98.
- 5' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 10' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering SV Darmstadt 98 that had 234 games and scored 141 goals.
- 14' The whistle greets Clemens Riedel as he departs to be replaced by Christoph Zimmermann.
- 19' 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 Trimmel suffering a number of foals already.
- 24' SV Darmstadt 98 is showing some good football. However, SV Darmstadt 98 are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 29' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. SV Darmstadt 98 needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 34' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 39' It looks like no one’s ball. 1. FC Union Berlin is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 44' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 44 minutes.
- 49' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 54' Frederik Ronnow has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 42 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 59' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 62' Benedict Hollerbach puts 1. FC Union Berlin on the lead.
- 67' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 72' Another substitution for SV Darmstadt 98 to replace Tim Skarke by Gerrit Holtmann on 72 minute.
- 75' Christoph Zimmermann was booked on 75.
- 77' The referee shows 1. FC Union Berlin player a Yellow card on 77.
- 81' 1. FC Union Berlin player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 83' SV Darmstadt 98 player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 83' The 1. FC Union Berlin manager makes a substitution. Andras Schafer departs to be replaced by Brenden Aaronson.
- 87' Another change for 1. FC Union Berlin made on 87 minute. Robin Gosens leaves to be changed by Rani Khedira.
- 90' Mikkel Kaufmann has so much to prove this time. He replaces Kevin Behrens on 90 minute.
- With this win, 1. FC Union Berlin is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
1. FC Union Berlin Lineups
3-5-2Starting XI
- 29
- 31
- 2
- 1
- 28
-
17
Kevin Behrens ↓ Mikkel Kaufmann 90'
-
6
Robin Gosens ↓ Rani Khedira 87'
- 4
- 33
- 13
- 16
Bench
- 5
-
8
Rani Khedira ↑ 87'
-
19
Janik Haberer ↑ 83'
- 12
- 3
- 11
-
7
Brenden Aaronson ↑ 83'
- 20
-
9
Mikkel Kaufmann ↑ 90'
Coach
Nenad Bjelica
SV Darmstadt 98 Lineups
3-3-3-1Starting XI
- 26
-
32
Fabian Holland ↓ Matej Maglica 87'
- 1
-
27
Tim Skarke ↓ Gerrit Holtmann 72'
- 23
- 24
- 15
- 28
- 17
- 14
- 38
Bench
-
4
Christoph Zimmermann ↑ 14'
-
25
Gerrit Holtmann ↑ 72'
-
11
Tobias Kempe ↑ 87'
- 6
- 20
- 30
- 16
-
29
Oscar Vilhelmsson ↑ 72'
-
5
Matej Maglica ↑ 87'
Coach
Torsten Lieberknecht
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Robin Gosens | 2 |
| Marvin Mehlem | 1 |
| Danilho Doekhi | 1 |
| Kevin Behrens | 1 |
| Benedict Hollerbach | 1 |
Head to Head
1. FC Union Berlin Form
2024-01-28
1. FC Union Berlin
1–0
SV Darmstadt 98
W
2024-01-24
FC Bayern München
1–0
1. FC Union Berlin
L
2024-01-13
SC Freiburg
0–0
1. FC Union Berlin
D
2023-12-20
1. FC Union Berlin
2–0
1. FC Koln
W
2023-12-16
VfL Bochum 1848
3–0
1. FC Union Berlin
L
2023-12-12
1. FC Union Berlin
2–3
Real Madrid CF
L
SV Darmstadt 98 Form
2024-01-28
1. FC Union Berlin
1–0
SV Darmstadt 98
L
2024-01-20
SV Darmstadt 98
2–2
Eintracht Frankfurt
D
2024-01-13
SV Darmstadt 98
0–3
Borussia Dortmund
L
2023-12-19
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
3–3
SV Darmstadt 98
D
2023-12-16
SV Darmstadt 98
0–1
VfL Wolfsburg
L
2023-12-09
1. FC Heidenheim 1846
3–2
SV Darmstadt 98
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.72
1. FC Union Berlin xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.95
SV Darmstadt 98 xG
I would bet for:
1. FC Union Berlin to win 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: 1. FC Union Berlin win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.67
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
1. FC Union Berlin or Draw
81%
Draw or SV Darmstadt 98
44%
1. FC Union Berlin or SV Darmstadt 98
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.2%
1 – 0
Actual
2 – 0
10%
2 – 1
9.4%
0 – 0
8.8%
0 – 1
5.6%
3 – 0
5.6%
3 – 1
5.4%
1 – 2
5.2%
2 – 2
4.5%
0 – 2
3.1%
3 – 2
2.7%
Asian Handicap — 1. FC Union Berlin
| Handicap | 1. FC Union Berlin covers | Push | SV Darmstadt 98 covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 17% | 70% |
| -1.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| -1 | 30% | 24% | 46% |
| -0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +0.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +1 | 80% | 13% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
1. FC Union Berlin keeps clean sheet
39%
✗
SV Darmstadt 98 keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

