Sunday , 16 August 2026

1. FC Union Berlin vs SV Werder Bremen, Bundesliga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Bundesliga · 2023-24
1. FC Union Berlin
2 – 1
Full Time
SV Werder Bremen
Sat 16 Mar 2024 · 14:30 UTC An der Alten Forsterei HT 45' · FT 45'
Yorbe Vertessen 50' 1–0
Brenden Aaronson 52' 2–0
2–1 63' Mitchell Weiser
Kevin Vogt 26' Y
Robin Gosens 27' Y
Lucas Tousart 30' Y
Y 32' Senne Lynen
Y 38' Mitchell Weiser
Y 41' Marvin Ducksch
Y 72' Jens Stage
Y 90' Naby Keita

Overview

Match Preview

1. FC Union Berlin vs SV Werder Bremen — Bundesliga at An der Alten Forsterei.

Match Details

  • Referee Daniel Schlager
  • Assistant 1 Christian Dietz
  • Assistant 2 Arno Blos

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

6
1
5
1. FC Union Berlin 12 games · Avg 2.9 goals SV Werder Bremen
Last 5 meetings
2024-03-16 1. FC Union Berlin 2–1 SV Werder Bremen 2023-10-28 SV Werder Bremen 2–0 1. FC Union Berlin 2023-05-27 1. FC Union Berlin 1–0 SV Werder Bremen 2023-01-25 SV Werder Bremen 1–2 1. FC Union Berlin 2021-04-24 1. FC Union Berlin 3–1 SV Werder Bremen

Recent Form

1. FC Union Berlin
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Mar SV Werder Bremen H 2–1 W
08 Mar VfB Stuttgart A 0–2 L
02 Mar Borussia Dortmund H 0–2 L
24 Feb 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 H 2–2 D
17 Feb TSG 1899 Hoffenheim A 1–0 W
10 Feb VfL Wolfsburg H 1–0 W
SV Werder Bremen
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Mar 1. FC Union Berlin A 1–2 L
09 Mar Borussia Dortmund H 1–2 L
03 Mar TSG 1899 Hoffenheim A 1–2 L
24 Feb SV Darmstadt 98 H 1–1 D
16 Feb 1. FC Köln A 1–0 W
10 Feb 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 H 1–2 L

Season Stats

1. FC Union Berlin SV Werder Bremen
#17 Position #21
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

58% Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
58% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

1. FC Union Berlin are 17th (0 pts). SV Werder Bremen are 21st (0 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. 1. FC Union Berlin is hosting SV Werder Bremen for another epic battle.
  • 5' 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.
  • 10' Germany international Michael Zetterer has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 15' With 0 assists to his name this season, Anthony Jung is clearly more than just a goal scorer for 1. FC Union Berlin.
  • 20' 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.
  • 25' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 26' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Kevin Vogt.
  • 27' 1. FC Union Berlin receives a card for a hard tackle on 27.
  • 30' Lucas Tousart has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 30.
  • 32' SV Werder Bremen receives a card for a hard tackle on 32.
  • 37' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 38' Controversy at the stadium! Mitchell Weiser argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 41' Controversy at the stadium! Marvin Ducksch argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 46' It is a cagey affair so far. 1. FC Union Berlin in their 3-4-1-2 trying to find a way past SV Werder Bremen's compact 3-4-3.
  • 50' Yorbe Vertessen doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 52' GOAL! Brenden Aaronson scores on 52. Assisted by Yorbe Vertessen
  • 57' SV Werder Bremen have won 370 goals from 414 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 62' Danilho Doekhi, a Suriname centre-back, has 3 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 63' A stunning finish from Mitchell Weiser — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 64' A change in the SV Werder Bremen ranks — Olivier Deman exits the field as Felix Agu enters on 64.
  • 68' 1. FC Union Berlin manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Kevin Volland is hanging Yorbe Vertessen on the field on 68 minute.
  • 72' A moment of madness from Jens Stage on 72 minutes earns him a card. SV Werder Bremen will be frustrated.
  • 76' Skelly Alvero is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jens Stage at the 76 minute mark.
  • 78' 1. FC Union Berlin make a change. Brenden Aaronson trudges off to be replaced by Aissa Laidouni on 78 minutes.
  • 83' 1. FC Union Berlin started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 83.
  • 85' 1. FC Union Berlin manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jerome Roussillon is hanging Robin Gosens on the field on 85 minute.
  • 86' It is a substitution in SV Werder Bremen team. Julian Malatini is replaced by Naby Keita on 86 minute.
  • 90' Naby Keita was booked on 90.
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for SV Werder Bremen.

Lineups

1. FC Union Berlin Lineups

3-4-1-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Nenad Bjelica

SV Werder Bremen Lineups

3-4-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ole Werner

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Joel Pohjanpalo 3
Jens Stage 3
Mitchell Weiser 2
Marius Bulter 2
Sheraldo Becker 2
Marco Grull 2
Andras Schafer 1
Amos Pieper 1

Head to Head

2024-03-16 1. FC Union Berlin 2–1 SV Werder Bremen 2023-10-28 SV Werder Bremen 2–0 1. FC Union Berlin 2023-05-27 1. FC Union Berlin 1–0 SV Werder Bremen 2023-01-25 SV Werder Bremen 1–2 1. FC Union Berlin 2021-04-24 1. FC Union Berlin 3–1 SV Werder Bremen

1. FC Union Berlin Form

2024-03-16 1. FC Union Berlin 2–1 SV Werder Bremen W 2024-03-08 VfB Stuttgart 2–0 1. FC Union Berlin L 2024-03-02 1. FC Union Berlin 0–2 Borussia Dortmund L 2024-02-24 1. FC Union Berlin 2–2 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 D 2024-02-17 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 0–1 1. FC Union Berlin W 2024-02-10 1. FC Union Berlin 1–0 VfL Wolfsburg W

SV Werder Bremen Form

2024-03-16 1. FC Union Berlin 2–1 SV Werder Bremen L 2024-03-09 SV Werder Bremen 1–2 Borussia Dortmund L 2024-03-03 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 2–1 SV Werder Bremen L 2024-02-24 SV Werder Bremen 1–1 SV Darmstadt 98 D 2024-02-16 1. FC Köln 0–1 SV Werder Bremen W 2024-02-10 SV Werder Bremen 1–2 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.77 1. FC Union Berlin xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.57 SV Werder Bremen xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 84% + 1. FC Union Berlin or Draw 79%

Match Result

✓ Correct
1. FC Union Berlin43% Draw36% SV Werder Bremen21%
Actual: 1. FC Union Berlin win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes25% 0% No75%
Avg goals/match: 1.34
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 71%
29%
± 1.5 40%
60%
± 2.5 16%
84%
± 3.5 5%
95%
± 4.5 2%
98%

Double Chance

1. FC Union Berlin or Draw
79%
Draw or SV Werder Bremen
57%
1. FC Union Berlin or SV Werder Bremen
64%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
1. FC Union Berlin21% Draw65% SV Werder Bremen14%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
28.8%
1 – 0
18.5%
0 – 1
13.2%
1 – 1
12.6%
2 – 0
7.2%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 2
3.8%
1 – 2
3.3%
3 – 0
1.8%
2 – 2
1.5%
3 – 1
1.2%
0 – 3
0.7%

Asian Handicap — 1. FC Union Berlin

Handicap 1. FC Union Berlin covers Push SV Werder Bremen covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 9% 89%
-1.5 11% — 89%
-1 11% 24% 65%
-0.5 35% — 65%
+0.5 78% — 22%
+1 78% 17% 5%
+1.5 95% — 5%
+2 95% 5% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

1. FC Union Berlin keeps clean sheet
57% ✗
SV Werder Bremen keeps clean sheet
47% ✓

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