1. FC Union Berlin vs TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, Bundesliga 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
1. FC Union Berlin vs TSG 1899 Hoffenheim — Bundesliga at Stadion An der Alten Forsterei.
- 1. FC Union Berlin 4 games · 1 pts (2026/27)
- TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 4 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Robert Schroder
- Referee Thorben Siewer
- Referee Florian Badstubner
- Referee Markus Schuller
- Referee Soren Storks
3 games this season
🟨 7.3/game
⚽ 7.7 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Borussia Dortmund | 4 | 12 |
| 2 | FC Bayern München | 4 | 10 |
| 3 | SC Freiburg | 4 | 10 |
| 4 | FC Augsburg | 4 | 7 |
| 5 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 4 | 7 |
| 6 | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 4 | 7 |
| 7 | SV 07 Elversberg | 4 | 7 |
| 8 | SV Werder Bremen | 4 | 7 |
| 9 | RB Leipzig | 4 | 6 |
| 10 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 4 | 5 |
| 11 | FC Schalke 04 | 4 | 5 |
| 12 | SC Paderborn 07 | 4 | 4 |
| 13 | 1. FC Köln | 4 | 4 |
| 14 | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | 4 | 3 |
| 15 | VfB Stuttgart | 4 | 3 |
| 16 | Hamburger SV | 4 | 3 |
| 17 | 1. FC Union Berlin | 4 | 1 |
| 18 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 4 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Dec | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | H | 0–2 | L |
| 14 Dec | SC Paderborn 07 | A | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Dec | 1. FC Köln | H | 2–0 | W |
| 29 Nov | FC Schalke 04 | A | 1–2 | L |
| 23 Nov | Borussia Mönchengladbach | H | 2–0 | W |
| 09 Nov | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | A | 3–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Dec | 1. FC Union Berlin | A | 2–0 | W |
| 13 Dec | FC Augsburg | H | 2–4 | L |
| 07 Dec | RB Leipzig | A | 1–3 | L |
| 30 Nov | TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf | H | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Nov | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | H | 1–5 | L |
| 08 Nov | 1. FC Köln | A | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| 1. FC Union Berlin | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | |
|---|---|---|
| #17 | Position | #14 |
| 1 | Points | 3 |
| 4 | Played | 4 |
| 0 / 1 / 3 | W / D / L | 1 / 0 / 3 |
| 4 | Scored | 7 |
| 17 | Conceded | 10 |
| -13 | GD | -3 |
| 0.25 | PPG | 0.75 |
| 0% | Win % | 25% |
Key Stats
64%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
71%
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
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim this season
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim this season
1. FC Union Berlin are 17th (1 pts). TSG 1899 Hoffenheim are 14th (3 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
1. FC Union Berlin
0-15
1/3
16-30
–/3
31-45
–/2
46-60
–/3
61-75
–/4
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
0-15
1/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
1/1
46-60
2/2
61-75
2/4
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
1. FC Union Berlin
| Tim Skarke | 2 G | |
| Leopold Querfeld | 1 G | 1 A |
| Emmanuel Latte Lath | 1 G |
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
| Adam Daghim | 2 G | 2 A |
| Adam Hlozek | 2 G | |
| Ozan Kabak | 1 G | |
| Tim Lemperle | 1 G | |
| Leon Avdullahu | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Stadion An der Alten Forsterei as 1. FC Union Berlin face off against TSG 1899 Hoffenheim in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' Ihlas Bebou has been relatively quiet despite scoring 49 goals in his last 296 appearances.
- 10' Oliver Baumann, a Germany , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 15' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Robert Skov.
- 20' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 25' TSG 1899 Hoffenheim is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 26' Controversy at the stadium! Diadie Samassekou argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 30' Stefan Posch is having his name booked by the referee on 30.
- 35' Over 35 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 40' The 30-year-old Marcus Ingvartsen has been sensational this season — 7 goals and 1 assists is a remarkable return.
- 42' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Marcus Ingvartsen on 42 minutes.
- 47' A quiet spell here at Stadion An der Alten Forsterei. 1. FC Union Berlin seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 52' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 53' The referee has no hesitation. Robert Andrich is booked for 1. FC Union Berlin — Yellow card on 53.
- 54' Benjamin Hubner is having his name booked by the referee on 54.
- 56' A stunning finish from Ihlas Bebou — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 60' Havard Nordtveit is ready to make an impact after coming on for Diadie Samassekou at the 60 minute mark.
- 61' Pavel Kaderabek has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 61.
- 64' TSG 1899 Hoffenheim make a change. Pavel Kaderabek trudges off to be replaced by Ermin Bicakcic on 64 minutes.
- 68' Sebastian Polter is ready to make an impact after coming on for Marcus Ingvartsen at the 68 minute mark.
- 69' Marius Bulter is replacing Anthony Ujah for the 1. FC Union Berlin side.
- 74' 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.
- 75' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Andrej Kramaric.
- 80' It is a substitution in 1. FC Union Berlin team. Neven Subotic is replaced by Suleiman Abdullahi on 80 minute.
- 85' Time for substitution for TSG 1899 Hoffenheim. Sargis Adamyan is replaced by Christoph Baumgartner.
- 90' What a strike from Christoph Baumgartner! The score is 0-2.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — 1. FC Union Berlin 0-2 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim.
Lineups
1. FC Union Berlin Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
-
11
Anthony Ujah ↓ Marius Bulter 69'
- 34
- 25
- 19
- 10
- 5
- 28
- 1
- 30
- 32
Bench
- 35
- 24
- 29
-
9
Sebastian Polter ↑ 68'
- 14
-
20
Suleiman Abdullahi ↑ 80'
- 8
- 6
-
15
Marius Bulter ↑ 69'
Coach
Urs Fischer
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 1
- 3
- 27
- 21
- 38
- 11
- 16
- 23
- 18
- 29
Bench
- 31
- 37
- 5
-
6
Havard Nordtveit ↑ 60'
- 25
-
4
Ermin Bicakcic ↑ 64'
- 8
-
14
Christoph Baumgartner ↑ 85'
- 12
Coach
Alfred Schreuder
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ihlas Bebou | 7 |
| Andrej Kramaric | 4 |
| Danilho Doekhi | 3 |
| Munas Dabbur | 3 |
| Max Kruse | 2 |
| Christoph Baumgartner | 2 |
| Benedict Hollerbach | 2 |
| Andrej Ilic | 1 |
1. FC Union Berlin Form
2019-12-17
1. FC Union Berlin
0–2
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
L
2019-12-14
SC Paderborn 07
1–1
1. FC Union Berlin
D
2019-12-08
1. FC Union Berlin
2–0
1. FC Köln
W
2019-11-29
FC Schalke 04
2–1
1. FC Union Berlin
L
2019-11-23
1. FC Union Berlin
2–0
Borussia Mönchengladbach
W
2019-11-09
1. FSV Mainz 05
2–3
1. FC Union Berlin
W
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim Form
2019-12-17
1. FC Union Berlin
0–2
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
W
2019-12-13
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
2–4
FC Augsburg
L
2019-12-07
RB Leipzig
3–1
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
L
2019-11-30
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
1–1
TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf
D
2019-11-24
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
1–5
1. FSV Mainz 05
L
2019-11-08
1. FC Köln
1–2
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.13
1. FC Union Berlin xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.68
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 72% + Both teams to score 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: TSG 1899 Hoffenheim win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.81
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 2.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 3.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 4.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
Double Chance
1. FC Union Berlin or Draw
42%
Draw or TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
79%
1. FC Union Berlin or TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
79%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 2
8.8%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 3
7.7%
1 – 1
7.5%
0 – 3
7%
0 – 1
5.7%
1 – 4
5.2%
2 – 2
4.9%
0 – 4
4.6%
2 – 3
4.4%
2 – 1
3.7%
0 – 0
3.3%
Asian Handicap — 1. FC Union Berlin
| Handicap | 1. FC Union Berlin covers | Push | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 4% | 95% |
| -1.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -1 | 5% | 8% | 87% |
| -0.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| +0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +1 | 31% | 20% | 49% |
| +1.5 | 51% | — | 49% |
| +2 | 51% | 20% | 29% |
| +2.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
Clean Sheet
1. FC Union Berlin keeps clean sheet
8%
✓
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim keeps clean sheet
33%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

