1. FC Union Berlin vs TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, Bundesliga 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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1. FC Union Berlin vs TSG 1899 Hoffenheim — Bundesliga at Stadion An der Alten Forsterei.
- 1. FC Union Berlin 34 games · 39 pts (2025/26)
- TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 34 games · 61 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Christian Gittelmann
- Referee Tobias Stieler
- Referee Felix Brych
- Referee Jan Neitzel
- Referee Sven Jablonski
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 Feb | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | H | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Feb | SC Freiburg | A | 1–0 | W |
| 13 Feb | FC Schalke 04 | H | 0–0 | D |
| 06 Feb | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | A | 0–1 | L |
| 30 Jan | Borussia Monchengladbach | H | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Jan | FC Augsburg | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb | 1. FC Union Berlin | A | 1–1 | D |
| 25 Feb | Molde FK | H | 0–2 | L |
| 21 Feb | SV Werder Bremen | H | 4–0 | W |
| 18 Feb | Molde FK | A | 3–3 | D |
| 13 Feb | Borussia Dortmund | A | 2–2 | D |
| 07 Feb | Eintracht Frankfurt | H | 1–3 | L |
Season Stats
| 1. FC Union Berlin | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | |
|---|---|---|
| #11 | Position | #5 |
| 39 | Points | 61 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 10 / 9 / 15 | W / D / L | 18 / 7 / 9 |
| 44 | Scored | 65 |
| 58 | Conceded | 52 |
| -14 | GD | +13 |
| 1.15 | PPG | 1.79 |
| 29% | Win % | 53% |
Key Stats
64%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
71%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
21%
Clean Sheets
1. FC Union Berlin this season
1. FC Union Berlin this season
21%
Clean Sheets
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim this season
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim this season
1. FC Union Berlin are 11th (39 pts). TSG 1899 Hoffenheim are 5th (61 pts).
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
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
0-15
1/4
16-30
4/2
31-45
4/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/1
76+
1/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' 1. FC Union Berlin have kicked off against TSG 1899 Hoffenheim. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 9' Max Kruse adds to his 0 season tally! 1. FC Union Berlin lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
- 14' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 19' It is a cagey affair so far. 1. FC Union Berlin in their trying to find a way past TSG 1899 Hoffenheim's compact .
- 24' With 0 assists to his name this season, Chris Richards is clearly more than just a goal scorer for 1. FC Union Berlin.
- 29' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Ihlas Bebou makes no mistake. 1-1!
- 34' Supporters expect more eagerness from Joel Pohjanpalo, as he is very good at scoring at Stadion An der Alten Forsterei with 4 goals in the last 2 games.
- 39' Marcus Ingvartsen, a Denmark , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 44' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering 1. FC Union Berlin that had 435 games and scored 363 goals.
- 46' The 1. FC Union Berlin manager makes a substitution. Christopher Lenz departs to be replaced by Marius Bulter.
- 51' The energy levels are beginning to show. Urs Fischer might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 56' The home supporters are growing impatient. 1. FC Union Berlin must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 61' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 63' It is a substitution in 1. FC Union Berlin team. Grischa Promel is replaced by Christian Gentner on 63 minute.
- 67' Ryan Sessegnon is replacing Marco John for the TSG 1899 Hoffenheim side.
- 72' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Urs Fischer will be considering his options from the bench.
- 74' The whistle greets Max Kruse as he departs to be replaced by Cedric Teuchert.
- 78' Chris Richards is having his name booked by the referee on 78.
- 83' Germany international Robin Knoche has been a key figure this campaign — 1 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 88' The travelling TSG 1899 Hoffenheim supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. Kevin Vogt is booked for TSG 1899 Hoffenheim — Yellow card on 90.
- 90' TSG 1899 Hoffenheim make a change. Ihlas Bebou trudges off to be replaced by Sargis Adamyan on 90 minutes.
- It finishes all square. 1. FC Union Berlin and TSG 1899 Hoffenheim share the spoils 1-1.
Lineups
1. FC Union Berlin Lineups
Starting XI
-
10
Max Kruse ↓ Cedric Teuchert 74'
-
9
Joel Pohjanpalo ↓ Petar Musa 63'
- 31
- 25
- 5
- 28
- 21
- 30
- 20
- 32
- 4
Bench
-
34
Christian Gentner ↑ 63'
-
36
Cedric Teuchert ↑ 74'
- 19
- 12
- 6
- 33
-
15
Marius Bulter ↑ 46'
- 18
-
24
Petar Musa ↑ 63'
Coach
Urs Fischer
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Ihlas Bebou ↓ Sargis Adamyan 90'
- 22
- 1
- 3
-
27
Andrej Kramaric ↓ Munas Dabbur 90'
- 11
- 14
- 16
- 18
- 28
-
30
Marco John ↓ Ryan Sessegnon 67'
Bench
-
17
Ryan Sessegnon ↑ 67'
- 33
- 2
- 15
- 12
-
23
Sargis Adamyan ↑ 90'
-
10
Munas Dabbur ↑ 90'
- 29
- 32
Coach
Sebastian Hoeneß
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ihlas Bebou | 7 |
| Andrej Kramaric | 4 |
| Munas Dabbur | 3 |
| Danilho Doekhi | 3 |
| Christoph Baumgartner | 2 |
| Benedict Hollerbach | 2 |
| Max Kruse | 2 |
| Kevin Akpoguma | 1 |
Head to Head
1. FC Union Berlin Form
2021-02-28
1. FC Union Berlin
1–1
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
D
2021-02-20
SC Freiburg
0–1
1. FC Union Berlin
W
2021-02-13
1. FC Union Berlin
0–0
FC Schalke 04
D
2021-02-06
1. FSV Mainz 05
1–0
1. FC Union Berlin
L
2021-01-30
1. FC Union Berlin
1–1
Borussia Monchengladbach
D
2021-01-23
FC Augsburg
2–1
1. FC Union Berlin
L
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim Form
2021-02-28
1. FC Union Berlin
1–1
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
D
2021-02-25
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
0–2
Molde FK
L
2021-02-21
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
4–0
SV Werder Bremen
W
2021-02-18
Molde FK
3–3
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
D
2021-02-13
Borussia Dortmund
2–2
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
D
2021-02-07
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
1–3
Eintracht Frankfurt
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.31
1. FC Union Berlin xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.77
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim xG
I would bet for:
1. FC Union Berlin or TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 74% + Both teams to score 61%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.08
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 3.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
1. FC Union Berlin or Draw
58%
Draw or TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
67%
1. FC Union Berlin or TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
9.1%
0 – 1
7.4%
0 – 2
7.2%
2 – 1
6.7%
0 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
5.9%
1 – 3
5.3%
1 – 0
5.2%
0 – 3
4.1%
2 – 0
3.9%
2 – 3
3.6%
Asian Handicap — 1. FC Union Berlin
| Handicap | 1. FC Union Berlin covers | Push | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 15% | 73% |
| -0.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| +0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +1 | 53% | 21% | 26% |
| +1.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +2 | 74% | 14% | 12% |
| +2.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
Clean Sheet
1. FC Union Berlin keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

