1. FC Union Berlin vs TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, Bundesliga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
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1. FC Union Berlin vs TSG 1899 Hoffenheim — Bundesliga at 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 Deniz Aytekin
- Assistant 1 Christian Dietz
- Assistant 2 Eduard Beitinger
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sep | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | H | 0–2 | L |
| 20 Sep | Real Madrid CF | A | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Sep | VfL Wolfsburg | A | 1–2 | L |
| 03 Sep | RB Leipzig | H | 0–3 | L |
| 26 Aug | SV Darmstadt 98 | A | 4–1 | W |
| 20 Aug | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | H | 4–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sep | 1. FC Union Berlin | A | 2–0 | W |
| 16 Sep | 1. FC Köln | A | 3–1 | W |
| 02 Sep | VfL Wolfsburg | H | 3–1 | W |
| 26 Aug | 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 | A | 3–2 | W |
| 19 Aug | SC Freiburg | H | 1–2 | L |
| 14 Aug | VfB Lubeck | A | 4–1 | 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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at An der Alten Forsterei!
- 5' TSG 1899 Hoffenheim fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 10' 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 Anton Stach suffering a number of foals already.
- 15' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 20' 1. FC Union Berlin is showing some good football. However, 1. FC Union Berlin are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 22' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Andrej Kramaric makes no mistake. 0-1!
- 27' Lucas Tousart is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for 1. FC Union Berlin tonight.
- 32' The home supporters are growing impatient. 1. FC Union Berlin must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 37' 1. FC Union Berlin are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined TSG 1899 Hoffenheim backline.
- 38' A stunning finish from Maximilian Beier — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 43' TSG 1899 Hoffenheim started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 43.
- 45' A meaty challenge results in booking for Andrej Kramaric on 45.
- 46' A tactical swap from 1. FC Union Berlin — David Fofana on, Brenden Aaronson off on 46 minutes.
- 51' A quiet spell here at An der Alten Forsterei. 1. FC Union Berlin seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 53' Anton Stach is having his name booked by the referee on 53.
- 55' The supporters are chanting for Mergim Berisha. He replaces Maximilian Beier on 55 minute.
- 60' Both keepers have barely been tested. 1. FC Union Berlin and TSG 1899 Hoffenheim are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 65' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 69' Benedict Hollerbach has so much to prove this time. He replaces Sheraldo Becker on 69 minute.
- 72' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Lucas Tousart on 72 minutes.
- 74' It is a substitution in TSG 1899 Hoffenheim team. Robert Skov is replaced by Marius Bulter on 74 minute.
- 75' Aissa Laidouni is replacing Lucas Tousart for the 1. FC Union Berlin side.
- 80' Another change for 1. FC Union Berlin made on 80 minute. Robin Gosens leaves to be changed by Jerome Roussillon.
- 85' TSG 1899 Hoffenheim are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 89' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Finn Ole Becker.
- 90' Kevin Akpoguma gets the nod from TSG 1899 Hoffenheim. He replaces Pavel Kaderabek and will look to change the dynamic.
- 0-2 the final result. 1. FC Union Berlin will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
1. FC Union Berlin Lineups
3-5-2Starting XI
- 27
- 5
-
29
Lucas Tousart ↓ Aissa Laidouni 75'
- 19
- 1
- 17
- 23
- 6
- 4
- 18
-
7
Brenden Aaronson ↓ David Fofana 46'
Bench
-
26
Jerome Roussillon ↑ 80'
- 37
- 28
- 3
- 33
-
20
Aissa Laidouni ↑ 75'
-
9
Mikkel Kaufmann ↑ 80'
-
16
Benedict Hollerbach ↑ 69'
-
11
David Fofana ↑ 46'
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim Lineups
3-5-2Starting XI
-
10
Wout Weghorst ↓ Ihlas Bebou 55'
- 23
- 22
- 1
- 3
- 27
- 6
- 5
-
29
Robert Skov ↓ Marius Bulter 74'
- 14
- 16
Bench
-
9
Ihlas Bebou ↑ 55'
-
25
Kevin Akpoguma ↑ 90'
-
7
Mergim Berisha ↑ 55'
-
21
Marius Bulter ↑ 74'
- 18
-
20
Finn Ole Becker ↑ 74'
- 41
- 37
- 39
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ihlas Bebou | 7 |
| Andrej Kramaric | 4 |
| Munas Dabbur | 3 |
| Danilho Doekhi | 3 |
| Max Kruse | 2 |
| Christoph Baumgartner | 2 |
| Benedict Hollerbach | 2 |
| Grischa Promel | 1 |
Head to Head
1. FC Union Berlin Form
2023-09-23
1. FC Union Berlin
0–2
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
L
2023-09-20
Real Madrid CF
1–0
1. FC Union Berlin
L
2023-09-16
VfL Wolfsburg
2–1
1. FC Union Berlin
L
2023-09-03
1. FC Union Berlin
0–3
RB Leipzig
L
2023-08-26
SV Darmstadt 98
1–4
1. FC Union Berlin
W
2023-08-20
1. FC Union Berlin
4–1
1. FSV Mainz 05
W
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim Form
2023-09-23
1. FC Union Berlin
0–2
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
W
2023-09-16
1. FC Köln
1–3
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
W
2023-09-02
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
3–1
VfL Wolfsburg
W
2023-08-26
1. FC Heidenheim 1846
2–3
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
W
2023-08-19
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
1–2
SC Freiburg
L
2023-08-14
VfB Lubeck
1–4
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.4
1. FC Union Berlin xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
3.06
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 81% + Both teams to score 71%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: TSG 1899 Hoffenheim win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 4.46
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 98% |
|
2% |
| ± 1.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 2.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 3.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 4.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
Double Chance
1. FC Union Berlin or Draw
39%
Draw or TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
80%
1. FC Union Berlin or TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
80%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: TSG 1899 Hoffenheim win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 2
7.5%
1 – 3
7.5%
1 – 4
5.7%
1 – 1
5.7%
0 – 2
Actual
0 – 3
5.5%
2 – 3
5.2%
2 – 2
5.2%
0 – 4
4.2%
2 – 4
4%
1 – 5
3.5%
2 – 1
3.5%
Asian Handicap — 1. FC Union Berlin
| Handicap | 1. FC Union Berlin covers | Push | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 4% | 94% |
| -1.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -1 | 6% | 8% | 85% |
| -0.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| +0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +1 | 31% | 19% | 50% |
| +1.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +2 | 50% | 19% | 32% |
| +2.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
Clean Sheet
1. FC Union Berlin keeps clean sheet
6%
✓
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim keeps clean sheet
25%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

