1. FC Union Berlin vs VfB Stuttgart, Bundesliga 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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1. FC Union Berlin vs VfB Stuttgart — Bundesliga at Alte Foersterei.
- 1. FC Union Berlin 34 games · 39 pts (2025/26)
- VfB Stuttgart 34 games · 62 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Christian Gittelmann
- Referee Robert Hartmann
- Referee Felix Brych
- Referee Timo Gerach
- Referee Christian Leicher
- Referee Markus Schuller
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar | VfB Stuttgart | H | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Mar | VfL Wolfsburg | A | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Mar | FC St. Pauli 1910 | H | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Feb | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | H | 3–1 | W |
| 19 Feb | Arminia Bielefeld | A | 0–1 | L |
| 13 Feb | Borussia Dortmund | H | 0–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar | 1. FC Union Berlin | A | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Mar | Borussia Monchengladbach | H | 3–2 | W |
| 25 Feb | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | A | 1–2 | L |
| 19 Feb | VfL Bochum 1848 | H | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Feb | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | A | 2–4 | L |
| 05 Feb | Eintracht Frankfurt | H | 2–3 | L |
Season Stats
| 1. FC Union Berlin | VfB Stuttgart | |
|---|---|---|
| #11 | Position | #4 |
| 39 | Points | 62 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 10 / 9 / 15 | W / D / L | 18 / 8 / 8 |
| 44 | Scored | 71 |
| 58 | Conceded | 49 |
| -14 | GD | +22 |
| 1.15 | PPG | 1.82 |
| 29% | Win % | 53% |
Key Stats
62%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
54%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
21%
Clean Sheets
1. FC Union Berlin this season
1. FC Union Berlin this season
32%
Clean Sheets
VfB Stuttgart this season
VfB Stuttgart this season
1. FC Union Berlin are 11th (39 pts). VfB Stuttgart are 4th (62 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
VfB Stuttgart
0-15
2/2
16-30
3/2
31-45
3/3
46-60
2/2
61-75
2/1
76+
3/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Three points are at stake. 1. FC Union Berlin host VfB Stuttgart — let the battle begin!
- 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 10' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Urs Fischer will be considering his options from the bench.
- 15' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 20' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 25' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 30' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 32' A moment of madness from Niko Giesselmann on 32 minutes earns him a Yellow card. 1. FC Union Berlin will be frustrated.
- 37' 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.
- 40' Controversy at the stadium! Konstantinos Mavropanos argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 41' GOAL! Taiwo Awoniyi scores on 41.
- 46' 1. FC Union Berlin started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 46.
- 51' Over 51 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 56' 1. FC Union Berlin looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
- 59' The VfB Stuttgart manager makes a substitution. Tiago Tomas departs to be replaced by Orel Mangala.
- 64' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His 1. FC Union Berlin side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 66' Another change for 1. FC Union Berlin made on 66 minute. Kevin Mohwald leaves to be changed by Andras Schafer.
- 71' A quiet spell here at Alte Foersterei. VfB Stuttgart seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 73' Fresh legs for 1. FC Union Berlin! Sven Michel comes on to replace Taiwo Awoniyi.
- 74' Another substitution for 1. FC Union Berlin to replace Sheraldo Becker by Andreas Voglsammer on 74 minute.
- 79' VfB Stuttgart player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 84' The home supporters are growing impatient. 1. FC Union Berlin must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 85' A change in the VfB Stuttgart ranks — Wataru Endo exits the field as Tanguy Coulibaly enters on 85.
- 89' The 1. FC Union Berlin manager makes a substitution. Niko Giesselmann departs to be replaced by Bastian Oczipka.
- 90' Andras Schafer was booked on 90.
- 90' Sasa Kalajdzic does the damage! The net is bulging and VfB Stuttgart surge ahead!
- It finishes all square. 1. FC Union Berlin and VfB Stuttgart share the spoils 1-1.
Lineups
1. FC Union Berlin Lineups
Starting XI
-
30
Kevin Mohwald ↓ Andras Schafer 66'
- 27
- 8
- 31
- 25
- 19
- 28
- 21
- 3
- 23
-
14
Taiwo Awoniyi ↓ Sven Michel 73'
Bench
- 11
-
20
Bastian Oczipka ↑ 89'
- 33
- 12
- 39
-
9
Andreas Voglsammer ↑ 74'
-
10
Sven Michel ↑ 73'
-
13
Andras Schafer ↑ 66'
Coach
Urs Fischer
VfB Stuttgart Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 5
- 1
- 2
- 24
- 22
-
3
Wataru Endo ↓ Tanguy Coulibaly 85'
- 37
- 9
- 17
-
18
Tiago Tomas ↓ Orel Mangala 59'
Bench
-
23
Orel Mangala ↑ 59'
- 11
-
15
Pascal Stenzel ↑ 59'
- 33
- 20
-
7
Tanguy Coulibaly ↑ 85'
- 6
- 34
- 32
Coach
Pellegrino Matarazzo
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Deniz Undav | 3 |
| Sasa Kalajdzic | 3 |
| Taiwo Awoniyi | 3 |
| Chris Fuhrich | 2 |
| Nick Woltemade | 2 |
| Genki Haraguchi | 2 |
| Sehrou Guirassy | 2 |
| Andrej Ilic | 2 |
Head to Head
1. FC Union Berlin Form
2022-03-12
1. FC Union Berlin
1–1
VfB Stuttgart
D
2022-03-05
VfL Wolfsburg
1–0
1. FC Union Berlin
L
2022-03-01
1. FC Union Berlin
2–1
FC St. Pauli 1910
W
2022-02-26
1. FC Union Berlin
3–1
1. FSV Mainz 05
W
2022-02-19
Arminia Bielefeld
1–0
1. FC Union Berlin
L
2022-02-13
1. FC Union Berlin
0–3
Borussia Dortmund
L
VfB Stuttgart Form
2022-03-12
1. FC Union Berlin
1–1
VfB Stuttgart
D
2022-03-05
VfB Stuttgart
3–2
Borussia Monchengladbach
W
2022-02-25
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
2–1
VfB Stuttgart
L
2022-02-19
VfB Stuttgart
1–1
VfL Bochum 1848
D
2022-02-12
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
4–2
VfB Stuttgart
L
2022-02-05
VfB Stuttgart
2–3
Eintracht Frankfurt
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.54
1. FC Union Berlin xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.72
VfB Stuttgart xG
I would bet for:
1. FC Union Berlin or VfB Stuttgart 75% + Both teams to score 64%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.26
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 3.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 4.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
Double Chance
1. FC Union Berlin or Draw
63%
Draw or VfB Stuttgart
62%
1. FC Union Berlin or VfB Stuttgart
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: 1. FC Union Berlin win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
8.4%
2 – 1
7.5%
2 – 2
6.4%
0 – 1
5.9%
0 – 2
5.7%
0 – 0
5.4%
1 – 0
5.2%
1 – 3
4.8%
2 – 0
4.6%
3 – 1
3.9%
2 – 3
3.7%
Asian Handicap — 1. FC Union Berlin
| Handicap | 1. FC Union Berlin covers | Push | VfB Stuttgart covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 10% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 17% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +1 | 59% | 19% | 22% |
| +1.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +2 | 78% | 13% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
1. FC Union Berlin keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
VfB Stuttgart keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

