Sunday , 16 August 2026

1. FC Union Berlin vs VfL Wolfsburg, Bundesliga 2025-26 REGULAR SEASON

Bundesliga · 2025-26
1. FC Union Berlin
1 – 2
Full Time
VfL Wolfsburg
Sat 18 Apr 2026 · 13:30 UTC An der Alten Forsterei 22,012 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 11' Patrick Wimmer
0–2 46' Dzenan Pejcinovic
Oliver Burke 86' 1–2
Y 58' Jeanuel Belocian
Rani Khedira 78' Y

Overview

Match Preview

1. FC Union Berlin vs VfL Wolfsburg — Bundesliga at An der Alten Forsterei.

Match Details

  • Referee Florian Badstubner
  • Assistant 1 Markus Schuller
  • Assistant 2 Philipp Huwe

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

5
3
7
1. FC Union Berlin 15 games · Avg 2.3 goals VfL Wolfsburg
Last 5 meetings
2026-04-18 1. FC Union Berlin 1–2 VfL Wolfsburg 2025-12-06 VfL Wolfsburg 3–1 1. FC Union Berlin 2025-04-06 1. FC Union Berlin 1–0 VfL Wolfsburg 2024-11-23 VfL Wolfsburg 1–0 1. FC Union Berlin 2024-02-10 1. FC Union Berlin 1–0 VfL Wolfsburg

Recent Form

1. FC Union Berlin
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Apr VfL Wolfsburg H 1–2 L
11 Apr 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 A 1–3 L
05 Apr FC St. Pauli 1910 H 1–1 D
21 Mar FC Bayern München A 0–4 L
15 Mar SC Freiburg A 1–0 W
08 Mar SV Werder Bremen H 1–4 L
VfL Wolfsburg
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Apr 1. FC Union Berlin A 2–1 W
11 Apr Eintracht Frankfurt H 1–2 L
04 Apr Bayer 04 Leverkusen A 3–6 L
21 Mar SV Werder Bremen H 0–1 L
14 Mar TSG 1899 Hoffenheim A 1–1 D
07 Mar Hamburger SV H 1–2 L

Season Stats

1. FC Union Berlin VfL Wolfsburg
#17 Position #1
0 Points 29
0 Played 34
0 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 7 / 8 / 19
0 Scored 45
0 Conceded 69
+0 GD -24
– PPG 0.85
– Win % 21%

Key Stats

47% Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
47% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

1. FC Union Berlin are 17th (0 pts). VfL Wolfsburg are 1st (29 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 VfL Wolfsburg for another epic battle.
  • 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 10' Supporters expect more eagerness from Dzenan Pejcinovic, as he is very good at scoring at An der Alten Forsterei with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
  • 11' Patrick Wimmer doubles the advantage! 0-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 16' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 16 minutes.
  • 21' named a 3-4-3 earlier, and opted for a 3-4-2-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 26' 1. FC Union Berlin are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined VfL Wolfsburg backline.
  • 31' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 36' 1. FC Union Berlin seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 41' VfL Wolfsburg started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 41.
  • 46' What composure from Dzenan Pejcinovic! The Germany international strokes it home. 0-2.
  • 51' Greece international Konstantinos Koulierakis has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 56' Over 56 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 58' A moment of madness from Jeanuel Belocian on 58 minutes earns him a card. VfL Wolfsburg will be frustrated.
  • 63' Andrej Ilic has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 68' It is a substitution in 1. FC Union Berlin team. Ilyas Ansah is replaced by Tim Skarke on 68 minute.
  • 71' The VfL Wolfsburg manager makes a substitution. Mohammed Amoura departs to be replaced by Adam Daghim.
  • 75' 1. FC Union Berlin manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Andras Schafer is hanging Aljoscha Kemlein on the field on 75 minute.
  • 78' It’s a booking for 1. FC Union Berlin player. Rani Khedira gets a card.
  • 83' It is a cagey affair so far. 1. FC Union Berlin in their 3-4-3 trying to find a way past VfL Wolfsburg's compact 3-4-2-1.
  • 86' Oliver Burke doubles the advantage! 1-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 86' VfL Wolfsburg manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Maximilian Arnold is hanging Christian Eriksen on the field on 86 minute.
  • 88' Livan Burcu is ready to make an impact after coming on for Rani Khedira at the 88 minute mark.
  • 90' A change in the VfL Wolfsburg ranks — Dzenan Pejcinovic exits the field as Kento Shiogai enters on 90.
  • Another three points for VfL Wolfsburg.

Lineups

1. FC Union Berlin Lineups

3-4-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Marie-Louise Eta

VfL Wolfsburg Lineups

3-4-2-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Dieter Hecking

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Wout Weghorst 4
Sheraldo Becker 4
Josip Brekalo 4
Gian-Luca Waldschmidt 2
Patrick Wimmer 2
Jordan Siebatcheu 2
Dzenan Pejcinovic 1
Oliver Burke 1

Head to Head

2026-04-18 1. FC Union Berlin 1–2 VfL Wolfsburg 2025-12-06 VfL Wolfsburg 3–1 1. FC Union Berlin 2025-04-06 1. FC Union Berlin 1–0 VfL Wolfsburg 2024-11-23 VfL Wolfsburg 1–0 1. FC Union Berlin 2024-02-10 1. FC Union Berlin 1–0 VfL Wolfsburg

1. FC Union Berlin Form

2026-04-18 1. FC Union Berlin 1–2 VfL Wolfsburg L 2026-04-11 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 3–1 1. FC Union Berlin L 2026-04-05 1. FC Union Berlin 1–1 FC St. Pauli 1910 D 2026-03-21 FC Bayern München 4–0 1. FC Union Berlin L 2026-03-15 SC Freiburg 0–1 1. FC Union Berlin W 2026-03-08 1. FC Union Berlin 1–4 SV Werder Bremen L

VfL Wolfsburg Form

2026-04-18 1. FC Union Berlin 1–2 VfL Wolfsburg W 2026-04-11 VfL Wolfsburg 1–2 Eintracht Frankfurt L 2026-04-04 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 6–3 VfL Wolfsburg L 2026-03-21 VfL Wolfsburg 0–1 SV Werder Bremen L 2026-03-14 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 1–1 VfL Wolfsburg D 2026-03-07 VfL Wolfsburg 1–2 Hamburger SV L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
0.74 1. FC Union Berlin xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.91 VfL Wolfsburg xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 77% + VfL Wolfsburg or Draw 71%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
1. FC Union Berlin29% Draw36% VfL Wolfsburg35%
Actual: VfL Wolfsburg win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes33% 0% No67%
Avg goals/match: 1.65
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 78%
22%
± 1.5 49%
51%
± 2.5 23%
77%
± 3.5 9%
91%
± 4.5 3%
97%

Double Chance

1. FC Union Berlin or Draw
65%
Draw or VfL Wolfsburg
71%
1. FC Union Berlin or VfL Wolfsburg
64%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
1. FC Union Berlin17% Draw60% VfL Wolfsburg23%
Actual: VfL Wolfsburg win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
21.9%
0 – 1
16%
1 – 1
13.9%
1 – 0
12.7%
0 – 2
7.5%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
4.9%
2 – 1
4.7%
2 – 2
2.3%
0 – 3
2.2%
1 – 3
1.8%
3 – 1
1.2%

Asian Handicap — 1. FC Union Berlin

Handicap 1. FC Union Berlin covers Push VfL Wolfsburg covers
-2.5 2% — 98%
-2 2% 6% 92%
-1.5 8% — 92%
-1 8% 18% 74%
-0.5 26% — 74%
+0.5 64% — 36%
+1 64% 23% 13%
+1.5 87% — 13%
+2 87% 9% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

1. FC Union Berlin keeps clean sheet
41% ✓
VfL Wolfsburg keeps clean sheet
48% ✓

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