1. FC Union Berlin vs VfL Wolfsburg, Bundesliga 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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1. FC Union Berlin vs VfL Wolfsburg — Bundesliga at Alte Foersterei.
- 1. FC Union Berlin 9 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
- VfL Wolfsburg 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Sascha Stegemann
- Referee Mark Borsch
- Referee Frederick Assmuth
- Referee Thorben Siewer
- Referee Alexander Sather
- Referee Christian Leicher
6 games this season
🟨 3.0/game
⚽ 11.3 goals/game
🟥 2 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Bayern München | 9 | 21 |
| 2 | Borussia Dortmund | 9 | 21 |
| 3 | SC Freiburg | 9 | 19 |
| 4 | RB Leipzig | 9 | 18 |
| 5 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 9 | 16 |
| 6 | SV Werder Bremen | 9 | 15 |
| 7 | SV 07 Elversberg | 9 | 13 |
| 8 | VfB Stuttgart | 9 | 12 |
| 9 | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | 9 | 12 |
| 10 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 9 | 12 |
| 11 | Hamburger SV | 9 | 12 |
| 12 | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 9 | 10 |
| 13 | SC Paderborn 07 | 9 | 10 |
| 14 | FC Augsburg | 9 | 9 |
| 15 | 1. FC Köln | 9 | 9 |
| 16 | 1. FC Union Berlin | 9 | 7 |
| 17 | FC Schalke 04 | 9 | 6 |
| 18 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 9 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | VfL Wolfsburg | H | 2–0 | W |
| 03 Oct | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | A | 2–1 | W |
| 25 Sep | Arminia Bielefeld | H | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Sep | Borussia Dortmund | A | 2–4 | L |
| 11 Sep | FC Augsburg | H | 0–0 | D |
| 29 Aug | Borussia Mönchengladbach | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | 1. FC Union Berlin | A | 0–2 | L |
| 02 Oct | Borussia Mönchengladbach | H | 1–3 | L |
| 29 Sep | Sevilla FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 25 Sep | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | A | 1–3 | L |
| 19 Sep | Eintracht Frankfurt | H | 1–1 | D |
| 14 Sep | Lille OSC | A | 0–0 | D |
Key Stats
47%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
47%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
22%
Clean Sheets
1. FC Union Berlin this season
1. FC Union Berlin this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
1. FC Union Berlin
0-15
2/3
16-30
–/3
31-45
–/2
46-60
–/3
61-75
1/6
76+
4/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
1. FC Union Berlin
| Tim Skarke | 2 G | 1 A |
| Leopold Querfeld | 1 G | 1 A |
| Emmanuel Latte Lath | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! 1. FC Union Berlin welcome VfL Wolfsburg for this crunch clash at Alte Foersterei.
- 5' VfL Wolfsburg is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 10' VfL Wolfsburg fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 15' It looks surprising 1. FC Union Berlin does not make any changes. John Brooks has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 20' Julian Ryerson is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for 1. FC Union Berlin tonight.
- 25' Both keepers have barely been tested. 1. FC Union Berlin and VfL Wolfsburg are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 30' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 35' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 38' Controversy at the stadium! Niko Giesselmann argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 43' Supporters expect more eagerness from Kevin Mbabu, as he is very good at scoring at Alte Foersterei with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 48' 1. FC Union Berlin are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined VfL Wolfsburg backline.
- 49' GOAL! Taiwo Awoniyi scores on 49. Assisted by Genki Haraguchi
- 54' 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.
- 55' The referee calls foul for Robin Knoche. He receives a Yellow card.
- 60' Aster Vranckx is ready to make an impact after coming on for Josuha Guilavogui at the 60 minute mark.
- 65' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 68' Maximilian Philipp makes way for Wout Weghorst at the 68 minute mark. A tactical switch from VfL Wolfsburg.
- 72' The 1. FC Union Berlin bench stirs into life. Max Kruse is withdrawn and Sheraldo Becker gets his opportunity.
- 73' The 1. FC Union Berlin manager makes a substitution. Max Kruse departs to be replaced by Sheraldo Becker.
- 78' 1. FC Union Berlin are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 79' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Paul Jaeckel.
- 83' A goal from the Suriname international Sheraldo Becker! He fires home on 83 to make it 2-0!
- 83' VfL Wolfsburg ring the changes. Dodi Lukebakio has done his job and it is now time for Felix Kalu Nmecha to step up.
- 84' Felix Kalu Nmecha has so much to prove this time. He replaces Dodi Lukebakio on 84 minute.
- 86' A meaty challenge results in booking for John Brooks on 86.
- 90' Bastian Oczipka is replacing Niko Giesselmann for the 1. FC Union Berlin side.
- 1. FC Union Berlin celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
1. FC Union Berlin Lineups
Starting XI
-
10
Max Kruse ↓ Sheraldo Becker 72'
- 1
- 8
- 31
- 24
- 5
- 21
- 6
- 3
- 23
-
14
Taiwo Awoniyi ↓ Kevin Behrens 84'
Bench
- 30
-
27
Sheraldo Becker ↑ 72'
- 7
- 25
-
20
Bastian Oczipka ↑ 90'
- 19
- 28
-
9
Andreas Voglsammer ↑ 72'
-
17
Kevin Behrens ↑ 84'
Coach
Urs Fischer
VfL Wolfsburg Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 1
- 15
- 25
- 27
- 23
- 17
- 7
- 28
- 19
- 3
Bench
-
9
Wout Weghorst ↑ 68'
- 33
- 11
- 12
-
20
Ridle Baku ↑ 60'
- 6
-
22
Felix Kalu Nmecha ↑ 83'
-
8
Aster Vranckx ↑ 60'
- 5
Coach
Mark van Bommel
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sheraldo Becker | 4 |
| Josip Brekalo | 4 |
| Wout Weghorst | 4 |
| Jordan Siebatcheu | 2 |
| Gian-Luca Waldschmidt | 2 |
| Patrick Wimmer | 2 |
| Joakim Maehle | 1 |
| Robert Andrich | 1 |
Head to Head
1. FC Union Berlin Form
2021-10-16
1. FC Union Berlin
2–0
VfL Wolfsburg
W
2021-10-03
1. FSV Mainz 05
1–2
1. FC Union Berlin
W
2021-09-25
1. FC Union Berlin
1–0
Arminia Bielefeld
W
2021-09-19
Borussia Dortmund
4–2
1. FC Union Berlin
L
2021-09-11
1. FC Union Berlin
0–0
FC Augsburg
D
2021-08-29
1. FC Union Berlin
2–1
Borussia Mönchengladbach
W
VfL Wolfsburg Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.4
1. FC Union Berlin xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.92
VfL Wolfsburg xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: 1. FC Union Berlin win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.32
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 2.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
1. FC Union Berlin or Draw
77%
Draw or VfL Wolfsburg
50%
1. FC Union Berlin or VfL Wolfsburg
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.6%
1 – 0
12.6%
0 – 0
12%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
8.6%
0 – 1
7.9%
1 – 2
5.6%
3 – 0
4.3%
3 – 1
4.1%
2 – 2
4%
0 – 2
4%
3 – 2
2%
Asian Handicap — 1. FC Union Berlin
| Handicap | 1. FC Union Berlin covers | Push | VfL Wolfsburg covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 14% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 23% | 54% |
| -0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +0.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +1 | 77% | 15% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
1. FC Union Berlin keeps clean sheet
40%
✗
VfL Wolfsburg keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.