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1. FC Union Berlin vs VfL Wolfsburg, Bundesliga 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

Bundesliga · 2022-23
1. FC Union Berlin
2 – 0
Full Time
VfL Wolfsburg
Sun 18 Sep 2022 · 13:30 UTC Alte Foersterei HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

1. FC Union Berlin vs VfL Wolfsburg — Bundesliga at Alte Foersterei.

Match Details

  • Referee Robert Schroder
  • Referee Jan Neitzel
  • Referee Alexander Sather
  • Referee Philipp Huwe
  • Referee Rene Rohde
  • Referee Guido Winkmann

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
2022-09-18 1. FC Union Berlin 2–0 VfL Wolfsburg 2022-03-05 VfL Wolfsburg 1–0 1. FC Union Berlin 2021-10-16 1. FC Union Berlin 2–0 VfL Wolfsburg 2021-05-08 VfL Wolfsburg 3–0 1. FC Union Berlin 2021-01-09 1. FC Union Berlin 2–2 VfL Wolfsburg

Recent Form

1. FC Union Berlin
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Sep VfL Wolfsburg H 2–0 W
15 Sep Sporting Clube de Braga A 0–1 L
11 Sep 1. FC Köln A 1–0 W
08 Sep Royale Union Saint-Gilloise H 0–1 L
03 Sep FC Bayern München H 1–1 D
27 Aug FC Schalke 04 A 6–1 W
VfL Wolfsburg
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Sep 1. FC Union Berlin A 0–2 L
10 Sep Eintracht Frankfurt A 1–0 W
03 Sep 1. FC Köln H 2–4 L
27 Aug RB Leipzig A 0–2 L
20 Aug FC Schalke 04 H 0–0 D
14 Aug FC Bayern München A 0–2 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' KICK OFF: VfL Wolfsburg gets underway.
  • 5' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Urs Fischer will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 10' The travelling VfL Wolfsburg supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 15' 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.
  • 20' Tunisia international Rani Khedira has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 25' Supporters expect more eagerness from Kevin Behrens, as he is very good at scoring at Alte Foersterei with 9 goals in the last 9 games.
  • 30' With 0 assists to his name this season, Jakub Kaminski is clearly more than just a goal scorer for VfL Wolfsburg.
  • 35' It looks like no one’s ball. VfL Wolfsburg is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 40' VfL Wolfsburg come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 45' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 50' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both 1. FC Union Berlin and VfL Wolfsburg are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 54' Against the run of play, Jordan Siebatcheu has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 55' Jordan Siebatcheu doubles the advantage! 2-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 60' Omar Marmoush gets the nod from VfL Wolfsburg. He replaces Gian-Luca Waldschmidt and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 62' Paul Jaeckel has so much to prove this time. He replaces Timo Baumgartl on 62 minute.
  • 63' Timo Baumgartl makes way for Paul Jaeckel at the 63 minute mark. A tactical switch from 1. FC Union Berlin.
  • 68' The 28-year-old Josip Brekalo has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 69' Yannick Gerhardt gets the nod from VfL Wolfsburg. He replaces Paulo Otavio and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 74' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 76' 1. FC Union Berlin manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Paul Seguin is hanging Andras Schafer on the field on 76 minute.
  • 77' The Suriname Sheraldo Becker breaks the deadlock on 77 minutes. 3-0!
  • 78' Kevin Paredes gets the nod from VfL Wolfsburg. He replaces Bartol Franjic and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 78' GOAL! Sheraldo Becker scores on 78.
  • 79' The supporters are chanting for Kevin Paredes. He replaces Bartol Franjic on 79 minute.
  • 84' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 87' The crowd applauds Sheraldo Becker as he leaves the pitch. Sven Michel steps in for 1. FC Union Berlin.
  • 2-0 the final result. VfL Wolfsburg will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

1. FC Union Berlin Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Urs Fischer

VfL Wolfsburg Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Niko Kovać

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Sheraldo Becker 4
Josip Brekalo 4
Wout Weghorst 4
Jordan Siebatcheu 2
Gian-Luca Waldschmidt 2
Patrick Wimmer 2
Josip Juranovic 1
Joakim Maehle 1

Head to Head

2022-09-18 1. FC Union Berlin 2–0 VfL Wolfsburg 2022-03-05 VfL Wolfsburg 1–0 1. FC Union Berlin 2021-10-16 1. FC Union Berlin 2–0 VfL Wolfsburg 2021-05-08 VfL Wolfsburg 3–0 1. FC Union Berlin 2021-01-09 1. FC Union Berlin 2–2 VfL Wolfsburg

1. FC Union Berlin Form

2022-09-18 1. FC Union Berlin 2–0 VfL Wolfsburg W 2022-09-15 Sporting Clube de Braga 1–0 1. FC Union Berlin L 2022-09-11 1. FC Köln 0–1 1. FC Union Berlin W 2022-09-08 1. FC Union Berlin 0–1 Royale Union Saint-Gilloise L 2022-09-03 1. FC Union Berlin 1–1 FC Bayern München D 2022-08-27 FC Schalke 04 1–6 1. FC Union Berlin W

VfL Wolfsburg Form

2022-09-18 1. FC Union Berlin 2–0 VfL Wolfsburg L 2022-09-10 Eintracht Frankfurt 0–1 VfL Wolfsburg W 2022-09-03 VfL Wolfsburg 2–4 1. FC Köln L 2022-08-27 RB Leipzig 2–0 VfL Wolfsburg L 2022-08-20 VfL Wolfsburg 0–0 FC Schalke 04 D 2022-08-14 FC Bayern München 2–0 VfL Wolfsburg L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.65 1. FC Union Berlin xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.37 VfL Wolfsburg xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 91% + Under — clean sheet likely 83%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
1. FC Union Berlin41% Draw41% VfL Wolfsburg18%
Actual: 1. FC Union Berlin win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes17% 0% No83%
Avg goals/match: 1.02
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 61%
39%
± 1.5 28%
72%
± 2.5 9%
91%
± 3.5 3%
97%
± 4.5 1%
99%

Double Chance

1. FC Union Berlin or Draw
82%
Draw or VfL Wolfsburg
59%
1. FC Union Berlin or VfL Wolfsburg
59%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
1. FC Union Berlin19% Draw72% VfL Wolfsburg9%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
38.6%
1 – 0
21.6%
0 – 1
11.4%
1 – 1
10%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
3.3%
0 – 2
2.1%
1 – 2
1.7%
3 – 0
1.5%
3 – 1
0.8%
2 – 2
0.8%
0 – 3
0.3%

Asian Handicap — 1. FC Union Berlin

Handicap 1. FC Union Berlin covers Push VfL Wolfsburg covers
-2.5 2% — 98%
-2 2% 8% 90%
-1.5 10% — 90%
-1 10% 25% 65%
-0.5 35% — 65%
+0.5 84% — 16%
+1 84% 13% 3%
+1.5 97% — 3%
+2 97% 2% 0%
+2.5 100% — 0%

Clean Sheet

1. FC Union Berlin keeps clean sheet
69% ✓
VfL Wolfsburg keeps clean sheet
52% ✗

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