1. FC Union Berlin vs VfL Wolfsburg, DFB-Pokal 2022-23 LAST 16
Overview
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1. FC Union Berlin vs VfL Wolfsburg — DFB-Pokal at Alte Foersterei.
- 1. FC Union Berlin 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- VfL Wolfsburg 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Sascha Stegemann
- Referee Frederick Assmuth
- Referee Markus Wollenweber
- Referee Sven Jablonski
- Referee Christof Gunsch
- Referee Soren Storks
19 games this season
🟨 0.7/game
⚽ 5.4 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jan | VfL Wolfsburg | H | 2–1 | W |
| 28 Jan | Hertha BSC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 25 Jan | SV Werder Bremen | A | 2–1 | W |
| 21 Jan | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | H | 3–1 | W |
| 13 Nov | SC Freiburg | A | 1–4 | L |
| 09 Nov | FC Augsburg | H | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jan | 1. FC Union Berlin | A | 1–2 | L |
| 28 Jan | SV Werder Bremen | A | 1–2 | L |
| 24 Jan | Hertha BSC | A | 5–0 | W |
| 21 Jan | SC Freiburg | H | 6–0 | W |
| 12 Nov | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | A | 2–1 | W |
| 08 Nov | Borussia Dortmund | H | 2–0 | W |
Key Stats
47%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
47%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' 1. FC Union Berlin have kicked off against VfL Wolfsburg. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' Brilliant from the ! Gian-Luca Waldschmidt makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 5.
- 6' The Germany Gian-Luca Waldschmidt breaks the deadlock on 6 minutes. 0-2!
- 11' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 12' What a moment for Robin Knoche! That strike on 12 puts his side firmly in control.
- 17' VfL Wolfsburg is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 22' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 22 minutes.
- 27' Niko Giesselmann has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 34 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 32' 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.
- 37' Both keepers have barely been tested. 1. FC Union Berlin and VfL Wolfsburg are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 42' That is a Yellow card for 1. FC Union Berlin. Rani Khedira will be fuming at that decision.
- 43' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Rani Khedira.
- 48' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 53' A quiet spell here at Alte Foersterei. VfL Wolfsburg seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 57' It’s a booking for VfL Wolfsburg player. Mattias Svanberg gets a Yellow card.
- 62' The 32-year-old Janik Haberer has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 64' It is a substitution in 1. FC Union Berlin team. Jordan Siebatcheu is replaced by Kevin Behrens on 64 minute.
- 67' The whistle greets Yannick Gerhardt as he departs to be replaced by Felix Kalu Nmecha.
- 72' 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 Jordan Siebatcheu suffering a number of foals already.
- 75' Another substitution for VfL Wolfsburg to replace Omar Marmoush by Jonas Wind on 75 minute.
- 78' Mickey van de Ven has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 78.
- 80' Kevin Behrens does the damage! The net is bulging and 1. FC Union Berlin surge ahead!
- 83' The supporters are chanting for Nicolas Cozza. He replaces Paulo Otavio on 83 minute.
- 84' Kevin Paredes is replacing Mattias Svanberg for the VfL Wolfsburg side.
- 88' It’s gonna be a Red card for Niko Giesselmann.
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. Felix Kalu Nmecha is booked for VfL Wolfsburg — Yellow card on 90.
- 90' A tactical swap from 1. FC Union Berlin — Jerome Roussillon on, Jamie Leweling off on 90 minutes.
- Another three points for 1. FC Union Berlin.
Lineups
1. FC Union Berlin Lineups
Starting XI
- 27
- 5
- 45
- 8
- 31
- 14
-
19
Janik Haberer ↓ Aissa Laidouni 64'
- 1
- 23
- 4
- 18
Bench
- 32
- 26
- 25
- 28
- 37
-
17
Kevin Behrens ↑ 64'
- 11
-
–
Aissa Laidouni ↑ 64'
-
40
Jamie Leweling ↑ 84'
Coach
Urs Fischer
VfL Wolfsburg Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 27
- 29
- 31
- 12
- 20
- 7
-
6
Paulo Otavio ↓ Nicolas Cozza 83'
- 32
-
33
Omar Marmoush ↓ Jonas Wind 75'
- 5
Bench
-
–
Nicolas Cozza ↑ 83'
- 3
-
23
Jonas Wind ↑ 75'
-
22
Felix Kalu Nmecha ↑ 67'
- 38
-
40
Kevin Paredes ↑ 84'
-
39
Patrick Wimmer ↑ 75'
- 30
- 2
Coach
Niko Kovać
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 |
| Renato Steffen | 1 |
| Josip Juranovic | 1 |
Head to Head
1. FC Union Berlin Form
2023-01-31
1. FC Union Berlin
2–1
VfL Wolfsburg
W
2023-01-28
Hertha BSC
0–2
1. FC Union Berlin
W
2023-01-25
SV Werder Bremen
1–2
1. FC Union Berlin
W
2023-01-21
1. FC Union Berlin
3–1
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
W
2022-11-13
SC Freiburg
4–1
1. FC Union Berlin
L
2022-11-09
1. FC Union Berlin
2–2
FC Augsburg
D
VfL Wolfsburg Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.47
1. FC Union Berlin xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.26
VfL Wolfsburg xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: 1. FC Union Berlin win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.73
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
1. FC Union Berlin or Draw
72%
Draw or VfL Wolfsburg
55%
1. FC Union Berlin or VfL Wolfsburg
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13%
1 – 0
8.6%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
8.4%
1 – 2
7.3%
0 – 1
7.2%
2 – 0
6.9%
2 – 2
5.4%
0 – 2
5.1%
3 – 1
4.2%
3 – 0
3.3%
1 – 3
3.1%
Asian Handicap — 1. FC Union Berlin
| Handicap | 1. FC Union Berlin covers | Push | VfL Wolfsburg covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 12% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 20% | 59% |
| -0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 17% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
1. FC Union Berlin keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
VfL Wolfsburg keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.