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
3 games this season
🟨 0.0/game
⚽ 2.3 goals/game
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' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and 1. FC Union Berlin launch into their encounter with VfL Wolfsburg.
- 5' Against the run of play, Gian-Luca Waldschmidt has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 6' The Germany Gian-Luca Waldschmidt breaks the deadlock on 6 minutes. 0-2!
- 11' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 12' Assisted by Josip Juranovic with the perfectly-timed delivery and Robin Knoche makes no mistake. 1-2!
- 17' With 0 assists to his name this season, Mickey van de Ven is clearly more than just a goal scorer for 1. FC Union Berlin.
- 22' Supporters expect more eagerness from Jonas Wind, as he is very good at scoring at Alte Foersterei with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 27' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 27 minutes.
- 32' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 37' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 42' Rani Khedira picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 43' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Rani Khedira on 43 minutes.
- 48' The 38-year-old Pavao Pervan has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 53' It looks like no one’s ball. VfL Wolfsburg is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 57' Mattias Svanberg has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 57.
- 62' Niko Giesselmann has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 32 cards already picked up this season.
- 64' 1. FC Union Berlin ring the changes. Jordan Siebatcheu has done his job and it is now time for Kevin Behrens to step up.
- 67' Another change for VfL Wolfsburg made on 67 minute. Yannick Gerhardt leaves to be changed by Felix Kalu Nmecha.
- 72' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both 1. FC Union Berlin and VfL Wolfsburg are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 75' The supporters are chanting for Jonas Wind. He replaces Omar Marmoush on 75 minute.
- 78' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Mickey van de Ven.
- 80' The Germany Kevin Behrens breaks the deadlock on 80 minutes. 2-2!
- 83' The whistle greets Paulo Otavio as he departs to be replaced by Nicolas Cozza.
- 84' Another change for VfL Wolfsburg made on 84 minute. Mattias Svanberg leaves to be changed by Kevin Paredes.
- 88' Niko Giesselmann was booked on 88.
- 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Felix Kalu Nmecha.
- 90' The supporters are chanting for Jerome Roussillon. He replaces Jamie Leweling on 90 minute.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — 1. FC Union Berlin 2-1 VfL Wolfsburg.
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 |
|---|---|
| Josip Brekalo | 4 |
| Wout Weghorst | 4 |
| Sheraldo Becker | 4 |
| Jordan Siebatcheu | 2 |
| Gian-Luca Waldschmidt | 2 |
| Patrick Wimmer | 2 |
| Robin Gosens | 1 |
| Taiwo Awoniyi | 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.