1. FC Union Berlin vs VfL Wolfsburg, DFB-Pokal 2022-23 LAST 16

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DFB-Pokal · 2022-23

1. FC Union Berlin

2 – 1

Full Time

VfL Wolfsburg

Tue 31 Jan 2023 · 19:45 UTC Alte Foersterei HT 45' · FT 45'

Rani Khedira 42' Y

Niko Giesselmann 42' Y

Rani Khedira 43' Y

Niko Giesselmann 43' Y

Y 57' Mattias Svanberg

Y 78' Mickey van de Ven

Niko Giesselmann 88' R

Y 90' Felix Kalu Nmecha

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 🟨 2.0/game ⚽ 6.7 goals/game 🟥 1 total

Head-to-Head

1. FC Union Berlin 15 games · Avg 2.3 goals VfL Wolfsburg

Last 5 meetings

2023-01-31 1. FC Union Berlin 2–1 VfL Wolfsburg 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

Recent Form

1. FC Union Berlin

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

VfL Wolfsburg

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)

47% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

0% Clean Sheets
1. FC Union Berlin this season

0% Clean Sheets
VfL Wolfsburg this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

1. FC Union Berlin

0-15

–/1

16-30

–/–

31-45

1/–

46-60

–/1

61-75

2/–

76+

1/–

■ Scored ■ Conceded

VfL Wolfsburg

0-15

–/1

16-30

–/–

31-45

–/–

46-60

1/–

61-75

–/1

76+

2/1

■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

1. FC Union Berlin

Marin Ljubicic

2 G

1 A

VfL Wolfsburg

Maximilian Arnold

2 G

Events

Match Events

0' The ball is rolling at Alte Foersterei. 1. FC Union Berlin are looking to make home advantage count against VfL Wolfsburg.
5' What a moment for Gian-Luca Waldschmidt! That strike on 5 puts his side firmly in control.
6' A stunning finish from Gian-Luca Waldschmidt — that came from absolutely nowhere!
11' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering VfL Wolfsburg that had 475 games and scored 488 goals.
12' Robin Knoche is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the centre-back.
17' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
22' It’s high time Urs Fischer made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
27' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
32' 1. FC Union Berlin are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
37' Omar Marmoush is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for VfL Wolfsburg tonight.
42' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Rani Khedira.
43' Poor challenge from Rani Khedira. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
48' A quiet spell here at Alte Foersterei. VfL Wolfsburg seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
53' 1. FC Union Berlin have won 370 goals from 437 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
57' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Mattias Svanberg.
62' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
64' Kevin Behrens has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jordan Siebatcheu on 64 minute.
67' The supporters are chanting for Felix Kalu Nmecha. He replaces Yannick Gerhardt on 67 minute.
72' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both 1. FC Union Berlin and VfL Wolfsburg are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
75' The VfL Wolfsburg bench stirs into life. Omar Marmoush is withdrawn and Jonas Wind gets his opportunity.
78' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Mickey van de Ven.
80' What an equalizer from Kevin Behrens!
83' The supporters are chanting for Nicolas Cozza. He replaces Paulo Otavio on 83 minute.
84' The whistle greets Mattias Svanberg as he departs to be replaced by Kevin Paredes.
88' Controversy at the stadium! Niko Giesselmann argues furiously but the Red card stands.
90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Felix Kalu Nmecha on 90.
90' It is a substitution in 1. FC Union Berlin team. Jamie Leweling is replaced by Jerome Roussillon on 90 minute.
Another three points for 1. FC Union Berlin.

Lineups

1. FC Union Berlin Lineups

Starting XI

27
Sheraldo Becker ↓ Jamie Leweling 84'
5
Danilho Doekhi
45
Jordan Siebatcheu ↓ Kevin Behrens 64'
8
Rani Khedira
31
Robin Knoche
14
Paul Seguin
19
Janik Haberer ↓ Aissa Laidouni 64'
1
Frederik Ronnow
23
Niko Giesselmann
4
Diogo Leite
18
Josip Juranovic

Bench

Coach Urs Fischer

VfL Wolfsburg Lineups

Starting XI

4
Maxence Lacroix
27
Maximilian Arnold
29
Josuha Guilavogui
31
Yannick Gerhardt ↓ Felix Kalu Nmecha 67'
12
Pavao Pervan
20
Ridle Baku
7
Gian-Luca Waldschmidt ↓ Patrick Wimmer 75'
6
Paulo Otavio ↓ Nicolas Cozza 83'
32
Mattias Svanberg ↓ Kevin Paredes 84'
33
Omar Marmoush ↓ Jonas Wind 75'
5
Mickey van de Ven

Bench

Coach Niko Kovać

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Sheraldo Becker	4
Josip Brekalo	4
Wout Weghorst	4
Patrick Wimmer	2
Jordan Siebatcheu	2
Gian-Luca Waldschmidt	2
Benedict Hollerbach	1
Sebastian Andersson	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

2023-01-31 1. FC Union Berlin 2–1 VfL Wolfsburg L 2023-01-28 SV Werder Bremen 2–1 VfL Wolfsburg L 2023-01-24 Hertha BSC 0–5 VfL Wolfsburg W 2023-01-21 VfL Wolfsburg 6–0 SC Freiburg W 2022-11-12 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 1–2 VfL Wolfsburg W 2022-11-08 VfL Wolfsburg 2–0 Borussia Dortmund W

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

✓ Correct

1. FC Union Berlin45% Draw27% VfL Wolfsburg28%

Actual: 1. FC Union Berlin win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes56% 0% No44%

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

✓ Correct

1. FC Union Berlin30% Draw47% VfL Wolfsburg23%

Actual: 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.