1. FC Union Berlin vs VfL Wolfsburg, Bundesliga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
1. FC Union Berlin vs VfL Wolfsburg — Bundesliga at An der Alten Forsterei.
- 1. FC Union Berlin 4 games · 1 pts (2026/27)
- VfL Wolfsburg 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Matthias Jollenbeck
- Assistant 1 Christof Gunsch
- Assistant 2 Jonas Weickenmeier
3 games this season
🟨 5.3/game
⚽ 28.0 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Borussia Dortmund | 4 | 12 |
| 2 | FC Bayern München | 4 | 10 |
| 3 | SC Freiburg | 4 | 10 |
| 4 | FC Augsburg | 4 | 7 |
| 5 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 4 | 7 |
| 6 | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 4 | 7 |
| 7 | SV 07 Elversberg | 4 | 7 |
| 8 | SV Werder Bremen | 4 | 7 |
| 9 | RB Leipzig | 4 | 6 |
| 10 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 4 | 5 |
| 11 | FC Schalke 04 | 4 | 5 |
| 12 | SC Paderborn 07 | 4 | 4 |
| 13 | 1. FC Köln | 4 | 4 |
| 14 | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | 4 | 3 |
| 15 | VfB Stuttgart | 4 | 3 |
| 16 | Hamburger SV | 4 | 3 |
| 17 | 1. FC Union Berlin | 4 | 1 |
| 18 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 4 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Feb | VfL Wolfsburg | H | 1–0 | W |
| 07 Feb | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | A | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Feb | RB Leipzig | A | 0–2 | L |
| 28 Jan | SV Darmstadt 98 | H | 1–0 | W |
| 24 Jan | FC Bayern München | A | 0–1 | L |
| 13 Jan | SC Freiburg | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Feb | 1. FC Union Berlin | A | 0–1 | L |
| 04 Feb | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | H | 2–2 | D |
| 27 Jan | 1. FC Köln | H | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Jan | 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 | A | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Jan | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | A | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Dec | FC Bayern München | H | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
47%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
47%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
1. FC Union Berlin this season
1. FC Union Berlin this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
1. FC Union Berlin
0-15
1/3
16-30
–/3
31-45
–/2
46-60
–/3
61-75
–/4
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
1. FC Union Berlin
| Tim Skarke | 2 G | |
| Leopold Querfeld | 1 G | 1 A |
| Emmanuel Latte Lath | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' 1. FC Union Berlin have kicked off against VfL Wolfsburg. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' 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.
- 10' VfL Wolfsburg come into this ranked 11 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 15' Kevin Paredes needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 20' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 25' Maximilian Arnold is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for VfL Wolfsburg so far.
- 30' named a 3-5-2 earlier, and opted for a 4-4-2 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 35' Both keepers have barely been tested. 1. FC Union Berlin and VfL Wolfsburg are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 40' Germany international Kevin Volland has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 45' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Niko Kovac.
- 46' The crowd applauds Moritz Jenz as he leaves the pitch. Cedric Zesiger steps in for VfL Wolfsburg.
- 51' 1. FC Union Berlin are deployed in a 3-5-2 today, looking to exploit space against VfL Wolfsburg's 4-4-2 shape.
- 56' 1. FC Union Berlin are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 59' Brenden Aaronson has so much to prove this time. He replaces Kevin Volland on 59 minute.
- 64' It’s high time Niko Kovać made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 66' What a moment for Danilho Doekhi! That strike on 45 puts his side firmly in control.
- 70' Another substitution for 1. FC Union Berlin to replace Benedict Hollerbach by Mikkel Kaufmann on 70 minute.
- 74' Another change for VfL Wolfsburg made on 74 minute. Kevin Paredes leaves to be changed by Vaclav Cerny.
- 79' 1. FC Union Berlin are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 80' The VfL Wolfsburg bench stirs into life. Mattias Svanberg is withdrawn and Yannick Gerhardt gets his opportunity.
- 81' Alex Kral makes way for Paul Jaeckel at the 81 minute mark. A tactical switch from 1. FC Union Berlin.
- 82' Jerome Roussillon is ready to make an impact after coming on for Robin Gosens at the 82 minute mark.
- 85' Jerome Roussillon was booked on 85.
- 90' A moment of madness from Maximilian Arnold on 90 minutes earns him a Yellow card. VfL Wolfsburg will be frustrated.
- It finishes all square. 1. FC Union Berlin and VfL Wolfsburg share the spoils 1-0.
Lineups
1. FC Union Berlin Lineups
3-5-2Starting XI
- 5
- 29
- 10
- 8
- 31
- 1
- 6
- 4
-
33
Alex Kral ↓ Paul Jaeckel 81'
-
13
Andras Schafer ↓ Aissa Laidouni 59'
- 16
Bench
-
26
Jerome Roussillon ↑ 82'
- 37
-
3
Paul Jaeckel ↑ 81'
- 11
-
7
Brenden Aaronson ↑ 59'
-
20
Aissa Laidouni ↑ 59'
-
9
Mikkel Kaufmann ↑ 70'
- 14
Coach
Nenad Bjelica
VfL Wolfsburg Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 4
- 27
- 12
- 17
- 32
- 13
-
19
Lovro Majer ↓ Ridle Baku 74'
- 21
- 23
-
40
Kevin Paredes ↓ Vaclav Cerny 74'
-
25
Moritz Jenz ↓ Cedric Zesiger 46'
Bench
-
7
Vaclav Cerny ↑ 74'
-
31
Yannick Gerhardt ↑ 80'
-
20
Ridle Baku ↑ 74'
-
9
Amin Sarr ↑ 80'
-
5
Cedric Zesiger ↑ 46'
- 16
- 30
- 2
- 41
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
2024-02-10
1. FC Union Berlin
1–0
VfL Wolfsburg
W
2024-02-07
1. FSV Mainz 05
1–1
1. FC Union Berlin
D
2024-02-04
RB Leipzig
2–0
1. FC Union Berlin
L
2024-01-28
1. FC Union Berlin
1–0
SV Darmstadt 98
W
2024-01-24
FC Bayern München
1–0
1. FC Union Berlin
L
2024-01-13
SC Freiburg
0–0
1. FC Union Berlin
D
VfL Wolfsburg Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.25
1. FC Union Berlin xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.77
VfL Wolfsburg xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 67% + Under — clean sheet likely 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: 1. FC Union Berlin win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.02
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 1.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 2.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 3.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
1. FC Union Berlin or Draw
79%
Draw or VfL Wolfsburg
50%
1. FC Union Berlin or VfL Wolfsburg
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: 1. FC Union Berlin win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
15.6%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
13.7%
2 – 0
9.9%
0 – 1
8.9%
2 – 1
7.8%
1 – 2
4.8%
3 – 0
4%
0 – 2
3.7%
3 – 1
3.3%
2 – 2
3.1%
3 – 2
1.4%
Asian Handicap — 1. FC Union Berlin
| Handicap | 1. FC Union Berlin covers | Push | VfL Wolfsburg covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 14% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 25% | 54% |
| -0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +0.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +1 | 79% | 15% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
1. FC Union Berlin keeps clean sheet
47%
✗
VfL Wolfsburg keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

