Borussia Dortmund vs 1. FC Union Berlin, Bundesliga 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Borussia Dortmund vs 1. FC Union Berlin — Bundesliga at Signal Iduna Park.
- Borussia Dortmund 4 games · 12 pts (2026/27)
- 1. FC Union Berlin 4 games · 1 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Daniel Schlager
- Referee Sven Waschitzki
- Referee Philipp Huwe
- Referee Thomas Stein
- Referee Benjamin Brand
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Borussia Dortmund | 4 | 12 |
| 2 | FC Bayern Munchen | 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 Koln | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Apr | 1. FC Union Berlin | H | 2–0 | W |
| 18 Apr | SV Werder Bremen | H | 4–1 | W |
| 14 Apr | Manchester City FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 10 Apr | VfB Stuttgart | A | 3–2 | W |
| 06 Apr | Manchester City FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 03 Apr | Eintracht Frankfurt | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Apr | Borussia Dortmund | A | 0–2 | L |
| 17 Apr | VfB Stuttgart | H | 2–1 | W |
| 10 Apr | FC Bayern Munchen | A | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Apr | Hertha BSC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Mar | Eintracht Frankfurt | A | 2–5 | L |
| 13 Mar | 1. FC Koln | H | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Borussia Dortmund | 1. FC Union Berlin | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Position | #17 |
| 12 | Points | 1 |
| 4 | Played | 4 |
| 4 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 1 / 3 |
| 9 | Scored | 4 |
| 2 | Conceded | 17 |
| +7 | GD | -13 |
| 3.00 | PPG | 0.25 |
| 100% | Win % | 0% |
Key Stats
47%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
80%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
75%
Clean Sheets
Borussia Dortmund this season
Borussia Dortmund this season
0%
Clean Sheets
1. FC Union Berlin this season
1. FC Union Berlin this season
Borussia Dortmund are 1st (12 pts). 1. FC Union Berlin are 17th (1 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Borussia Dortmund
0-15
2/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/1
46-60
–/1
61-75
3/–
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
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)
Borussia Dortmund
| Sehrou Guirassy | 2 G | 2 A |
| Felix Kalu Nmecha | 2 G | |
| Fabio Silva | 2 G | |
| Ioannis Konstantelias | 1 G |
1. FC Union Berlin
| Tim Skarke | 2 G | |
| Leopold Querfeld | 1 G | 1 A |
| Emmanuel Latte Lath | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds Signal Iduna Park will turn into a battlefield for Borussia Dortmund and 1. FC Union Berlin.
- 5' The 33-year-old Thorgan Hazard has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Manuel Akanji made 524 appearances and scored 14 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 15' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Borussia Dortmund and 1. FC Union Berlin are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 20' 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.
- 25' 1. FC Union Berlin fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 27' GOAL! Marco Reus scores on 27.
- 32' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Borussia Dortmund and 1. FC Union Berlin are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 37' 1. FC Union Berlin is showing some good football. However, 1. FC Union Berlin are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 42' Marcus Ingvartsen is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for 1. FC Union Berlin tonight.
- 47' Over 47 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 48' Poor challenge from Robin Knoche. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 53' It looks like no one’s ball. Borussia Dortmund is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 58' The crowd applauds Keita Endo as he leaves the pitch. Marius Bulter steps in for 1. FC Union Berlin.
- 59' It is a substitution in Borussia Dortmund team. Emre Can is replaced by Mahmoud Dahoud on 59 minute.
- 64' With 0 assists to his name this season, Lukasz Piszczek is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Borussia Dortmund.
- 69' That is a Yellow card for Borussia Dortmund. Jude Bellingham will be fuming at that decision.
- 72' A moment of madness from Mats Hummels on 72 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Borussia Dortmund will be frustrated.
- 73' The whistle greets Petar Musa as he departs to be replaced by Joel Pohjanpalo.
- 76' Time for substitution for Borussia Dortmund. Gio Reyna is replaced by Julian Brandt.
- 80' Another change for 1. FC Union Berlin made on 80 minute. Grischa Promel leaves to be changed by Christian Gentner.
- 85' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 88' The Portugal left-back Raphael Guerreiro breaks the deadlock on 88 minutes. 2-0!
- 90' The crowd applauds Jude Bellingham as he leaves the pitch. Reinier steps in for Borussia Dortmund.
- 1. FC Union Berlin will have plenty to reflect on. Borussia Dortmund were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Borussia Dortmund Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
- 26
- 11
- 16
- 13
- 35
-
10
Thorgan Hazard ↓ Jadon Sancho 59'
-
23
Emre Can ↓ Mahmoud Dahoud 59'
- 9
-
22
Jude Bellingham ↓ Reinier 90'
-
32
Gio Reyna ↓ Julian Brandt 76'
Bench
- 24
-
19
Julian Brandt ↑ 76'
-
7
Jadon Sancho ↑ 59'
-
8
Mahmoud Dahoud ↑ 59'
- 14
- 27
- 2
-
20
Reinier ↑ 90'
- 40
Coach
Edin Terzić
1. FC Union Berlin Lineups
Starting XI
-
10
Max Kruse ↓ Cedric Teuchert 73'
- 1
- 31
- 25
- 5
- 28
- 21
- 30
-
18
Keita Endo ↓ Marius Bulter 58'
- 32
-
24
Petar Musa ↓ Joel Pohjanpalo 73'
Bench
-
9
Joel Pohjanpalo ↑ 73'
-
34
Christian Gentner ↑ 80'
-
36
Cedric Teuchert ↑ 73'
- 6
- 33
- 23
-
15
Marius Bulter ↑ 58'
- 20
-
4
Nico Schlotterbeck ↑ 73'
Coach
Urs Fischer
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Marco Reus | 5 |
| Sehrou Guirassy | 4 |
| Erling Haaland | 4 |
| Raphael Guerreiro | 3 |
| Youssoufa Moukoko | 2 |
| Julian Ryerson | 2 |
| Sebastian Polter | 2 |
| Marius Bulter | 2 |
Head to Head
Borussia Dortmund Form
2021-04-21
Borussia Dortmund
2–0
1. FC Union Berlin
W
2021-04-18
Borussia Dortmund
4–1
SV Werder Bremen
W
2021-04-14
Borussia Dortmund
1–2
Manchester City FC
L
2021-04-10
VfB Stuttgart
2–3
Borussia Dortmund
W
2021-04-06
Manchester City FC
2–1
Borussia Dortmund
L
2021-04-03
Borussia Dortmund
1–2
Eintracht Frankfurt
L
1. FC Union Berlin Form
2021-04-21
Borussia Dortmund
2–0
1. FC Union Berlin
L
2021-04-17
1. FC Union Berlin
2–1
VfB Stuttgart
W
2021-04-10
FC Bayern Munchen
1–1
1. FC Union Berlin
D
2021-04-04
1. FC Union Berlin
1–1
Hertha BSC
D
2021-03-20
Eintracht Frankfurt
5–2
1. FC Union Berlin
L
2021-03-13
1. FC Union Berlin
2–1
1. FC Koln
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
4.1
Borussia Dortmund xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.71
1. FC Union Berlin xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 83% + Borussia Dortmund to win 79%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Borussia Dortmund win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.81
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 99% |
|
1% |
| ± 1.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 2.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 3.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 4.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
Double Chance
Borussia Dortmund or Draw
91%
Draw or 1. FC Union Berlin
21%
Borussia Dortmund or 1. FC Union Berlin
88%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Borussia Dortmund win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
3 – 0
10%
4 – 0
9.9%
5 – 0
8%
2 – 0
Actual
4 – 1
6.9%
3 – 1
6.8%
5 – 1
5.7%
6 – 0
5.5%
2 – 1
5.2%
6 – 1
4%
1 – 0
3.9%
7 – 0
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Borussia Dortmund
| Handicap | Borussia Dortmund covers | Push | 1. FC Union Berlin covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| -2 | 61% | 18% | 22% |
| -1.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| -1 | 78% | 12% | 10% |
| -0.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +0.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
| +1 | 97% | 2% | 1% |
| +1.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
| +2 | 99% | 1% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
Borussia Dortmund keeps clean sheet
50%
✗
1. FC Union Berlin keeps clean sheet
2%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

