Borussia Monchengladbach vs 1. FC Union Berlin, Bundesliga 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Borussia Monchengladbach vs 1. FC Union Berlin — Bundesliga at Stadion im Borussia-Park.
- Borussia Monchengladbach 34 games · 38 pts (2025/26)
- 1. FC Union Berlin 34 games · 39 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Christian Gittelmann
- Referee Tobias Stieler
- Referee Matthias Jollenbeck
- Referee Marcel Unger
- Referee Benjamin Brand
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Bayern München | 34 | 89 |
| 2 | Borussia Dortmund | 34 | 73 |
| 3 | RB Leipzig | 34 | 65 |
| 4 | VfB Stuttgart | 34 | 62 |
| 5 | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | 34 | 61 |
| 6 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 34 | 59 |
| 7 | SC Freiburg | 34 | 47 |
| 8 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 34 | 44 |
| 9 | FC Augsburg | 34 | 43 |
| 10 | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 34 | 40 |
| 11 | 1. FC Union Berlin | 34 | 39 |
| 12 | Borussia Monchengladbach | 34 | 38 |
| 13 | Hamburger SV | 34 | 38 |
| 14 | 1. FC Koln | 34 | 32 |
| 15 | SV Werder Bremen | 34 | 32 |
| 16 | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | 29 |
| 17 | 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 | 34 | 26 |
| 18 | FC St. Pauli 1910 | 34 | 26 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sep | 1. FC Union Berlin | H | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Sep | Borussia Dortmund | A | 0–3 | L |
| 12 Sep | FC Oberneuland | A | 8–0 | W |
| 27 Jun | Hertha BSC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 20 Jun | SC Paderborn 07 | A | 3–1 | W |
| 16 Jun | VfL Wolfsburg | H | 3–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sep | Borussia Monchengladbach | A | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Sep | FC Augsburg | H | 1–3 | L |
| 12 Sep | Karlsruher SC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 27 Jun | TSV Fortuna 95 Dusseldorf | H | 3–0 | W |
| 20 Jun | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | A | 0–4 | L |
| 16 Jun | SC Paderborn 07 | H | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Borussia Monchengladbach | 1. FC Union Berlin | |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Position | #11 |
| 38 | Points | 39 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 9 / 11 / 14 | W / D / L | 10 / 9 / 15 |
| 42 | Scored | 44 |
| 53 | Conceded | 58 |
| -11 | GD | -14 |
| 1.12 | PPG | 1.15 |
| 26% | Win % | 29% |
Key Stats
63%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
38%
Clean Sheets
Borussia Monchengladbach this season
Borussia Monchengladbach this season
21%
Clean Sheets
1. FC Union Berlin this season
1. FC Union Berlin this season
Borussia Monchengladbach are 12th (38 pts). 1. FC Union Berlin are 11th (39 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Borussia Monchengladbach
0-15
2/–
16-30
2/2
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/2
76+
4/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
1. FC Union Berlin
0-15
1/2
16-30
–/3
31-45
2/2
46-60
2/2
61-75
2/2
76+
6/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Three points are at stake. Borussia Monchengladbach host 1. FC Union Berlin — let the battle begin!
- 5' The travelling 1. FC Union Berlin supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 10' 1. FC Union Berlin has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 2 meetings.
- 11' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Ramy Bensebaini.
- 16' 1. FC Union Berlin started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 16.
- 21' Robin Knoche needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 26' The energy levels are beginning to show. Marco Rose might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 31' 1. FC Union Berlin are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 36' It is a cagey affair so far. Borussia Monchengladbach in their trying to find a way past 1. FC Union Berlin's compact .
- 41' Ramy Bensebaini has been relatively quiet despite scoring 38 goals in his last 422 appearances.
- 46' Borussia Monchengladbach currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 51' Taiwo Awoniyi is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for 1. FC Union Berlin tonight.
- 56' GOAL! Marcus Thuram-Ulien scores on 56. Assisted by Jonas Hofmann
- 57' Time for substitution for 1. FC Union Berlin. Sheraldo Becker is replaced by Marcus Ingvartsen.
- 58' The 1. FC Union Berlin bench stirs into life. Taiwo Awoniyi is withdrawn and Max Kruse gets his opportunity.
- 63' Over 63 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 64' It’s a booking for 1. FC Union Berlin player. Christopher Trimmel gets a Yellow card.
- 69' Alassane Plea has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 2 cards already picked up this season.
- 70' The crowd applauds Marcus Thuram-Ulien as he leaves the pitch. Oscar Wendt steps in for Borussia Monchengladbach.
- 73' Cedric Teuchert gets the nod from 1. FC Union Berlin. He replaces Marius Bulter and will look to change the dynamic.
- 75' Fresh legs for Borussia Monchengladbach! Hannes Wolf comes on to replace Alassane Plea.
- 79' A stunning finish from Nico Schlotterbeck — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 80' GOAL! Nico Schlotterbeck scores on 80.
- 85' The Borussia Monchengladbach bench stirs into life. Florian Neuhaus is withdrawn and Patrick Herrmann gets his opportunity.
- 88' Time for substitution for 1. FC Union Berlin. Grischa Promel is replaced by Sebastian Griesbeck.
- 90' The referee calls foul for Robert Andrich. He receives a Yellow card.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-1.
Lineups
Borussia Monchengladbach Lineups
Starting XI
- 25
- 28
- 13
- 1
- 30
- 23
- 6
- 14
- 32
- 18
- 10
Bench
- 3
- 21
- 17
- 24
- 16
- 7
- 11
- 43
Coach
Marco Rose
1. FC Union Berlin Lineups
Starting XI
- 27
- 1
- 31
- 25
- 5
- 28
- 21
- 30
-
15
Marius Bulter ↓ Cedric Teuchert 73'
-
14
Taiwo Awoniyi ↓ Max Kruse 58'
- 4
Bench
-
10
Max Kruse ↑ 58'
-
36
Cedric Teuchert ↑ 73'
- 19
- 35
- 8
-
6
Julian Ryerson ↑ 73'
-
33
Sebastian Griesbeck ↑ 88'
- 23
-
32
Marcus Ingvartsen ↑ 57'
Coach
Urs Fischer
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Alassane Plea | 3 |
| Marcus Thuram-Ulien | 3 |
| Max Kruse | 2 |
| Sebastian Andersson | 2 |
| Nico Schlotterbeck | 2 |
| Jonas Hofmann | 1 |
| Tomas Cvancara | 1 |
| Andrej Ilic | 1 |
Head to Head
Borussia Monchengladbach Form
2020-09-26
Borussia Monchengladbach
1–1
1. FC Union Berlin
D
2020-09-19
Borussia Dortmund
3–0
Borussia Monchengladbach
L
2020-09-12
FC Oberneuland
0–8
Borussia Monchengladbach
W
2020-06-27
Borussia Monchengladbach
2–1
Hertha BSC
W
2020-06-20
SC Paderborn 07
1–3
Borussia Monchengladbach
W
2020-06-16
Borussia Monchengladbach
3–0
VfL Wolfsburg
W
1. FC Union Berlin Form
2020-09-26
Borussia Monchengladbach
1–1
1. FC Union Berlin
D
2020-09-19
1. FC Union Berlin
1–3
FC Augsburg
L
2020-09-12
Karlsruher SC
0–1
1. FC Union Berlin
W
2020-06-27
1. FC Union Berlin
3–0
TSV Fortuna 95 Dusseldorf
W
2020-06-20
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
4–0
1. FC Union Berlin
L
2020-06-16
1. FC Union Berlin
1–0
SC Paderborn 07
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.61
Borussia Monchengladbach xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.12
1. FC Union Berlin xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
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
Borussia Monchengladbach or Draw
75%
Draw or 1. FC Union Berlin
52%
Borussia Monchengladbach or 1. FC Union Berlin
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
9.5%
2 – 1
9.1%
0 – 0
8.4%
2 – 0
8.2%
1 – 2
6.3%
0 – 1
6.3%
2 – 2
5.2%
3 – 1
4.9%
3 – 0
4.4%
0 – 2
4%
3 – 2
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Borussia Monchengladbach
| Handicap | Borussia Monchengladbach covers | Push | 1. FC Union Berlin covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 15% | 75% |
| -1.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -1 | 25% | 22% | 53% |
| -0.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 15% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Borussia Monchengladbach keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
1. FC Union Berlin keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

