FC Schalke 04 vs 1. FC Union Berlin, Bundesliga 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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FC Schalke 04 vs 1. FC Union Berlin — Bundesliga at Veltins-Arena.
- FC Schalke 04 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- 1. FC Union Berlin 34 games · 39 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Deniz Aytekin
- Referee Dominik Schaal
- Referee Daniel Schlager
- Referee Sven Waschitzki
- Referee Mike Pickel
16 games this season
🟨 1.3/game
⚽ 5.3 goals/game
🟥 2 total
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Nov | 1. FC Union Berlin | H | 2–1 | W |
| 23 Nov | SV Werder Bremen | A | 2–1 | W |
| 09 Nov | TSV Fortuna 95 Dusseldorf | H | 3–3 | D |
| 03 Nov | FC Augsburg | A | 3–2 | W |
| 29 Oct | Arminia Bielefeld | A | 3–2 | W |
| 26 Oct | Borussia Dortmund | H | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Nov | FC Schalke 04 | A | 1–2 | L |
| 23 Nov | Borussia Monchengladbach | H | 2–0 | W |
| 09 Nov | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | A | 3–2 | W |
| 02 Nov | Hertha BSC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 29 Oct | SC Freiburg | A | 3–1 | W |
| 26 Oct | FC Bayern München | A | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
21%
Clean Sheets
1. FC Union Berlin this season
1. FC Union Berlin this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
1. FC Union Berlin
0-15
1/2
16-30
–/3
31-45
2/2
46-60
2/2
61-75
2/2
76+
6/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. FC Schalke 04 is hosting 1. FC Union Berlin for another epic battle.
- 5' The home supporters are growing impatient. FC Schalke 04 must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 10' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 15' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Anthony Ujah suffering a number of foals already.
- 20' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 22' 1. FC Union Berlin player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 23' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Benito Raman makes it 1-0.
- 27' Florian Hubner is replacing Keven Schlotterbeck for the 1. FC Union Berlin side.
- 32' 1. FC Union Berlin are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 36' What a moment for Marcus Ingvartsen! That strike on 36 puts his side firmly in control.
- 38' The referee shows 1. FC Union Berlin player a Yellow card on 38.
- 42' Florian Hubner was booked on 42.
- 47' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 52' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both FC Schalke 04 and 1. FC Union Berlin are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 57' It’s high time Urs Fischer made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 62' The energy levels are beginning to show. David Wagner might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 67' Supporters expect more eagerness from Keven Schlotterbeck, as he is very good at scoring at Veltins-Arena with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 69' Controversy at the stadium! Marvin Friedrich argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 70' The 1. FC Union Berlin manager makes a substitution. Marius Bulter departs to be replaced by Sheraldo Becker.
- 75' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 80' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. FC Schalke 04 needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 84' FC Schalke 04 make a change. Benito Raman trudges off to be replaced by Ahmed Kutucu on 84 minutes.
- 86' Suat Serdar doubles the advantage! 2-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 86' 1. FC Union Berlin manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Anthony Ujah is hanging Sebastian Andersson on the field on 86 minute.
- 90' A moment of madness from Weston McKennie on 90 minutes earns him a Yellow card. FC Schalke 04 will be frustrated.
- 90' Timo Becker is replacing Amine Harit for the FC Schalke 04 side.
- With this win, FC Schalke 04 is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
FC Schalke 04 Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
- 5
-
25
Amine Harit ↓ Timo Becker 90'
- 35
- 24
- 18
- 2
- 8
- 6
-
9
Benito Raman ↓ Ahmed Kutucu 84'
- 4
Bench
- 19
- 21
- 23
- 3
-
15
Ahmed Kutucu ↑ 84'
- 14
- 27
- 37
-
31
Timo Becker ↑ 90'
Coach
David Wagner
1. FC Union Berlin Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 34
- 31
- 25
- 10
- 5
- 28
- 1
- 30
-
15
Marius Bulter ↓ Sheraldo Becker 70'
- 32
Bench
-
27
Sheraldo Becker ↑ 70'
-
11
Anthony Ujah ↑ 86'
- 35
-
19
Florian Hubner ↑ 27'
- 24
- 29
- 23
- 9
- 6
Coach
Urs Fischer
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sheraldo Becker | 2 |
| Sven Michel | 2 |
| Marius Bulter | 1 |
| Morten Thorsby | 1 |
| Janik Haberer | 1 |
| Suat Serdar | 1 |
| Benito Raman | 1 |
| Marcus Ingvartsen | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Schalke 04 Form
1. FC Union Berlin Form
2019-11-29
FC Schalke 04
2–1
1. FC Union Berlin
L
2019-11-23
1. FC Union Berlin
2–0
Borussia Monchengladbach
W
2019-11-09
1. FSV Mainz 05
2–3
1. FC Union Berlin
W
2019-11-02
1. FC Union Berlin
1–0
Hertha BSC
W
2019-10-29
SC Freiburg
1–3
1. FC Union Berlin
W
2019-10-26
FC Bayern München
2–1
1. FC Union Berlin
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.64
FC Schalke 04 xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.27
1. FC Union Berlin xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Schalke 04 win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.91
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 3.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
FC Schalke 04 or Draw
74%
Draw or 1. FC Union Berlin
52%
FC Schalke 04 or 1. FC Union Berlin
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.2%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
8.1%
0 – 0
7.2%
2 – 0
7.2%
1 – 2
6.9%
0 – 1
6%
2 – 2
5.7%
3 – 1
4.9%
0 – 2
4.3%
3 – 0
3.9%
3 – 2
3.2%
Asian Handicap — FC Schalke 04
| Handicap | FC Schalke 04 covers | Push | 1. FC Union Berlin covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 14% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 21% | 55% |
| -0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 16% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
FC Schalke 04 keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
1. FC Union Berlin keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.