FC Schalke 04 vs 1. FC Union Berlin, Bundesliga 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
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 Robert Hartmann
- Referee Sascha Stegemann
- Referee Mark Borsch
- Referee Martin Petersen
- Referee Christian Leicher
- Referee Markus Schuller
18 games this season
🟨 0.4/game
⚽ 4.1 goals/game
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Aug | 1. FC Union Berlin | H | 1–6 | L |
| 20 Aug | VfL Wolfsburg | A | 0–0 | D |
| 13 Aug | Borussia Monchengladbach | H | 2–2 | D |
| 07 Aug | 1. FC Koln | A | 1–3 | L |
| 31 Jul | Bremer SV | A | 5–0 | W |
| 26 Oct | TSV 1860 Munchen | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Aug | FC Schalke 04 | A | 6–1 | W |
| 20 Aug | RB Leipzig | H | 2–1 | W |
| 14 Aug | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | A | 0–0 | D |
| 06 Aug | Hertha BSC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 01 Aug | Chemnitzer FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 14 May | VfL Bochum 1848 | H | 3–2 | W |
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 game is set. 1. FC Union Berlin kicks off things out of here…
- 5' 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.
- 6' 1. FC Union Berlin is taking the lead after the goal scored by Morten Thorsby on 6.
- 11' 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.
- 16' 1. FC Union Berlin started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 16.
- 21' FC Schalke 04 seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 26' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 31' What an equalizer from Marius Bulter!
- 36' 1. FC Union Berlin is taking the lead after the goal scored by Sheraldo Becker on 36.
- 41' Supporters expect more eagerness from Milos Pantovic, as he is very good at scoring at Veltins-Arena with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 45' The referee calls foul for Malick Thiaw. He receives a Yellow card.
- 46' GOAL! Sheraldo Becker scores on 46.
- 48' Goal! Janik Haberer scores his 13 goal in 493 matches.
- 53' 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.
- 58' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 61' Time for substitution for FC Schalke 04. Tom Krauss is replaced by Danny Latza.
- 62' The whistle greets Alex Kral as he departs to be replaced by Florian Flick.
- 67' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 71' It is a substitution in FC Schalke 04 team. Simon Terodde is replaced by Sebastian Polter on 71 minute.
- 72' Florent Mollet has so much to prove this time. He replaces Rodrigo Zalazar on 72 minute.
- 75' The whistle greets Morten Thorsby as he departs to be replaced by Milos Pantovic.
- 80' It looks surprising FC Schalke 04 does not make any changes. Sven Michel has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 84' Another change for 1. FC Union Berlin made on 84 minute. Danilho Doekhi leaves to be changed by Paul Jaeckel.
- 85' Paul Jaeckel is replacing Danilho Doekhi for the 1. FC Union Berlin side.
- 87' Goal! Sven Michel scores his 27 goal in 316 matches.
- 90' GOAL! Sven Michel scores on 90. Assisted by Kevin Behrens
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for 1. FC Union Berlin players.
Lineups
FC Schalke 04 Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 4
- 13
- 9
- 24
- 27
- 11
-
6
Tom Krauss ↓ Danny Latza 61'
-
30
Alex Kral ↓ Florian Flick 61'
- 10
- 33
Bench
-
20
Florent Mollet ↑ 71'
-
8
Danny Latza ↑ 61'
- 1
-
40
Sebastian Polter ↑ 71'
- 29
- 35
-
17
Florian Flick ↑ 61'
-
7
Jordan Larsson ↑ 61'
- 41
1. FC Union Berlin Lineups
Starting XI
-
27
Sheraldo Becker ↓ Sven Michel 71'
-
5
Danilho Doekhi ↓ Paul Jaeckel 84'
-
2
Morten Thorsby ↓ Milos Pantovic 75'
- 45
- 8
- 31
-
19
Janik Haberer ↓ Levin Oztunali 84'
- 1
- 6
- 23
- 4
Bench
-
32
Milos Pantovic ↑ 75'
-
7
Levin Oztunali ↑ 84'
- 24
- 28
-
3
Paul Jaeckel ↑ 84'
- 37
-
17
Kevin Behrens ↑ 71'
-
11
Sven Michel ↑ 71'
- 13
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
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.18
FC Schalke 04 xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.07
1. FC Union Berlin xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 62% + Both teams to score 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: 1. FC Union Berlin win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.25
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 3.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 4.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
Double Chance
FC Schalke 04 or Draw
49%
Draw or 1. FC Union Berlin
76%
FC Schalke 04 or 1. FC Union Berlin
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: 1. FC Union Berlin win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 1–6 not predicted1 – 6Actual
1 – 1
10.3%
1 – 2
9.4%
0 – 2
8.2%
0 – 1
7.4%
1 – 3
6.5%
2 – 2
5.6%
0 – 3
5.5%
2 – 1
5.4%
0 – 0
5.4%
2 – 3
3.9%
1 – 0
3.9%
1 – 4
3.4%
Asian Handicap — FC Schalke 04
| Handicap | FC Schalke 04 covers | Push | 1. FC Union Berlin covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 6% | 92% |
| -1.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -1 | 8% | 12% | 80% |
| -0.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| +0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +1 | 44% | 22% | 35% |
| +1.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +2 | 65% | 17% | 17% |
| +2.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
Clean Sheet
FC Schalke 04 keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
1. FC Union Berlin keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

