Greifswalder FC vs 1. FC Union Berlin, DFB-Pokal 2024-25 ROUND 1
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Overview
Match Preview
Greifswalder FC vs 1. FC Union Berlin — DFB-Pokal at Volksstadion.
- Greifswalder FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- 1. FC Union Berlin 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Lukas Benen
10 games this season 🟨 0.6/game ⚽ 3.5 goals/game 🟥 1 totalHead-to-Head
Last 5 meetingsRecent Form
Date Opponent H/A Score Result 17 Aug 1. FC Union Berlin H 0–1 L 07 Aug FC Augsburg H 2–4 L Date Opponent H/A Score Result 17 Aug Greifswalder FC A 1–0 W 18 May SC Freiburg H 2–1 W 11 May 1. FC Koln A 2–3 L 05 May VfL Bochum 1848 H 3–4 L 28 Apr Borussia Monchengladbach A 0–0 D 20 Apr FC Bayern München H 1–5 L Key Stats
0% Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)0% Over 2.5 Goals
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Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Greifswalder FC to score. At the same time, 1. FC Union Berlin does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Oliver Daedlow, as he is very good at scoring at Volksstadion with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 10' 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 Niklas Brandt suffering a number of foals already.
- 15' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. 1. FC Union Berlin needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 20' It looks like no one’s ball. 1. FC Union Berlin is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 25' 1. FC Union Berlin started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 25.
- 30' The travelling 1. FC Union Berlin supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 35' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Johannes Manske made 3 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 40' The referee shows Greifswalder FC player a card on 40.
- 45' Greifswalder FC is showing some good football. However, Greifswalder FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 50' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 55' 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' Another substitution for Greifswalder FC to replace Ogechika Heil by Rudolf Sanin on 58 minute.
- 63' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 65' Yorbe Vertessen has so much to prove this time. He replaces Andras Schafer on 65 minute.
- 67' GOAL! Yorbe Vertessen scores on 67. Assisted by Benedict Hollerbach
- 68' It is a substitution in Greifswalder FC team. Jacob Engel is replaced by Elias Kratzer on 68 minute.
- 73' Lorenz Hollenbach has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 78' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 78 minutes.
- 80' The 1. FC Union Berlin manager makes a substitution. Laszlo Benes departs to be replaced by Lucas Tousart.
- 81' The whistle greets Lorenz Hollenbach as he departs to be replaced by Corvin Kosak.
- 86' The referee calls foul for Yorbe Vertessen. He receives a card.
- 89' Greifswalder FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 90' The supporters are chanting for Aljoscha Kemlein. He replaces Rani Khedira on 90 minute.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for 1. FC Union Berlin players.
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Lineups
Greifswalder FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 29
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13
Jacob Engel ↓ Elias Kratzer 68'
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- 3
- 24
- 8
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25
Oliver Daedlow ↓ Ali Abu-Alfa 81'
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19
Ogechika Heil ↓ Rudolf Sanin 58'
- 90
- 23
Bench
- 44
- 37
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17
Lukas Griebsch ↑ 68'
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21
Rudolf Sanin ↑ 58'
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10
Ali Abu-Alfa ↑ 81'
- 16
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18
Elias Kratzer ↑ 68'
- 20
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9
Corvin Kosak ↑ 81'
1. FC Union Berlin Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
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17
Jordan Siebatcheu ↓ Tim Skarke 80'
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8
Rani Khedira ↓ Aljoscha Kemlein 90'
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- 19
- 1
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20
Laszlo Benes ↓ Lucas Tousart 80'
- 6
- 13
- 16
- 14
Bench
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29
Lucas Tousart ↑ 80'
- 37
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28
Christopher Trimmel ↑ 65'
- 3
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21
Tim Skarke ↑ 80'
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7
Yorbe Vertessen ↑ 65'
- 15
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36
Aljoscha Kemlein ↑ 90'
- 9
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H2H
H2H Top Scorers
Player Goals Yorbe Vertessen 1 Head to Head
Greifswalder FC Form
1. FC Union Berlin Form
2024-08-17 Greifswalder FC 0–1 1. FC Union Berlin W 2024-05-18 1. FC Union Berlin 2–1 SC Freiburg W 2024-05-11 1. FC Koln 3–2 1. FC Union Berlin L 2024-05-05 1. FC Union Berlin 3–4 VfL Bochum 1848 L 2024-04-28 Borussia Monchengladbach 0–0 1. FC Union Berlin D 2024-04-20 1. FC Union Berlin 1–5 FC Bayern München L -
Predictions
Prediction accuracy4 / 40.95 Greifswalder FC xGExpected GoalsDixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo1.28 1. FC Union Berlin xGI would bet for: 1. FC Union Berlin or Draw 71% + Under 2.5 goals 62%Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: 1. FC Union Berlin winBoth Teams to Score
✓ CorrectAvg goals/match: 2.23Actual: No — clean sheetOver / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5Line Over Under ± 0.5 87% 13% ± 1.5 66% 34% ± 2.5 38% 62% ± 3.5 19% 81% ± 4.5 8% 92% Double Chance
Greifswalder FC or Draw 60%Draw or 1. FC Union Berlin 71%Greifswalder FC or 1. FC Union Berlin 69%Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HTCorrect Score
✓ In top 121 – 1 14%0 – 0 13%0 – 1 Actual1 – 0 8.9%0 – 2 8.5%1 – 2 8.1%2 – 1 6%2 – 0 4.6%2 – 2 4%0 – 3 3.6%1 – 3 3.5%3 – 1 1.9%Asian Handicap — Greifswalder FC
Handicap Greifswalder FC covers Push 1. FC Union Berlin covers -2.5 3% — 97% -2 3% 7% 90% -1.5 10% — 90% -1 10% 16% 74% -0.5 26% — 74% +0.5 58% — 42% +1 58% 23% 20% +1.5 80% — 20% +2 80% 13% 7% +2.5 93% — 7% Clean Sheet
Greifswalder FC keeps clean sheet 28% ✓1. FC Union Berlin keeps clean sheet 39% ✗Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

