Hertha BSC vs 1. FC Union Berlin, Bundesliga 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Hertha BSC vs 1. FC Union Berlin — Bundesliga at Olympiastadion Berlin.
- Hertha BSC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- 1. FC Union Berlin 4 games · 1 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Stefan Lupp
- Referee Felix Brych
- Referee Mark Borsch
- Referee Robert Kampka
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Borussia Dortmund | 4 | 12 |
| 2 | FC Bayern München | 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 Köln | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Dec | 1. FC Union Berlin | H | 3–1 | W |
| 29 Nov | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | A | 0–0 | D |
| 21 Nov | Borussia Dortmund | H | 2–5 | L |
| 07 Nov | FC Augsburg | A | 3–0 | W |
| 01 Nov | VfL Wolfsburg | H | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Oct | RB Leipzig | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Dec | Hertha BSC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 28 Nov | Eintracht Frankfurt | H | 3–3 | D |
| 22 Nov | 1. FC Köln | A | 2–1 | W |
| 07 Nov | Arminia Bielefeld | H | 5–0 | W |
| 02 Nov | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | A | 3–1 | W |
| 24 Oct | SC Freiburg | H | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
56%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
56%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
1. FC Union Berlin this season
1. FC Union Berlin this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
1. FC Union Berlin
0-15
1/3
16-30
–/3
31-45
–/2
46-60
–/3
61-75
–/4
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
1. FC Union Berlin
| Tim Skarke | 2 G | |
| Leopold Querfeld | 1 G | 1 A |
| Emmanuel Latte Lath | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Hertha BSC launch into their encounter with 1. FC Union Berlin.
- 5' 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.
- 10' Hertha BSC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 15' 1. FC Union Berlin 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.
- 20' A stunning finish from Taiwo Awoniyi — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 23' Robert Andrich was booked on 23.
- 28' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 33' With 1 assists to his name this season, Matheus Cunha is clearly more than just a goal scorer for 1. FC Union Berlin.
- 35' Christopher Trimmel has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 35.
- 40' Niko Giesselmann has been relatively quiet despite scoring 5 goals in his last 303 appearances.
- 45' The travelling 1. FC Union Berlin supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 46' Time for substitution for Hertha BSC. Lucas Tousart is replaced by Javairo Dilrosun.
- 51' What composure from Peter Pekarik! The Slovakia international strokes it home. 1-1.
- 52' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Julian Ryerson.
- 54' Sebastian Griesbeck has so much to prove this time. He replaces Taiwo Awoniyi on 54 minute.
- 59' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Hertha BSC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 63' 1. FC Union Berlin player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 68' Germany international Marvin Plattenhardt has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 73' A quiet spell here at Olympiastadion Berlin. Hertha BSC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 74' Assisted by Javairo Dilrosun with the perfectly-timed delivery and Krzysztof Piatek makes no mistake. 2-1!
- 77' A goal from the Poland international Krzysztof Piatek! He fires home on 77 to make it 3-1!
- 77' A tactical swap from 1. FC Union Berlin — Niko Giesselmann on, Christopher Lenz off on 77 minutes.
- 78' The 1. FC Union Berlin manager makes a substitution. Christopher Trimmel departs to be replaced by Marius Bulter.
- 82' Cedric Teuchert is replacing Julian Ryerson for the 1. FC Union Berlin side.
- 84' The referee shows Hertha BSC player a Yellow card on 84.
- 85' Maximilian Mittelstadt gets the nod from Hertha BSC. He replaces Dodi Lukebakio and will look to change the dynamic.
- 90' A tactical swap from Hertha BSC — Deyovaisio Zeefuik on, Matheus Cunha off on 90 minutes.
- Hertha BSC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Hertha BSC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 29
- 21
- 2
- 25
- 6
- 5
-
10
Matheus Cunha ↓ Mathew Leckie 90'
- 1
- 11
- 20
Bench
-
42
Deyovaisio Zeefuik ↑ 90'
-
7
Mathew Leckie ↑ 90'
- 22
-
17
Maximilian Mittelstadt ↑ 85'
-
16
Javairo Dilrosun ↑ 46'
- 23
-
9
Krzysztof Piatek ↑ 46'
- 27
- 31
Coach
Bruno Labbadia
1. FC Union Berlin Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 1
- 31
- 25
- 5
- 28
- 21
- 6
- 30
- 32
- 14
Bench
-
27
Sheraldo Becker ↑ 82'
-
36
Cedric Teuchert ↑ 82'
- 7
-
33
Sebastian Griesbeck ↑ 54'
-
23
Niko Giesselmann ↑ 77'
-
15
Marius Bulter ↑ 78'
- 20
- 18
- 16
Coach
Urs Fischer
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Dodi Lukebakio | 4 |
| Taiwo Awoniyi | 3 |
| Peter Pekarik | 2 |
| Krzysztof Piatek | 2 |
| Robert Andrich | 2 |
| Sheraldo Becker | 2 |
| Timo Baumgartl | 2 |
| Jordan Siebatcheu | 1 |
Head to Head
Hertha BSC Form
1. FC Union Berlin Form
2020-12-04
Hertha BSC
3–1
1. FC Union Berlin
L
2020-11-28
1. FC Union Berlin
3–3
Eintracht Frankfurt
D
2020-11-22
1. FC Köln
1–2
1. FC Union Berlin
W
2020-11-07
1. FC Union Berlin
5–0
Arminia Bielefeld
W
2020-11-02
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
1–3
1. FC Union Berlin
W
2020-10-24
1. FC Union Berlin
1–1
SC Freiburg
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.66
Hertha BSC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.46
1. FC Union Berlin xG
I would bet for:
Hertha BSC or 1. FC Union Berlin 75% + Both teams to score 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Hertha BSC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.12
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 3.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
Hertha BSC or Draw
70%
Draw or 1. FC Union Berlin
56%
Hertha BSC or 1. FC Union Berlin
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: 1. FC Union Berlin win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.6%
2 – 1
8.5%
1 – 2
7.5%
1 – 0
6.5%
2 – 2
6.2%
0 – 0
6.1%
2 – 0
6%
0 – 1
5.6%
3 – 1
Actual
0 – 2
4.7%
1 – 3
3.7%
3 – 2
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Hertha BSC
| Handicap | Hertha BSC covers | Push | 1. FC Union Berlin covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 13% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 19% | 59% |
| -0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +1 | 67% | 17% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 10% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Hertha BSC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
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.

