Holstein Kiel vs 1. FC Union Berlin, Bundesliga 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Holstein Kiel vs 1. FC Union Berlin — Bundesliga at Holstein-Stadion.
- Holstein Kiel 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- 1. FC Union Berlin 34 games · 39 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Timo Gerach
- Assistant 1 Florian Heft
- Assistant 2 Marcel Unger
15 games this season
🟨 1.1/game
⚽ 5.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | 1. FC Union Berlin | H | 0–2 | L |
| 05 Oct | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | A | 2–2 | D |
| 29 Sep | Eintracht Frankfurt | H | 2–4 | L |
| 21 Sep | VfL Bochum 1848 | A | 2–2 | D |
| 14 Sep | FC Bayern München | H | 1–6 | L |
| 31 Aug | VfL Wolfsburg | H | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | Holstein Kiel | A | 2–0 | W |
| 05 Oct | Borussia Dortmund | H | 2–1 | W |
| 28 Sep | Borussia Monchengladbach | A | 0–1 | L |
| 21 Sep | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | H | 2–1 | W |
| 14 Sep | RB Leipzig | A | 0–0 | D |
| 30 Aug | FC St. Pauli 1910 | H | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
70%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
40%
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. Holstein Kiel is hosting 1. FC Union Berlin for another epic battle.
- 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Marco Komenda, as he is very good at scoring at Holstein-Stadion with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 10' 1. FC Union Berlin is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 15' It’s high time Bo Svensson made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 18' 1. FC Union Berlin is taking the lead after the goal scored by Aljoscha Kemlein on 18.
- 23' 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.
- 27' The 1. FC Union Berlin manager makes a substitution. Tim Skarke departs to be replaced by Jeong Wooyeong.
- 32' 1. FC Union Berlin is showing some good football. However, 1. FC Union Berlin are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 34' The supporters are chanting for Steven Skrzybski. He replaces Alexander Bernhardsson on 34 minute.
- 39' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering 1. FC Union Berlin that had 435 games and scored 363 goals.
- 44' It looks like no one’s ball. Holstein Kiel is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 46' The Holstein Kiel manager makes a substitution. Magnus Knudsen departs to be replaced by Shuto Machino.
- 51' The travelling 1. FC Union Berlin supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 56' 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 Janik Haberer suffering a number of foals already.
- 61' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 66' Holstein Kiel receives a card for a hard tackle on 66.
- 68' Holstein Kiel manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Tymoteusz Puchacz is hanging Patrick Erras on the field on 68 minute.
- 73' 1. FC Union Berlin receives a card for a hard tackle on 73.
- 75' Another substitution for 1. FC Union Berlin to replace Benedict Hollerbach by Jordan Siebatcheu on 75 minute.
- 79' The referee calls foul for Nicolai Remberg. He receives a card.
- 79' Another change for Holstein Kiel made on 79 minute. Finn Porath leaves to be changed by Marvin Schulz.
- 80' Jann-Fiete Arp is replacing Armin Gigovic for the Holstein Kiel side.
- 85' 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.
- 87' Time for substitution for 1. FC Union Berlin. Aljoscha Kemlein is replaced by Janik Haberer.
- 89' What a strike from Tom Rothe! The score is 0-2.
- Another three points for 1. FC Union Berlin.
Lineups
Holstein Kiel Lineups
3-5-2Starting XI
- 4
- 1
-
24
Magnus Knudsen ↓ Shuto Machino 46'
-
8
Finn Porath ↓ Marvin Schulz 79'
- 9
- 17
- 3
-
37
Armin Gigovic ↓ Jann-Fiete Arp 80'
- 22
- 6
- 11
Bench
-
20
Jann-Fiete Arp ↑ 80'
-
7
Steven Skrzybski ↑ 34'
-
18
Shuto Machino ↑ 46'
-
15
Marvin Schulz ↑ 79'
-
27
Tymoteusz Puchacz ↑ 68'
- 21
- 33
- 14
- 23
Coach
Marcel Rapp
1. FC Union Berlin Lineups
3-4-3Starting XI
- 5
- 8
- 2
- 1
- 28
-
21
Tim Skarke ↓ Jeong Wooyeong 27'
- 4
- 16
-
7
Yorbe Vertessen ↓ Laszlo Benes 75'
- 15
- 36
Bench
-
17
Jordan Siebatcheu ↑ 75'
- 10
- 26
- 37
-
19
Janik Haberer ↑ 87'
-
20
Laszlo Benes ↑ 75'
- 24
-
11
Jeong Wooyeong ↑ 27'
- 14
Coach
Bo Svensson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Tom Rothe | 1 |
| Aljoscha Kemlein | 1 |
| Armin Gigovic | 1 |
Head to Head
Holstein Kiel Form
1. FC Union Berlin Form
2024-10-20
Holstein Kiel
0–2
1. FC Union Berlin
W
2024-10-05
1. FC Union Berlin
2–1
Borussia Dortmund
W
2024-09-28
Borussia Monchengladbach
1–0
1. FC Union Berlin
L
2024-09-21
1. FC Union Berlin
2–1
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
W
2024-09-14
RB Leipzig
0–0
1. FC Union Berlin
D
2024-08-30
1. FC Union Berlin
1–0
FC St. Pauli 1910
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.1
Holstein Kiel xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.52
1. FC Union Berlin xG
I would bet for:
1. FC Union Berlin or Draw 72%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: 1. FC Union Berlin win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.62
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 3.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Holstein Kiel or Draw
56%
Draw or 1. FC Union Berlin
72%
Holstein Kiel or 1. FC Union Berlin
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: 1. FC Union Berlin win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.1%
0 – 1
10.1%
0 – 0
9.3%
1 – 2
8.9%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
7%
2 – 1
6.4%
2 – 2
4.9%
1 – 3
4.6%
2 – 0
4.3%
0 – 3
4.1%
2 – 3
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Holstein Kiel
| Handicap | Holstein Kiel 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 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +1 | 54% | 22% | 23% |
| +1.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +2 | 77% | 14% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Holstein Kiel keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
1. FC Union Berlin keeps clean sheet
34%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

