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SC Freiburg vs 1. FC Union Berlin, DFB-Pokal 2019-20 ROUND OF 32

DFB-Pokal · 2019-20
SC Freiburg
1 – 3
Full Time
1. FC Union Berlin
Tue 29 Oct 2019 · 17:30 UTC Schwarzwald-Stadion HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 21' Manuel Schmiedebach
Nico Schlotterbeck 30' Y
Y 47' Nicolai Rapp
Y 67' Marcus Ingvartsen
Y 72' Marvin Friedrich
Dominique Heintz 76' Y
Robin Koch 89' Y

Overview

Match Preview

SC Freiburg vs 1. FC Union Berlin — DFB-Pokal at Schwarzwald-Stadion.

Match Details

  • Referee Robert Kampka
  • Referee Benedikt Kempkes
  • Referee Thomas Stein
  • Referee Michael Bacher

Head-to-Head

7
7
9
SC Freiburg 23 games · Avg 2.5 goals 1. FC Union Berlin
Last 5 meetings
2019-10-29 SC Freiburg 1–3 1. FC Union Berlin 2019-10-19 1. FC Union Berlin 2–0 SC Freiburg 2018-03-31 SC Freiburg 1–1 1. FC Union Berlin 2017-11-05 1. FC Union Berlin 3–1 SC Freiburg 2017-04-30 1. FC Union Berlin 0–3 SC Freiburg

Recent Form

SC Freiburg
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Oct 1. FC Union Berlin H 1–3 L
26 Oct RB Leipzig H 2–1 W
19 Oct 1. FC Union Berlin A 0–2 L
05 Oct Borussia Dortmund H 2–2 D
29 Sep TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf A 2–1 W
21 Sep FC Augsburg H 1–1 D
1. FC Union Berlin
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Oct SC Freiburg A 3–1 W
26 Oct FC Bayern München A 1–2 L
19 Oct SC Freiburg H 2–0 W
06 Oct VfL Wolfsburg A 0–1 L
27 Sep Eintracht Frankfurt H 1–2 L
21 Sep Bayer 04 Leverkusen A 0–2 L

Key Stats

61% Both Teams to Score
H2H (23 games)
52% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' That's the starting whistle at Schwarzwald-Stadion. Ninety minutes of football awaits between SC Freiburg and 1. FC Union Berlin.
  • 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 10' Christian Gentner has been relatively quiet despite scoring 5 goals in his last 438 appearances.
  • 14' It is a substitution in 1. FC Union Berlin team. Michael Parensen is replaced by Nicolai Rapp on 14 minute.
  • 19' The 29-year-old Nicolai Rapp has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 21' The referee shows 1. FC Union Berlin player a Yellow card on 21.
  • 26' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 30' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Nico Schlotterbeck.
  • 35' Christian Gunter has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 21 cards already picked up this season.
  • 36' Joshua Mees is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 41' SC Freiburg are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 46' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 47' GOAL! Robin Koch fires home to make it 1-1!
  • 47' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Nicolai Rapp.
  • 52' 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 Rafal Gikiewicz suffering a number of foals already.
  • 57' 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.
  • 62' The SC Freiburg bench stirs into life. Roland Sallai is withdrawn and Lucas Holer gets his opportunity.
  • 67' Controversy at the stadium! Marcus Ingvartsen argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 72' That is a Yellow card for 1. FC Union Berlin. Marvin Friedrich will be fuming at that decision.
  • 76' SC Freiburg receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 76.
  • 77' The 1. FC Union Berlin manager makes a substitution. Manuel Schmiedebach departs to be replaced by Christian Gentner.
  • 79' Fresh legs for SC Freiburg! Philipp Lienhart comes on to replace Mike Frantz.
  • 84' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 87' GOAL! Robert Andrich scores on 87. Assisted by Anthony Ujah
  • 88' 1. FC Union Berlin ring the changes. Joshua Mees has done his job and it is now time for Marius Bulter to step up.
  • 89' The referee has no hesitation. Robin Koch is booked for SC Freiburg — Yellow card on 89.
  • 1-3 the final result. SC Freiburg will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

SC Freiburg Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Christian Streich

1. FC Union Berlin Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Urs Fischer

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Vincenzo Grifo 5
Sheraldo Becker 4
Lucas Holer 4
Robert Andrich 2
Grischa Promel 2
Christopher Trimmel 2
Robin Koch 2
Sven Michel 2

Head to Head

2019-10-29 SC Freiburg 1–3 1. FC Union Berlin 2019-10-19 1. FC Union Berlin 2–0 SC Freiburg 2018-03-31 SC Freiburg 1–1 1. FC Union Berlin 2017-11-05 1. FC Union Berlin 3–1 SC Freiburg 2017-04-30 1. FC Union Berlin 0–3 SC Freiburg

SC Freiburg Form

2019-10-29 SC Freiburg 1–3 1. FC Union Berlin L 2019-10-26 SC Freiburg 2–1 RB Leipzig W 2019-10-19 1. FC Union Berlin 2–0 SC Freiburg L 2019-10-05 SC Freiburg 2–2 Borussia Dortmund D 2019-09-29 TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf 1–2 SC Freiburg W 2019-09-21 SC Freiburg 1–1 FC Augsburg D

1. FC Union Berlin Form

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 2019-10-19 1. FC Union Berlin 2–0 SC Freiburg W 2019-10-06 VfL Wolfsburg 1–0 1. FC Union Berlin L 2019-09-27 1. FC Union Berlin 1–2 Eintracht Frankfurt L 2019-09-21 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 2–0 1. FC Union Berlin L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.36 SC Freiburg xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.4 1. FC Union Berlin xG
I would bet for: SC Freiburg or 1. FC Union Berlin 71% + Both teams to score 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
SC Freiburg35% Draw29% 1. FC Union Berlin36%
Actual: 1. FC Union Berlin win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes56% 0% No44%
Avg goals/match: 2.76
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 76%
24%
± 2.5 51%
49%
± 3.5 30%
70%
± 4.5 15%
85%

Double Chance

SC Freiburg or Draw
63%
Draw or 1. FC Union Berlin
65%
SC Freiburg or 1. FC Union Berlin
71%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
SC Freiburg26% Draw46% 1. FC Union Berlin28%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13%
0 – 0
8.3%
1 – 2
8.1%
0 – 1
7.9%
2 – 1
7.9%
1 – 0
7.6%
0 – 2
6.1%
2 – 0
5.8%
2 – 2
5.5%
1 – 3
Actual
3 – 1
3.6%
0 – 3
2.8%

Asian Handicap — SC Freiburg

Handicap SC Freiburg covers Push 1. FC Union Berlin covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 10% 84%
-1.5 16% — 84%
-1 16% 19% 65%
-0.5 35% — 65%
+0.5 63% — 37%
+1 63% 19% 18%
+1.5 82% — 18%
+2 82% 11% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

SC Freiburg keeps clean sheet
25% ✓
1. FC Union Berlin keeps clean sheet
26% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.