SC Freiburg vs 1. FC Union Berlin, Bundesliga 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
SC Freiburg vs 1. FC Union Berlin — Bundesliga at Europa-Park Stadion.
- SC Freiburg 34 games · 47 pts (2025/26)
- 1. FC Union Berlin 34 games · 39 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Tobias Welz
- Referee Deniz Aytekin
- Referee Eduard Beitinger
- Referee Martin Petersen
- Referee Christian Dietz
- Referee Christian Fischer
19 games this season
🟨 1.2/game
⚽ 5.2 goals/game
🟥 1 total
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Nov | 1. FC Union Berlin | H | 4–1 | W |
| 09 Nov | RB Leipzig | A | 1–3 | L |
| 06 Nov | 1. FC Koln | H | 2–0 | W |
| 03 Nov | Qarabag Agdam FK | A | 1–1 | D |
| 30 Oct | FC Schalke 04 | A | 2–0 | W |
| 27 Oct | PAE Olympiakos SFP | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Nov | SC Freiburg | A | 1–4 | L |
| 09 Nov | FC Augsburg | H | 2–2 | D |
| 06 Nov | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | A | 0–5 | L |
| 03 Nov | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | A | 1–0 | W |
| 30 Oct | Borussia Monchengladbach | H | 2–1 | W |
| 27 Oct | Sporting Clube de Braga | H | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| SC Freiburg | 1. FC Union Berlin | |
|---|---|---|
| #7 | Position | #11 |
| 47 | Points | 39 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 13 / 8 / 13 | W / D / L | 10 / 9 / 15 |
| 51 | Scored | 44 |
| 57 | Conceded | 58 |
| -6 | GD | -14 |
| 1.38 | PPG | 1.15 |
| 38% | Win % | 29% |
Key Stats
61%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (23 games)
H2H (23 games)
52%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
18%
Clean Sheets
SC Freiburg this season
SC Freiburg this season
21%
Clean Sheets
1. FC Union Berlin this season
1. FC Union Berlin this season
SC Freiburg are 7th (47 pts). 1. FC Union Berlin are 11th (39 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
SC Freiburg
0-15
–/3
16-30
4/–
31-45
–/2
46-60
3/2
61-75
3/2
76+
2/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
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' SC Freiburg have kicked off against 1. FC Union Berlin. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 4' GOAL! Vincenzo Grifo scores on 4.
- 6' GOAL! Vincenzo Grifo scores on 6. Assisted by Michael Gregoritsch
- 11' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering SC Freiburg that had 493 games and scored 469 goals.
- 16' SC Freiburg currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 19' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Red card for Diogo Leite.
- 20' The deadlock is broken! Vincenzo Grifo gets on the scoresheet on 20 minutes.
- 25' SC Freiburg 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.
- 30' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both SC Freiburg and 1. FC Union Berlin are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 35' SC Freiburg are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 40' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 45' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with 1. FC Union Berlin winning 50% of all matches.
- 46' Another change for 1. FC Union Berlin made on 46 minute. Sheraldo Becker leaves to be changed by Paul Jaeckel.
- 46' A goal from the Austria international Michael Gregoritsch! He fires home on 45 to make it 4-0!
- 51' SC Freiburg are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against 1. FC Union Berlin's shape.
- 56' Paul Jaeckel has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 60' Morten Thorsby is ready to make an impact after coming on for Genki Haraguchi at the 60 minute mark.
- 65' Matthias Ginter has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 9 appearances with only 2 goals this season.
- 69' SC Freiburg ring the changes. Nicolas Hofler has done his job and it is now time for Maximilian Eggestein to step up.
- 70' SC Freiburg ring the changes. Lukas Kubler has done his job and it is now time for Roland Sallai to step up.
- 75' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Mark Flekken made 493 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 76' Jeong Wooyeong is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ritsu Doan at the 76 minute mark.
- 77' Lucas Holer is replacing Vincenzo Grifo for the SC Freiburg side.
- 79' Poor challenge from Milos Pantovic. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 84' Against the run of play, Sven Michel has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 85' A goal from the Germany international Sven Michel! He fires home on 85 to make it 4-2!
- 90' With 0 assists to his name this season, Milos Pantovic is clearly more than just a goal scorer for 1. FC Union Berlin.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from SC Freiburg to claim maximum points.
Lineups
SC Freiburg Lineups
Starting XI
-
42
Ritsu Doan ↓ Jeong Wooyeong 76'
- 38
-
32
Vincenzo Grifo ↓ Lucas Holer 77'
- 30
-
17
Lukas Kubler ↓ Roland Sallai 69'
- 3
- 27
- 26
- 28
- 14
- 25
Bench
-
8
Maximilian Eggestein ↑ 69'
-
18
Nils Petersen ↑ 69'
-
9
Lucas Holer ↑ 77'
-
22
Roland Sallai ↑ 69'
- 31
- 1
-
29
Jeong Wooyeong ↑ 76'
- 20
- 33
Coach
Christian Streich
1. FC Union Berlin Lineups
Starting XI
-
27
Sheraldo Becker ↓ Paul Jaeckel 46'
- 5
- 31
- 14
- 24
-
19
Janik Haberer ↓ Milos Pantovic 77'
- 28
- 6
- 37
-
17
Kevin Behrens ↓ Sven Michel 60'
- 4
Bench
-
2
Morten Thorsby ↑ 60'
- 45
-
32
Milos Pantovic ↑ 77'
- 12
-
3
Paul Jaeckel ↑ 46'
-
23
Niko Giesselmann ↑ 76'
-
11
Sven Michel ↑ 60'
- 40
- 36
Coach
Urs Fischer
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Vincenzo Grifo | 5 |
| Sheraldo Becker | 4 |
| Lucas Holer | 4 |
| Christopher Trimmel | 2 |
| Robin Koch | 2 |
| Sven Michel | 2 |
| Robert Andrich | 2 |
| Grischa Promel | 2 |
Head to Head
SC Freiburg Form
1. FC Union Berlin Form
2022-11-13
SC Freiburg
4–1
1. FC Union Berlin
L
2022-11-09
1. FC Union Berlin
2–2
FC Augsburg
D
2022-11-06
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
5–0
1. FC Union Berlin
L
2022-11-03
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
0–1
1. FC Union Berlin
W
2022-10-30
1. FC Union Berlin
2–1
Borussia Monchengladbach
W
2022-10-27
1. FC Union Berlin
1–0
Sporting Clube de Braga
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.1
SC Freiburg xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.14
1. FC Union Berlin xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 62% + Both teams to score 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: SC Freiburg win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.24
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 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 4.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
Double Chance
SC Freiburg or Draw
79%
Draw or 1. FC Union Berlin
44%
SC Freiburg or 1. FC Union Berlin
77%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: SC Freiburg win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.2%
2 – 1
9.5%
2 – 0
8.6%
1 – 0
7.7%
3 – 1
6.6%
3 – 0
5.9%
0 – 0
5.4%
2 – 2
5.4%
1 – 2
5.2%
3 – 2
3.8%
0 – 1
3.8%
4 – 1
Actual
Asian Handicap — SC Freiburg
| Handicap | SC Freiburg covers | Push | 1. FC Union Berlin covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -2 | 18% | 18% | 64% |
| -1.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| -1 | 36% | 22% | 42% |
| -0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +0.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +1 | 81% | 12% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
SC Freiburg keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
1. FC Union Berlin keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.