SV Werder Bremen vs 1. FC Union Berlin, Bundesliga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
SV Werder Bremen vs 1. FC Union Berlin — Bundesliga at Wohninvest WESERSTADION.
- SV Werder Bremen 34 games · 32 pts (2025/26)
- 1. FC Union Berlin 34 games · 39 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Tobias Stieler
- Assistant 1 Christian Gittelmann
- Assistant 2 Mark Borsch
24 games this season
🟨 0.7/game
⚽ 4.0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct | 1. FC Union Berlin | H | 2–0 | W |
| 20 Oct | Borussia Dortmund | A | 0–1 | L |
| 07 Oct | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | H | 2–3 | L |
| 01 Oct | SV Darmstadt 98 | A | 2–4 | L |
| 23 Sep | 1. FC Koln | H | 2–1 | W |
| 17 Sep | 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 | A | 2–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct | SV Werder Bremen | A | 0–2 | L |
| 24 Oct | SSC Napoli | H | 0–1 | L |
| 21 Oct | VfB Stuttgart | H | 0–3 | L |
| 07 Oct | Borussia Dortmund | A | 2–4 | L |
| 03 Oct | Sporting Clube de Braga | H | 2–3 | L |
| 30 Sep | 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 | A | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| SV Werder Bremen | 1. FC Union Berlin | |
|---|---|---|
| #15 | Position | #11 |
| 32 | Points | 39 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 8 / 8 / 18 | W / D / L | 10 / 9 / 15 |
| 37 | Scored | 44 |
| 60 | Conceded | 58 |
| -23 | GD | -14 |
| 0.94 | PPG | 1.15 |
| 24% | Win % | 29% |
Key Stats
58%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
58%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
18%
Clean Sheets
SV Werder Bremen this season
SV Werder Bremen this season
21%
Clean Sheets
1. FC Union Berlin this season
1. FC Union Berlin this season
SV Werder Bremen are 15th (32 pts). 1. FC Union Berlin are 11th (39 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
SV Werder Bremen
0-15
–/2
16-30
1/2
31-45
1/2
46-60
1/2
61-75
1/3
76+
3/2
■ 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' The ball is rolling at Wohninvest WESERSTADION. SV Werder Bremen are looking to make home advantage count against 1. FC Union Berlin.
- 5' 1. FC Union Berlin are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 10' A quiet spell here at Wohninvest WESERSTADION. SV Werder Bremen seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 15' It looks like no one’s ball. SV Werder Bremen is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 20' Kevin Behrens has been relatively quiet despite scoring 22 goals in his last 154 appearances.
- 25' SV Werder Bremen currently sit 14 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 30' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both SV Werder Bremen and 1. FC Union Berlin are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 35' The home supporters are growing impatient. SV Werder Bremen must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 38' Goal! Robin Knoche scores his 19 goal in 471 matches.
- 43' Both keepers have barely been tested. SV Werder Bremen and 1. FC Union Berlin are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 48' Mitchell Weiser has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 53' 1. FC Union Berlin is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 55' 1. FC Union Berlin player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 60' The referee calls foul for Rani Khedira. He receives a Red card.
- 60' It is a substitution in 1. FC Union Berlin team. Brenden Aaronson is replaced by Aissa Laidouni on 60 minute.
- 65' Time for substitution for 1. FC Union Berlin. Janik Haberer is replaced by Alex Kral.
- 70' SV Werder Bremen are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined 1. FC Union Berlin backline.
- 74' Jens Stage was booked on 74.
- 75' Marvin Ducksch does the damage! The net is bulging and SV Werder Bremen surge ahead!
- 76' The SV Werder Bremen manager makes a substitution. Leonardo Bittencourt departs to be replaced by Senne Lynen.
- 78' The crowd applauds Kevin Behrens as he leaves the pitch. Mikkel Kaufmann steps in for 1. FC Union Berlin.
- 80' That is a Yellow card for 1. FC Union Berlin. Diogo Leite will be fuming at that decision.
- 84' Nick Woltemade is ready to make an impact after coming on for Marvin Ducksch at the 84 minute mark.
- 85' Benedict Hollerbach picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 89' A change in the SV Werder Bremen ranks — Romano Schmid exits the field as Justin Njinmah enters on 89.
- 90' The referee calls foul for Aissa Laidouni. He receives a Yellow card.
- The points are shared — SV Werder Bremen 2-0 1. FC Union Berlin. Honours even.
Lineups
SV Werder Bremen Lineups
3-5-2Starting XI
- 13
- 30
- 32
- 8
- 10
-
7
Marvin Ducksch ↓ Nick Woltemade 84'
-
20
Romano Schmid ↓ Justin Njinmah 89'
- 19
-
2
Olivier Deman ↓ Felix Agu 89'
- 3
- 6
Bench
- 9
- 5
- 40
-
27
Felix Agu ↑ 89'
-
29
Nick Woltemade ↑ 84'
-
14
Senne Lynen ↑ 76'
-
17
Justin Njinmah ↑ 89'
- 38
- 35
Coach
Ole Werner
1. FC Union Berlin Lineups
3-5-2Starting XI
- 27
- 8
- 31
-
19
Janik Haberer ↓ Alex Kral 65'
- 1
- 28
-
17
Kevin Behrens ↓ Mikkel Kaufmann 78'
- 23
- 6
- 4
- 7
Bench
- 29
- 10
-
26
Jerome Roussillon ↑ 78'
- 37
- 3
-
33
Alex Kral ↑ 65'
-
20
Aissa Laidouni ↑ 60'
-
9
Mikkel Kaufmann ↑ 78'
-
16
Benedict Hollerbach ↑ 78'
Coach
Urs Fischer
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jens Stage | 3 |
| Joel Pohjanpalo | 3 |
| Marius Bulter | 2 |
| Sheraldo Becker | 2 |
| Marco Grull | 2 |
| Mitchell Weiser | 2 |
| Brenden Aaronson | 1 |
| Yorbe Vertessen | 1 |
Head to Head
SV Werder Bremen Form
2023-10-28
SV Werder Bremen
2–0
1. FC Union Berlin
W
2023-10-20
Borussia Dortmund
1–0
SV Werder Bremen
L
2023-10-07
SV Werder Bremen
2–3
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
L
2023-10-01
SV Darmstadt 98
4–2
SV Werder Bremen
L
2023-09-23
SV Werder Bremen
2–1
1. FC Koln
W
2023-09-17
1. FC Heidenheim 1846
4–2
SV Werder Bremen
L
1. FC Union Berlin Form
2023-10-28
SV Werder Bremen
2–0
1. FC Union Berlin
L
2023-10-24
1. FC Union Berlin
0–1
SSC Napoli
L
2023-10-21
1. FC Union Berlin
0–3
VfB Stuttgart
L
2023-10-07
Borussia Dortmund
4–2
1. FC Union Berlin
L
2023-10-03
1. FC Union Berlin
2–3
Sporting Clube de Braga
L
2023-09-30
1. FC Heidenheim 1846
1–0
1. FC Union Berlin
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.52
SV Werder Bremen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.29
1. FC Union Berlin xG
I would bet for:
SV Werder Bremen or 1. FC Union Berlin 73% + Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: SV Werder Bremen win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.81
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
SV Werder Bremen or Draw
71%
Draw or 1. FC Union Berlin
56%
SV Werder Bremen or 1. FC Union Berlin
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: SV Werder Bremen win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.7%
2 – 1
8.6%
1 – 0
8.2%
0 – 0
7.9%
1 – 2
7.3%
2 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
6.8%
2 – 2
5.6%
0 – 2
4.9%
3 – 1
4.4%
3 – 0
3.4%
1 – 3
3.1%
Asian Handicap — SV Werder Bremen
| Handicap | SV Werder Bremen covers | Push | 1. FC Union Berlin covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 13% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 20% | 59% |
| -0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 17% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
SV Werder Bremen keeps clean sheet
28%
✗
1. FC Union Berlin keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

