Sunday , 16 August 2026

VfL Bochum 1848 vs 1. FC Union Berlin, Bundesliga 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Bundesliga · 2024-25
VfL Bochum 1848
1 – 1
Full Time
1. FC Union Berlin
Sun 27 Apr 2025 · 13:30 UTC Vonovia Ruhrstadion 26,000 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 17' Benedict Hollerbach
Matus Bero 68' 1–1
Y 20' Benedict Hollerbach
Cristian Gamboa 36' Y
Y 41' Leopold Querfeld
Matus Bero 51' Y
Myron Boadu 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

VfL Bochum 1848 vs 1. FC Union Berlin — Bundesliga at Vonovia Ruhrstadion.

Match Details

  • Referee Deniz Aytekin
  • Assistant 1 Eduard Beitinger
  • Assistant 2 Frederick Assmuth

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 VfL Wolfsburg 34 29
2 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 34 26
3 FC St. Pauli 1910 34 26
4 FC Schalke 04 0 0
5 SC Paderborn 07 0 0
6 SV 07 Elversberg 0 0
7 FC Bayern München 0 0
8 Borussia Dortmund 0 0
9 RB Leipzig 0 0
10 VfB Stuttgart 0 0
11 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 0 0
12 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 0 0
13 SC Freiburg 0 0
14 Eintracht Frankfurt 0 0
15 FC Augsburg 0 0
16 1. FSV Mainz 05 0 0
17 1. FC Union Berlin 0 0
18 Borussia Mönchengladbach 0 0
19 Hamburger SV 0 0
20 1. FC Köln 0 0
21 SV Werder Bremen 0 0

Head-to-Head

3
2
2
VfL Bochum 1848 7 games · Avg 3.3 goals 1. FC Union Berlin
Last 5 meetings
2025-04-27 VfL Bochum 1848 1–1 1. FC Union Berlin 2024-05-05 1. FC Union Berlin 3–4 VfL Bochum 1848 2023-12-16 VfL Bochum 1848 3–0 1. FC Union Berlin 2023-04-16 1. FC Union Berlin 1–1 VfL Bochum 1848 2022-10-23 VfL Bochum 1848 2–1 1. FC Union Berlin

Recent Form

VfL Bochum 1848
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
27 Apr 1. FC Union Berlin H 1–1 D
19 Apr SV Werder Bremen A 0–1 L
12 Apr FC Augsburg H 1–2 L
05 Apr VfB Stuttgart H 0–4 L
28 Mar Bayer 04 Leverkusen A 1–3 L
16 Mar Eintracht Frankfurt H 1–3 L
1. FC Union Berlin
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
27 Apr VfL Bochum 1848 A 1–1 D
19 Apr VfB Stuttgart H 4–4 D
12 Apr Bayer 04 Leverkusen A 0–0 D
06 Apr VfL Wolfsburg H 1–0 W
30 Mar SC Freiburg A 2–1 W
15 Mar FC Bayern München H 1–1 D

Key Stats

71% Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
57% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and VfL Bochum 1848 launch into their encounter with 1. FC Union Berlin.
  • 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 10' 1. FC Union Berlin are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 15' named a 3-5-2 earlier, and opted for a 3-5-2 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 17' Benedict Hollerbach puts 1. FC Union Berlin on the lead.
  • 20' Poor challenge from Benedict Hollerbach. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 25' 1. FC Union Berlin fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 30' VfL Bochum 1848 are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined 1. FC Union Berlin backline.
  • 35' 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 Rani Khedira suffering a number of foals already.
  • 36' That looks like a foul for a card for Cristian Gamboa.
  • 41' Leopold Querfeld has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 41.
  • 46' A change in the VfL Bochum 1848 ranks — Cristian Gamboa exits the field as Georgios Masouras enters on 46.
  • 51' Matus Bero has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 51.
  • 56' VfL Bochum 1848 are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 61' It is a substitution in VfL Bochum 1848 team. Philipp Hofmann is replaced by Dani de Wit on 61 minute.
  • 64' 1. FC Union Berlin make a change. Diogo Leite trudges off to be replaced by Kevin Vogt on 64 minutes.
  • 68' Matus Bero does the damage! The net is bulging and VfL Bochum 1848 surge ahead!
  • 73' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. David Preu made 435 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 78' Philipp Hofmann has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 80' Another change for VfL Bochum 1848 made on 80 minute. Tim Oermann leaves to be changed by Felix Passlack.
  • 83' The whistle greets Janik Haberer as he departs to be replaced by Laszlo Benes.
  • 84' 1. FC Union Berlin ring the changes. Benedict Hollerbach has done his job and it is now time for Tim Skarke to step up.
  • 89' The home supporters are growing impatient. VfL Bochum 1848 must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 90' The referee calls foul for Myron Boadu. He receives a card.
  • 90' The supporters are chanting for David Preu. He replaces Andras Schafer on 90 minute.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.

Lineups

VfL Bochum 1848 Lineups

3-5-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Dieter Hecking

1. FC Union Berlin Lineups

3-5-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steffen Baumgart

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Grischa Promel 2
Maximilian Wittek 2
Taiwo Awoniyi 2
Benedict Hollerbach 2
Philipp Hofmann 2
Kevin Stoger 2
Takuma Asano 1
Simon Zoller 1

Head to Head

2025-04-27 VfL Bochum 1848 1–1 1. FC Union Berlin 2024-05-05 1. FC Union Berlin 3–4 VfL Bochum 1848 2023-12-16 VfL Bochum 1848 3–0 1. FC Union Berlin 2023-04-16 1. FC Union Berlin 1–1 VfL Bochum 1848 2022-10-23 VfL Bochum 1848 2–1 1. FC Union Berlin

VfL Bochum 1848 Form

2025-04-27 VfL Bochum 1848 1–1 1. FC Union Berlin D 2025-04-19 SV Werder Bremen 1–0 VfL Bochum 1848 L 2025-04-12 VfL Bochum 1848 1–2 FC Augsburg L 2025-04-05 VfL Bochum 1848 0–4 VfB Stuttgart L 2025-03-28 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 3–1 VfL Bochum 1848 L 2025-03-16 VfL Bochum 1848 1–3 Eintracht Frankfurt L

1. FC Union Berlin Form

2025-04-27 VfL Bochum 1848 1–1 1. FC Union Berlin D 2025-04-19 1. FC Union Berlin 4–4 VfB Stuttgart D 2025-04-12 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 0–0 1. FC Union Berlin D 2025-04-06 1. FC Union Berlin 1–0 VfL Wolfsburg W 2025-03-30 SC Freiburg 1–2 1. FC Union Berlin W 2025-03-15 1. FC Union Berlin 1–1 FC Bayern München D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.32 VfL Bochum 1848 xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.28 1. FC Union Berlin xG
I would bet for: VfL Bochum 1848 or 1. FC Union Berlin 71%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
VfL Bochum 184838% Draw29% 1. FC Union Berlin33%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes53% 0% No47%
Avg goals/match: 2.6
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 73%
27%
± 2.5 48%
52%
± 3.5 27%
73%
± 4.5 13%
87%

Double Chance

VfL Bochum 1848 or Draw
67%
Draw or 1. FC Union Berlin
62%
VfL Bochum 1848 or 1. FC Union Berlin
71%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
VfL Bochum 184827% Draw48% 1. FC Union Berlin25%
Actual: 1. FC Union Berlin win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
9.5%
1 – 0
8.8%
0 – 1
8.5%
2 – 1
8%
1 – 2
7.7%
2 – 0
6.3%
0 – 2
5.9%
2 – 2
5.2%
3 – 1
3.5%
1 – 3
3.3%
3 – 0
2.7%

Asian Handicap — VfL Bochum 1848

Handicap VfL Bochum 1848 covers Push 1. FC Union Berlin covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 11% 83%
-1.5 17% — 83%
-1 17% 20% 64%
-0.5 36% — 64%
+0.5 66% — 34%
+1 66% 19% 15%
+1.5 85% — 15%
+2 85% 10% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

VfL Bochum 1848 keeps clean sheet
29% ✓
1. FC Union Berlin keeps clean sheet
27% ✓

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