VfL Bochum 1848 vs 1. FC Union Berlin, Bundesliga 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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VfL Bochum 1848 vs 1. FC Union Berlin — Bundesliga at Vonovia Ruhrstadion.
- VfL Bochum 1848 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- 1. FC Union Berlin 9 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Patrick Ittrich
- Referee Christian Bandurski
- Referee Marcel Unger
- Referee Tobias Reichel
- Referee Markus Schmidt
- Referee Michael Emmer
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Bayern Munchen | 9 | 21 |
| 2 | Borussia Dortmund | 9 | 21 |
| 3 | SC Freiburg | 9 | 19 |
| 4 | RB Leipzig | 9 | 18 |
| 5 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 9 | 16 |
| 6 | SV Werder Bremen | 9 | 15 |
| 7 | SV 07 Elversberg | 9 | 13 |
| 8 | VfB Stuttgart | 9 | 12 |
| 9 | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | 9 | 12 |
| 10 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 9 | 12 |
| 11 | Hamburger SV | 9 | 12 |
| 12 | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 9 | 10 |
| 13 | SC Paderborn 07 | 9 | 10 |
| 14 | FC Augsburg | 9 | 9 |
| 15 | 1. FC Koln | 9 | 9 |
| 16 | 1. FC Union Berlin | 9 | 7 |
| 17 | FC Schalke 04 | 9 | 6 |
| 18 | Borussia Monchengladbach | 9 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Dec | 1. FC Union Berlin | H | 0–1 | L |
| 14 Dec | Arminia Bielefeld | A | 0–2 | L |
| 11 Dec | Borussia Dortmund | H | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Dec | FC Augsburg | A | 3–2 | W |
| 27 Nov | SC Freiburg | H | 2–1 | W |
| 20 Nov | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Dec | VfL Bochum 1848 | A | 1–0 | W |
| 15 Dec | SC Freiburg | H | 0–0 | D |
| 12 Dec | SpVgg Greuther Furth 1903 | A | 0–1 | L |
| 03 Dec | RB Leipzig | H | 2–1 | W |
| 28 Nov | Eintracht Frankfurt | A | 1–2 | L |
| 20 Nov | Hertha BSC | H | 2–0 | W |
Key Stats
71%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
57%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
22%
Clean Sheets
1. FC Union Berlin this season
1. FC Union Berlin this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
1. FC Union Berlin
0-15
2/3
16-30
–/3
31-45
–/2
46-60
–/3
61-75
1/6
76+
4/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
1. FC Union Berlin
| Tim Skarke | 2 G | 1 A |
| Leopold Querfeld | 1 G | 1 A |
| Emmanuel Latte Lath | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. VfL Bochum 1848 is hosting 1. FC Union Berlin for another epic battle.
- 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Christopher Trimmel made 446 appearances and scored 7 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 10' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. 1. FC Union Berlin needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 15' VfL Bochum 1848 are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined 1. FC Union Berlin backline.
- 16' A stunning finish from Max Kruse — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 20' The referee calls foul for Erhan Masovic. He receives a Yellow card.
- 25' 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.
- 30' It looks surprising 1. FC Union Berlin does not make any changes. Milos Pantovic has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 35' 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.
- 40' The 40-year-old Anthony Losilla has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 45' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 50' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 55' VfL Bochum 1848 currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 60' Time for substitution for VfL Bochum 1848. Kostas Stafylidis is replaced by Herbert Bockhorn.
- 64' The supporters are chanting for Genki Haraguchi. He replaces Sheraldo Becker on 64 minute.
- 69' VfL Bochum 1848 is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 70' The referee shows VfL Bochum 1848 player a Yellow card on 70.
- 71' That is a Yellow card for VfL Bochum 1848. Danilo Soares will be fuming at that decision.
- 75' The whistle greets Christopher Antwi-Adjei as he departs to be replaced by Silvere Ganvoula.
- 76' Julian Ryerson has so much to prove this time. He replaces Christopher Trimmel on 76 minute.
- 81' Julian Ryerson has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 86' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 90' Rani Khedira makes way for Kevin Mohwald at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from 1. FC Union Berlin.
- It finishes all square. VfL Bochum 1848 and 1. FC Union Berlin share the spoils 0-1.
Lineups
VfL Bochum 1848 Lineups
Starting XI
- 27
- 16
- 20
- 1
- 8
- 29
- 3
- 40
- 22
- 4
- 6
Bench
- 21
-
35
Silvere Ganvoula ↑ 75'
- 23
-
11
Herbert Bockhorn ↑ 60'
- 2
- 24
-
15
Soma Novothny ↑ 75'
- 37
- 28
Coach
Thomas Reis
1. FC Union Berlin Lineups
Starting XI
-
10
Max Kruse ↓ Andreas Voglsammer 76'
- 27
- 1
-
8
Rani Khedira ↓ Kevin Mohwald 90'
- 31
- 20
- 5
- 28
- 21
- 3
-
14
Taiwo Awoniyi ↓ Kevin Behrens 64'
Bench
-
30
Kevin Mohwald ↑ 90'
-
24
Genki Haraguchi ↑ 64'
- 25
- 19
-
6
Julian Ryerson ↑ 76'
-
9
Andreas Voglsammer ↑ 76'
-
17
Kevin Behrens ↑ 64'
- 23
- 18
Coach
Urs Fischer
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Grischa Promel | 2 |
| Maximilian Wittek | 2 |
| Taiwo Awoniyi | 2 |
| Benedict Hollerbach | 2 |
| Philipp Hofmann | 2 |
| Kevin Stoger | 2 |
| Eduard Lowen | 1 |
| Keven Schlotterbeck | 1 |
Head to Head
VfL Bochum 1848 Form
1. FC Union Berlin Form
2021-12-18
VfL Bochum 1848
0–1
1. FC Union Berlin
W
2021-12-15
1. FC Union Berlin
0–0
SC Freiburg
D
2021-12-12
SpVgg Greuther Furth 1903
1–0
1. FC Union Berlin
L
2021-12-03
1. FC Union Berlin
2–1
RB Leipzig
W
2021-11-28
Eintracht Frankfurt
2–1
1. FC Union Berlin
L
2021-11-20
1. FC Union Berlin
2–0
Hertha BSC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.9
VfL Bochum 1848 xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1
1. FC Union Berlin xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 70% + 1. FC Union Berlin or Draw 69%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: 1. FC Union Berlin win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.9
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 1.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 2.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 3.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
| ± 4.5 | 5% |
|
95% |
Double Chance
VfL Bochum 1848 or Draw
65%
Draw or 1. FC Union Berlin
69%
VfL Bochum 1848 or 1. FC Union Berlin
66%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: 1. FC Union Berlin win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
17.4%
1 – 1
14.4%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
12.1%
0 – 2
7%
1 – 2
6.6%
2 – 1
5.9%
2 – 0
5.8%
2 – 2
3.1%
0 – 3
2.3%
1 – 3
2.2%
3 – 1
1.8%
Asian Handicap — VfL Bochum 1848
| Handicap | VfL Bochum 1848 covers | Push | 1. FC Union Berlin covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 8% | 89% |
| -1.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -1 | 11% | 19% | 70% |
| -0.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 21% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 10% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
VfL Bochum 1848 keeps clean sheet
38%
✓
1. FC Union Berlin keeps clean sheet
41%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

