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VfL Bochum 1848 vs 1. FC Union Berlin, Bundesliga 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Bundesliga · 2021-22
Sat 18 Dec 2021 · 14:30 UTC Vonovia Ruhrstadion HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

VfL Bochum 1848 vs 1. FC Union BerlinBundesliga at Vonovia Ruhrstadion.

Match Details

  • Referee Patrick Ittrich
  • Referee Christian Bandurski
  • Referee Marcel Unger
  • Referee Tobias Reichel
  • Referee Markus Schmidt
  • Referee Michael Emmer

Head-to-Head

3
2
2
VfL Bochum 1848 7 games · Avg 3.3 goals 1. FC Union Berlin

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Dec VfL Bochum 1848 A 1–0 W
15 Dec SC Freiburg H 0–0 D
12 Dec SpVgg Greuther Fürth 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)
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' 1. FC Union Berlin fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 10' VfL Bochum 1848 are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined 1. FC Union Berlin backline.
  • 15' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 16' Max Kruse doubles the advantage! 0-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 20' Poor challenge from Erhan Masovic. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 25' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 30' Robin Knoche is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for 1. FC Union Berlin so far.
  • 35' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 40' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 45' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 50' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Rani Khedira made 433 appearances and scored 8 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 55' Danilo Soares is a natural defender and has been asked to do a very specific job for VfL Bochum 1848 tonight.
  • 60' VfL Bochum 1848 make a change. Kostas Stafylidis trudges off to be replaced by Herbert Bockhorn on 60 minutes.
  • 64' The whistle greets Sheraldo Becker as he departs to be replaced by Genki Haraguchi.
  • 69' Taiwo Awoniyi has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 70' Danilo Soares picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 71' Danilo Soares catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 71.
  • 75' Time for substitution for VfL Bochum 1848. Christopher Antwi-Adjei is replaced by Silvere Ganvoula.
  • 76' It is a substitution in 1. FC Union Berlin team. Christopher Trimmel is replaced by Julian Ryerson on 76 minute.
  • 81' It looks like no one’s ball. VfL Bochum 1848 is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 86' 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 Patrick Osterhage suffering a number of foals already.
  • 90' Time for substitution for 1. FC Union Berlin. Rani Khedira is replaced by Kevin Mohwald.
  • That’s it! Another goalless match for VfL Bochum 1848 and 1. FC Union Berlin (для сухой ничьи).

Lineups

H2H

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

✓ Correct
VfL Bochum 184831% Draw34% 1. FC Union Berlin35%
Actual: 1. FC Union Berlin win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes39% 0% No61%
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

✗ Wrong
VfL Bochum 184820% Draw56% 1. FC Union Berlin24%
Actual: 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.