Saturday , 14 November 2026

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 Berlin — Bundesliga 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 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)
57% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
22% Clean Sheets
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

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.