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VfL Wolfsburg vs 1. FC Union Berlin, Bundesliga 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Bundesliga · 2020-21
VfL Wolfsburg
3 – 0
Full Time
1. FC Union Berlin
Sat 8 May 2021 · 13:30 UTC Volkswagen Arena HT 45' · FT 45'
Kevin Mbabu 31' Y

Overview

Match Preview

VfL Wolfsburg vs 1. FC Union Berlin — Bundesliga at Volkswagen Arena.

Match Details

  • Referee Norbert Grudzinski
  • Referee Robert Kampka
  • Referee Florian Heft
  • Referee Thomas Gorniak
  • Referee Sven Jablonski
  • Referee Michael Emmer

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

7
3
5
VfL Wolfsburg 15 games · Avg 2.3 goals 1. FC Union Berlin
Last 5 meetings
2021-05-08 VfL Wolfsburg 3–0 1. FC Union Berlin 2021-01-09 1. FC Union Berlin 2–2 VfL Wolfsburg 2020-03-01 1. FC Union Berlin 2–2 VfL Wolfsburg 2019-10-06 VfL Wolfsburg 1–0 1. FC Union Berlin

Recent Form

VfL Wolfsburg
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 May 1. FC Union Berlin H 3–0 W
24 Apr Borussia Dortmund H 0–2 L
21 Apr VfB Stuttgart A 3–1 W
17 Apr FC Bayern München H 2–3 L
10 Apr Eintracht Frankfurt A 3–4 L
03 Apr 1. FC Köln H 1–0 W
1. FC Union Berlin
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 May VfL Wolfsburg A 0–3 L
24 Apr SV Werder Bremen H 3–1 W
21 Apr Borussia Dortmund A 0–2 L
17 Apr VfB Stuttgart H 2–1 W
10 Apr FC Bayern München A 1–1 D
04 Apr Hertha BSC H 1–1 D

Season Stats

VfL Wolfsburg 1. FC Union Berlin
#1 Position #17
29 Points 0
34 Played 0
7 / 8 / 19 W / D / L 0 / 0 / 0
45 Scored 0
69 Conceded 0
-24 GD +0
0.85 PPG –
21% Win % –

Key Stats

47% Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
47% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

VfL Wolfsburg are 1st (29 pts). 1. FC Union Berlin are 17th (0 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at Volkswagen Arena as VfL Wolfsburg face off against 1. FC Union Berlin in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' Julian Ryerson has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 12' GOAL! Josip Brekalo fires home to make it 1-0!
  • 17' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering VfL Wolfsburg that had 471 games and scored 479 goals.
  • 22' VfL Wolfsburg are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined 1. FC Union Berlin backline.
  • 27' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 31' VfL Wolfsburg player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 36' Paulo Otavio, a Brazil , has 24 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 41' Supporters expect more eagerness from Nico Schlotterbeck, as he is very good at scoring at Volkswagen Arena with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 46' Fresh legs for 1. FC Union Berlin! Keita Endo comes on to replace Marcus Ingvartsen.
  • 51' Maximilian Philipp has been relatively quiet despite scoring 23 goals in his last 521 appearances.
  • 56' 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 Christopher Trimmel suffering a number of foals already.
  • 61' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 63' What composure from Josip Brekalo! The Croatia international strokes it home. 2-0.
  • 64' GOAL! Josip Brekalo fires home to make it 3-0!
  • 68' Another substitution for 1. FC Union Berlin to replace Petar Musa by Max Kruse on 68 minute.
  • 69' A tactical swap from 1. FC Union Berlin — Niko Giesselmann on, Christopher Lenz off on 69 minutes.
  • 70' Fresh legs for VfL Wolfsburg! Yannick Gerhardt comes on to replace Kevin Mbabu.
  • 75' The 1. FC Union Berlin bench stirs into life. Christopher Trimmel is withdrawn and Julian Ryerson gets his opportunity.
  • 80' 1. FC Union Berlin are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 82' Fresh legs for VfL Wolfsburg! Josuha Guilavogui comes on to replace Maximilian Philipp.
  • 87' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 90' VfL Wolfsburg manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Joao Victor is hanging Josip Brekalo on the field on 90 minute.
  • 90' GOAL! Josip Brekalo scores on 90.
  • With this win, VfL Wolfsburg is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

Lineups

VfL Wolfsburg Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Oliver Glasner

1. FC Union Berlin Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Urs Fischer

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Josip Brekalo 4
Wout Weghorst 4
Sheraldo Becker 4
Jordan Siebatcheu 2
Gian-Luca Waldschmidt 2
Patrick Wimmer 2
Jonas Wind 1
Robin Gosens 1

Head to Head

2021-05-08 VfL Wolfsburg 3–0 1. FC Union Berlin 2021-01-09 1. FC Union Berlin 2–2 VfL Wolfsburg 2020-03-01 1. FC Union Berlin 2–2 VfL Wolfsburg 2019-10-06 VfL Wolfsburg 1–0 1. FC Union Berlin

VfL Wolfsburg Form

2021-05-08 VfL Wolfsburg 3–0 1. FC Union Berlin W 2021-04-24 VfL Wolfsburg 0–2 Borussia Dortmund L 2021-04-21 VfB Stuttgart 1–3 VfL Wolfsburg W 2021-04-17 VfL Wolfsburg 2–3 FC Bayern München L 2021-04-10 Eintracht Frankfurt 4–3 VfL Wolfsburg L 2021-04-03 VfL Wolfsburg 1–0 1. FC Köln W

1. FC Union Berlin Form

2021-05-08 VfL Wolfsburg 3–0 1. FC Union Berlin L 2021-04-24 1. FC Union Berlin 3–1 SV Werder Bremen W 2021-04-21 Borussia Dortmund 2–0 1. FC Union Berlin L 2021-04-17 1. FC Union Berlin 2–1 VfB Stuttgart W 2021-04-10 FC Bayern München 1–1 1. FC Union Berlin D 2021-04-04 1. FC Union Berlin 1–1 Hertha BSC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.01 VfL Wolfsburg xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.43 1. FC Union Berlin xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 82% + Under — clean sheet likely 76%

Match Result

✓ Correct
VfL Wolfsburg50% Draw34% 1. FC Union Berlin16%
Actual: VfL Wolfsburg win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes24% 0% No76%
Avg goals/match: 1.44
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 74%
26%
± 1.5 43%
57%
± 2.5 18%
82%
± 3.5 7%
93%
± 4.5 2%
98%

Double Chance

VfL Wolfsburg or Draw
84%
Draw or 1. FC Union Berlin
50%
VfL Wolfsburg or 1. FC Union Berlin
66%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
VfL Wolfsburg29% Draw63% 1. FC Union Berlin8%
Actual: VfL Wolfsburg win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
26.2%
1 – 0
22.5%
2 – 0
11.3%
1 – 1
11.2%
0 – 1
8.7%
2 – 1
5.4%
3 – 0
Actual
1 – 2
2.2%
3 – 1
1.9%
0 – 2
1.9%
2 – 2
1.3%
4 – 0
1%

Asian Handicap — VfL Wolfsburg

Handicap VfL Wolfsburg covers Push 1. FC Union Berlin covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 13% 81%
-1.5 19% — 81%
-1 19% 28% 53%
-0.5 47% — 53%
+0.5 86% — 14%
+1 86% 11% 3%
+1.5 97% — 3%
+2 97% 2% 0%
+2.5 100% — 0%

Clean Sheet

VfL Wolfsburg keeps clean sheet
65% ✓
1. FC Union Berlin keeps clean sheet
37% ✓

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