Union Berlin
Bundesliga
FT
1 - 2
Stadion An der Alten Försterei
Referee: Florian Badstubner, Germany
VfL Wolfsburg
League: Bundesliga
Venue: Stadion An der Alten Försterei
Referee: Florian Badstubner, Germany
Union Berlin
Match Timeline
VfL Wolfsburg
HT
0' 15' 30' 45' 60' 75' 90'
⚽
11'
P. Wimmer · Assist: J. Maehle
VfL Wolfsburg
⚽
46'
D. Pejcinovic · Assist: C. Eriksen
VfL Wolfsburg
🟨
58'
Jeanuël Belocian
VfL Wolfsburg
🔄
68'
I. Ansah ↔ T. Skarke
Union Berlin
🔄
68'
T. Rothe ↔ D. Kohn
Union Berlin
🔄
71'
P. Wimmer ↔ Y. Gerhardt
VfL Wolfsburg
🔄
71'
M. Amoura ↔ A. Daghim
VfL Wolfsburg
🔄
75'
A. Kemlein ↔ A. Schafer
Union Berlin
🟨
78'
Rani Khedira
Union Berlin
⚽
85'
O. Burke · Assist: A. Ilic
Union Berlin
🔄
86'
C. Eriksen ↔ M. Arnold
VfL Wolfsburg
🔄
87'
R. Khedira ↔ L. Burcu
Union Berlin
🔄
88'
C. Trimmel ↔ J. Haberer
Union Berlin
🔄
90+3'
A. Zehnter ↔ M. Jenz
VfL Wolfsburg
🔄
90+3'
D. Pejcinovic ↔ K. Shiogai
VfL Wolfsburg
Main Prediction

Home Win

Confidence 100%
1X2
1X2
Home Win
BTTS
BTTS Yes
Over/Under 2.5
Over 2.5

Probability Model

Home 65.3%
X 0%
Away 34.7%
1X 65.3%
X2 34.7%
12 100%

Tactical Setup

Union Berlin formation 5-3-2
VfL Wolfsburg formation 3-4-2-1
Union Berlin missing 4
VfL Wolfsburg missing 9

Key Squad Notes

Union Berlin scorers I. Ansah (5 goals), Rani Khedira (5 goals), D. Doekhi (4 goals)
Union Berlin creators A. Ilic (7 assists), I. Ansah (2 assists), Derrick Köhn (2 assists)
Union Berlin key absences M. Raab, R. Skov, D. Preu
VfL Wolfsburg scorers M. Amoura (8 goals), Dženan Pejčinović (6 goals), C. Eriksen (3 goals)
VfL Wolfsburg creators C. Eriksen (6 assists), S. Kumbedi (5 assists), Maximilian Arnold (4 assists)
VfL Wolfsburg key absences B. Dardai, Cleiton, K. Fischer

Head-to-Head Snapshot

Union Berlin and VfL Wolfsburg have faced each other 5 times recently.

Quick Insight

1X2: Home Win
BTTS: BTTS Yes
Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5
Highest model probability: 12 (100%)
Predicted formations: Union Berlin 5-3-2 / VfL Wolfsburg 3-4-2-1
Missing players: Union Berlin 4, VfL Wolfsburg 9
H2H summary: Union Berlin wins 2, draws 0, VfL Wolfsburg wins 3

Match Analysis

Union Berlin approach this match from a more delicate league position, standing 11 with 32 points from 29 matches. Their record of 8 wins, 8 draws, and 13 losses, together with goals at 33:50, reflects poor form over their recent run. Much of their threat comes through I. Ansah (5 goals), Rani Khedira (5 goals), D. Doekhi (4 goals), with creative support from A. Ilic (7 assists), I. Ansah (2 assists), Derrick Köhn (2 assists), while the defensive numbers suggest they have been quite vulnerable. At home, they have managed 4 wins, 6 draws, and 4 losses, a return that supports a balanced but draw-heavy split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. In football terms they often show a more cautious and defensive approach. They are not at full strength, with M. Raab, R. Skov, D. Preu unavailable, although the overall attacking core still looks largely intact.
VfL Wolfsburg approach this match from a more delicate league position, standing 17 with 21 points from 29 matches. The overall return of 5 wins, 6 draws, and 18 defeats with a 39:65 goal balance points toward poor form and are going through a difficult losing run. Going forward they depend heavily on M. Amoura (8 goals), Dženan Pejčinović (6 goals), C. Eriksen (3 goals), with creative support from C. Eriksen (6 assists), S. Kumbedi (5 assists), Maximilian Arnold (4 assists), while defensively they have looked quite vulnerable. Away from home, they have returned 3 wins, 3 draws, and 8 losses, which indicates a weak split record. They are under visible pressure near the relegation zone. Stylistically, they tend to play with a more cautious and defensive approach. They are not at full strength, with B. Dardai, Cleiton, K. Fischer unavailable, although the overall attacking core still looks largely intact.
This match looks like a contest between two sides with a fairly similar football identity. VfL Wolfsburg seem to carry the heavier availability burden, which may reduce some of their stability compared to the home side. The season profile of both teams suggests a matchup where long-term consistency matters, but does not fully remove the possibility of swings in momentum on the day. The broader competitive context suggests that patience and control may be just as important as raw attacking intent. A relatively balanced game with moderate goal potential looks most likely. The shape dynamic also adds another layer here, with Union Berlin expected to line up in 5-3-2 and VfL Wolfsburg in 3-4-2-1, which may reinforce the expected flow toward VfL Wolfsburg having the stronger overall control. Across the main signals in this matchup, Away Win remains the stronger lean, and the clean-sheet angle slightly favors VfL Wolfsburg. Recent form does not point to a completely one-sided rhythm, which increases the chance of a more tactical and phase-based contest.

Statistics

Union Berlin Stat VfL Wolfsburg
7 Shots on Goal 4
13 Shots off Goal 1
25 Total Shots 5
5 Blocked Shots 0
17 Shots insidebox 3
8 Shots outsidebox 2
13 Fouls 15
11 Corner Kicks 4
0 Offsides 1
54% Ball Possession 46%
1 Yellow Cards 1
0 Red Cards 0
2 Goalkeeper Saves 6
433 Total passes 399
331 Passes accurate 286
76% Passes % 72%
1.79 expected_goals 0.19
0 goals_prevented 0
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1
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3
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Lineups

Union Berlin
Formation
VfL Wolfsburg
6.7
F. Ronnow
1
F. Ronnow
5.9
D. Doekhi
5
D. Doekhi
7.0
L. Querfeld
14
L. Querfeld
6.7
D. Leite
4
D. Leite
8.7
C. Trimmel
28
↓
C. Trimmel
6.0
R. Khedira
8
↓
R. Khedira
6.6
A. Kemlein
6
↓
A. Kemlein
6.3
T. Rothe
15
↓
T. Rothe
7.9
O. Burke
7
⚽
O. Burke
6.6
A. Ilic
23
🎯
A. Ilic
6.9
I. Ansah
10
↓
I. Ansah
7.9
K. Grabara
1
K. Grabara
7.2
J. Belocian
6
J. Belocian
7.2
D. Vavro
3
D. Vavro
6.7
K. Koulierakis
4
K. Koulierakis
7.5
J. Maehle
21
🎯
J. Maehle
7.2
C. Eriksen
24
🎯 ↓
C. Eriksen
7.2
Vini Souza
5
Vini Souza
6.2
A. Zehnter
25
↓
A. Zehnter
8.0
P. Wimmer
39
⚽ ↓
P. Wimmer
6.5
M. Amoura
9
↓
M. Amoura
6.5
D. Pejcinovic
17
⚽ ↓
D. Pejcinovic
Union Berlin 3-4-3
Starting XI
1
F. Ronnow
G
5
D. Doekhi
D
14
L. Querfeld
D
4
D. Leite
D
28
C. Trimmel
↓ 88'
M
8
R. Khedira
↓ 87' 🟨 78'
M
6
A. Kemlein
↓ 75'
M
15
T. Rothe
↓ 68'
M
7
O. Burke
⚽ 85'
F
23
A. Ilic
🎯 85'
F
10
I. Ansah
↓ 68'
F
Substitutes
25
C. Klaus
G
33
A. Kral
M
18
J. Juranovic
D
21
T. Skarke
↑ 68'
M
13
A. Schafer
↑ 75'
M
19
J. Haberer
↑ 88'
M
34
S. Nsoki
D
39
D. Kohn
↑ 68'
D
9
L. Burcu
↑ 87'
F
VfL Wolfsburg 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
1
K. Grabara
G
6
J. Belocian
🟨 58'
D
3
D. Vavro
D
4
K. Koulierakis
D
21
J. Maehle
🎯 11'
M
24
C. Eriksen
🎯 46' ↓ 86'
M
5
Vini Souza
M
25
A. Zehnter
↓ 90+3'
M
39
P. Wimmer
⚽ 11' ↓ 71'
F
9
M. Amoura
↓ 71'
F
17
D. Pejcinovic
⚽ 46' ↓ 90+3'
F
Substitutes
12
P. Pervan
G
27
M. Arnold
↑ 86'
M
31
Y. Gerhardt
↑ 71'
M
15
M. Jenz
↑ 90+3'
D
26
S. Kumbedi
D
10
L. Majer
M
18
J. Adjetey
D
11
A. Daghim
↑ 71'
F
7
K. Shiogai
↑ 90+3'
F

Missing Players

Union Berlin 4 missing
-
M. Raab
Missing Fixture Hand Injury
OUT
-
R. Skov
Questionable Muscle Injury
OUT
-
D. Preu
Missing Fixture Inactive
OUT
-
Jeong Woo-Yeong
Missing Fixture Knock
OUT
VfL Wolfsburg 9 missing
-
B. Dardai
Missing Fixture Knee Injury
OUT
-
Cleiton
Missing Fixture Ankle Injury
OUT
-
K. Fischer
Missing Fixture Thigh Injury
OUT
-
K. Paredes
Missing Fixture Muscle Injury
OUT
-
Rogerio
Missing Fixture Muscle Injury
OUT
-
J. Seelt
Missing Fixture Knee Injury
OUT
-
M. Muller
Missing Fixture Muscle Injury
OUT
-
M. Svanberg
Missing Fixture Calf Injury
OUT
-
J. Wind
Missing Fixture Muscle Injury
OUT

Head to Head

Union Berlin vs VfL Wolfsburg 5 matches
06.12.2025
VfL Wolfsburg 3 - 1 Union Berlin
Bundesliga
FT
06.04.2025
Union Berlin 1 - 0 VfL Wolfsburg
Bundesliga
FT
23.11.2024
VfL Wolfsburg 1 - 0 Union Berlin
Bundesliga
FT
10.02.2024
Union Berlin 1 - 0 VfL Wolfsburg
Bundesliga
FT
16.09.2023
VfL Wolfsburg 2 - 1 Union Berlin
Bundesliga
FT