Bundesliga Gameweek 4
Eintracht Frankfurt 3 - 4 FT Union Berlin
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Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Manchester City
5-3
Sunderland
⚡ Intensity
100
⚖️ Balance
91
🏆 Stakes
67
🎲 Upset
0
Eight goals, hat-trick heroics, pure chaos.
Futmetrix Verdict
55
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Gamba Osaka
0-1
Vissel Kobe
⚡ Intensity
40
⚖️ Balance
20
🏆 Stakes
78
🎲 Upset
0
Erik breaks Gamba hearts at 90'
Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Atletico Madrid
2-1
Real Madrid
⚡ Intensity
86
⚖️ Balance
31
🏆 Stakes
100
🎲 Upset
60
A chaotic derby flips Madrid's hierarchy.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
I. Ansah (A. Ilic) 9'
O. Burke (A. Ilic) 32'
45' N. Brown (E. Wahi)
HT
O. Burke (A. Ilic) 53'
O. Burke (A. Ilic) 56'
61' ↓ J. Bahoya ↑J. Burkardt
61' ↓ F. Chaibi ↑A. Knauff
61' ↓ H. Larsson ↑O. Hojlund
63' Ritsu Doan
69' ↓ E. Wahi ↑M. Batshuayi
↓ I. Ansah ↑A. Kemlein 72'
↓ C. Trimmel ↑T. Skarke 73'
80' C. Y. Uzun
↓ O. Burke ↑Jeong Woo-Yeong 81'
Leopold Querfeld 87'
87' J. Burkardt
88' Nnamdi Collins
90'+1 ↓ N. Collins ↑A. Amenda
↓ D. Kohn ↑A. Schafer 90'+3
90'+6 Arthur Theate
Andrej Ilić 90'+7
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Eintracht Frankfurt
Goalkeepers
Kauã Santos 
SIEVE
20%
Save %
20%
Save %
4
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
Pharrell Collins 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
60%
Duel Win %
Robin Koch 
MAGNET
125
Activity
125
Activity
111
Passes
14
Duels
Arthur Theate
MAGNET
115
Activity
115
Activity
109
Passes
6
Duels
Nathaniel Brown 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Midfielders
Farès Chaïbi 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
49%
Pass Acc
Hugo Larsson 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Can Yılmaz Uzun 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Forwards
Ritsu Dōan
MAGNET
59
Activity
59
Activity
49
Passes
10
Duels
Elye Wahi 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6
Rating
Jean-Mattéo Bahoya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
BENCH
Michael Zetterer 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Aurélio Buta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aurèle Amenda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mario Götze
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ellyes Skhiri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oscar Højlund
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Michy Batshuayi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonathan Burkardt 
CLUTCH HERO
87
Goal Time
87
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
7
Rating
Ansgar Knauff
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Union Berlin
Goalkeepers
Frederik Rønnow
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Danilho Doekhi 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
6
Duels Won
86%
Win %
Leopold Querfeld 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
2
Fouls
5.6
Rating
Diogo Leite 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Christopher Trimmel 
GHOST
8
Actions
8
Actions
73
Minutes
6.3
Rating
Rani Khedira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Janik Haberer
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
7
Duels Won
78%
Win %
Derrick Köhn 
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
7%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
Forwards
Oliver Burke 
HAT-TRICK HERO
3
Goals
3
Goals
4
On Target
10
Rating
Ilyas Ansah
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Andrej Ilić
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
3
Assists
9%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Matheo Raab
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Oluwaseun Ogbemudia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aljoscha Kemlein
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jeong Woo-Yeong
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
András Schäfer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tim Skarke
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alex Král
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David Preu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marin Ljubičić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/06/2026 | Union Berlin | 1 - 1 | Eintracht Frankfurt | Bundesliga | Stadion An der Alten Försterei |
| 09/21/2025 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 3 - 4 | Union Berlin | Bundesliga | Deutsche Bank Park |
| 03/09/2025 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 1 - 2 | Union Berlin | Bundesliga | Deutsche Bank Park |
| 10/27/2024 | Union Berlin | 1 - 1 | Eintracht Frankfurt | Bundesliga | Stadion An der Alten Försterei |
| 03/30/2024 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 0 - 0 | Union Berlin | Bundesliga | Frankfurt Arena |
| 11/04/2023 | Union Berlin | 0 - 3 | Eintracht Frankfurt | Bundesliga | Stadion An der Alten Försterei |
| 04/04/2023 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 2 - 0 | Union Berlin | DFB Pokal | Deutsche Bank Park |
| 03/19/2023 | Union Berlin | 2 - 0 | Eintracht Frankfurt | Bundesliga | Stadion An der Alten Försterei |
| 10/01/2022 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 2 - 0 | Union Berlin | Bundesliga | Deutsche Bank Park |
| 04/17/2022 | Union Berlin | 2 - 0 | Eintracht Frankfurt | Bundesliga | Stadion An der Alten Försterei |
02/06/2026
09/21/2025
03/09/2025
10/27/2024
03/30/2024
11/04/2023
04/04/2023
03/19/2023
10/01/2022
04/17/2022
Eintracht Frankfurt Win
Union Berlin Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 4 GD: +15
P: 4 GD: +6
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -6
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -5
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Eintracht Frankfurt
Union Berlin
Eintracht Frankfurt
Union Berlin
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Burke Destroys Frankfurt: Hat-Trick Seals Seven-Goal Epic
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 100/100. At the Deutsche Bank Park, 30,000 spectators witnessed a football inferno that redefined Bundesliga intensity – seven goals, a penalty, and a hat-trick that carried Union Berlin to a stunning away victory.
Burke in Overdrive: The Rare Hat-Trick
Oliver Burke was unstoppable on Sunday afternoon. The Union Berlin forward completed a rare hat-trick (32nd, 53rd, 56th minutes), entering the elite 1.9% of scorers who achieve this feat in the Bundesliga. While Can Uzun orchestrated Frankfurt's attacking play with four key passes, Burke was clinical efficiency incarnate. A. Ilic provided three assists for Burke – a masterclass in creative synergy and ruthless finishing.
The Chaos of Balance: Early Blow, Late Hope
Ilyas Ansah set the tone for Eintracht Frankfurt with a ninth-minute opener – an early balance that quickly tilted. Frankfurt controlled the match with 78% possession and 19 shots, yet Union's efficiency was brutal. The turning point came at the 45th-minute mark: N. Brown cut it to 1-2, but Burke struck twice between minutes 53 and 56. Frankfurt fought back – Uzun scored in the 80th, and Jonathan Burkardt, the substitute gamble (on from minute 61), converted a VAR-confirmed penalty in the 87th. Yet 3-4 was merely consolation.
VAR and the Final Gasp
In minute 85, VAR confirmed a controversial penalty for Frankfurt – a decision that amplified the stakes of this spectacle. Burkardt's spot-kick in the 87th made it a nerve-shredder, but Union Berlin held firm. Seven goals, eight combined saves, 30 shots – this wasn't football for the faint-hearted, but a masterpiece of attacking chaos.
Key Questions
What made Oliver Burke the Man of the Match?
Burke's hat-trick (32nd, 53rd, 56th) was clinical finishing. His efficiency overcame Frankfurt's 78% possession dominance completely.
What caused the 7-goal thriller?
Frankfurt controlled possession but lacked defensive solidity. Union's counters, orchestrated by Ilic and Burke, were lethal and relentless.
How crucial was Burkardt's late penalty?
The VAR-confirmed penalty (85th minute) made it a tense finale, but Union's 4-3 win held firm – drama without redemption for Frankfurt.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Creative Spark vs. Tactical Discipline
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 42/100. A classic encounter where Frankfurt's high-octane attack looks to dismantle Union's rigid defensive structure.
The Setup
Deutsche Bank Park sets the stage on September 21 for a clash that could define the European aspirations of Eintracht Frankfurt. Currently sitting 7th, the home side boasts a superior Stars profile compared to 12th-placed Union Berlin. While Frankfurt's Form has been resilient, Union has struggled to find consistent Balance, often oscillating between defensive masterclasses and offensive droughts. The Stakes remain significant as both teams aim to move away from the congested mid-table and secure a foothold in the top half.
Key Battle
The spotlight falls on the duel between Frankfurt’s creative engine Can Uzun and Union's veteran goalkeeper Frederik Rønnow. Uzun is operating at an elite level, dictating the tempo and finding pockets of space that few can exploit. Rønnow, however, has been in exceptional form, making crucial saves to keep his side competitive. Union’s hopes of a clean sheet rest entirely on Rønnow’s ability to shut down Uzun’s clinical finishing and vision.
Our Prediction
We anticipate a match defined by Frankfurt’s territorial dominance. Jean-Mattéo Bahoya will likely stretch the Union backline, creating the necessary gaps for the midfield to exploit. Although Ilyas Ansah provides a genuine threat on the break for the visitors, Frankfurt’s overall technical superiority should prevail. Expect a 2-1 victory for the home side, with a late moment of brilliance from their star playmaker deciding the outcome.