Bundesliga Regular Season - 22
Hamburger SV 3 - 2 FT Union Berlin
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
L. Querfeld 28'
35' R. Konigsdorffer (R. Glatzel)
45'+2 N. Capaldo (B. Jatta)
HT
50' L. Vuskovic
↓ Jeong Woo-Yeong ↑T. Skarke 61'
↓ I. Ansah ↑L. Burcu 61'
64' N. Capaldo
72' ↓ R. Glatzel ↑Y. Poulsen
72' ↓ P. Otele ↑J. Dompe
74' ↓ B. Jatta ↑G. Gocholeishvili
↓ R. Khedira ↑A. Kral 75'
82' R. Konigsdorffer (G. Gocholeishvili)
↓ A. Kemlein ↑A. Schafer 84'
↓ S. Nsoki ↑O. Burke 84'
87' ↓ R. Konigsdorffer ↑W. Mikelbrencis
87' ↓ N. Capaldo ↑D. Elfadli
A. Ilic (O. Burke) 89'
90'+3 M. Polzin
90'+7 W. Mikelbrencis
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Hamburger SV
Goalkeepers
Daniel Heuer Fernandes 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Nicolás Capaldo 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.9
Rating
Luka Vušković 
MAGNET
92
Activity
92
Activity
75
Passes
17
Duels
Jordan Torunarigha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Bakery Jatta 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7
Rating
Fábio Vieira 
DRIBBLER
4
Dribbles
4
Dribbles
4
Attempts
100%
Success %
Nicolai Remberg
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Miro Muheim
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Ransford Yeboah Königsdörffer 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Robert Glatzel
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.6
Rating
Philip Otele 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
10%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Sander Tangvik 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Giorgi Gocholeishvili 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
16
Minutes
6.3
Rating
William Mikelbrencis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel Elfadli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Omar Megeed
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jean-Luc Dompé
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yussuf Poulsen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rayan Philippe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Otto Stange
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Union Berlin
Goalkeepers
Frederik Rønnow 
SIEVE
25%
Save %
25%
Save %
3
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
Danilho Doekhi 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Leopold Querfeld 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Stanley N'Soki 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
10
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Christopher Trimmel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rani Khedira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Aljoscha Kemlein
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
84
Entry
Derrick Köhn
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Woo-Yeong Jeong
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Ilyas Ansah
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Andrej Ilić 
CLUTCH HERO
89
Goal Time
89
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
6.9
Rating
BENCH
Matheo Raab
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Andrik Markgraf
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tim Skarke
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alex Král
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
András Schäfer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Janik Haberer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Livan Burcu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oliver Burke
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
15
Minutes
7.3
Rating
David Preu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28/09/2025 | Union Berlin | 0 - 0 | Hamburger SV | Bundesliga | Stadion An der Alten Försterei |
| 28/04/2019 | Union Berlin | 2 - 0 | Hamburger SV | 2. Bundesliga | An der Alten Försterei |
| 26/11/2018 | Hamburger SV | 2 - 2 | Union Berlin | 2. Bundesliga | Volksparkstadion |
28/09/2025
28/04/2019
26/11/2018
Hamburger SV Win
Union Berlin Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 22 GD: +63
P: 22 GD: +27
P: 22 GD: +19
P: 22 GD: +12
P: 22 GD: +12
P: 21 GD: +16
P: 22 GD: -2
P: 22 GD: -4
P: 21 GD: -7
P: 22 GD: -9
P: 22 GD: -14
P: 22 GD: -6
P: 22 GD: -12
P: 22 GD: -12
P: 22 GD: -15
P: 22 GD: -20
P: 22 GD: -19
League Standings
P: 27 GD: +72
P: 27 GD: +30
P: 27 GD: +18
P: 26 GD: +17
P: 27 GD: +15
P: 27 GD: +16
P: 27 GD: -1
P: 26 GD: -6
P: 26 GD: -14
P: 27 GD: -15
P: 27 GD: -9
P: 27 GD: -9
P: 27 GD: -13
P: 27 GD: -17
P: 27 GD: -9
P: 26 GD: -19
P: 27 GD: -22
P: 27 GD: -34
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Königsdörffer Double Fires HSV to Dramatic Victory
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 76/100. In a match defined by tactical resilience and three dramatic lead changes, Hamburger SV showcased their fighting spirit to overcome an early deficit and claim all three points.
Union Strike First in High-Tempo Opening
The atmosphere at the Volksparkstadion was electric from the start, but the home crowd was momentarily silenced when Union Berlin drew first blood. In the 28th minute, L. Querfeld clinicaly dispatched a penalty to give the visitors the lead. Despite the setback, the Hamburger SV midfield, orchestrated by the brilliant Fábio Vieira, refused to panic. Maintaining a 57% share of possession, the hosts controlled the tempo and pushed for an immediate response. An Intensity rating of 12.1 reflected a relentless first half where every challenge mattered. The pressure told in the 35th minute when R. Glatzel teed up R. Konigsdorffer for a composed finish to level the scores.
The Momentum Shift Before the Interval
As the first half drew to a close, the Balance of the match shifted decisively toward the hosts. HSV’s persistence paid dividends in stoppage time when B. Jatta delivered a pinpoint cross for N. Capaldo to head home, completing a rapid turnaround. This "sucker punch" just before the break forced Union to rethink their conservative approach and commit more men forward in the second period. The game transformed into a tactical chess match, with Hamburg content to absorb pressure and look for opportunities on the counter-attack, utilizing the width provided by their energetic wing-backs to keep the Berlin defense on the back foot.
Late Drama and Tactical Masterstrokes
The final ten minutes provided a frantic finish to an already pulsating encounter. In the 82nd minute, substitute G. Gocholeishvili made an immediate impact, providing the assist for R. Konigsdorffer to blast home his second of the afternoon. While an Upset seemed unlikely at 3-1, Union refused to go quietly. O. Burke came off the bench to set up A. Ilic for a late goal in the 89th minute, setting up a nervy finale. However, HSV held firm through several minutes of added time to secure the win. With 25 total shots attempted between the two sides, this was a contest that lived up to its billing as a highly entertaining Bundesliga spectacle.
Key Questions
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
A high volume of 25 shots, three lead changes, and impactful substitutions from both sides created a perfect storm for this high-scoring encounter.
How did Hamburger SV complete the comeback from behind?
HSV responded to an early penalty by dominating possession and scoring two quick goals through Konigsdorffer and Capaldo before half-time.
How did Fábio Vieira change the game?
Vieira was the match's standout performer, providing the creative spark in midfield and recording a 7.5 rating for his playmaking influence.
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.
Tactical Deadlock at the Volksparkstadion
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 42/100. This mid-table clash is defined by two sides desperate to stop the rot, prioritizing defensive structure over attacking risk.
The Setup
On February 14, 2026, the Volksparkstadion hosts a Bundesliga encounter between two teams searching for an identity. Hamburger SV sits in 11th place, plagued by a Form sequence of DDDLD that highlights their inability to close out matches. They face a Union Berlin side in 9th, who are themselves enduring a difficult run (DLLDD). The statistical Balance of 9.8 suggests a mirror-image struggle, where neither side possesses the clinical edge to dominate the other. Hamburg will rely on goalkeeper Daniel Heuer Fernandes, whose 16 saves in recent weeks have been vital.
Key Battle
The decisive confrontation features Hamburg's defensive standout Luka Vušković against Union's creative outlet Woo-Yeong Jeong. Vušković has been the pillar of the home side's resistance, while Jeong’s ability to find space between the lines will be the primary test for the HSV backline. If Jeong is neutralized, Union’s path to goal looks remarkably narrow.
Our Prediction
Given the low Stakes score of 1.0 and both teams' recent struggles, a conservative game plan is expected. Neither side will want to risk a loss that could pull them closer to the lower reaches of the table. We anticipate a 1-1 draw, as the defensive Stars of both teams cancel out the limited attacking flair on display.