Bundesliga Regular Season - 3
Union Berlin 2 - 4 FT 1899 Hoffenheim
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
A. Kramaric 45'
F. Asllani (T. Lemperle) 45'
HT
49' I. Ansah
F. Asllani 51'
Fisnik Asllani 57'
↓ A. Kramaric ↑G. Promel 66'
↓ F. Asllani ↑M. Moerstedt 66'
68' ↓ J. Haberer ↑A. Kral
71' T. Rothe
74' ↓ O. Burke ↑T. Skarke
74' ↓ I. Ansah ↑Jeong Woo-Yeong
74' ↓ R. Khedira ↑A. Kemlein
↓ A. Hajdari ↑Arthur Chaves 77'
↓ B. Toure ↑A. Prass 78'
82' Tom Rothe
T. Lemperle 83'
86' ↓ R. Skov ↑D. Kohn
↓ T. Lemperle ↑M. Damar 86'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Union Berlin
Goalkeepers
F. Ronnow 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
D. Doekhi 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
70%
Duel Win %
L. Querfeld 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.2
Rating
T. Rothe
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.2
Rating
Midfielders
C. Trimmel 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
16%
Pass Acc
R. Khedira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
74
Entry
J. Haberer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
R. Skov 
NPC
86
Minutes
86
Minutes
19%
Pass Acc
6.3
Rating
BENCH
M. Raab 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
O. Ogbemudia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Kohn 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
A. Kral
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Skarke
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Jeong Woo-Yeong
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Kemlein
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Preu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Ljubicic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
1899 Hoffenheim
Goalkeepers
O. Baumann 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
V. Coufal
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
40%
Pass Acc
R. Hranac
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Hajdari
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
79%
Duel Win %
Bernardo
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
L. Avdullahu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
W. Burger 
MAGNET
79
Activity
79
Activity
61
Passes
18
Duels
T. Lemperle 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
A. Kramaric 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
B. Toure
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
1
Pens Won
Forwards
F. Asllani 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
3
On Target
8.3
Rating
BENCH
L. Philipp
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
K. Akpoguma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arthur Chaves
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Prass
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Promel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Damar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
U. Tohumcu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Bebou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Moerstedt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/09/2025 | Union Berlin | 2 - 4 | 1899 Hoffenheim | Bundesliga | Stadion An der Alten Försterei |
| 08/02/2025 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 0 - 4 | Union Berlin | Bundesliga | PreZero Arena |
| 21/09/2024 | Union Berlin | 2 - 1 | 1899 Hoffenheim | Bundesliga | Stadion An der Alten Försterei |
| 17/02/2024 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 0 - 1 | Union Berlin | Bundesliga | PreZero Arena |
| 23/09/2023 | Union Berlin | 0 - 2 | 1899 Hoffenheim | Bundesliga | Stadion An der Alten Försterei |
| 20/05/2023 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 4 - 2 | Union Berlin | Bundesliga | PreZero Arena |
13/09/2025
08/02/2025
21/09/2024
17/02/2024
23/09/2023
20/05/2023
Union Berlin Win
1899 Hoffenheim Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +12
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -5
P: 3 GD: -7
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
Hoffenheim Dismantle Union Berlin in Six-Goal Thriller at Stadion An der Alten Försterei
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 89/100. This match epitomised Bundesliga chaos: Hoffenheim operated with surgical efficiency whilst Union Berlin, despite fighting spirit and chance creation, lacked the clinical edge when it mattered most.
The Blitz Start and Dramatic Reversal
At Stadion An der Alten Försterei, a storm of goals erupted. In the 45th minute, the visitors struck twice—A. Kramaric converted a penalty, then Fisnik Asllani finished after Tim Lemperle's assist. Yet Union Berlin refused to capitulate: Ilyas Ansah pulled one back in the 49th minute to make it 1-2. The intensity was already unbearable, but the real carnage was only beginning.
Asllani Destroys Union's Resistance
In the 51st minute, Asllani struck again to complete his brace. Two goals in rapid succession demonstrated the striker's clinical ruthlessness—Union Berlin simply couldn't match it. The hosts tried desperately; Tom Rothe reduced the deficit to 2-3 in the 71st minute. Yet Hoffenheim's dominance—58% possession, 77% pass accuracy—was relentless. The balance had tipped decisively towards the visitors.
Rothe's Red Card: The Moment Everything Changed
In the 82nd minute, fate struck: Rothe received a straight red for a professional foul (last-man denial). Hoffenheim, now with numerical advantage, showed no mercy—Lemperle converted the resulting penalty in the 83rd minute to seal 2-4. With ten men, Union Berlin could mount no comeback. Six goals, two penalties, one red card—this was must-watch drama. Hoffenheim climb to 6th; Union Berlin remain mired in the relegation battle, their defensive frailties (8 goals conceded in 3 games) exposed ruthlessly.
Key Questions
How did Rothe's red card impact the match?
The 82nd-minute dismissal was the decisive turning point. Reduced to ten men, Union Berlin crumbled; Hoffenheim immediately converted a penalty to seal 2-4.
What caused this six-goal thriller?
Hoffenheim's surgical finishing (8 shots on target) met Union's aggressive but wasteful approach. Asllani's brace, Lemperle's clinical penalty conversion—maximum stakes, maximum drama.
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.
Hoffenheim's High-Flyers Meet the Iron Fortress
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 38/100. Union Berlin's defensive resilience faces its ultimate test against a Hoffenheim side chasing Champions League football.
The Setup
On September 13, 2025, 1899 Hoffenheim arrives at the Stadion An der Alten Försterei as a team transformed. Occupying fifth place, the visitors boast an exceptional Form, having secured four wins in their last five outings. Meanwhile, Union Berlin finds themselves in 12th, searching for a consistent Balance to climb the table. Despite their lower standing, the home side possesses significant Stars in their ranks, notably Ilyas Ansah, whose clinical edge remains their primary threat.
Key Battle
This contest will be defined by the clash between Hoffenheim's fluid attacking transitions and Union's organized low block. The Stakes are high for both; Hoffenheim needs points to solidify their top-four credentials, while Union must start converting draws into wins. Frederik Rønnow, averaging 4.0 saves per game, will be the critical barrier for a Union side that prioritizes defensive solidity over expansive play.
Our Prediction
Expect a cagey affair where Hoffenheim dominates possession but struggles to penetrate a disciplined Berlin wall. Union will look to exploit set-pieces and the individual brilliance of their forwards on the break. A 1-1 draw feels like the natural conclusion to this tactical stalemate.