Bundesliga Regular Season - 7
Union Berlin 3 - 1 FT Borussia Mönchengladbach
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
3' D. Doekhi (C. Trimmel)
26' D. Doekhi (I. Ansah)
H. Tabakovic (Y. Engelhardt) 33'
Jens Castrop 36'
39' ↓ C. Trimmel ↑J. Haberer
HT
49' Derrick Köhn
↓ K. Diks ↑L. Ullrich 60'
↓ F. Neuhaus ↑K. Stoger 60'
↓ J. Castrop ↑F. Honorat 60'
↓ Y. Engelhardt ↑G. Reyna 60'
Rocco Reitz 62'
69' ↓ D. Kohn ↑T. Rothe
69' ↓ T. Skarke ↑Jeong Woo-Yeong
75' Rani Khedira
76' ↓ I. Ansah ↑A. Kral
↓ P. Sander ↑J. Urbich 80'
81' R. Khedira
89' Janik Haberer
89' Leopold Querfeld
Giovanni Reyna 90'+4
FT
Player Cards
Season performance ratings for players in this match
Union Berlin
Goalkeepers
F. Ronnow 
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
90
total mins
Started
entry
Defenders
D. Doekhi 
HITMAN
2
goals
2
goals
2
on target
8.7
rating
L. Querfeld
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
90
total mins
Started
entry
D. Leite
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
90
total mins
Started
entry
Midfielders
C. Trimmel 
PROVIDER
1
assists
1
assists
2
key passes
6.9
rating
R. Khedira 
CLOSER
1
late goals
1
late goals
0
late assists
75
minute
A. Kemlein 
DRIBBLER
3
dribbles
3
dribbles
3
attempts
100%
success %
D. Kohn 
STORMTROOPER
2
shots
2
shots
0
goals
1
on target
BENCH
M. Raab 
SPECTATOR
0
saves
0
saves
0
conceded
0
minutes
S. Nsoki
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
T. Rothe
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
21
total mins
Started
entry
A. Kral
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
14
total mins
Started
entry
J. Haberer
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
51
total mins
Started
entry
Jeong Woo-Yeong
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
21
total mins
Started
entry
D. Bogdanov
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
O. Burke
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
Borussia Mönchengladbach
Goalkeepers
M. Nicolas
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
90
total mins
Started
entry
Defenders
J. Scally 
WALL
0
dribbled past
0
dribbled past
4
tackles
57%
duel win %
N. Elvedi
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
90
total mins
Started
entry
M. Friedrich 
MAGNET
96
activity
96
activity
80
passes
16
duels
K. Diks
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
60
total mins
60
entry
Midfielders
R. Reitz 
ARCHITECT
4
key passes
4
key passes
0
assists
33%
pass acc
P. Sander
STORMTROOPER
2
shots
2
shots
0
goals
1
on target
Y. Engelhardt
PROVIDER
1
assists
1
assists
1
key passes
6.6
rating
J. Castrop
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
60
total mins
60
entry
Forwards
H. Tabakovic 
SNIPER
50%
conversion
50%
conversion
1
goals
2
shots
F. Neuhaus
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
60
total mins
60
entry
BENCH
J. Omlin
SPECTATOR
0
saves
0
saves
0
conceded
0
minutes
L. Netz
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
L. Ullrich
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
30
total mins
Started
entry
K. Stoger
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
30
total mins
Started
entry
F. Honorat
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
30
total mins
Started
entry
G. Reyna
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
30
total mins
Started
entry
O. Fraulo
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
W. Mohya
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
J. Urbich
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
10
total mins
Started
entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/02/2025 | Union Berlin | 1 - 2 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | Bundesliga | Stadion An der Alten Försterei |
| 28/09/2024 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 1 - 0 | Union Berlin | Bundesliga | BORUSSIA-PARK |
| 28/04/2024 | Borussia Monchengladbach | 0 - 0 | Union Berlin | Bundesliga | BORUSSIA-PARK |
| 09/12/2023 | Union Berlin | 3 - 1 | Borussia Monchengladbach | Bundesliga | Stadion An der Alten Försterei |
| 23/04/2023 | Borussia Monchengladbach | 0 - 1 | Union Berlin | Bundesliga | Stadion im BORUSSIA-PARK |
| 30/10/2022 | Union Berlin | 2 - 1 | Borussia Monchengladbach | Bundesliga | Stadion An der Alten Försterei |
| 22/01/2022 | Borussia Monchengladbach | 1 - 2 | Union Berlin | Bundesliga | Stadion im BORUSSIA-PARK |
| 29/08/2021 | Union Berlin | 2 - 1 | Borussia Monchengladbach | Bundesliga | Stadion An der Alten Försterei |
| 30/01/2021 | Union Berlin | 1 - 1 | Borussia Monchengladbach | Bundesliga | Stadion An der Alten Försterei |
15/02/2025
28/09/2024
28/04/2024
09/12/2023
23/04/2023
30/10/2022
22/01/2022
29/08/2021
30/01/2021
Union Berlin Win
Borussia Mönchengladbach Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 7 GD: +23
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +7
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: 0
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: 0
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -6
P: 7 GD: -7
P: 7 GD: -9
League Standings
P: 20 GD: +56
P: 19 GD: +21
P: 20 GD: +20
P: 20 GD: +10
P: 20 GD: +11
P: 19 GD: +12
P: 20 GD: -1
P: 20 GD: -5
P: 20 GD: -8
P: 20 GD: -3
P: 20 GD: -13
P: 20 GD: -9
P: 19 GD: -10
P: 20 GD: -14
P: 20 GD: -16
P: 20 GD: -10
P: 20 GD: -16
AI-powered match analysis and previews to help you decide which games are worth watching
Doekhi's Masterclass Exposes Gladbach's Relegation Nightmare
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 47/100. At Stadion An der Alten Försterei, Union Berlin dismantled a spiralling Borussia Mönchengladbach with clinical efficiency—the third-minute opener was merely the opening statement in a one-sided reckoning.
The Blitzkrieg Begins
Three minutes. That's all Union needed to seize control. Danilho Doekhi rose above the Gladbach defence to meet Trimmel's cross and plant the ball past the keeper—an indefensible start for the visitors. The intensity was suffocating. By the 26th minute, Doekhi had struck again, this time from an Ansah assist, converting with the composure of a striker despite wearing a defender's number. Two goals from a centre-back. Two different assists. One-way traffic.
Gladbach's Futile Resistance
Haris Tabakovic pulled one back in the 33rd minute after Engelhardt found him in the box—but it was mere window dressing on a masterclass in defensive dominance. Union's 16 shots to Gladbach's 8 told the real story. The 12 corners accumulated by the visitors spoke to their desperation, not their potency. Rani Khedira sealed the verdict in the 81st minute with Union's fourth, confirming what had been evident since minute three: this was a balance so skewed it bordered on cruel.
The Possession Paradox
Mönchengladbach dominated the ball—63% possession, 497 passes, 84% accuracy—yet created almost nothing of substance. Their 0.63 Expected Goals versus Union's 1.23 exposed the chasm between statistical control and match reality. Sitting 18th with just 3 points from 7 games, Gladbach's season is imploding. Union, despite patchy form (WLDWL), found ruthless efficiency when it mattered, turning the Alten Försterei into a fortress where possession meant nothing and intensity meant everything.
Match Questions
What made Danilho Doekhi the Man of the Match?
A brace from a centre-back is rare currency. Doekhi's 8.7 rating reflects flawless defensive positioning plus clinical finishing—two different assists, two different tactical scenarios, two goals. Elite execution.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.
Searching for Balance at the Alte Försterei
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 21/100. This mid-table encounter is a litmus test for two sides desperate to prove they belong in the top-half conversation rather than settling for mediocrity.
The Setup
Union Berlin hosts Borussia Mönchengladbach on October 17, 2025, at the Stadion An der Alten Försterei with both sides separated by just a single point. While the visitors arrive boasting a Form of four games unbeaten (WDWWW), Union is staggering through a rough patch. The Stakes are deceptively high; a win could catapult either side toward the European spots. The hosts will rely heavily on Frederik Rønnow, whose 21 saves this season have been the only thing preventing a slide further down the table.
Key Battle
The offensive spark of Oliver Burke meets the midfield control of Jens Castrop. Burke has been the primary threat for the hosts, using his pace to exploit gaps, while Castrop’s 7.7 average rating highlights his ability to dictate the tempo. If Castrop neutralizes the supply line from Andrej Ilić, Union will struggle to find their Stars in dangerous positions.
Our Prediction
Expect a cagey affair where Gladbach dominates possession but struggles to beat a determined Union backline. The match will likely be decided by a set-piece or a moment of individual brilliance. A late equalizer for the visitors after a gritty Berlin opener seems the most plausible script, resulting in a 1-1 stalemate that satisfies neither side’s European ambitions.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match?
Only if you appreciate defensive grit and tactical discipline over free-flowing goal fests.
What's the predicted outcome?
A 1-1 draw seems the most likely outcome given current league positions.
Where are the teams in the table?
Gladbach sits 10th with 16 points; Union Berlin follows in 12th with 15 points.
What is Borussia Mönchengladbach's current form?
Excellent (WDWWW), showing signs of a team finally finding its rhythm under pressure.
Who is the in-form player to watch?
Oliver Burke is the key threat, having netted 3 goals in his last 5 matches with a 7.1 rating.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.