Bundesliga Gameweek 9
Union Berlin 0 - 0 FT SC Freiburg
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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
Junior Adamu 1'
Matthias Ginter 19'
28' Rani Khedira
↓ J. Adamu ↑I. Matanovic 39'
45'+3 Janik Haberer
HT
61' ↓ J. Haberer ↑C. Trimmel
61' ↓ T. Skarke ↑I. Ansah
67' Andrej Ilić
↓ J. Beste ↑L. Kubler 74'
↓ V. Grifo ↑D. Scherhant 74'
76' Andrej Ilić
80' ↓ A. Kemlein ↑A. Kral
80' ↓ D. Kohn ↑T. Rothe
84' Tom Rothe
86' ↓ A. Ilic ↑O. Burke
88' Alex Král
↓ L. Holer ↑N. Hofler 89'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Union Berlin
Goalkeepers
Frederik Rønnow 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Danilho Doekhi 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Leopold Querfeld 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
21%
Pass Acc
Diogo Leite 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Janik Haberer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Rani Khedira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aljoscha Kemlein 
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
6
Duels Won
75%
Win %
Derrick Köhn
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
Forwards
Tim Skarke
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
András Schäfer
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
14
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Andrej Ilić 
NPC
86
Minutes
86
Minutes
5%
Pass Acc
6.5
Rating
BENCH
Matheo Raab 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Stanley Nsoki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christopher Trimmel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tom Rothe
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Alex Král
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jeong Woo-Yeong
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dmytro Bohdanov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ilyas Ansah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oliver Burke
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
SC Freiburg
Goalkeepers
Noah Atubolu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Philipp Treu 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
45%
Duel Win %
Matthias Ginter
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maximilian Rosenfelder
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Jordy Makengo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Maximilian Eggestein
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Johan Manzambi
PROVOCATEUR
5
Fouls Won
5
Fouls Won
10
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Jan-Niklas Beste
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Lucas Höler
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Vincenzo Grifo
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
25%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Junior Adamu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
39
Total Mins
39
Entry
BENCH
Florian Müller
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Anthony Jung
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lukas Kübler
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christian Günter
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bruno Ogbus
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yuito Suzuki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolas Höfler
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Derry Scherhant
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Igor Matanović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
51
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/01/2025 | Union Berlin | 0 - 0 | SC Freiburg | Bundesliga | Stadion An der Alten Försterei |
| 03/30/2025 | SC Freiburg | 1 - 2 | Union Berlin | Bundesliga | Europa-Park Stadion |
| 11/08/2024 | Union Berlin | 0 - 0 | SC Freiburg | Bundesliga | Stadion An der Alten Försterei |
| 05/18/2024 | Union Berlin | 2 - 1 | SC Freiburg | Bundesliga | Stadion An der Alten Försterei |
| 01/13/2024 | SC Freiburg | 0 - 0 | Union Berlin | Bundesliga | Europa-Park Stadion |
| 05/13/2023 | Union Berlin | 4 - 2 | SC Freiburg | Bundesliga | Stadion An der Alten Försterei |
11/01/2025
03/30/2025
11/08/2024
05/18/2024
01/13/2024
05/13/2023
Union Berlin Win
SC Freiburg Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 9 GD: +29
P: 9 GD: +9
P: 9 GD: +9
P: 9 GD: +4
P: 9 GD: +4
P: 9 GD: +3
P: 9 GD: +4
P: 9 GD: +3
P: 9 GD: -4
P: 9 GD: -4
P: 9 GD: -2
P: 11 GD: -6
P: 9 GD: -7
P: 9 GD: -9
P: 9 GD: -10
P: 9 GD: -8
P: 9 GD: -7
P: 9 GD: -9
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Union Berlin
SC Freiburg
Union Berlin
SC Freiburg
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
VAR's Cruel Pen: Union and Freiburg Robbed of Glory in Scoreless Standoff
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 32/100. Two cancelled goals and a barrage of 24 shots reduced this match to a cautionary tale about the brutality of modern football's technological overlords.
Intensity Without Reward
The tension at Stadion An der Alten Försterei was suffocating. Leopold Querfeld and Danilho Doekhi constructed a defensive fortress for Union Berlin, weathering Freiburg's relentless siege—until minute 19, when Matthias Ginter's goal was brutally erased by VAR. The roar of celebration died instantly. Freiburg's 63-percent possession should have spelled dominance, yet clinical finishing proved elusive: only 4 of 13 shots found the target. The Balance was stark—control without conversion, dominance without dividends.
The Second Amputation in the 67th Minute
Union Berlin clawed back into contention. Andrej Ilić thought he had delivered salvation in the 67th minute. VAR struck again, snuffing out hope with surgical precision. The stadium collapsed twice. Noah Atubolu in Freiburg's goal made only two saves, while Querfeld's masterclass (7.7 rating, two key passes) held Union's defensive line steady. Twenty-four combined shots. Ten corners. An obscene volume of opportunity—and yet: nothing on the scoreboard.
The Mathematics of Heartbreak
A disaster for both clubs battling mediocrity. Union Berlin (10th, 11 points) and SC Freiburg (11th, 10 points) remain trapped in the middle table's purgatory. Freiburg's superior passing (84 percent accuracy) couldn't translate into goals. Union's xG of 1.16 versus Freiburg's 1.17 proved the cruel truth: both deserved better. Instead, each side trudged away with a point that tasted like defeat—a Pyrrhic draw in a season where points are currency and both teams are running on empty.
Key Questions
How did VAR change this match?
VAR cancelled two legitimate goals: Ginter's strike in minute 19 and Ilić's finish in minute 67. Without those interventions, the scoreline would have been 1-1 or 1-0.
Who was the standout performer?
Leopold Querfeld (Union Berlin) with a 7.7 rating and two key passes. His defensive composure anchored Union's rearguard under sustained pressure.
Who dominated possession?
SC Freiburg controlled 63 percent of the ball with 437 passes. Union Berlin defended compactly and looked dangerous on the counter-attack.
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.
Mid-Table Stalemate Looming in Berlin
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 33/100. Two sides lacking consistent rhythm meet in a clash where defensive discipline is expected to stifle offensive creativity.
The Setup
At the Stadion An der Alten Försterei, Union Berlin looks to steady their fluctuating Form. Currently sitting 12th, the home side has struggled to find the right Balance between defensive solidity and attacking output. The creative burden often falls on Andrej Ilić, whose three assists this season highlight his value as a provider. SC Freiburg arrives in slightly better standing, occupying 9th place, though the competitive Stakes remain low as both teams occupy the league's quiet middle ground. The visitors' Stars, led by the evergreen Vincenzo Grifo, will look to exploit any lapses in the Berlin backline to jumpstart their climb toward the European spots.
Key Battle
The match’s defining duel pits the clinical Oliver Burke against Freiburg’s shot-stopper Noah Atubolu. Burke has been the sharpest tool in Union’s shed recently, but he faces an Atubolu in peak condition. The Freiburg keeper has recorded 16 saves in five matches, including a penalty save, making him a formidable barrier for any striker.
Our Prediction
The game script points toward a cautious affair. Union Berlin will rely on the physical presence of Ilić to hold up play for Burke, while Freiburg will look for Grifo to unlock the game through set-pieces or long-range efforts. Given both teams' recent struggles to string wins together, a 1-1 draw is the most likely outcome. Expect a gritty battle where clear-cut chances are at a premium.