Union Berlin vs FC Schalke 04: Union Berlin to win
Union Berlin sit on a 70.4% win probability against Schalke, backed by a 3.0 xG advantage and a history of high‑scoring encounters. The model also flags a 70.1% chance both sides will find the net.
Both clubs enter the weekend with starkly different recent fortunes – Union Berlin have come off a 3‑3 draw at home, while Schalke’s last outing was a 0‑3 defeat away. The clash pits Union’s potent attack against a Schalke defence that has yet to keep a clean sheet on the road this season.
Robbo's Verdict
With a 70.4% win probability and a three‑goal expected output, Union Berlin are the clear favorites to secure all three points.
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With Union Berlin averaging 3.0 expected goals and FC Schalke 04 averaging 1.35, the model gives a 70.1% chance both teams find the net, ahead of the 29.9% it gives to at least one side being kept out.
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Combined expected goals of 4.3 (Union Berlin 3.0 + FC Schalke 04 1.35) points to an open game, with the model giving Over 2.5 Goals a 80.5% chance against 19.5% for Under.
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Our Poisson model, built from each side's real season scoring and conceding rates, has Union Berlin at 70.4%, the draw at 14.9%, and FC Schalke 04 at 14.3% to win.
The single most likely scoreline in our model is 2-1 at 7.8% — treat any single scoreline price with caution given how spread out the probability distribution is across a low-scoring match.
The Numbers Behind the Headline
Most likely scorelines
Model probabilities are derived from each team's real season goals-for and goals-against averages via a Poisson goal-expectancy model — not a fixed set of narrative numbers.
Form Guide — Last 5
Union Berlin
Union Berlin’s most recent league result was a 3‑3 draw with Eintracht Frankfurt at home, showing they can both create and concede goals in equal measure. That high‑scoring draw highlights their ability to reach three goals, reinforcing the model’s expectation of a three‑goal output for the hosts.
FC Schalke 04
Schalke’s latest league appearance ended in a 0‑3 loss away to FC Augsburg, confirming their current inability to find the net on the road. This zero‑goals‑for output directly supports the low away expected‑goals figure of 1.35 and the reduced chance of them keeping the match close.
Head-to-Head
In the most recent head‑to‑head, Union Berlin beat Schalke 6‑1 in August 2022, while the other four meetings have all been draws, underscoring Union’s dominance in the fixture and backing the win pick.
| Date | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 19 Feb 2023 | Union Berlin 0-0 FC Schalke 04 | Bundesliga |
| 27 Aug 2022 | FC Schalke 04 1-6 Union Berlin | Bundesliga |
| 13 Feb 2021 | Union Berlin 0-0 FC Schalke 04 | Bundesliga |
| 18 Oct 2020 | FC Schalke 04 1-1 Union Berlin | Bundesliga |
| 7 Jun 2020 | Union Berlin 1-1 FC Schalke 04 | Bundesliga |
Team News (Pregame)
Union Berlin: O. Burke (Achilles Tendon Injury), M. Friedrich (Inactive), A. Ilic (Illness), A. Markgraf (Knee Injury)
FC Schalke 04: E. Hojlund (Heel Injury), T. Kalas (Lacking Match Fitness), R. Schallenberg (Red Card), A. Gantenbein (Ankle Injury)
Injury records reflect the team news on file heading into this match.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Union Berlin vs FC Schalke 04?
FC Schalke 04 won 3-1. Our pre-match pick was Union Berlin to win.
What was the final score of Union Berlin vs FC Schalke 04?
Union Berlin 1-3 FC Schalke 04 (full time).
When was Union Berlin vs FC Schalke 04?
Union Berlin played FC Schalke 04 on Fri 11 Sep · 19:30 BST in the Bundesliga at TBC.
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See all Bundesliga fixtures →These numbers translate into a decisive edge for the hosts, making a Union Berlin victory the most statistically sound outcome.
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