Data F.C.data F.C.
Bundesliga · Round 9
2–0
Finished
Europa-Park-Stadion, Freiburg
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SC Freiburg surpasses 1. FC Union Berlin 2-0 and earns three points in the Bundesliga

Hosts impose themselves at Europa-Park-Stadion on the ninth round and extend positive momentum in the German championship

SC Freiburg made the most of their home advantage at Europa-Park-Stadion and defeated 1. FC Union Berlin 2-0 on Sunday, in a match valid for the ninth round of the Bundesliga. The positive result consolidates an important sequence for the home team, which was boosted by a win in the previous round. Meanwhile, the team from the German capital suffered a new setback after a series of draws in the tournament.

Incidents

SC 1.
2'🟨
Igor MatanovićFoul
19'🟨
Zeno Van Den BoschFoul
27'🟨
Yannick EngelhardtFoul
46'🔄
Tim Skarke↔ Oliver Burke
46'🔄
Kastriot Imeri↔ Woo-Yeong Jeong
55'⚽🔴
Rani Khedira
67'⚽
Yuito Suzukiassist. Derry Scherhant
68'🔄
Livan Burcu↔ Andrej Ilić
68'🔄
Derry Scherhant↔ Vincenzo Grifo
68'🔄
Igor Matanović↔ Keisuke Goto
75'🔄
Yannick Engelhardt↔ Patrick Osterhage
77'🔄
Michel Aebischer↔ Linus Güther
85'🔄
Derrick Köhn↔ Tom Alexander Rothe
85'🔄
Yuito Suzuki↔ Lucas Höler
85'🔄
Philipp Treu↔ Lukas Kübler
89'🟨
Woo-Yeong JeongFoul

Match Recap

With a solid attitude in front of their fans, the hosts built a 2-0 score with consistency to nullify any visitors' attempts. The defensive attitude allowed the team to maintain safety throughout the ninety minutes, without conceding dangerous spaces to the opponent. Union Berlin tried to balance the territorial actions, but stumbled upon the hosts' organization and failed to breach the defense.

Statistics

Expected goals

2.28SC Freiburg2 goals scored
0.351. FC Union Berlinno goals

Possession

59%SC Freiburg≈ 53 min on the ball
41%1. FC Union Berlin≈ 37 min on the ball

Shots on target

9SC Freiburgof 20 shots
01. FC Union Berlinof 4 shots

Pass accuracy

87%SC Freiburg465 of 536
75%1. FC Union Berlin276 of 370

Match DNA

Six-dimensional comparison

1st half → 2nd half

Who grew or faded after the break

xG

Possession

Shots on target %

Pass %

Duels won %

Anatomy of the shots

Where each shot ended up

SC Freiburg1. FC Union Berlin
Goals
2
—
Saved
7
—
Woodwork
1
—
Blocked
5
2
Off target
6
2

Territory map

Action intensity by pitch third

SC Freiburg

653620
Defensetackles
Midfieldpasses
Attackshots

1. FC Union Berlin

437015
Attackshots
Midfieldpasses
Defensetackles

Darker shades mean more activity in that zone

Duels

Who won more battles

Ground

55%
55% · 2945% · 24

Aerial

55%
45% · 1555% · 18

Dribbles

65%
35% · 765% · 1

Player impact

Accurate passes × offensive actions (size = rating)

Players with 30+ min only.

Match standout

Top-rated player's share of the team

1. FC Union Berlin

Frederik Rønnow

G · #1

Rating: 9.10

Passes26Shots0Defense22Creation61

Match Highlights

The structured performance of the home team reflected a fine-tuned collective functioning throughout the entire duel in the ninth round. The group maintained regularity in all sectors to neutralize the visitors and ensure the triumph with tranquility. On the other hand, Berlin's formation found difficulties in imposing their game rhythm and ended up dominated in the decisive moments of the match.

What the Numbers Say

The result reflects the recent moment experienced by the two clubs within the national competition. The home team now reaches a record of 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses in their last 5 games played, gaining momentum in the season. Meanwhile, the visitors, who record 1 win, 3 draws, and 1 loss in the last five matches, stumble again after three consecutive draws.

Lineup

How teams lined up at kick-off

1Backhaus6.83Lienhart7.728Ginter7.929Treu7.433Makengo7.277.7↓67.2↑ScherhantOsterhage8Eggestein7.2C14Suzuki7.7166.7↓325.9↑EngelhardtGrifo19Beste7.0316.2↓96.7↑MatanovićHöler1Rønnow9.14Bosch6.15Friedrich7.117Köhn6.519Haberer6.28Khedira6.8C13Schäfer6.7206.6↓116.1↑AebischerJeong30Imeri6.6↓96.4↓76.3↑BurcuBurke216.3↓236.4↑SkarkeIlić
SC Freiburg · 4-5-11. FC Union Berlin · 4-4-2
CCaptain↓Substituted

SC Freiburg

Manager: Julian Schuster

4-5-1

Starters

Goalkeeper

Defenders

Midfielders

Forwards

Bench

1. FC Union Berlin

Manager: Mauro Lustrinelli

4-4-2

Starters

Goalkeeper

Defenders

Midfielders

Forwards

Bench

Man of the match

Frederik Rønnow

1. FC Union Berlin

9.1

Referee

Sascha Stegemann

What Changes Now

Both teams return to the field on Saturday, November 21, 2026, for the tenth round of the Bundesliga. SC Freiburg will play away from home against SV 07 Elversberg at the Ursapharm-Arena an der Kaiserlinde. On the same date, 1. FC Union Berlin will act in their domains at the An der alten Försterei stadium, where they will receive RB Leipzig in search of recovery in the championship.