Union Berlin vs Borussia Dortmund: match statistics
Borussia Dortmund presents significantly better form and table position (2nd place) compared to Union Berlin (9th place). The visitors are distinguished by impressive away effectiveness – 44% of away matches won and the fact that they haven't recorded a single match without scoring a goal (FTS% 0%). Union Berlin has weaker home form with just 33% wins and a higher average of conceded goals (1.44) than Dortmund (1.22). Dortmund also holds the advantage in possession (51% vs 38%) and better shot conversion (16% vs 13%). The difference in goal difference (+5 for Dortmund vs +2 for Union) and better form in the last 5 matches (2.0 PPG vs 1.8 PPG) further speak for the visitors. A draw remains a real option due to the high percentage of draws for both teams (44% for Union at home and 44% for Dortmund away).
Union Berlin vs Borussia Dortmund: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Union Berlin played Borussia Dortmund in Bundesliga (Germany). The match was played on 24 January 2026. Final score: 0:3.
Current form
Union Berlin: 2-3-0, 1.80 points/match. Borussia Dortmund: 3-2-0, 2.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Union Berlin scores 1.33 and concedes 1.50 goals per match. Borussia Dortmund scores 1.94 and concedes 0.94. League average: 3.23 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Union Berlin 61%, Borussia Dortmund 50%. Over 2.5: Union Berlin 56%, Borussia Dortmund 44%. League level: BTTS 58%, Over 2.5 63%.
xG, shots and style
Borussia Dortmund has higher xG: 1.51 vs 1.39. Union Berlin: 13.1 shots per match, Borussia Dortmund: 12.3.
Match halves
Union Berlin: half-time lead 28%, second-half goals 0.83. Borussia Dortmund: half-time lead 72%, second-half goals 0.94.
Goals by minute
Union Berlin: 76-90+ (8 goals). Borussia Dortmund: 31-45+ (12 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Bundesliga: 3.23 goals per match, BTTS 58%, Over 2.5 63%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 0%.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Borussia Dortmund presents significantly better form and table position (2nd place) compared to Union Berlin (9th place). The visitors are distinguished by impressive away effectiveness – 44% of away matches won and the fact that they haven't recorded a single match without scoring a goal (FTS% 0%). Union Berlin has weaker home form with just 33% wins and a higher average of conceded goals (1.44) than Dortmund (1.22). Dortmund also holds the advantage in possession (51% vs 38%) and better shot conversion (16% vs 13%). The difference in goal difference (+5 for Dortmund vs +2 for Union) and better form in the last 5 matches (2.0 PPG vs 1.8 PPG) further speak for the visitors. A draw remains a real option due to the high percentage of draws for both teams (44% for Union at home and 44% for Dortmund away).
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Union Berlin | Borussia Dortmund | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 28% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.41 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Borussia Dortmund is 22% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / match - Union Berlin · 2.2 pts / match - Borussia Dortmund
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Borussia Dortmund is 46% better for: goals scored per match.
1.33 goals / match - Union Berlin · 1.94 goals / match - Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund is 60% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.5 goals / match - Union Berlin · 0.94 goals / match - Borussia Dortmund
Union Berlin scores in 72% of matches (13 of 18 matches), while Borussia Dortmund keeps a clean sheet in 50% (9 of 18 matches).
Borussia Dortmund scores in 100% of matches (18 of 18 matches), while Union Berlin keeps a clean sheet in 22% (4 of 18 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Union Berlin
Over / Under - Borussia Dortmund
1st half
2nd half
Match halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Borussia Dortmund is 96% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.22 pts / match - Union Berlin · 2.39 pts / match - Borussia Dortmund
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Union Berlin - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 28% of matches and wins 33%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Borussia Dortmund - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 72% of matches and wins 61%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Concedes 0.6 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 1.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 0.4 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 100% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 0% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +2 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (12 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Union Berlin
Borussia Dortmund
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Bundesliga).
Teams vs league
| Union Berlin | Liga | Borussia Dortmund | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.83 | 3.23 | ▼ 2.89 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 61% | 58% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 56% | 63% | ▼ 44% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 22% | 24% | ▲ 50% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 67% | 77% | ▲ 89% |
| Goal after half-time | • 83% | 82% | ▼ 72% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Union Berlin 0 - 0 - 1 Borussia Dortmund. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Union Berlin vs Borussia Dortmund?
The Bundesliga match finished Union Berlin 0:3 Borussia Dortmund. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Union Berlin vs Borussia Dortmund?
Union Berlin score 1.33 goals per game on average and Borussia Dortmund 1.94. The Bundesliga average is 3.23 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 63% of games. Both teams score in 61% of Union Berlin's matches and 50% of Borussia Dortmund's.
What form are Union Berlin and Borussia Dortmund in?
Over the last 5 games Union Berlin have a 2-3-0 record (1.80 points per game) and Borussia Dortmund 3-2-0 (2.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Union Berlin vs Borussia Dortmund?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Union Berlin vs Borussia Dortmund: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.