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Union Berlin vs 1899 Hoffenheim: prediction and stats

BundesligaRegular Season - 14Kick-off on December 19, 2026 at 02:30 PM (UTC)Stadion An der Alten Försterei, Berlin

Union Berlin1899 Hoffenheim

The Footlab AI model makes Union Berlin the favourite at 43%, against 23% for a draw and 34% for 1899 Hoffenheim. The most likely score is 1-1. If Union Berlin wins, the most likely score is 2-1.

Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome in 54.6% of the 2,402 matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Oct 14, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Union Berlin vs 1899 Hoffenheim?

A very open match: only 87 Elo points separate Union Berlin (2,031) and 1899 Hoffenheim (2,118).

43%23%34%
Union Berlin winDraw1899 Hoffenheim win

Computed by the Footlab AI model from our own data only, with no AI analysis.

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Probable lineup for Union Berlin vs 1899 Hoffenheim

Computed by Footlab AI from our own data only: recent lineups, squads and known absences. It does not take the press or last-minute absences into account.

Union Berlin

4-1-4-1
  1. 29E. Latte Lath
  1. 8R. Khedira
  2. 20M. Aebischer
  3. 11Jeong Woo-Yeong
  4. 13A. Schäfer
  5. 30K. Imeri
  1. 15T. Rothe
  2. 2F. Uduokhai
  3. 19J. Haberer
  4. 4Z. Van Den Bosch
  1. 1F. Rønnow

1899 Hoffenheim

4-2-3-1
  1. 19T. Lemperle
  1. 7L. Avdullahu
  2. 18W. Burger
  3. 14A. Daghim
  4. 20B. Conté
  5. 10A. Hložek
  1. 34V. Coufal
  2. 5O. Kabak
  3. 28K. Machida
  4. 13Bernardo
  1. 1O. Baumann

Computed on October 14, 2026 at 07:22 PM (UTC).

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What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Union Berlin have 4 wins, 4 draws and 7 defeats; 1899 Hoffenheim have 7, 1 and 7.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Union Berlin
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Oct 10, 2026SV Elversberg(home)1-0Bundesliga
Sep 18, 2026Bayern München(away)0-7Bundesliga
Sep 11, 2026FC Schalke 04(home)1-3Bundesliga
Sep 5, 2026Bayer Leverkusen(away)0-4Bundesliga
Aug 29, 2026Eintracht Frankfurt(home)3-3Bundesliga
1899 Hoffenheim
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Oct 10, 2026Hamburger SV(home)2-3Bundesliga
Sep 20, 2026SC Paderborn 07(away)1-3Bundesliga
Sep 17, 2026OFI(away)0-2UEFA Europa League
Sep 12, 2026VfB Stuttgart(home)2-1Bundesliga
Sep 5, 2026Borussia Dortmund(home)2-3Bundesliga

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 3 Union Berlin wins, 0 draws, 3 1899 Hoffenheim wins.

DateScoreCompetition
Jan 31, 20261899 Hoffenheim 3-1 Union BerlinBundesliga
Sep 13, 2025Union Berlin 2-4 1899 HoffenheimBundesliga
Feb 8, 20251899 Hoffenheim 0-4 Union BerlinBundesliga
Sep 21, 2024Union Berlin 2-1 1899 HoffenheimBundesliga
Feb 17, 20241899 Hoffenheim 0-1 Union BerlinBundesliga
Sep 23, 2023Union Berlin 0-2 1899 HoffenheimBundesliga

Last archived meeting: 1899 Hoffenheim vs Union Berlin on Jan 31, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Union Berlin score 2.1 and concede 2.5 goals per match over their last 15; 1899 Hoffenheim score 1.9 and concede 1.8. The model gives a 67% probability of over 2.5 goals and 68% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Union Berlin2.12.5111/1511/15
1899 Hoffenheim1.91.848/1513/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Union Berlin sit 16th in Bundesliga (4 points from 5 matches) and 1899 Hoffenheim sit 17th (3 points from 5 matches).

2026-27 standings
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16Union Berlin51135174
171899 Hoffenheim51049133

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How does Footlab AI compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. When bookmakers publish odds for the match, their consensus is built into the calculation: that is what proved most accurate on past matches. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for Union Berlin vs 1899 Hoffenheim?
The Footlab AI model makes Union Berlin the favourite at 43%, against 23% for a draw and 34% for 1899 Hoffenheim.
Where and when is Union Berlin vs 1899 Hoffenheim played?
Union Berlin vs 1899 Hoffenheim is played on December 19, 2026 at 02:30 PM (UTC) at Stadion An der Alten Försterei, in the Bundesliga.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab AI model gives a 67% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome (home win, draw or away win) in 54.6% of the matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing, a level comparable with the bookmakers' favourite. The comparison with bookmakers and the breakdown by competition and Elo gap are published on the accuracy page.

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