1. FC Union Berlin vs Borussia Dortmund preview: October 17, 2026
1. FC Union Berlin (1-1-3 W-D-L, 4 pts, 16th) host Borussia Dortmund (4-1-0 W-D-L, 13 pts, 2nd) at Stadion An der Alten Försterei, Berlin on October 17, 2026 in the 2026-27 Bundesliga.
Preview · Kickoff October 17, 2026 at 9:30 AM ET · Statistics through October 10, 2026 · Updated October 16, 2026 at 12:29 AM ET · After the match, this page shows the final result and match statistics
How do 1. FC Union Berlin and Borussia Dortmund compare heading into their match?
1. FC Union Berlin are 16th with 4 points from 5 matches (1-1-3 W-D-L); Borussia Dortmund are 2nd with 13 points from 5 matches (4-1-0 W-D-L).
1. FC Union Berlin score 1 (3rd fewest of 18) and concede 3.4 (2nd most) per match. Borussia Dortmund score 2.2 (7th most of 18) and concede 0.8 (1st fewest) per match.
Expected goals per match: 1. FC Union Berlin 1.1 for and 2.1 against; Borussia Dortmund 1.8 for and 0.9 against.
1. FC Union Berlin at home: 1-1-1 W-D-L in 3 (1.7 scored, 2 conceded per match). Borussia Dortmund away: 2-0-0 W-D-L in 2 (2 scored, 1 conceded).
Last 5 Bundesliga matches: 1. FC Union Berlin 1-1-3 W-D-L, Borussia Dortmund 4-1-0 W-D-L.
Both teams scored in 2 of 5 (40%) 1. FC Union Berlin matches and 2 of 5 (40%) Borussia Dortmund matches; 3 or more goals in 4 of 5 (80%) and 3 of 5 (60%).
2 earlier stored meetings: 1. FC Union Berlin 0, Borussia Dortmund 2, draws 0.
Bundesliga matches this season only (1. FC Union Berlin 5, Borussia Dortmund 5); ranks are among 18 clubs, 1st = the most. These are records so far, not a prediction.
Records
1. FC Union Berlin and Borussia Dortmund: 2026-27 Bundesliga records
Record, Away and Home cover the complete 2026-27 Bundesliga season. Last 5 is the 5 most recent 2026-27 Bundesliga matches. In parentheses: goals for and against per match. Records read wins, draws, then losses (W-D-L).
What matters in this match
1. FC Union Berlin attack against Borussia Dortmund defense
1. FC Union Berlin attack and Borussia Dortmund defense, 2026-27 Bundesliga per match
1. FC Union Berlin for
Borussia Dortmund against
Goals per match
1 (15th)
0.8 (16th)
Expected goals (xG) per match
1.1 (13th)
0.9 (17th)
Shots per match
13.2 (14th)
11.6 (16th)
Shots on target per match
5.4 (12th)
3.6 (16th)
Big chances per match
1.3 (17th)
1.6 (15th)
Shots inside the box per match
9.6 (12th)
6.6 (16th)
Corners per match
3.8 (14th)
4.6 (13th)
Borussia Dortmund attack against 1. FC Union Berlin defense
Borussia Dortmund attack and 1. FC Union Berlin defense, 2026-27 Bundesliga per match
Borussia Dortmund for
1. FC Union Berlin against
Goals per match
2.2 (7th)
3.4 (2nd)
Expected goals (xG) per match
1.8 (8th)
2.1 (5th)
Shots per match
15.8 (8th)
16 (9th)
Shots on target per match
5.8 (8th)
8 (2nd)
Big chances per match
3.4 (7th)
4.5 (1st)
Shots inside the box per match
10.6 (9th)
10 (11th)
Corners per match
4.8 (11th)
5.6 (9th)
1. FC Union Berlin have the 4th fewest goals per match (1) and Borussia Dortmund concede the 3rd fewest (0.8).
Each club’s attacking figures beside what the other club has conceded per match. Rank 1st = the most in the competition, for chances created and for chances allowed alike.
Home and away
1. FC Union Berlin and Borussia Dortmund: the splits for this venue, 2026-27 Bundesliga
1. FC Union Berlin, home matches
Borussia Dortmund, away matches
Matches
3
2
Record
1-1-1 W-D-L
2-0-0 W-D-L
Goals scored per match
1.7
2
Goals conceded per match
2
1
Clean sheets
1 of 3 (33%)
1 of 2 (50%)
Failed to score
0 of 3 (0%)
0 of 2 (0%)
Both teams scored
2 of 3 (67%)
1 of 2 (50%)
2 or more match goals
2 of 3 (67%)
1 of 2 (50%)
3 or more match goals
2 of 3 (67%)
1 of 2 (50%)
Scoring patterns
1. FC Union Berlin and Borussia Dortmund: how their Bundesliga matches went
1. FC Union Berlin
Borussia Dortmund
Clean sheets
1 of 5 (20%)
3 of 5 (60%)
Failed to score
2 of 5 (40%)
0 of 5 (0%)
Both teams scored
2 of 5 (40%)
2 of 5 (40%)
2 or more match goals
4 of 5 (80%)
4 of 5 (80%)
3 or more match goals
4 of 5 (80%)
3 of 5 (60%)
4 or more match goals
4 of 5 (80%)
2 of 5 (40%)
Goals per match, 1st half
0 for, 1.5 against (4 matches)
0.6 for, 0.2 against
Goals per match, 2nd half
0.5 for, 2 against (4 matches)
1.6 for, 0.6 against
Counts from stored final scores and half-time scores, with the number of matches. Match goals are both clubs’ goals.
Full team comparison
1. FC Union Berlin and Borussia Dortmund, 2026-27 Bundesliga
Per match
1. FC Union Berlin
Borussia Dortmund
Expected goals (xG)
1.1 (13th)
1.8 (8th)
Expected goals (xG), opponents
2.1 (5th)
0.9 (17th)
Shots
13.2 (14th)
15.8 (8th)
Shots, opponents
16 (9th)
11.6 (16th)
Shots on target
5.4 (12th)
5.8 (8th)
Shots on target, opponents
8 (2nd)
3.6 (16th)
Big chances
1.3 (17th)
3.4 (7th)
Big chances, opponents
4.5 (1st)
1.6 (15th)
Possession %
45.1 (13th)
53.3 (5th)
Passes
359.8 (15th)
521 (4th)
Passes, opponents
466.4 (7th)
440.6 (11th)
Corners
3.8 (14th)
4.8 (11th)
Corners, opponents
5.6 (9th)
4.6 (13th)
Fouls
11.4 (7th)
11 (8th)
Fouls, opponents
10.4 (13th)
11.6 (7th)
Yellow cards
2.4 (2nd)
2.4 (2nd)
Yellow cards, opponents
1.8 (5th)
1.8 (5th)
Shots inside the box
9.6 (12th)
10.6 (9th)
Shots inside the box, opponents
10 (11th)
6.6 (16th)
Big chances missed
0.8 (18th)
2 (8th)
Big chances missed, opponents
1.8 (10th)
1.2 (12th)
Offsides
2.4 (1st)
1.6 (10th)
Offsides, opponents
3.4 (1st)
2.4 (4th)
Pass accuracy %
–
83.7 (5th)
Pass accuracy %, opponents
–
81.1 (10th)
Long balls
53.6 (4th)
49.8 (6th)
Long balls, opponents
55.8 (4th)
51.4 (7th)
Long balls completed
21 (10th)
22.6 (7th)
Long balls completed, opponents
26.6 (2nd)
22 (9th)
Crosses
19.4 (9th)
19.8 (8th)
Crosses, opponents
17 (12th)
18.8 (9th)
Crosses completed
5.6 (6th)
4.2 (13th)
Crosses completed, opponents
3.8 (13th)
4.4 (11th)
Dribbles completed
5.8 (12th)
6.8 (8th)
Dribbles completed, opponents
7.8 (5th)
6 (11th)
Tackles
17.2 (6th)
17.6 (5th)
Tackles, opponents
12.4 (15th)
15.4 (9th)
Interceptions
10 (11th)
13.8 (1st)
Interceptions, opponents
7.2 (18th)
9.8 (10th)
Clearances
32.4 (4th)
30.6 (7th)
Clearances, opponents
36.6 (2nd)
29.6 (7th)
Ground duels won
31.4 (15th)
35.4 (7th)
Ground duels won, opponents
30.4 (15th)
31.6 (10th)
Aerial duels won
18.4 (7th)
13.8 (12th)
Aerial duels won, opponents
19.8 (2nd)
14 (13th)
"Opponents" rows are what each club’s opponents recorded against it. Averages over the matches that publish each statistic; rank among 18 clubs.
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