Highlights
Full-time: Holstein Kiel 0-2 Union Berlin
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Full-time
90'
+ 2
Stunning stop
Skrzybski almost gets one against his former club, but it is perhaps the best save of the match from Rønnow to get a fingertip to the first-time effort.
90'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
89'
Game, set and match!
You would that is that! Shortly after that Doekhi attempt, Rothe adds to his previous assist by heading him Bénes corner.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
88'
Post!
Doekhi flicks a header onto the post - that was almost the three points secured!
87'
Substitution
87'
Substitution
85'
Bénes denied!
A first real involvement from the substitute, as his rasping strike stings the palms of Weiner when parrying it away.
85'
Managing the game
The visitors are keeping the ball well when they have it. They are trying to run down the clock.
80'
10 minutes remaining
Not long for Kiel to find an equaliser here. What have they got left in the locker? Rapp will be hoping those two changes can have an impact.
79'
Substitution
79'
Substitution
75'
Substitution
75'
Substitution
74'
Close
Hollerbach can't quite get on the end of a low cross from Trimmel. Union are looking to put this one to bed.
71'
More threatening
xGoals
The xGoals value of a club is calculated from the sum of all goal probabilities (goals and shots on goal) of that team. During a match, it’s easy to see whether the club is performing better than expected (goals > xGoals) - or maybe even higher (xGoals > goals).
xGoals
0
0.7
0.67
1
Goals
68'
Substitution
A battle
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62'
Porath heads over
This effort wasn't as close to beating Union's shot-stopper as it sails over.
58'
Wide!
Becker can't quite curl an effort into the far corner. Kiel are beginning to knock on the door here!
54'
Porath thwarted!
Rønnow produces another great stop to keep out Kiel's latest effort. They are beginning to crank up the pressure a little.
51'
Machino to make an impact?
The striker already has four goals to his name this Bundesliga campaign - can he grab another here?
47'
Remberg denied
A bouncing shot forces to dive to his right and push over the crossbar.
46'
Back underway
We're up and running in the second period.
Kick-off!
45'
+ 4
Substitution
Half-time: Holstein Kiel 0-1 Union Berlin
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Half-time
45'
+ 2
Weiner save
Trimmel gets on on target, but there isn't enough power or indeed enough accuracy on it to beat the Kiel goalkeeper.
44'
Off the line
Ivezić heads Jeong's curling effort away from danger. The effort may have just been going wide, but the centre-back wasn't to know.
39'
Not much in it
xGoals
The xGoals value of a club is calculated from the sum of all goal probabilities (goals and shots on goal) of that team. During a match, it’s easy to see whether the club is performing better than expected (goals > xGoals) - or maybe even higher (xGoals > goals).
xGoals
0
0.43
0.45
1
Goals
36'
Trimmel wide
A fierce effort from the Union captain from a tight angle hits the side netting. That was very well-hit!
35'
Skrzybski on
The former Union forward comes on to replace Bernhardsson - both teams have now been forced to turn to their bench.
34'
Substitution
Unforgettable
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30'
Pinball in the box
Rønnow is twice unable to clear high balls into the box, and a clearance off the line is ultimately needed to keep Union in front.
30'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
29'
Struggling to create chances
Other than the goal, Kiel have not had too much to deal with, but they have been unable to unsettle an Union defence that has conceded just four goals in their opening six Bundesliga games of the campaign.
27'
Early setback
It isn't all going Union's way so far, as Jeong comes on for the injured Skarke.
27'
Substitution
21'
Gigović wide
Kiel look for an immediate response, but the midfielder's header goes wide of the target.
19'
Union in front
A first shot on target of the game, and it is in the back of the net! It is a moment to remember for Kemlein, who gets on the end of Rothe's inswinging corner to direct a brilliant header beyond Weiner for his first-ever Union goal.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
17'
Equal
Possession (%)
5149
9'
Over
An acrobatic attempt from Remberg following a corner, but he can't control it and it flies over the crossbar.
7'
Easing their way into the game
Yet to pick up a point at home this term, Kiel are eager to keep this clash under control against the high-flying Eisernen.
1'
Close!
A brilliant start from the visitors, who almost take the lead through Hollerbach. However, he can't quite keep his header down from Vertessen's cross and it narrowly misses the target.
1'
Up and running!
We're underway in Kiel, with Union kicking us off.
Kick-off!
Not long to go now!
The players are on the pitch and raring to go.
0:08
Watch: Union Berlin inspect the pitch
Kiel team news
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Union team news
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Kiel starting XI
Weiner - Ivezić, Erras, Komenda - Becker (c), Remberg, Knudsen, Gigović, Porath - Bernhardsson, Pichler
Kiel subs
Dähne, Geschwill, Puchacz, Javorček, Rosenboom, Schulz, Skrzybski, Machino, Arp
Union starting XI
Rønnow - Doekhi, Vogt, Leite - Trimmel (c), Kemlein, Khedira, Rothe - Skarke, Vertessen, Hollerbach
Union subs
Schwolow, Roussillon, Querfeld, Haberer, Bénes, Jeong, Skov, Volland, Jordan
Previous meetings
The last time these two sides played each other was in the Bundesliga 2 2018/19 season. Union Berlin did the double over Holstein Kiel that year, winning both meetings 2-0. In all eight meetings between these two teams, Kiel have emerged victorious twice.
Bo Svensson on facing Kiel
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Marcel Rapp on facing Union
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Watch: The best sounds of the ball hitting the net
Tale of two defences
Kiel have conceded 19 league goals already this season and at least two in each game. In contrast, Union have shipped just four - only RB Leipzig (two) have leaked fewer - and haven't conceded more than once in a game.
Probable line-ups
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New season, new Union
With just one loss so far - to Gladbach - Bo Svensson's Union are making all the right noises after the disappointment of last term's dice with the drop. They've won three times, whilst also taking points off RB Leipzig and Mainz.
Kiel looking to upset Union
The Leverkusen result will have done wonders for Kiel's confidence levels, but can they go one better and score a win - what would be their first in the Bundesliga after four defeats and two draws - against an impressive Union?
2:03
Watch: Bayer Leverkusen 2-2 Holstein Kiel - highlights
2:03
Watch: Union Berlin 2-1 Borussia Dortmund - highlights
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