Union Berlin vs Stuttgart 23 Aug 2025
Watch the football match Live between a team Union Berlin vs Stuttgart After the live, watch the replay of the match and highlights In championship competitions BundesLiga .
This match is played on date 23 Aug 2025
This match takes place in Stadion An der Alten Försterei (Berlin) – In championship competitions BundesLiga by Season 2025/2026
📝 Match Summary Table
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Fixture | Union Berlin vs VfB Stuttgart |
| Competition | Bundesliga – Matchday 1 |
| Date | Saturday, August 23, 2025 |
| Kick-off Time | 15:30 CEST (13:30 UTC) |
| Venue | Stadion An der Alten Försterei, Berlin |
| Referee | Robert Hartmann |
| Broadcast | beIN Sports 5 (varies by region – check local listings) |
| Last Meeting | Union Berlin 4–4 Stuttgart (April 2025, Bundesliga) |
| Head-to-Head Record | Stuttgart: 5 wins, Union: 3 wins, Draws: 7 |
🔎 Overview
The 2025–26 Bundesliga season kicks off with an exciting clash in the capital as Union Berlin welcomes VfB Stuttgart to the Stadion An der Alten Försterei. Both teams will be eager to start their campaigns on a high note, especially after an eventful 2024–25 season where Stuttgart stunned many with a DFB-Pokal win, while Union Berlin narrowly avoided relegation.
Union comes into the match with something to prove, hoping their home crowd can give them the edge against a Stuttgart side full of attacking talent and tactical fluidity.
📊 Head-to-Head Stats
-
🆚 Total Matches: 15
-
🟰 Draws: 7
-
✅ Stuttgart Wins: 5
-
✅ Union Berlin Wins: 3
-
⚽ Last meeting: Union Berlin 4–4 Stuttgart (April 2025 – Bundesliga)
Their last encounter was a goal-fest, ending in an unforgettable 4–4 draw. Stuttgart led 3–1 before Union mounted a spirited comeback, only for Stuttgart to equalize in stoppage time.
🧠 Tactical Preview
🟥 Union Berlin
-
Manager: Nenad Bjelica
-
Formation: Likely 3-5-2 or 3-4-3
-
Strengths: Physical play, set pieces, compact defending
-
Concerns: Struggled for goals last season and inconsistent pressing
Key Player: Robin Knoche – The defensive leader will need to be at his best to contain Stuttgart’s dynamic forward line.
⬜ VfB Stuttgart
-
Manager: Sebastian Hoeneß
-
Formation: Fluid 4-2-3-1
-
Strengths: Possession-based football, quick transitions, wide attacking play
-
Momentum: Fresh off their DFB-Pokal triumph and a top-six Bundesliga finish
Key Player: Serhou Guirassy – After scoring over 20 goals last season, he remains Stuttgart’s most lethal weapon in front of goal.
📉 Form Guide (Last 5 Matches)
| Team | Form (W-D-L) |
|---|---|
| Union Berlin | 🟥 🟰 🟰 🟩 🟥 |
| VfB Stuttgart | 🟩 🟩 🟥 🟰 🟩 |
Union Berlin
Stuttgart
