Bundesliga
1:30 p.mMay 16, 2026
Regular season – 34
An der Alten Försterei Stadium
Referee: Patrick Ittrich, Germany
Union Berlin
FC Augsburg
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2.73
Expected Goals (xG)
0.56
-0.70
Prevented goals
-0.70
Passing by
374 (84%)
Accurate passes
369 (82%)
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1
G
Finn Dahmen
5.0
16
d
Cedric Zesiger
5.9
6
d
Jeffrey Gouweleuw (C)
6.7
5
d
Chrislain Matsima
6.5
19
M
Robin Fellhauer
6.5
32
M
Fabià Rieder
6.3
14
M
Yannick Keitel
6.5
27
M
Marius Wolf
6.5
36
F
Because Kömür
6.2
30
F
Anton Kade
6.6
38
F
Michael Gregoritsch
6.2
Bundesliga classification – Bundesliga
Qualification/Relegation
- Champions League
- UEFA Europa League
- Conference League Standings
- Relegation Playoffs
- descent
Union Berlin demolished FC Augsburg 4-0 at home, with Andrej Ilić scoring twice to lead a dominant performance that showed clinical finishing and defensive control.
Union Berlin came into this Bundesliga clash sitting 12th in the table with 36 points from 33 games. FC Augsburg took ninth position with 43 points, looking to improve on recent form. The visitors arrived at the Stadion An der Alten Försterei as slight favorites due to league position alone.
The hosts made their intentions clear from the opening moments. Andrej Ilić fired the Union ahead in just the 10th minute, striking with precision to set the tone early on. The Union used their advantage and controlled the tempo throughout the first quarter.
Augsburg struggled to find their rhythm in midfield. Union’s passing was crisp and decisive, with 84% accuracy to keep possession flowing. The visitors managed just one shot on goal in the entire first half.
Ilić doubled his tally in the 42nd minute and struck again to give Union a 2-0 lead at the break. The Serbian forward proved unstoppable, completing a perfect first-half performance with two clinical finishes. Union had created far more danger, registering nine shots on target compared to Augsburg’s solitary effort.
The second half promised few changes in momentum. The Union had established clear superiority and Augsburg offered minimal resistance. The visitors won nine corner kicks but did not convert any of them into meaningful opportunities.
András Schäfer added a third goal in the 54th minute, extending Union’s lead to 3-0. The midfielder’s finish ended a period of sustained pressure. Augsburg’s defense had no answers for Union’s fluid attacking movements.
The Union continued to push forward despite the comfortable lead. Schäfer created two key chances during the match, while making four tackles. The midfielder controlled the game from his position.
Woo-Yeong Jeong sealed the loss in the 89th minute, scoring Union’s fourth to complete a comprehensive victory. The substitute made an immediate impact from the bench. Union’s attack had been relentless throughout the 90 minutes.
The statistics painted a clear picture of Union dominance. The Union registered a total of 16 shots with nine on target, while Augsburg managed 11 shots with just one on target. Expected goals also told the story, with Union at 2.73 compared to Augsburg’s 0.56. Union’s goalkeeper made only one save.
This result keeps the Union’s faint hopes of climbing the table alive. Augsburg’s ninth position now looks vulnerable after this heavy defeat. The difference between the teams turned out to be much greater than the league standings suggested that day.
