Impact Kruse found the back of the net in the 16th minute scoring the lone goal of the match. The goal was the third of the season for the forward while his two chances created tied for the team-high total in the win.
DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
FC UNION BERLIN 4-4-3 · 10TH IN BUNDESLIGA
4-4-3 · 10TH IN BUNDESLIGA
Next Match vs Leverkusen (H) · Sat 2:30PM
UB +345 TOTAL 2.5
Max Kruse - Claims all three points Kruse scored a goal with his lone shot while crossing once inaccurately and creating two chances during Saturday's 2-0 win over Bochum.
Grischa Promel - Assists with lone chance created Promel had an assist with his lone chance created while taking two off target shots during Saturday's 1-0 win over Bochum.
Impact Promel set up Max Kruse in the 16th minute assisting the lone goal of the match. The assist was the first of the season for the midfielder while his two shots tied for the team-high total in the win.
DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Marvin Friedrich - Leader in blocks Friedrich blocked two shots, made an interception and five clearances during Saturday's 1-0 win over Bochum.
Impact Friedrich was a part of the Union back line that kept a clean sheet on Saturday. The defender finished with the second highest amount of clearances on the team while leading Union with two blocks in the win.
DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Andreas Luthe - Three saves in clean sheet Luthe kept a clean sheet while making three saves during Saturday's 1-0 win over Bochum.
Impact Luthe helped Union claim all three points by shutting out Bochum on Saturday. The clean sheet was the sixth in 17 league starts for the keeper while his three saves upped his season total to 41.
DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Taiwo Awoniyi - Three shots against Freiburg Awoniyi had three shots in a 0-0 stalemate against SC Freiburg on Wednesday.
Impact Awoniyi had an average outing for the hosts. The 24-year-old had three shots but none were on target. Other than that, Awoniyi also provided a key pass.
DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Andreas Luthe - Three saves against Freiburg Luthe made three saves while keeping a clean sheet in a 0-0 stalemate against SC Freiburg on Wednesday.
Impact Luthe had a decent day for the home team. The 34-year-old made three saves while keeping a clean sheet. It was Luthe's second clean sheet in the last five league matches.
DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Haaland leads Dortmund to 3-0 win over Fürth in Bundesliga
Erling Haaland scored twice as Borussia Dortmund beat last-place Greuther Fürth 3-0 to prevent Bayern Munich from stretching its Bundesliga lead any furtherDECEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MATCHDAY: Arsenal plays West Ham, Dortmund needs a win
Arsenal hosts West Ham in a match between teams fighting over fourth place in the Premier LeagueDECEMBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Marvin Friedrich - Not ready yet Friedrich (strain) isn't available for Wednesday's clash with SC Freiburg, according to manager Urs Fischer.
Impact Friedrich isn't quite ready to play Wednesday due to a muscular injury that has continued to hold him out. The defender will look to return against Bochum on Saturday, before the winter break.
DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sheraldo Becker - Sends in 10 crosses in loss Becker had one shot on goal, created four chances, sent in 10 crosses (three accurate) and drew three fouls during Sunday's 1-0 loss against Greuther Furth.
Impact Becker was one of Union's best players on the offensive end, leading all players in chances created and racking up a lot of crosses, but his performance wasn't enough for his side to find the back of the net to leave the pitch with at least one point. Up next for the attacker is Wednesday's home match against Freiburg.
DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Niko Giesselmann - Sends in 16 crosses in loss Giesselmann had two off-target shots, created three chances, sent in 16 crosses (four accurate) and drew one foul during Sunday's 1-0 loss against Greuther Furth.
Impact Giesselmann was a great source of offense from the left flank, racking up a whopping 16 crosses, more than doubling his previous season high, but his efforts weren't enough for his side to find an equalizer during the second half. Up next for Giesselmann is Wednesday's home match against Freiburg.
DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Max Kruse - Takes two shots in loss Kruse had two shots on goal and sent in two inaccurate crosses during Sunday's 1-0 loss against Greuther Furth.
Impact Kruse had a couple of opportunities to score but couldn't keep up with the good performance, which ultimately led him to be subbed off after 63 minutes. This has been a rough season for the forward, with only two goals and three assists over 12 starts. He'll try to bounce back during Wednesday's home match against Freiburg.
DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Andreas Luthe - Concedes one in loss Luthe made two saves and conceded one goal during Sunday's 1-0 loss against Greuther Furth.
Impact Luthe couldn't do much when Havard Nielsen's shot changed its direction completely after deflecting off a defender's body in the 56th minute, but other than that made a nice job when called into action. With 35 saves, four clean sheets and 21 goals allowed over 15 starts, the goalkeeper will next face Bochum on Wednesday.
DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Leverkusen collapses in 5-2 loss at Frankfurt in Bundesliga
Bayer Leverkusen has thrown away a two-goal lead to lose 5-2 at Eintracht Frankfurt and miss the chance to put pressure on the Bundesliga leadersDECEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Leipzig reacts after 3 league losses: Marsch no longer coach
American Jesse Marsch is no longer coach of Bundesliga team LeipzigDECEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Union Berlin beats Leipzig 2-1 to climb to 4th in Bundesliga
Union Berlin has defeated Leipzig 2-1 to climb to fourth in the Bundesliga and deepen the visitor's crisisDECEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Julian Ryerson - Leader in chances created Ryerson took an off target shot, crossed four times (three accurate), created four chances and made four interceptions during Friday's 2-1 win over RB Leipzig.
Impact Ryerson was held off the scoresheet despite contributing on both sides of the ball Friday. The wide man finished with the second highest amount of crosses on the team while leading Union in chances created and interceptions in the victory.
DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Taiwo Awoniyi - Approaching double digit goals Awoniyi scored a goal while taking four shots (two on goal) and creating a chance during Friday's 2-1 win over RB Leipzig.
Impact Awoniyi found the back of the net in the sixth minute opening the scoring in the match. The goal was the ninth of the season for the forward while his four shots led Union in the win.
DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Timo Baumgartl - Involved in both goals Baumgartl had an assist with his lone chance created and scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal), making three interceptions, two tackles and two clearances during Frida...
Impact Baumgartl set up Taiwo Awoniyi in the sixth minute before scoring himself in the 57th to play a role in both Union goals. The goal and assist were both the first of the season for the defender while he finished as the runner up in interceptions, tackles and clearances in the victory.
DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Marvin Friedrich - Leads Union in tackles Friedrich made an interception and three tackles during Friday's 2-1 win over RB Leipzig.
Impact Friedrich was a part of the Union back line that allowed just one goal during Friday's win. The defender finished with a team-high three tackles in the victory.
DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Niko Giesselmann - Leader in crosses, chances created Giesselmann took an off target shot, crossed seven times (two accurate), created three chances, blocked a shot, made two interceptions and two clearances during Friday's 2-1 win ov...
Impact Giesselmann was held off the scoresheet as a member of the Union back line on Friday. The wide man finished with team-high totals in crosses and chances created in the win.
DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Andreas Luthe - Two saves in win Luthe allowed a goal while making two saves during Friday's 2-1 win over RB Leipzig.
Impact Luthe allowed a goal in the 13th minute but blanked Leipzig from there as Union found the game winning goal in the second half. The keeper has now allowed 20 goals in 14 league starts while his two saves upped his season total to 33.
DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Kevin Behrens - Substitute option versus Leipzig Behrens (illness) will be an option off the bench against Leipzig on Friday.
Impact Behrens has featured exclusively off the bench in his nine appearances this season, in which he tallied one goal on four shots (one on target), two assists and five clearances. Without a clear path to the starting XI, Behrens will remain a relative non-factor in fantasy contests.
DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
MATCHDAY: Virus-hit Leipzig at Union, Alavés plays Granada
Leipzig remains without Jesse Marsch for its visit to Union Berlin as the American coach remains in isolation following a positive test for the coronavirusDECEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kevin Behrens - Could be option Friday Behrens (illness) could be in the squad Friday, according to manager Urs Fischer.
Impact Behrens is a possibility Friday, as he has trained well since being in quarantine. The hope is that the forward will be an option off the bench, but just being on the bench would likely sink any fringe fantasy value he has.
DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
