Union Berlin defeated FSV Mainz 05 2–1 on Sunday, 19 January 2025, in a Bundesliga Matchday 18 fixture that kicked off at 14:30 UTC. The result at the Stadion An der Alten Försterei handed the home side three crucial points in the second half of the regular season. Both teams entered the match with clear objectives for the campaign, and the narrow scoreline reflected the competitive nature of the league at that stage of the year.

For Union Berlin, the win was significant in their push to ma...