Union Berlin Stages Dramatic Comeback to Draw 2-2 with Mainz in Bundesliga Clash

In a thrilling Bundesliga encounter on January 13, 2026, Union Berlin fought back from a two-goal deficit to earn a 2-2 draw against Mainz 05. Mainz initially dominated, with Nadiem Amiri scoring in the 30th minute and Benedict Hollerbach doubling the lead in the 69th minute. However, Union Berlin mounted a spirited comeback in the final quarter-hour, with goals from Woo-yeong Jeong in the 77th minute and Marin Ljubicic in the 86th minute, securing a valuable point for the home side.

Union coach Steffen Baumgart regarded the draw as a point gained under challenging circumstances, highlighting the resilience of his team. Mainz’s former manager Urs Fischer, now coaching Mainz, noted that psychological factors and his team’s passivity after gaining a 2-0 lead contributed to their inability to close out the match. Despite the efforts, Mainz remains at the bottom of the Bundesliga table with just 9 points, while Union Berlin occupies 9th place with 22 points.

The match also featured strong contributions from newcomer Philipp Tietz for Mainz. Both teams look ahead to their next fixtures: Union Berlin faces Augsburg, and Mainz will host Heidenheim. The result underscores Union Berlin’s fighting spirit and Mainz’s ongoing struggles this season.