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

January 13, 2026 6:43am 06:43

Union Berlin came from two goals down to earn a 2-2 Bundesliga draw against Mainz, with both coaches commenting on the match’s psychological dynamics and implications for the league standings.

Key details

• Union Berlin drew 2-2 with Mainz after trailing 0-2.
• Nadiem Amiri and Benedict Hollerbach scored for Mainz; Woo-yeong Jeong and Marin Ljubicic for Union.
• Union coach Steffen Baumgart saw the draw as a positive result.
• Mainz coach Urs Fischer admitted his team became passive after leading 2-0, impacting the result.

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.

This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.