BERLIN (Interstat) — Union Berlin opened its Bundesliga season with a 1-0 road victory over Saint Pauli on Sunday, defying pregame projections. Substitute Rani Khedira scored the game’s only goal in the 44th minute at Millerntor-Stadion, securing the win for the visitors.

The result was an upset, as statistical models heavily favored the home side. Both Khedira and Saint Pauli’s Joel Fujita received yellow cards in a physical match. Union Berlin begins its campaign with a win, while Saint Pauli starts with a loss.