Tuesday , 21 July 2026

1. FC Köln vs 1. FC Union Berlin, Bundesliga 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Bundesliga · 2020-21
1. FC Köln
1 – 2
Full Time
1. FC Union Berlin
Sun 22 Nov 2020 · 17:00 UTC RheinEnergieSTADION HT 45+2' · FT 45+4'
Ondrej Duda 31' Y
Y 35' Marcus Ingvartsen
Y 90' Niko Giesselmann

Overview

Match Preview

1. FC Köln vs 1. FC Union Berlin — Bundesliga at RheinEnergieSTADION.

Match Details

  • Referee Christian Gittelmann
  • Referee Tobias Stieler
  • Referee Marcel Unger
  • Referee Michael Bacher

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 FC Bayern München 34 89
2 Borussia Dortmund 34 73
3 RB Leipzig 34 65
4 VfB Stuttgart 34 62
5 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 34 61
6 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 34 59
7 SC Freiburg 34 47
8 Eintracht Frankfurt 34 44
9 FC Augsburg 34 43
10 1. FSV Mainz 05 34 40
11 1. FC Union Berlin 34 39
12 Borussia Mönchengladbach 34 38
13 Hamburger SV 34 38
14 1. FC Köln 34 32
15 SV Werder Bremen 34 32
16 VfL Wolfsburg 34 29
17 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 34 26
18 FC St. Pauli 1910 34 26

Head-to-Head

1
3
8
1. FC Köln 12 games · Avg 2.4 goals 1. FC Union Berlin
Last 5 meetings
2020-11-22 1. FC Köln 1–2 1. FC Union Berlin 2020-06-13 1. FC Köln 1–2 1. FC Union Berlin 2019-12-08 1. FC Union Berlin 2–0 1. FC Köln

Recent Form

1. FC Köln
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Nov 1. FC Union Berlin H 1–2 L
06 Nov SV Werder Bremen A 1–1 D
31 Oct FC Bayern München H 1–2 L
23 Oct VfB Stuttgart A 1–1 D
18 Oct Eintracht Frankfurt H 1–1 D
03 Oct Borussia Mönchengladbach H 1–3 L
1. FC Union Berlin
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Nov 1. FC Köln A 2–1 W
07 Nov Arminia Bielefeld H 5–0 W
02 Nov TSG 1899 Hoffenheim A 3–1 W
24 Oct SC Freiburg H 1–1 D
18 Oct FC Schalke 04 A 1–1 D
02 Oct 1. FSV Mainz 05 H 4–0 W

Season Stats

1. FC Köln 1. FC Union Berlin
#14 Position #11
32 Points 39
34 Played 34
7 / 11 / 16 W / D / L 10 / 9 / 15
49 Scored 44
63 Conceded 58
-14 GD -14
0.94 PPG 1.15
21% Win % 29%

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

1. FC Köln are 14th (32 pts). 1. FC Union Berlin are 11th (39 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' 1. FC Koln have kicked off against 1. FC Union Berlin. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
  • 5' 1. FC Koln are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against 1. FC Union Berlin's shape.
  • 10' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 15' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering 1. FC Union Berlin that had 435 games and scored 363 goals.
  • 20' 1. FC Koln are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined 1. FC Union Berlin backline.
  • 25' Over 25 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 27' A stunning finish from Taiwo Awoniyi — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 30' Grischa Promel gets the nod from 1. FC Union Berlin. He replaces Sebastian Griesbeck and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 31' Ondrej Duda catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 31.
  • 35' Marcus Ingvartsen catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 35.
  • 36' What composure from Ellyes Skhiri! The Tunisia international strokes it home. 1-1.
  • 41' The travelling 1. FC Union Berlin supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 46' A quiet spell here at RheinEnergieSTADION. 1. FC Koln seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 51' Supporters expect more eagerness from Salih Ozcan, as he is very good at scoring at RheinEnergieSTADION with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
  • 56' It looks like no one’s ball. 1. FC Koln is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 61' The energy levels are beginning to show. Urs Fischer might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 65' Another change for 1. FC Koln made on 65 minute. Dominick Drexler leaves to be changed by Dimitris Limnios.
  • 70' Marius Wolf has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 49 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 72' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Max Kruse makes no mistake. 1-2!
  • 73' Akaki Gogia is ready to make an impact after coming on for Marcus Ingvartsen at the 73 minute mark.
  • 78' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 78 minutes.
  • 79' 1. FC Koln ring the changes. Marius Wolf has done his job and it is now time for Kingsley Ehizibue to step up.
  • 83' A change in the 1. FC Koln ranks — Salih Ozcan exits the field as Toluwalas Arokodare enters on 83.
  • 84' It is a substitution in 1. FC Union Berlin team. Robert Andrich is replaced by Julian Ryerson on 84 minute.
  • 85' Sheraldo Becker makes way for Niko Giesselmann at the 85 minute mark. A tactical switch from 1. FC Union Berlin.
  • 90' It’s a booking for 1. FC Union Berlin player. Niko Giesselmann gets a Yellow card.
  • With this win, 1. FC Union Berlin is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

Lineups

1. FC Köln Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Markus Gisdol

1. FC Union Berlin Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Urs Fischer

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Anthony Modeste 2
Sebastian Andersson 2
Max Kruse 2
Taiwo Awoniyi 2
Christopher Trimmel 1
Kevin Volland 1
Robin Knoche 1
Grischa Promel 1

Head to Head

2020-11-22 1. FC Köln 1–2 1. FC Union Berlin 2020-06-13 1. FC Köln 1–2 1. FC Union Berlin 2019-12-08 1. FC Union Berlin 2–0 1. FC Köln

1. FC Köln Form

2020-11-22 1. FC Köln 1–2 1. FC Union Berlin L 2020-11-06 SV Werder Bremen 1–1 1. FC Köln D 2020-10-31 1. FC Köln 1–2 FC Bayern München L 2020-10-23 VfB Stuttgart 1–1 1. FC Köln D 2020-10-18 1. FC Köln 1–1 Eintracht Frankfurt D 2020-10-03 1. FC Köln 1–3 Borussia Mönchengladbach L

1. FC Union Berlin Form

2020-11-22 1. FC Köln 1–2 1. FC Union Berlin W 2020-11-07 1. FC Union Berlin 5–0 Arminia Bielefeld W 2020-11-02 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 1–3 1. FC Union Berlin W 2020-10-24 1. FC Union Berlin 1–1 SC Freiburg D 2020-10-18 FC Schalke 04 1–1 1. FC Union Berlin D 2020-10-02 1. FC Union Berlin 4–0 1. FSV Mainz 05 W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.33 1. FC Köln xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.76 1. FC Union Berlin xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 61% + Over 2.5 goals 59%

Match Result

✓ Correct
1. FC Köln28% Draw25% 1. FC Union Berlin47%
Actual: 1. FC Union Berlin win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes61% 0% No39%
Avg goals/match: 3.09
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 81%
19%
± 2.5 59%
41%
± 3.5 37%
63%
± 4.5 20%
80%

Double Chance

1. FC Köln or Draw
53%
Draw or 1. FC Union Berlin
72%
1. FC Köln or 1. FC Union Berlin
75%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
1. FC Köln22% Draw43% 1. FC Union Berlin35%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.5%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
7.3%
0 – 2
7%
2 – 1
6.8%
0 – 0
6.2%
2 – 2
6%
1 – 3
5.3%
1 – 0
5.2%
0 – 3
4%
2 – 0
4%
2 – 3
3.6%

Asian Handicap — 1. FC Köln

Handicap 1. FC Köln covers Push 1. FC Union Berlin covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 8% 87%
-1.5 13% — 87%
-1 13% 15% 72%
-0.5 28% — 72%
+0.5 54% — 46%
+1 54% 21% 26%
+1.5 74% — 26%
+2 74% 14% 11%
+2.5 89% — 11%

Clean Sheet

1. FC Köln keeps clean sheet
18% ✓
1. FC Union Berlin keeps clean sheet
27% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.