1. FC Koln vs 1. FC Union Berlin, Bundesliga 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
1. FC Köln vs 1. FC Union Berlin — Bundesliga at RheinEnergieSTADION.
- 1. FC Köln 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- 1. FC Union Berlin 2 games · 1 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Christian Gittelmann
- Referee Tobias Stieler
- Referee Eduard Beitinger
- Referee Matthias Jollenbeck
- Referee Martin Thomsen
- Referee Christian Fischer
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Augsburg | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | SC Freiburg | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | Borussia Dortmund | 2 | 6 |
| 4 | SV 07 Elversberg | 2 | 6 |
| 5 | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 2 | 4 |
| 6 | FC Bayern Munchen | 2 | 4 |
| 7 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 2 | 3 |
| 8 | RB Leipzig | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | VfB Stuttgart | 2 | 3 |
| 10 | SV Werder Bremen | 2 | 3 |
| 11 | 1. FC Koln | 2 | 3 |
| 12 | SC Paderborn 07 | 2 | 1 |
| 13 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 2 | 1 |
| 14 | FC Schalke 04 | 2 | 1 |
| 15 | 1. FC Union Berlin | 2 | 1 |
| 16 | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | Borussia Monchengladbach | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | Hamburger SV | 2 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Nov | 1. FC Union Berlin | H | 2–2 | D |
| 30 Oct | Borussia Dortmund | A | 0–2 | L |
| 27 Oct | VfB Stuttgart | A | 2–0 | W |
| 24 Oct | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | H | 2–2 | D |
| 15 Oct | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | A | 0–5 | L |
| 01 Oct | SpVgg Greuther Furth 1903 | H | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Nov | 1. FC Koln | A | 2–2 | D |
| 30 Oct | FC Bayern Munchen | H | 2–5 | L |
| 27 Oct | SV Waldhof Mannheim | A | 3–1 | W |
| 24 Oct | VfB Stuttgart | A | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Oct | VfL Wolfsburg | H | 2–0 | W |
| 03 Oct | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | A | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| 1. FC Koln | 1. FC Union Berlin | |
|---|---|---|
| #11 | Position | #15 |
| 3 | Points | 1 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 1 / 0 / 1 | W / D / L | 0 / 1 / 1 |
| 4 | Scored | 3 |
| 6 | Conceded | 7 |
| -2 | GD | -4 |
| 1.50 | PPG | 0.50 |
| 50% | Win % | 0% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
1. FC Koln this season
1. FC Koln this season
0%
Clean Sheets
1. FC Union Berlin this season
1. FC Union Berlin this season
1. FC Koln are 11th (3 pts). 1. FC Union Berlin are 15th (1 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
1. FC Koln
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/1
46-60
1/1
61-75
1/2
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
1. FC Union Berlin
0-15
1/3
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/2
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
1. FC Koln
| Thijs Dallinga | 2 G |
| Said El Mala | 1 G |
1. FC Union Berlin
| Leopold Querfeld | 1 G | 1 A |
| Tim Skarke | 1 G | |
| Emmanuel Latte Lath | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. 1. FC Köln is hosting 1. FC Union Berlin for another epic battle.
- 5' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both 1. FC Köln and 1. FC Union Berlin are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 7' Anthony Modeste has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 7 minutes.
- 9' Julian Ryerson doubles the advantage! 0-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 14' It looks surprising 1. FC Union Berlin does not make any changes. Robin Knoche has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 16' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Timo Baumgartl.
- 17' The referee calls foul for Anthony Modeste. He receives a Yellow card.
- 18' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Anthony Modeste.
- 23' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 28' 1. FC Köln are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against 1. FC Union Berlin's shape.
- 33' Marvin Friedrich has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 38' It’s high time Urs Fischer made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 43' 1. FC Union Berlin fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 46' What a moment for Grischa Promel! That strike on 45 puts his side firmly in control.
- 51' 1. FC Köln are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 54' Poor challenge from Ondrej Duda. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 55' The referee calls foul for Ondrej Duda. He receives a Yellow card.
- 60' It is a cagey affair so far. 1. FC Köln in their trying to find a way past 1. FC Union Berlin's compact .
- 65' A tactical swap from 1. FC Koln — Luca Kilian on, Timo Hubers off on 65 minutes.
- 70' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His 1. FC Köln side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 72' Sheraldo Becker makes way for Andreas Voglsammer at the 72 minute mark. A tactical switch from 1. FC Union Berlin.
- 77' The supporters are chanting for Sebastian Andersson. He replaces Mark Uth on 77 minute.
- 82' Supporters expect more eagerness from Rafael Czichos, as he is very good at scoring at RheinEnergieSTADION with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
- 84' Time for substitution for 1. FC Union Berlin. Taiwo Awoniyi is replaced by Kevin Behrens.
- 86' Anthony Modeste does the damage! The net is bulging and 1. FC Koln surge ahead!
- The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.
Lineups
1. FC Köln Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 4
- 18
- 13
- 1
- 14
- 6
- 5
- 2
- 7
- 27
Bench
- 17
- 19
- 22
- 21
- 9
- 15
- 20
- 29
- 31
Coach
Steffen Baumgart
1. FC Union Berlin Lineups
Starting XI
- 27
- 1
- 8
- 31
- 24
- 25
- 5
- 21
- 6
- 23
-
14
Taiwo Awoniyi ↓ Kevin Behrens 84'
Bench
- 30
-
7
Levin Oztunali ↑ 84'
- 20
- 19
- 28
- 3
-
9
Andreas Voglsammer ↑ 72'
-
17
Kevin Behrens ↑ 84'
- 18
Coach
Urs Fischer
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Anthony Modeste | 2 |
| Sebastian Andersson | 2 |
| Max Kruse | 2 |
| Taiwo Awoniyi | 2 |
| Kevin Volland | 1 |
| Robin Knoche | 1 |
| Grischa Promel | 1 |
| Marius Bulter | 1 |
Head to Head
1. FC Köln Form
1. FC Union Berlin Form
2021-11-07
1. FC Koln
2–2
1. FC Union Berlin
D
2021-10-30
1. FC Union Berlin
2–5
FC Bayern Munchen
L
2021-10-27
SV Waldhof Mannheim
1–3
1. FC Union Berlin
W
2021-10-24
VfB Stuttgart
1–1
1. FC Union Berlin
D
2021-10-16
1. FC Union Berlin
2–0
VfL Wolfsburg
W
2021-10-03
1. FSV Mainz 05
1–2
1. FC Union Berlin
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.82
1. FC Köln xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.11
1. FC Union Berlin xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 85% + Both teams to score 82%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.93
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 99% |
|
1% |
| ± 1.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 2.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 3.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 4.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
Double Chance
1. FC Köln or Draw
69%
Draw or 1. FC Union Berlin
53%
1. FC Köln or 1. FC Union Berlin
78%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: 1. FC Union Berlin win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
6.1%
3 – 2
5.7%
3 – 1
5.6%
1 – 1
5%
1 – 2
4.6%
2 – 3
4.3%
4 – 2
4.1%
3 – 3
4%
4 – 1
3.9%
1 – 3
3.2%
2 – 0
3.1%
Asian Handicap — 1. FC Köln
| Handicap | 1. FC Köln covers | Push | 1. FC Union Berlin covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -2 | 20% | 15% | 65% |
| -1.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| -1 | 35% | 18% | 48% |
| -0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 13% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 9% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
1. FC Köln keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
1. FC Union Berlin keeps clean sheet
7%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

