1. FC Koln vs 1. FC Union Berlin, Bundesliga 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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1. FC Köln vs 1. FC Union Berlin — Bundesliga at RheinEnergieSTADION.
- 1. FC Köln 9 games · 9 pts (2026/27)
- 1. FC Union Berlin 9 games · 7 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 Bayern Munchen | 9 | 21 |
| 2 | Borussia Dortmund | 9 | 21 |
| 3 | SC Freiburg | 9 | 19 |
| 4 | RB Leipzig | 9 | 18 |
| 5 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 9 | 16 |
| 6 | SV Werder Bremen | 9 | 15 |
| 7 | SV 07 Elversberg | 9 | 13 |
| 8 | VfB Stuttgart | 9 | 12 |
| 9 | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | 9 | 12 |
| 10 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 9 | 12 |
| 11 | Hamburger SV | 9 | 12 |
| 12 | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 9 | 10 |
| 13 | SC Paderborn 07 | 9 | 10 |
| 14 | FC Augsburg | 9 | 9 |
| 15 | 1. FC Köln | 9 | 9 |
| 16 | 1. FC Union Berlin | 9 | 7 |
| 17 | FC Schalke 04 | 9 | 6 |
| 18 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 9 | 4 |
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 Fürth 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #15 | Position | #16 |
| 9 | Points | 7 |
| 9 | Played | 9 |
| 2 / 3 / 4 | W / D / L | 1 / 4 / 4 |
| 10 | Scored | 7 |
| 14 | Conceded | 21 |
| -4 | GD | -14 |
| 1.00 | PPG | 0.78 |
| 22% | Win % | 11% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
11%
Clean Sheets
1. FC Koln this season
1. FC Koln this season
22%
Clean Sheets
1. FC Union Berlin this season
1. FC Union Berlin this season
1. FC Koln are 15th (9 pts). 1. FC Union Berlin are 16th (7 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
1. FC Koln
0-15
1/2
16-30
1/1
31-45
–/3
46-60
1/2
61-75
2/3
76+
4/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
1. FC Union Berlin
0-15
2/3
16-30
–/3
31-45
–/2
46-60
–/3
61-75
1/6
76+
4/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
1. FC Koln
| Said El Mala | 3 G |
| Thijs Dallinga | 2 G |
1. FC Union Berlin
| Tim Skarke | 2 G | 1 A |
| Leopold Querfeld | 1 G | 1 A |
| Emmanuel Latte Lath | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Three points are at stake. 1. FC Koln host 1. FC Union Berlin — let the battle begin!
- 5' The travelling 1. FC Union Berlin supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 7' Magnificent from Anthony Modeste! That is 33 goals in 408 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 9' Julian Ryerson has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 9 minutes.
- 14' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 16' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Timo Baumgartl.
- 17' The referee calls foul for Anthony Modeste. He receives a Yellow card.
- 18' Anthony Modeste is having his name booked by the referee on 18.
- 23' Jonas Hector is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for 1. FC Koln tonight.
- 28' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 33' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 38' Sheraldo Becker has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 3 goals to his name this season.
- 43' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both 1. FC Koln and 1. FC Union Berlin are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 46' Grischa Promel doubles the advantage! 1-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 51' Both keepers have barely been tested. 1. FC Koln and 1. FC Union Berlin are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 54' The referee has no hesitation. Ondrej Duda is booked for 1. FC Koln — Yellow card on 54.
- 55' Ondrej Duda is having his name booked by the referee on 55.
- 60' Supporters expect more eagerness from Mark Uth, as he is very good at scoring at RheinEnergieSTADION with 6 goals in the last 6 games.
- 65' Another change for 1. FC Koln made on 65 minute. Timo Hubers leaves to be changed by Luca Kilian.
- 70' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 72' Andreas Voglsammer has so much to prove this time. He replaces Sheraldo Becker on 72 minute.
- 77' The whistle greets Mark Uth as he departs to be replaced by Sebastian Andersson.
- 82' 1. FC Koln looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker Said El Mala scoring 2 goals.
- 84' Another substitution for 1. FC Union Berlin to replace Taiwo Awoniyi by Kevin Behrens on 84 minute.
- 86' Goal! Anthony Modeste scores his 33 goal in 408 matches.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 2-2 draw is a fair result on the day.
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 |
|---|---|
| Said El Mala | 3 |
| Anthony Modeste | 2 |
| Sebastian Andersson | 2 |
| Max Kruse | 2 |
| Taiwo Awoniyi | 2 |
| Steffen Tigges | 1 |
| Malek El Mala | 1 |
| Ondrej Duda | 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
1.63
1. FC Köln xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.34
1. FC Union Berlin xG
I would bet for:
1. FC Köln or 1. FC Union Berlin 73% + Both teams to score 60%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.97
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 3.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
1. FC Köln or Draw
68%
Draw or 1. FC Union Berlin
60%
1. FC Köln or 1. FC Union Berlin
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: 1. FC Union Berlin win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.1%
2 – 1
8.8%
1 – 0
7.5%
1 – 2
7.2%
0 – 0
6.9%
2 – 0
6.7%
0 – 1
6%
2 – 2
Actual
3 – 1
4.8%
0 – 2
4.6%
3 – 0
3.6%
3 – 2
3.3%
Asian Handicap — 1. FC Köln
| Handicap | 1. FC Köln covers | Push | 1. FC Union Berlin covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 13% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 20% | 57% |
| -0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 17% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
1. FC Köln keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
1. FC Union Berlin keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.