1. FC Koln vs 1. FC Union Berlin, Bundesliga 2022-23 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 Rafael Foltyn
- Referee Benjamin Cortus
- Referee Florian Heft
- Referee Jonas Weickenmeier
- Referee Thomas Gorniak
- Referee Markus Schmidt
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sep | 1. FC Union Berlin | H | 0–1 | L |
| 03 Sep | VfL Wolfsburg | A | 4–2 | W |
| 28 Aug | VfB Stuttgart | H | 0–0 | D |
| 21 Aug | Eintracht Frankfurt | A | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Aug | RB Leipzig | A | 2–2 | D |
| 07 Aug | FC Schalke 04 | H | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sep | 1. FC Koln | A | 1–0 | W |
| 08 Sep | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | H | 0–1 | L |
| 03 Sep | FC Bayern Munchen | H | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Aug | FC Schalke 04 | A | 6–1 | W |
| 20 Aug | RB Leipzig | H | 2–1 | W |
| 14 Aug | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | A | 0–0 | D |
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 match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for 1. FC Köln to score. At the same time, 1. FC Union Berlin does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 4' Timo Hubers doubles the advantage! 0-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 9' Robin Knoche has been relatively quiet despite scoring 19 goals in his last 475 appearances.
- 10' That is a Yellow card for 1. FC Koln. Luca Kilian will be fuming at that decision.
- 14' Magnificent from Sheraldo Becker! That is 46 goals in 99 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 19' It’s high time Steffen Baumgart made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 24' Christopher Trimmel has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 2 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 29' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 34' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 39' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 44' 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.
- 46' Time for substitution for 1. FC Koln. Florian Dietz is replaced by Steffen Tigges.
- 51' Rani Khedira has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 53' Robin Knoche is having his name booked by the referee on 53.
- 54' The referee has no hesitation. Kristian Pedersen is booked for 1. FC Koln — Yellow card on 54.
- 59' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 62' Kingsley Schindler gets the nod from 1. FC Koln. He replaces Benno Schmitz and will look to change the dynamic.
- 64' Milos Pantovic is ready to make an impact after coming on for Janik Haberer at the 64 minute mark.
- 69' 1. FC Union Berlin are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 72' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Kingsley Schindler on 72 minutes.
- 75' Another substitution for 1. FC Koln to replace Florian Kainz by Jan Thielmann on 75 minute.
- 76' Time for substitution for 1. FC Union Berlin. Sheraldo Becker is replaced by Sven Michel.
- 81' A moment of madness from Luca Kilian on 81 minutes earns him a Red card. 1. FC Koln will be frustrated.
- 85' A moment of madness from Steffen Baumgart on 85 minutes earns him a Yellow card. 1. FC Koln will be frustrated.
- 85' It is a substitution in 1. FC Koln team. Linton Maina is replaced by Sargis Adamyan on 85 minute.
- 89' The whistle greets Andras Schafer as he departs to be replaced by Paul Seguin.
- The final score is 0-1.
Lineups
1. FC Köln Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 3
- 28
- 4
- 37
- 14
- 2
- 15
- 20
- 6
- 33
Bench
- 17
- 18
- 1
- 23
- 7
- 21
- 29
- 8
- 5
Coach
Steffen Baumgart
1. FC Union Berlin Lineups
Starting XI
-
27
Sheraldo Becker ↓ Sven Michel 75'
- 45
- 8
- 31
-
19
Janik Haberer ↓ Milos Pantovic 64'
- 28
- 6
- 3
- 37
- 4
-
13
Andras Schafer ↓ Paul Seguin 89'
Bench
-
32
Milos Pantovic ↑ 64'
-
14
Paul Seguin ↑ 89'
- 25
- 12
-
17
Kevin Behrens ↑ 75'
- 21
- 23
-
11
Sven Michel ↑ 75'
- 40
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
2022-09-11
1. FC Koln
0–1
1. FC Union Berlin
W
2022-09-08
1. FC Union Berlin
0–1
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
L
2022-09-03
1. FC Union Berlin
1–1
FC Bayern Munchen
D
2022-08-27
FC Schalke 04
1–6
1. FC Union Berlin
W
2022-08-20
1. FC Union Berlin
2–1
RB Leipzig
W
2022-08-14
1. FSV Mainz 05
0–0
1. FC Union Berlin
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
2.36
1. FC Köln xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.89
1. FC Union Berlin xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 78% + 1. FC Köln or 1. FC Union Berlin 77%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: 1. FC Union Berlin win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 4.25
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 98% |
|
2% |
| ± 1.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 2.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 3.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 4.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
Double Chance
1. FC Köln or Draw
66%
Draw or 1. FC Union Berlin
57%
1. FC Köln or 1. FC Union Berlin
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: 1. FC Union Berlin win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 0–1 not predicted0 – 1Actual
2 – 1
7.4%
1 – 1
7.2%
2 – 2
6.8%
1 – 2
5.9%
3 – 1
5.7%
3 – 2
5.3%
2 – 3
4.3%
2 – 0
4.1%
1 – 3
3.7%
3 – 3
3.4%
4 – 1
3.4%
4 – 2
3.2%
Asian Handicap — 1. FC Köln
| Handicap | 1. FC Köln covers | Push | 1. FC Union Berlin covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -2 | 15% | 14% | 70% |
| -1.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| -1 | 30% | 18% | 52% |
| -0.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 15% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 9% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
1. FC Köln keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
1. FC Union Berlin keeps clean sheet
10%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

