Friday , 11 September 2026

1. FC Köln vs 1. FC Union Berlin, Bundesliga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Bundesliga · 2023-24
1. FC Köln
3 – 2
Full Time
1. FC Union Berlin
Sat 11 May 2024 · 13:30 UTC RheinEnergieSTADION HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 15' Robin Knoche
0–2 19' Kevin Volland pen
Florian Kainz pen 45' 1–2
Steffen Tigges 87' 2–2
Damion Downs 90+2' 3–2
Benno Schmitz 36' Y
Y 44' Rani Khedira
Eric Martel 53' Y
Denis Huseinbasic 74' Y
Y 84' Josip Juranovic

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Deniz Aytekin
  • Assistant 1 Christian Dietz
  • Assistant 2 Eduard Beitinger

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 Köln 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

1
3
8
1. FC Köln 12 games · Avg 2.4 goals 1. FC Union Berlin
Last 5 meetings
2024-05-11 1. FC Köln 3–2 1. FC Union Berlin 2023-12-20 1. FC Union Berlin 2–0 1. FC Köln 2023-03-04 1. FC Union Berlin 0–0 1. FC Köln 2022-09-11 1. FC Köln 0–1 1. FC Union Berlin 2022-04-01 1. FC Union Berlin 1–0 1. FC Köln

Recent Form

1. FC Köln
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
11 May 1. FC Union Berlin H 3–2 W
04 May SC Freiburg H 0–0 D
28 Apr 1. FSV Mainz 05 A 1–1 D
20 Apr SV Darmstadt 98 H 0–2 L
13 Apr FC Bayern Munchen A 0–2 L
06 Apr VfL Bochum 1848 H 2–1 W
1. FC Union Berlin
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
11 May 1. FC Köln A 2–3 L
05 May VfL Bochum 1848 H 3–4 L
28 Apr Borussia Monchengladbach A 0–0 D
20 Apr FC Bayern Munchen H 1–5 L
12 Apr FC Augsburg A 0–2 L
06 Apr Bayer 04 Leverkusen H 0–1 L

Season Stats

1. FC Köln 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)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
1. FC Köln this season
0% Clean Sheets
1. FC Union Berlin this season

1. FC Köln are 11th (3 pts). 1. FC Union Berlin are 15th (1 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

1. FC Köln
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 Köln
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' Temperatures are rising at RheinEnergieSTADION as 1. FC Koln face off against 1. FC Union Berlin in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' It’s high time Timo Schultz made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 10' Robin Knoche has been relatively quiet despite scoring 19 goals in his last 475 appearances.
  • 15' Magnificent from Robin Knoche! That is 19 goals in 475 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 19' Kevin Volland does the damage! The net is bulging and 1. FC Union Berlin surge ahead!
  • 20' The supporters are chanting for Linton Maina. He replaces Gian-Luca Waldschmidt on 20 minute.
  • 25' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 30' Over 30 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 35' 1. FC Union Berlin fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 36' That looks like a foul for a card for Benno Schmitz.
  • 41' The home supporters are growing impatient. 1. FC Koln must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 44' Rani Khedira has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 44.
  • 45' Florian Kainz adds to his 0 season tally! 1. FC Koln lead 1-2 — and this changes everything.
  • 46' Janik Haberer has so much to prove this time. He replaces Rani Khedira on 46 minute.
  • 51' The energy levels are beginning to show. Marco Grote might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 53' That is a card for 1. FC Koln. Eric Martel will be fuming at that decision.
  • 54' It is a substitution in 1. FC Union Berlin team. Kevin Volland is replaced by Chris Bedia on 54 minute.
  • 59' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 60' 1. FC Union Berlin ring the changes. Jerome Roussillon has done his job and it is now time for Lucas Tousart to step up.
  • 61' Mark Uth is replacing Eric Martel for the 1. FC Koln side.
  • 66' 1. FC Koln are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 71' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Gian-Luca Waldschmidt suffering a number of foals already.
  • 72' 1. FC Union Berlin make a change. Christopher Trimmel trudges off to be replaced by Josip Juranovic on 72 minutes.
  • 74' Denis Huseinbasic was booked on 74.
  • 74' 1. FC Koln make a change. Faride Alidou trudges off to be replaced by Damion Downs on 74 minutes.
  • 79' Andras Schafer has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 84' A moment of madness from Josip Juranovic on 84 minutes earns him a card. 1. FC Union Berlin will be frustrated.
  • 87' GOAL! Steffen Tigges scores on 87. Assisted by Mark Uth
  • Game over. The scoreline of 3-2 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Lineups

1. FC Köln Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Timo Schultz

1. FC Union Berlin Lineups

3-5-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Marco Grote

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Anthony Modeste 2
Sebastian Andersson 2
Max Kruse 2
Taiwo Awoniyi 2
Robin Knoche 1
Grischa Promel 1
Marius Bulter 1
Julian Ryerson 1

Head to Head

2024-05-11 1. FC Köln 3–2 1. FC Union Berlin 2023-12-20 1. FC Union Berlin 2–0 1. FC Köln 2023-03-04 1. FC Union Berlin 0–0 1. FC Köln 2022-09-11 1. FC Köln 0–1 1. FC Union Berlin 2022-04-01 1. FC Union Berlin 1–0 1. FC Köln

1. FC Köln Form

2024-05-11 1. FC Köln 3–2 1. FC Union Berlin W 2024-05-04 1. FC Köln 0–0 SC Freiburg D 2024-04-28 1. FSV Mainz 05 1–1 1. FC Köln D 2024-04-20 1. FC Köln 0–2 SV Darmstadt 98 L 2024-04-13 FC Bayern Munchen 2–0 1. FC Köln L 2024-04-06 1. FC Köln 2–1 VfL Bochum 1848 W

1. FC Union Berlin Form

2024-05-11 1. FC Köln 3–2 1. FC Union Berlin L 2024-05-05 1. FC Union Berlin 3–4 VfL Bochum 1848 L 2024-04-28 Borussia Monchengladbach 0–0 1. FC Union Berlin D 2024-04-20 1. FC Union Berlin 1–5 FC Bayern Munchen L 2024-04-12 FC Augsburg 2–0 1. FC Union Berlin L 2024-04-06 1. FC Union Berlin 0–1 Bayer 04 Leverkusen L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.66 1. FC Köln xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.68 1. FC Union Berlin xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 79% + Both teams to score 75%

Match Result

✓ Correct
1. FC Köln57% Draw20% 1. FC Union Berlin23%
Actual: 1. FC Köln win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes75% 0% No25%
Avg goals/match: 4.34
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 98%
2%
± 1.5 93%
7%
± 2.5 79%
21%
± 3.5 62%
38%
± 4.5 43%
57%

Double Chance

1. FC Köln or Draw
77%
Draw or 1. FC Union Berlin
43%
1. FC Köln or 1. FC Union Berlin
80%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
1. FC Köln44% Draw35% 1. FC Union Berlin21%
Actual: 1. FC Union Berlin win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 1
7.6%
3 – 1
6.6%
1 – 1
6.6%
2 – 2
6.3%
3 – 2
Actual
1 – 2
4.9%
2 – 0
4.8%
4 – 1
4.4%
3 – 0
4.1%
4 – 2
3.7%
2 – 3
3.5%
1 – 0
3.2%

Asian Handicap — 1. FC Köln

Handicap 1. FC Köln covers Push 1. FC Union Berlin covers
-2.5 22% — 78%
-2 22% 17% 62%
-1.5 38% — 62%
-1 38% 19% 42%
-0.5 58% — 42%
+0.5 77% — 23%
+1 77% 12% 11%
+1.5 89% — 11%
+2 89% 7% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

1. FC Köln keeps clean sheet
20% ✓
1. FC Union Berlin keeps clean sheet
8% ✓

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