Saturday , 14 November 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 Bayern München 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

2
4
8
1. FC Köln 14 games · Avg 2.6 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 München 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 Mönchengladbach A 0–0 D
20 Apr FC Bayern München 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
#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)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
11% Clean Sheets
1. FC Köln this season
22% Clean Sheets
1. FC Union Berlin this season

1. FC Köln are 15th (9 pts). 1. FC Union Berlin are 16th (7 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

1. FC Köln
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 Köln
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' The wait is over. 1. FC Union Berlin get us underway at RheinEnergieSTADION.
  • 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 10' Bosnia-Herzegovina international Denis Huseinbasic has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 15' The Germany centre-back Robin Knoche breaks the deadlock on 15 minutes. 0-1!
  • 19' Magnificent from Kevin Volland! That is 66 goals in 555 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 20' The supporters are chanting for Linton Maina. He replaces Gian-Luca Waldschmidt on 20 minute.
  • 25' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 30' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 35' Robin Gosens is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for 1. FC Köln so far.
  • 36' Benno Schmitz is having his name booked by the referee on 36.
  • 41' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 44' Rani Khedira picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 45' Goal! Florian Kainz scores his 35 goal in 424 matches.
  • 46' Another substitution for 1. FC Union Berlin to replace Rani Khedira by Janik Haberer on 46 minute.
  • 51' It looks like no one’s ball. 1. FC Köln is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 53' It’s a booking for 1. FC Koln player. Eric Martel gets a card.
  • 54' Kevin Volland makes way for Chris Bedia at the 54 minute mark. A tactical switch from 1. FC Union Berlin.
  • 59' 1. FC Köln currently sit 17 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 60' A change in the 1. FC Union Berlin ranks — Jerome Roussillon exits the field as Lucas Tousart enters on 60.
  • 61' The supporters are chanting for Mark Uth. He replaces Eric Martel on 61 minute.
  • 66' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Andras Schafer made 428 appearances and scored 5 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 71' 1. FC Köln has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 2 meetings.
  • 72' Josip Juranovic is ready to make an impact after coming on for Christopher Trimmel at the 72 minute mark.
  • 74' A meaty challenge results in booking for Denis Huseinbasic on 74.
  • 74' A change in the 1. FC Koln ranks — Faride Alidou exits the field as Damion Downs enters on 74.
  • 79' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 84' It’s gonna be a card for Josip Juranovic.
  • 87' The Germany Steffen Tigges breaks the deadlock on 87 minutes. 0-4!
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 3-2.

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
Said El Mala 3
Max Kruse 2
Taiwo Awoniyi 2
Anthony Modeste 2
Sebastian Andersson 2
Jhon Cordoba 1
Sheraldo Becker 1
Tom Rothe 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 München 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 Mönchengladbach 0–0 1. FC Union Berlin D 2024-04-20 1. FC Union Berlin 1–5 FC Bayern München 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
1 / 4
1.48 1. FC Köln xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.92 1. FC Union Berlin xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct
1. FC Köln51% Draw27% 1. FC Union Berlin22%
Actual: 1. FC Köln win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes47% 0% No53%
Avg goals/match: 2.4
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 69%
31%
± 2.5 42%
58%
± 3.5 22%
78%
± 4.5 10%
90%

Double Chance

1. FC Köln or Draw
78%
Draw or 1. FC Union Berlin
49%
1. FC Köln or 1. FC Union Berlin
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
1. FC Köln34% Draw49% 1. FC Union Berlin17%
Actual: 1. FC Union Berlin win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.2%
1 – 0
12.5%
0 – 0
11.3%
2 – 0
9.7%
2 – 1
8.8%
0 – 1
7.2%
1 – 2
5.4%
3 – 0
4.7%
3 – 1
4.4%
2 – 2
4.1%
0 – 2
3.7%
3 – 2
Actual

Asian Handicap — 1. FC Köln

Handicap 1. FC Köln covers Push 1. FC Union Berlin covers
-2.5 10% — 90%
-2 10% 15% 75%
-1.5 25% — 75%
-1 25% 24% 51%
-0.5 49% — 51%
+0.5 78% — 22%
+1 78% 14% 8%
+1.5 92% — 8%
+2 92% 6% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

1. FC Köln keeps clean sheet
41% ✓
1. FC Union Berlin keeps clean sheet
24% ✓

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