Friday , 30 October 2026

1. FC Koln vs 1. FC Union Berlin, DFB-Pokal 2026-27 ROUND 2

DFB-Pokal · 2026-27
1. FC Koln
5 – 0
Full Time
1. FC Union Berlin
Tue 27 Oct 2026 · 19:45 UTC RheinEnergieSTADION HT 45' · FT 45'
Said El Mala 32' 1–0
Linton Maina 51' 2–0
Said El Mala 60' 3–0
Isak Johannesson 78' 4–0
Sebastian Sebulonsen 88' 5–0
Y 49' Leopold Querfeld
Y 77' Marin Ljubicic
Sebastian Sebulonsen 84' Y
Y 90' Livan Burcu

Overview

Match Preview

1. FC Köln vs 1. FC Union Berlin — DFB-Pokal at RheinEnergieSTADION.

Match Details

  • Referee Sven Jablonski
  • Assistant 1 Eduard Beitinger
  • Assistant 2 Stefan Lupp
8 games this season 🟨 2.4/game ⚽ 10.5 goals/game

Head-to-Head

2
3
8
1. FC Koln 13 games · Avg 2.6 goals 1. FC Union Berlin
Last 5 meetings
2026-10-27 1. FC Koln 5–0 1. FC Union Berlin 2026-05-02 1. FC Union Berlin 2–2 1. FC Koln 2025-12-20 1. FC Koln 0–1 1. FC Union Berlin 2024-05-11 1. FC Koln 3–2 1. FC Union Berlin 2023-12-20 1. FC Union Berlin 2–0 1. FC Koln

Recent Form

1. FC Koln
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
27 Oct 1. FC Union Berlin H 5–0 W
24 Oct FC Schalke 04 H 0–0 D
16 Oct Eintracht Frankfurt A 0–1 L
11 Oct Borussia Monchengladbach H 2–1 W
19 Sep Hamburger SV A 1–2 L
12 Sep SV Werder Bremen H 1–1 D
1. FC Union Berlin
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
27 Oct 1. FC Koln A 0–5 L
24 Oct FC Augsburg A 1–1 D
17 Oct Borussia Dortmund H 0–0 D
10 Oct SV 07 Elversberg H 1–0 W
18 Sep FC Bayern Munchen A 0–7 L
11 Sep FC Schalke 04 H 1–3 L

Key Stats

46% Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
54% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
50% Clean Sheets
1. FC Koln this season
0% Clean Sheets
1. FC Union Berlin this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

1. FC Koln
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
1/–
46-60
2/–
61-75
1/–
76+
3/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
1. FC Union Berlin
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/1
46-60
–/3
61-75
2/–
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

1. FC Koln
Isak Johannesson 3 G
Said El Mala 2 G 1 A
1. FC Union Berlin
Marin Ljubicic 2 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at RheinEnergieSTADION!
  • 5' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 10' It is a cagey affair so far. 1. FC Köln in their 3-1-4-2 trying to find a way past 1. FC Union Berlin's compact 4-2-2-2.
  • 15' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering 1. FC Union Berlin that had 444 games and scored 373 goals.
  • 20' With 0 assists to his name this season, Jeong Wooyeong is clearly more than just a goal scorer for 1. FC Köln.
  • 25' 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.
  • 30' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 32' Said El Mala does the damage! The net is bulging and 1. FC Koln surge ahead!
  • 37' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 42' The home supporters are growing impatient. 1. FC Köln must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 46' Fresh legs for 1. FC Union Berlin! Derrick Kohn comes on to replace Tom Rothe.
  • 49' The referee calls foul for Leopold Querfeld. He receives a card.
  • 51' Brilliant from the ! Linton Maina makes it 0-2 with a superb finish on 51.
  • 56' 1. FC Köln currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 57' A change in the 1. FC Union Berlin ranks — Tim Skarke exits the field as Livan Burcu enters on 57.
  • 58' Emmanuel Latte Lath has so much to prove this time. He replaces Mekhi Gray on 58 minute.
  • 60' Assisted by Marius Bulter with the perfectly-timed delivery and Said El Mala makes no mistake. 0-3!
  • 63' A change in the 1. FC Koln ranks — Alessio Castro-Montes exits the field as Sebastian Sebulonsen enters on 63.
  • 68' Andras Schafer makes way for Aljoscha Kemlein at the 68 minute mark. A tactical switch from 1. FC Union Berlin.
  • 72' The supporters are chanting for Jan Thielmann. He replaces Linton Maina on 72 minute.
  • 75' 1. FC Union Berlin manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Marin Ljubicic is hanging Jeong Wooyeong on the field on 75 minute.
  • 77' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Marin Ljubicic.
  • 78' Isak Johannesson is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 4 goals this season for the midfielder.
  • 81' Time for substitution for 1. FC Koln. Borna Sosa is replaced by Gideon Mensah.
  • 82' Another substitution for 1. FC Koln to replace Said El Mala by Reigan Heskey on 82 minute.
  • 84' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Sebastian Sebulonsen on 84 minutes.
  • 88' Brilliant from the ! Sebastian Sebulonsen makes it 0-5 with a superb finish on 88.
  • 90' That is a card for 1. FC Union Berlin. Livan Burcu will be fuming at that decision.
  • Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 5-0 draw is a fair result on the day.

Lineups

1. FC Köln Lineups

3-1-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

1. FC Union Berlin Lineups

4-2-2-2

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Said El Mala 3
Max Kruse 2
Taiwo Awoniyi 2
Anthony Modeste 2
Sebastian Andersson 2
Julian Ryerson 1
Jhon Cordoba 1
Sheraldo Becker 1

Head to Head

2026-10-27 1. FC Koln 5–0 1. FC Union Berlin 2026-05-02 1. FC Union Berlin 2–2 1. FC Koln 2025-12-20 1. FC Koln 0–1 1. FC Union Berlin 2024-05-11 1. FC Koln 3–2 1. FC Union Berlin 2023-12-20 1. FC Union Berlin 2–0 1. FC Koln

1. FC Köln Form

2026-10-27 1. FC Koln 5–0 1. FC Union Berlin L 2026-10-24 1. FC Koln 0–0 FC Schalke 04 D 2026-10-16 Eintracht Frankfurt 1–0 1. FC Koln L 2026-10-11 1. FC Koln 2–1 Borussia Monchengladbach L 2026-09-19 Hamburger SV 2–1 1. FC Koln L 2026-09-12 1. FC Koln 1–1 SV Werder Bremen D

1. FC Union Berlin Form

2026-10-27 1. FC Koln 5–0 1. FC Union Berlin L 2026-10-24 FC Augsburg 1–1 1. FC Union Berlin D 2026-10-17 1. FC Union Berlin 0–0 Borussia Dortmund D 2026-10-10 1. FC Union Berlin 1–0 SV 07 Elversberg W 2026-09-18 FC Bayern Munchen 7–0 1. FC Union Berlin L 2026-09-11 1. FC Union Berlin 1–3 FC Schalke 04 L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.06 1. FC Köln xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.92 1. FC Union Berlin xG
I would bet for: 1. FC Köln to win 60% + Over 2.5 goals 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
1. FC Köln60% Draw23% 1. FC Union Berlin17%
Actual: 1. FC Köln win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes53% 0% No47%
Avg goals/match: 2.98
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 79%
21%
± 2.5 56%
44%
± 3.5 35%
65%
± 4.5 19%
81%

Double Chance

1. FC Köln or Draw
82%
Draw or 1. FC Union Berlin
40%
1. FC Köln or 1. FC Union Berlin
77%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
1. FC Köln44% Draw42% 1. FC Union Berlin14%
Actual: 1. FC Köln win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 5–0 not predicted
5 – 0
Actual
2 – 0
10.6%
1 – 1
10.4%
1 – 0
9.8%
2 – 1
9.6%
3 – 0
7.1%
0 – 0
6.7%
3 – 1
6.6%
2 – 2
4.4%
1 – 2
4.3%
0 – 1
4%
4 – 0
3.6%
4 – 1
3.4%

Asian Handicap — 1. FC Köln

Handicap 1. FC Köln covers Push 1. FC Union Berlin covers
-2.5 20% — 80%
-2 20% 19% 61%
-1.5 39% — 61%
-1 39% 23% 38%
-0.5 62% — 38%
+0.5 85% — 15%
+1 85% 10% 5%
+1.5 95% — 5%
+2 95% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

1. FC Köln keeps clean sheet
40% ✗
1. FC Union Berlin keeps clean sheet
14% ✓

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