1. FC Koln vs 1. FC Union Berlin, Bundesliga 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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1. FC Koln vs 1. FC Union Berlin — Bundesliga at RheinEnergieSTADION.
- 1. FC Koln 4 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
- 1. FC Union Berlin 4 games · 1 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Harm Osmers
- Referee Mark Borsch
- Referee Alexander Sather
- Referee Christian Bandurski
- Referee Martin Petersen
5 games this season
🟨 3.4/game
⚽ 10.8 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Borussia Dortmund | 4 | 12 |
| 2 | FC Bayern Munchen | 4 | 10 |
| 3 | SC Freiburg | 4 | 10 |
| 4 | FC Augsburg | 4 | 7 |
| 5 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 4 | 7 |
| 6 | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 4 | 7 |
| 7 | SV 07 Elversberg | 4 | 7 |
| 8 | SV Werder Bremen | 4 | 7 |
| 9 | RB Leipzig | 4 | 6 |
| 10 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 4 | 5 |
| 11 | FC Schalke 04 | 4 | 5 |
| 12 | SC Paderborn 07 | 4 | 4 |
| 13 | 1. FC Koln | 4 | 4 |
| 14 | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | 4 | 3 |
| 15 | VfB Stuttgart | 4 | 3 |
| 16 | Hamburger SV | 4 | 3 |
| 17 | 1. FC Union Berlin | 4 | 1 |
| 18 | Borussia Monchengladbach | 4 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jun | 1. FC Union Berlin | H | 1–2 | L |
| 07 Jun | FC Augsburg | A | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Jun | RB Leipzig | H | 2–4 | L |
| 27 May | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | A | 1–3 | L |
| 24 May | TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf | H | 2–2 | D |
| 17 May | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | H | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jun | 1. FC Koln | A | 2–1 | W |
| 07 Jun | FC Schalke 04 | H | 1–1 | D |
| 31 May | Borussia Monchengladbach | A | 1–4 | L |
| 27 May | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | H | 1–1 | D |
| 22 May | Hertha BSC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 17 May | FC Bayern Munchen | H | 0–2 | L |
Season Stats
| 1. FC Koln | 1. FC Union Berlin | |
|---|---|---|
| #13 | Position | #17 |
| 4 | Points | 1 |
| 4 | Played | 4 |
| 1 / 1 / 2 | W / D / L | 0 / 1 / 3 |
| 6 | Scored | 4 |
| 9 | Conceded | 17 |
| -3 | GD | -13 |
| 1.00 | PPG | 0.25 |
| 25% | 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 13th (4 pts). 1. FC Union Berlin are 17th (1 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
1. FC Koln
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/2
46-60
1/2
61-75
1/3
76+
2/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
1. FC Union Berlin
0-15
1/3
16-30
–/3
31-45
–/2
46-60
–/3
61-75
–/4
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
1. FC Koln
| Thijs Dallinga | 2 G |
| Said El Mala | 1 G |
1. FC Union Berlin
| Tim Skarke | 2 G | |
| Leopold Querfeld | 1 G | 1 A |
| Emmanuel Latte Lath | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — 1. FC Köln and 1. FC Union Berlin get this one started.
- 5' 1. FC Köln are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 10' The energy levels are beginning to show. Urs Fischer might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 15' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His 1. FC Köln side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 20' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 25' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 30' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 35' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 39' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Marvin Friedrich makes it 0-1.
- 44' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Jonas Hector on 44 minutes.
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Anthony Modeste. He replaces Dominick Drexler on 46 minute.
- 51' 1. FC Union Berlin is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 56' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 61' Jonas Hector has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 63' The supporters are chanting for Felix Kroos. He replaces Yunus Malli on 63 minute.
- 64' Kingsley Ehizibue makes way for Kingsley Schindler at the 64 minute mark. A tactical switch from 1. FC Koln.
- 67' Brilliant from the ! Christian Gentner makes it 0-2 with a superb finish on 67.
- 70' Elvis Rexhbecaj has so much to prove this time. He replaces Florian Kainz on 70 minute.
- 75' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Joshua Mees made 440 appearances and scored 13 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 76' 1. FC Koln player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 80' Toni Leistner is having his name booked by the referee on 80.
- 84' Marco Hoger is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ellyes Skhiri at the 84 minute mark.
- 89' A change in the 1. FC Union Berlin ranks — Marcus Ingvartsen exits the field as Joshua Mees enters on 89.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for 1. FC Union Berlin players.
Lineups
1. FC Koln Lineups
Starting XI
- 30
- 19
- 28
- 23
- 1
- 14
- 15
- 5
- 24
- 2
- 33
Bench
- 11
- 37
- 20
- 18
- 6
- 17
- 27
- 29
- 25
Coach
Markus Gisdol
1. FC Union Berlin Lineups
Starting XI
-
18
Yunus Malli ↓ Felix Kroos 63'
- 34
- 31
- 10
- 5
- 28
- 21
-
14
Ken Reichel ↓ Florian Hubner 70'
- 1
- 15
-
32
Marcus Ingvartsen ↓ Joshua Mees 89'
Bench
- 3
-
11
Anthony Ujah ↑ 63'
- 35
-
19
Florian Hubner ↑ 70'
- 24
-
23
Felix Kroos ↑ 63'
- 20
-
8
Joshua Mees ↑ 89'
- 17
Coach
Urs Fischer
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Max Kruse | 2 |
| Taiwo Awoniyi | 2 |
| Anthony Modeste | 2 |
| Sebastian Andersson | 2 |
| Julian Ryerson | 1 |
| Said El Mala | 1 |
| Jhon Cordoba | 1 |
| Sheraldo Becker | 1 |
Head to Head
1. FC Koln Form
1. FC Union Berlin Form
2020-06-13
1. FC Koln
1–2
1. FC Union Berlin
W
2020-06-07
1. FC Union Berlin
1–1
FC Schalke 04
D
2020-05-31
Borussia Monchengladbach
4–1
1. FC Union Berlin
L
2020-05-27
1. FC Union Berlin
1–1
1. FSV Mainz 05
D
2020-05-22
Hertha BSC
4–0
1. FC Union Berlin
L
2020-05-17
1. FC Union Berlin
0–2
FC Bayern Munchen
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.72
1. FC Koln xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.56
1. FC Union Berlin xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 79% + Both teams to score 73%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: 1. FC Union Berlin win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.28
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 98% |
|
2% |
| ± 1.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 2.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 3.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 4.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
Double Chance
1. FC Koln or Draw
75%
Draw or 1. FC Union Berlin
47%
1. FC Koln or 1. FC Union Berlin
78%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: 1. FC Union Berlin win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 1
7.8%
3 – 1
7%
1 – 1
6.6%
2 – 2
6%
3 – 2
5.4%
2 – 0
5.3%
4 – 1
4.7%
3 – 0
4.6%
1 – 2
Actual
4 – 2
3.7%
1 – 0
3.5%
2 – 3
3.1%
Asian Handicap — 1. FC Koln
| Handicap | 1. FC Koln covers | Push | 1. FC Union Berlin covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -2 | 24% | 17% | 59% |
| -1.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| -1 | 41% | 19% | 39% |
| -0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +0.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +1 | 79% | 11% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
1. FC Koln keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
1. FC Union Berlin keeps clean sheet
7%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.