1. FC Koln vs 1. FC Union Berlin, Bundesliga 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
1. FC Koln vs 1. FC Union Berlin — Bundesliga at RheinEnergieSTADION.
- 1. FC Koln 34 games · 32 pts (2025/26)
- 1. FC Union Berlin 34 games · 39 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Harm Osmers
- Referee Mark Borsch
- Referee Alexander Sather
- Referee Christian Bandurski
- Referee Martin Petersen
19 games this season
🟨 0.9/game
⚽ 5.2 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Bayern München | 34 | 89 |
| 2 | Borussia Dortmund | 34 | 73 |
| 3 | RB Leipzig | 34 | 65 |
| 4 | VfB Stuttgart | 34 | 62 |
| 5 | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | 34 | 61 |
| 6 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 34 | 59 |
| 7 | SC Freiburg | 34 | 47 |
| 8 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 34 | 44 |
| 9 | FC Augsburg | 34 | 43 |
| 10 | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 34 | 40 |
| 11 | 1. FC Union Berlin | 34 | 39 |
| 12 | Borussia Monchengladbach | 34 | 38 |
| 13 | Hamburger SV | 34 | 38 |
| 14 | 1. FC Koln | 34 | 32 |
| 15 | SV Werder Bremen | 34 | 32 |
| 16 | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | 29 |
| 17 | 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 | 34 | 26 |
| 18 | FC St. Pauli 1910 | 34 | 26 |
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 Dusseldorf | 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 München | H | 0–2 | L |
Season Stats
| 1. FC Koln | 1. FC Union Berlin | |
|---|---|---|
| #14 | Position | #11 |
| 32 | Points | 39 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 7 / 11 / 16 | W / D / L | 10 / 9 / 15 |
| 49 | Scored | 44 |
| 63 | Conceded | 58 |
| -14 | GD | -14 |
| 0.94 | PPG | 1.15 |
| 21% | Win % | 29% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
9%
Clean Sheets
1. FC Koln this season
1. FC Koln this season
21%
Clean Sheets
1. FC Union Berlin this season
1. FC Union Berlin this season
1. FC Koln are 14th (32 pts). 1. FC Union Berlin are 11th (39 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
1. FC Koln
0-15
2/3
16-30
1/2
31-45
1/1
46-60
–/1
61-75
3/6
76+
4/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
1. FC Union Berlin
0-15
1/2
16-30
–/3
31-45
2/2
46-60
2/2
61-75
2/2
76+
6/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at RheinEnergieSTADION!
- 5' 1. FC Union Berlin fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 10' 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 Marius Bulter suffering a number of foals already.
- 15' It is a cagey affair so far. 1. FC Koln in their trying to find a way past 1. FC Union Berlin's compact .
- 20' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 25' The travelling 1. FC Union Berlin supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 30' 1. FC Koln currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 35' Grischa Promel has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 34 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 39' The deadlock is broken! Marvin Friedrich gets on the scoresheet on 39 minutes.
- 44' That is a Yellow card for 1. FC Koln. Jonas Hector will be fuming at that decision.
- 46' Anthony Modeste gets the nod from 1. FC Koln. He replaces Dominick Drexler and will look to change the dynamic.
- 51' Over 51 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 56' 1. FC Union Berlin seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 61' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering 1. FC Koln that had 398 games and scored 346 goals.
- 63' Felix Kroos is ready to make an impact after coming on for Yunus Malli at the 63 minute mark.
- 64' Another change for 1. FC Koln made on 64 minute. Kingsley Ehizibue leaves to be changed by Kingsley Schindler.
- 67' What composure from Christian Gentner! The Germany international strokes it home. 0-2.
- 70' Elvis Rexhbecaj is replacing Florian Kainz for the 1. FC Koln side.
- 75' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His 1. FC Koln side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 76' The referee calls foul for Ellyes Skhiri. He receives a Yellow card.
- 80' Toni Leistner picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 84' Marco Hoger is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ellyes Skhiri at the 84 minute mark.
- 89' Joshua Mees has so much to prove this time. He replaces Marcus Ingvartsen on 89 minute.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from 1. FC Union Berlin to claim maximum points.
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 |
| Tom Rothe | 1 |
| Christian Gentner | 1 |
| Timo Hubers | 1 |
| Livan Burcu | 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 München
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.67
1. FC Koln xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.71
1. FC Union Berlin xG
I would bet for:
1. FC Koln or 1. FC Union Berlin 74% + Both teams to score 66%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: 1. FC Union Berlin win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.38
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 3.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 4.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
Double Chance
1. FC Koln or Draw
62%
Draw or 1. FC Union Berlin
64%
1. FC Koln or 1. FC Union Berlin
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: 1. FC Union Berlin win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.6%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
7.8%
2 – 2
6.6%
0 – 1
5.2%
1 – 0
5%
0 – 2
5%
0 – 0
4.9%
2 – 0
4.8%
1 – 3
4.6%
3 – 1
4.3%
2 – 3
3.8%
Asian Handicap — 1. FC Koln
| Handicap | 1. FC Koln covers | Push | 1. FC Union Berlin covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 11% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 18% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +1 | 62% | 18% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 12% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
1. FC Koln keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
1. FC Union Berlin keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.