1. FC Koln vs 1. FC Union Berlin, Bundesliga 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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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 Christian Gittelmann
- Referee Tobias Stieler
- Referee Eduard Beitinger
- Referee Matthias Jollenbeck
- Referee Martin Thomsen
- Referee Christian Fischer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Nov | 1. FC Union Berlin | H | 2–2 | D |
| 30 Oct | Borussia Dortmund | A | 0–2 | L |
| 27 Oct | VfB Stuttgart | A | 2–0 | W |
| 24 Oct | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | H | 2–2 | D |
| 15 Oct | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | A | 0–5 | L |
| 01 Oct | SpVgg Greuther Furth 1903 | H | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Nov | 1. FC Koln | A | 2–2 | D |
| 30 Oct | FC Bayern München | H | 2–5 | L |
| 27 Oct | SV Waldhof Mannheim | A | 3–1 | W |
| 24 Oct | VfB Stuttgart | A | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Oct | VfL Wolfsburg | H | 2–0 | W |
| 03 Oct | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | A | 2–1 | W |
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' And we are off! 1. FC Koln vs 1. FC Union Berlin — let the football do the talking.
- 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 7' Anthony Modeste adds to his 0 season tally! 1. FC Koln lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
- 9' Magnificent from Julian Ryerson! That is 9 goals in 435 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 14' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Steffen Baumgart will be considering his options from the bench.
- 16' 1. FC Union Berlin player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 17' Anthony Modeste catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 17.
- 18' 1. FC Koln player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 23' 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.
- 28' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 33' Jonas Hector has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 9 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 38' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 43' The travelling 1. FC Union Berlin supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 46' Brilliant from the ! Grischa Promel makes it 1-2 with a superb finish on 45.
- 51' 1. FC Koln are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against 1. FC Union Berlin's shape.
- 54' 1. FC Koln player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 55' Ondrej Duda was booked on 55.
- 60' With 0 assists to his name this season, Robin Knoche is clearly more than just a goal scorer for 1. FC Koln.
- 65' The 1. FC Koln manager makes a substitution. Timo Hubers departs to be replaced by Luca Kilian.
- 70' 1. FC Union Berlin has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 2 meetings.
- 72' The supporters are chanting for Andreas Voglsammer. He replaces Sheraldo Becker on 72 minute.
- 77' Sebastian Andersson gets the nod from 1. FC Koln. He replaces Mark Uth and will look to change the dynamic.
- 82' The energy levels are beginning to show. Steffen Baumgart might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 84' 1. FC Union Berlin ring the changes. Taiwo Awoniyi has done his job and it is now time for Kevin Behrens to step up.
- 86' Anthony Modeste makes no mistake. The score reads 2-2 and 1. FC Koln are in front.
- The points are shared — 1. FC Koln 2-2 1. FC Union Berlin. Honours even.
Lineups
1. FC Koln Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 4
- 18
- 13
- 1
- 14
- 6
- 5
- 2
- 7
- 27
Bench
- 17
- 19
- 22
- 21
- 9
- 15
- 20
- 29
- 31
Coach
Steffen Baumgart
1. FC Union Berlin Lineups
Starting XI
- 27
- 1
- 8
- 31
- 24
- 25
- 5
- 21
- 6
- 23
-
14
Taiwo Awoniyi ↓ Kevin Behrens 84'
Bench
- 30
-
7
Levin Oztunali ↑ 84'
- 20
- 19
- 28
- 3
-
9
Andreas Voglsammer ↑ 72'
-
17
Kevin Behrens ↑ 84'
- 18
Coach
Urs Fischer
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Anthony Modeste | 2 |
| Sebastian Andersson | 2 |
| Max Kruse | 2 |
| Taiwo Awoniyi | 2 |
| Christopher Trimmel | 1 |
| Kevin Volland | 1 |
| Robin Knoche | 1 |
| Grischa Promel | 1 |
Head to Head
1. FC Koln Form
1. FC Union Berlin Form
2021-11-07
1. FC Koln
2–2
1. FC Union Berlin
D
2021-10-30
1. FC Union Berlin
2–5
FC Bayern München
L
2021-10-27
SV Waldhof Mannheim
1–3
1. FC Union Berlin
W
2021-10-24
VfB Stuttgart
1–1
1. FC Union Berlin
D
2021-10-16
1. FC Union Berlin
2–0
VfL Wolfsburg
W
2021-10-03
1. FSV Mainz 05
1–2
1. FC Union Berlin
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.65
1. FC Koln xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.72
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
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.37
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 3.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 4.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
Double Chance
1. FC Koln or Draw
62%
Draw or 1. FC Union Berlin
65%
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
8.1%
2 – 1
7.8%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
5.3%
0 – 2
5.1%
1 – 0
5%
0 – 0
4.9%
2 – 0
4.7%
1 – 3
4.6%
3 – 1
4.2%
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% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +1 | 61% | 18% | 21% |
| +1.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +2 | 79% | 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.

