1. FC Koln vs 1. FC Union Berlin, Bundesliga 2022-23 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 Rafael Foltyn
- Referee Benjamin Cortus
- Referee Florian Heft
- Referee Jonas Weickenmeier
- Referee Thomas Gorniak
- Referee Markus Schmidt
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sep | 1. FC Union Berlin | H | 0–1 | L |
| 03 Sep | VfL Wolfsburg | A | 4–2 | W |
| 28 Aug | VfB Stuttgart | H | 0–0 | D |
| 21 Aug | Eintracht Frankfurt | A | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Aug | RB Leipzig | A | 2–2 | D |
| 07 Aug | FC Schalke 04 | H | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sep | 1. FC Koln | A | 1–0 | W |
| 08 Sep | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | H | 0–1 | L |
| 03 Sep | FC Bayern Munchen | H | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Aug | FC Schalke 04 | A | 6–1 | W |
| 20 Aug | RB Leipzig | H | 2–1 | W |
| 14 Aug | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | A | 0–0 | D |
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' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against 1. FC Köln and 1. FC Union Berlin has kicked off!
- 4' Brilliant from the ! Timo Hubers makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 4.
- 9' Diogo Leite has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 10' A moment of madness from Luca Kilian on 10 minutes earns him a Yellow card. 1. FC Koln will be frustrated.
- 14' Sheraldo Becker is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 3 goals this season for the .
- 19' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 24' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 29' It looks surprising 1. FC Union Berlin does not make any changes. Milos Pantovic has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 34' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 39' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both 1. FC Köln and 1. FC Union Berlin are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 44' Germany international Janik Haberer has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 46' Fresh legs for 1. FC Koln! Steffen Tigges comes on to replace Florian Dietz.
- 51' 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.
- 53' Robin Knoche picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 54' Controversy at the stadium! Kristian Pedersen argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 59' 1. FC Köln are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined 1. FC Union Berlin backline.
- 62' Kingsley Schindler gets the nod from 1. FC Koln. He replaces Benno Schmitz and will look to change the dynamic.
- 64' A change in the 1. FC Union Berlin ranks — Janik Haberer exits the field as Milos Pantovic enters on 64.
- 69' With 0 assists to his name this season, Sven Michel is clearly more than just a goal scorer for 1. FC Union Berlin.
- 72' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Kingsley Schindler.
- 75' Jan Thielmann gets the nod from 1. FC Koln. He replaces Florian Kainz and will look to change the dynamic.
- 76' 1. FC Union Berlin make a change. Sheraldo Becker trudges off to be replaced by Sven Michel on 76 minutes.
- 81' A meaty challenge results in booking for Luca Kilian on 81.
- 85' 1. FC Koln receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 85.
- 85' Sargis Adamyan has so much to prove this time. He replaces Linton Maina on 85 minute.
- 89' The supporters are chanting for Paul Seguin. He replaces Andras Schafer on 89 minute.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — 1. FC Köln 0-1 1. FC Union Berlin.
Lineups
1. FC Koln Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 3
- 28
- 4
- 37
- 14
- 2
- 15
- 20
- 6
- 33
Bench
- 17
- 18
- 1
- 23
- 7
- 21
- 29
- 8
- 5
Coach
Steffen Baumgart
1. FC Union Berlin Lineups
Starting XI
-
27
Sheraldo Becker ↓ Sven Michel 75'
- 45
- 8
- 31
-
19
Janik Haberer ↓ Milos Pantovic 64'
- 28
- 6
- 3
- 37
- 4
-
13
Andras Schafer ↓ Paul Seguin 89'
Bench
-
32
Milos Pantovic ↑ 64'
-
14
Paul Seguin ↑ 89'
- 25
- 12
-
17
Kevin Behrens ↑ 75'
- 21
- 23
-
11
Sven Michel ↑ 75'
- 40
Coach
Urs Fischer
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sebastian Andersson | 2 |
| Max Kruse | 2 |
| Taiwo Awoniyi | 2 |
| Anthony Modeste | 2 |
| Marius Bulter | 1 |
| Julian Ryerson | 1 |
| Said El Mala | 1 |
| Jhon Cordoba | 1 |
Head to Head
1. FC Koln Form
1. FC Union Berlin Form
2022-09-11
1. FC Koln
0–1
1. FC Union Berlin
W
2022-09-08
1. FC Union Berlin
0–1
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
L
2022-09-03
1. FC Union Berlin
1–1
FC Bayern Munchen
D
2022-08-27
FC Schalke 04
1–6
1. FC Union Berlin
W
2022-08-20
1. FC Union Berlin
2–1
RB Leipzig
W
2022-08-14
1. FSV Mainz 05
0–0
1. FC Union Berlin
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
2.24
1. FC Koln xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.36
1. FC Union Berlin xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 69% + Both teams to score 66%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: 1. FC Union Berlin win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.6
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 2.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 3.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 4.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
Double Chance
1. FC Koln or Draw
72%
Draw or 1. FC Union Berlin
51%
1. FC Koln or 1. FC Union Berlin
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: 1. FC Union Berlin win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.2%
2 – 1
9%
2 – 0
6.9%
3 – 1
6.7%
2 – 2
6.1%
1 – 0
5.7%
1 – 2
5.5%
3 – 0
5%
3 – 2
4.5%
0 – 0
4%
4 – 1
3.8%
0 – 1
Actual
Asian Handicap — 1. FC Koln
| Handicap | 1. FC Koln covers | Push | 1. FC Union Berlin covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -2 | 19% | 17% | 65% |
| -1.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| -1 | 35% | 21% | 44% |
| -0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +1 | 78% | 12% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 6% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
1. FC Koln keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
1. FC Union Berlin keeps clean sheet
12%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

