1. FC Koln vs 1. FC Union Berlin, Bundesliga 2023-24 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 Deniz Aytekin
- Assistant 1 Christian Dietz
- Assistant 2 Eduard Beitinger
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 May | 1. FC Union Berlin | H | 3–2 | W |
| 04 May | SC Freiburg | H | 0–0 | D |
| 28 Apr | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | A | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Apr | SV Darmstadt 98 | H | 0–2 | L |
| 13 Apr | FC Bayern Munchen | A | 0–2 | L |
| 06 Apr | VfL Bochum 1848 | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 May | 1. FC Koln | A | 2–3 | L |
| 05 May | VfL Bochum 1848 | H | 3–4 | L |
| 28 Apr | Borussia Monchengladbach | A | 0–0 | D |
| 20 Apr | FC Bayern Munchen | H | 1–5 | L |
| 12 Apr | FC Augsburg | A | 0–2 | L |
| 06 Apr | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | H | 0–1 | 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' The wait is over. 1. FC Koln get us underway at RheinEnergieSTADION.
- 5' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 10' The 39-year-old Christopher Trimmel has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 15' The Germany centre-back Robin Knoche breaks the deadlock on 15 minutes. 0-1!
- 19' What a strike from Kevin Volland! The score is 0-2.
- 20' Linton Maina has so much to prove this time. He replaces Gian-Luca Waldschmidt on 20 minute.
- 25' Diogo Leite has been relatively quiet despite scoring 7 goals in his last 499 appearances.
- 30' 1. FC Union Berlin come into this ranked 15 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 35' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering 1. FC Union Berlin that had 440 games and scored 371 goals.
- 36' The referee has no hesitation. Benno Schmitz is booked for 1. FC Koln — card on 36.
- 41' A quiet spell here at RheinEnergieSTADION. 1. FC Union Berlin seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 44' Poor challenge from Rani Khedira. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 45' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Florian Kainz makes it 1-2.
- 46' Janik Haberer has so much to prove this time. He replaces Rani Khedira on 46 minute.
- 51' 1. FC Koln started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 51.
- 53' 1. FC Koln receives a card for a hard tackle on 53.
- 54' Time for substitution for 1. FC Union Berlin. Kevin Volland is replaced by Chris Bedia.
- 59' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both 1. FC Koln and 1. FC Union Berlin are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 60' Lucas Tousart gets the nod from 1. FC Union Berlin. He replaces Jerome Roussillon and will look to change the dynamic.
- 61' Mark Uth gets the nod from 1. FC Koln. He replaces Eric Martel and will look to change the dynamic.
- 66' It looks like no one’s ball. 1. FC Koln is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 71' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 72' The crowd applauds Christopher Trimmel as he leaves the pitch. Josip Juranovic steps in for 1. FC Union Berlin.
- 74' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Denis Huseinbasic on 74 minutes.
- 74' It is a substitution in 1. FC Koln team. Faride Alidou is replaced by Damion Downs on 74 minute.
- 79' 1. FC Koln is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 84' It’s a booking for 1. FC Union Berlin player. Josip Juranovic gets a card.
- 87' What a strike from Steffen Tigges! The score is 2-2.
- 1. FC Koln celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
1. FC Koln Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 11
- 24
- 4
- 9
- 2
- 23
- 1
- 6
- 40
- 8
- 35
Bench
- 37
- 13
- 3
- 20
- 22
- 21
- 29
- 18
- 42
Coach
Timo Schultz
1. FC Union Berlin Lineups
3-5-2Starting XI
- 5
-
10
Kevin Volland ↓ Chris Bedia 54'
-
8
Rani Khedira ↓ Janik Haberer 46'
- 26
- 31
- 1
- 28
- 6
- 4
- 13
- 7
Bench
-
29
Lucas Tousart ↑ 60'
- 37
-
19
Janik Haberer ↑ 46'
- 3
-
11
Chris Bedia ↑ 54'
-
18
Josip Juranovic ↑ 72'
- 20
-
16
Benedict Hollerbach ↑ 54'
- 14
Coach
Marco Grote
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Max Kruse | 2 |
| Taiwo Awoniyi | 2 |
| Anthony Modeste | 2 |
| Sebastian Andersson | 2 |
| Timo Hubers | 1 |
| Livan Burcu | 1 |
| Marvin Friedrich | 1 |
| Benedict Hollerbach | 1 |
Head to Head
1. FC Koln Form
1. FC Union Berlin Form
2024-05-11
1. FC Koln
3–2
1. FC Union Berlin
L
2024-05-05
1. FC Union Berlin
3–4
VfL Bochum 1848
L
2024-04-28
Borussia Monchengladbach
0–0
1. FC Union Berlin
D
2024-04-20
1. FC Union Berlin
1–5
FC Bayern Munchen
L
2024-04-12
FC Augsburg
2–0
1. FC Union Berlin
L
2024-04-06
1. FC Union Berlin
0–1
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.55
1. FC Koln xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.15
1. FC Union Berlin xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 70% + 1. FC Koln to win 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: 1. FC Koln win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.7
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 2.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 3.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 4.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
Double Chance
1. FC Koln or Draw
83%
Draw or 1. FC Union Berlin
37%
1. FC Koln or 1. FC Union Berlin
80%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: 1. FC Union Berlin win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 1
9%
2 – 0
8.1%
1 – 1
8%
3 – 1
7.5%
3 – 0
6.7%
1 – 0
6%
2 – 2
5.1%
4 – 1
4.8%
3 – 2
Actual
4 – 0
4.2%
1 – 2
4.1%
0 – 0
3.7%
Asian Handicap — 1. FC Koln
| Handicap | 1. FC Koln covers | Push | 1. FC Union Berlin covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| -2 | 26% | 19% | 54% |
| -1.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| -1 | 46% | 21% | 34% |
| -0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +0.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +1 | 85% | 9% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 4% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
1. FC Koln keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
1. FC Union Berlin keeps clean sheet
9%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.