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1. FC Koln vs 1. FC Union Berlin, Bundesliga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Bundesliga · 2023-24
1. FC Koln
3 – 2
Full Time
1. FC Union Berlin
Sat 11 May 2024 · 13:30 UTC RheinEnergieSTADION HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 15' Robin Knoche
0–2 19' Kevin Volland pen
Florian Kainz pen 45' 1–2
Steffen Tigges 87' 2–2
Damion Downs 90+2' 3–2
Benno Schmitz 36' Y
Y 44' Rani Khedira
Eric Martel 53' Y
Denis Huseinbasic 74' Y
Y 84' Josip Juranovic

Overview

Match Preview

1. FC Koln vs 1. FC Union Berlin — Bundesliga at RheinEnergieSTADION.

Match Details

  • Referee Deniz Aytekin
  • Assistant 1 Christian Dietz
  • Assistant 2 Eduard Beitinger

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 FC Schalke 04 0 0
2 SC Paderborn 07 0 0
3 SV 07 Elversberg 0 0
4 FC Bayern München 0 0
5 Borussia Dortmund 0 0
6 RB Leipzig 0 0
7 VfB Stuttgart 0 0
8 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 0 0
9 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 0 0
10 SC Freiburg 0 0
11 Eintracht Frankfurt 0 0
12 FC Augsburg 0 0
13 1. FSV Mainz 05 0 0
14 1. FC Union Berlin 0 0
15 Borussia Monchengladbach 0 0
16 Hamburger SV 0 0
17 1. FC Koln 0 0
18 SV Werder Bremen 0 0

Head-to-Head

1
3
8
1. FC Koln 12 games · Avg 2.4 goals 1. FC Union Berlin
Last 5 meetings
2024-05-11 1. FC Koln 3–2 1. FC Union Berlin 2023-12-20 1. FC Union Berlin 2–0 1. FC Koln 2023-03-04 1. FC Union Berlin 0–0 1. FC Koln 2022-09-11 1. FC Koln 0–1 1. FC Union Berlin 2022-04-01 1. FC Union Berlin 1–0 1. FC Koln

Recent Form

1. FC Koln
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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 München A 0–2 L
06 Apr VfL Bochum 1848 H 2–1 W
1. FC Union Berlin
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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 München 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
#17 Position #14
0 Points 0
0 Played 0
0 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 0 / 0 / 0
0 Scored 0
0 Conceded 0
+0 GD +0
– PPG –
– Win % –

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

1. FC Koln are 17th (0 pts). 1. FC Union Berlin are 14th (0 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at RheinEnergieSTADION. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 10' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 15' Assisted by Christopher Trimmel with the perfectly-timed delivery and Robin Knoche makes no mistake. 0-1!
  • 19' A goal from the Germany international Kevin Volland! He fires home on 19 to make it 0-2!
  • 20' The 1. FC Koln manager makes a substitution. Gian-Luca Waldschmidt departs to be replaced by Linton Maina.
  • 25' Danilho Doekhi, a Suriname centre-back, has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 30' It looks like no one’s ball. 1. FC Union Berlin is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 35' Janik Haberer has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 36' Benno Schmitz picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 41' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 44' It’s gonna be a card for Rani Khedira.
  • 45' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Florian Kainz makes no mistake. 1-2!
  • 46' Time for substitution for 1. FC Union Berlin. Rani Khedira is replaced by Janik Haberer.
  • 51' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His 1. FC Koln side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 53' Eric Martel is having his name booked by the referee on 53.
  • 54' Another substitution for 1. FC Union Berlin to replace Kevin Volland by Chris Bedia on 54 minute.
  • 59' A quiet spell here at RheinEnergieSTADION. 1. FC Koln seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 60' The supporters are chanting for Lucas Tousart. He replaces Jerome Roussillon on 60 minute.
  • 61' The 1. FC Koln manager makes a substitution. Eric Martel departs to be replaced by Mark Uth.
  • 66' Josip Juranovic has been relatively quiet despite scoring 15 goals in his last 8 appearances.
  • 71' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 72' Josip Juranovic gets the nod from 1. FC Union Berlin. He replaces Christopher Trimmel and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 74' Denis Huseinbasic catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 74.
  • 74' Another substitution for 1. FC Koln to replace Faride Alidou by Damion Downs on 74 minute.
  • 79' Supporters expect more eagerness from Brenden Aaronson, as he is very good at scoring at RheinEnergieSTADION with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 84' Josip Juranovic has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 84.
  • 87' Steffen Tigges has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 87 minutes.
  • The final score is 3-2.

Lineups

1. FC Koln Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Timo Schultz

1. FC Union Berlin Lineups

3-5-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Marco Grote

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Sebastian Andersson 2
Max Kruse 2
Taiwo Awoniyi 2
Anthony Modeste 2
Grischa Promel 1
Marius Bulter 1
Julian Ryerson 1
Said El Mala 1

Head to Head

2024-05-11 1. FC Koln 3–2 1. FC Union Berlin 2023-12-20 1. FC Union Berlin 2–0 1. FC Koln 2023-03-04 1. FC Union Berlin 0–0 1. FC Koln 2022-09-11 1. FC Koln 0–1 1. FC Union Berlin 2022-04-01 1. FC Union Berlin 1–0 1. FC Koln

1. FC Koln Form

2024-05-11 1. FC Koln 3–2 1. FC Union Berlin W 2024-05-04 1. FC Koln 0–0 SC Freiburg D 2024-04-28 1. FSV Mainz 05 1–1 1. FC Koln D 2024-04-20 1. FC Koln 0–2 SV Darmstadt 98 L 2024-04-13 FC Bayern München 2–0 1. FC Koln L 2024-04-06 1. FC Koln 2–1 VfL Bochum 1848 W

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 München 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
0 / 4
0.62 1. FC Koln xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.58 1. FC Union Berlin xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 87% + Under — clean sheet likely 77%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
1. FC Koln36% Draw39% 1. FC Union Berlin25%
Actual: 1. FC Koln win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes23% 0% No77%
Avg goals/match: 1.2
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 67%
33%
± 1.5 35%
65%
± 2.5 13%
87%
± 3.5 4%
96%
± 4.5 1%
99%

Double Chance

1. FC Koln or Draw
75%
Draw or 1. FC Union Berlin
64%
1. FC Koln or 1. FC Union Berlin
61%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
1. FC Koln16% Draw69% 1. FC Union Berlin15%
Actual: 1. FC Union Berlin win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 3–2 not predicted
3 – 2
Actual
0 – 0
32.9%
1 – 0
16.8%
0 – 1
15.7%
1 – 1
12%
2 – 0
5.2%
0 – 2
4.6%
2 – 1
3.5%
1 – 2
3.3%
2 – 2
1.2%
3 – 0
1.1%
0 – 3
0.9%
3 – 1
0.8%

Asian Handicap — 1. FC Koln

Handicap 1. FC Koln covers Push 1. FC Union Berlin covers
-2.5 1% — 99%
-2 1% 6% 93%
-1.5 7% — 93%
-1 7% 21% 72%
-0.5 28% — 72%
+0.5 74% — 26%
+1 74% 19% 6%
+1.5 94% — 6%
+2 94% 5% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

1. FC Koln keeps clean sheet
56% ✗
1. FC Union Berlin keeps clean sheet
54% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.