1. FC Union Berlin vs 1. FC Koln, Bundesliga 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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1. FC Union Berlin vs 1. FC Köln — Bundesliga at Stadion An der Alten Forsterei.
- 1. FC Union Berlin 9 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
- 1. FC Köln 9 games · 9 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Patrick Ittrich
- Referee Norbert Grudzinski
- Referee Sascha Thielert
- Referee Sven Jablonski
- Referee Bibiana Steinhaus
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Bayern Munchen | 9 | 21 |
| 2 | Borussia Dortmund | 9 | 21 |
| 3 | SC Freiburg | 9 | 19 |
| 4 | RB Leipzig | 9 | 18 |
| 5 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 9 | 16 |
| 6 | SV Werder Bremen | 9 | 15 |
| 7 | SV 07 Elversberg | 9 | 13 |
| 8 | VfB Stuttgart | 9 | 12 |
| 9 | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | 9 | 12 |
| 10 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 9 | 12 |
| 11 | Hamburger SV | 9 | 12 |
| 12 | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 9 | 10 |
| 13 | SC Paderborn 07 | 9 | 10 |
| 14 | FC Augsburg | 9 | 9 |
| 15 | 1. FC Köln | 9 | 9 |
| 16 | 1. FC Union Berlin | 9 | 7 |
| 17 | FC Schalke 04 | 9 | 6 |
| 18 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 9 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Dec | 1. FC Koln | H | 2–0 | W |
| 29 Nov | FC Schalke 04 | A | 1–2 | L |
| 23 Nov | Borussia Mönchengladbach | H | 2–0 | W |
| 09 Nov | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | A | 3–2 | W |
| 02 Nov | Hertha BSC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 29 Oct | SC Freiburg | A | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Dec | 1. FC Union Berlin | A | 0–2 | L |
| 30 Nov | FC Augsburg | H | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Nov | RB Leipzig | A | 1–4 | L |
| 08 Nov | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | H | 1–2 | L |
| 03 Nov | TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf | A | 0–2 | L |
| 29 Oct | 1. FC Saarbrucken | A | 2–3 | L |
Season Stats
| 1. FC Union Berlin | 1. FC Koln | |
|---|---|---|
| #16 | Position | #15 |
| 7 | Points | 9 |
| 9 | Played | 9 |
| 1 / 4 / 4 | W / D / L | 2 / 3 / 4 |
| 7 | Scored | 10 |
| 21 | Conceded | 14 |
| -14 | GD | -4 |
| 0.78 | PPG | 1.00 |
| 11% | Win % | 22% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
22%
Clean Sheets
1. FC Union Berlin this season
1. FC Union Berlin this season
11%
Clean Sheets
1. FC Koln this season
1. FC Koln this season
1. FC Union Berlin are 16th (7 pts). 1. FC Koln are 15th (9 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
1. FC Union Berlin
0-15
2/3
16-30
–/3
31-45
–/2
46-60
–/3
61-75
1/6
76+
4/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
1. FC Koln
0-15
1/2
16-30
1/1
31-45
–/3
46-60
1/2
61-75
2/3
76+
4/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
1. FC Union Berlin
| Tim Skarke | 2 G | 1 A |
| Leopold Querfeld | 1 G | 1 A |
| Emmanuel Latte Lath | 1 G |
1. FC Koln
| Said El Mala | 3 G |
| Thijs Dallinga | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for 1. FC Union Berlin to score. At the same time, 1. FC Koln does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' 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 Robert Andrich suffering a number of foals already.
- 8' Lasse Sobiech has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 8.
- 13' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 18' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 23' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. 1. FC Koln needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 28' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both 1. FC Union Berlin and 1. FC Koln are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 33' Magnificent from Sebastian Andersson! That is 25 goals in 108 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 38' 1. FC Union Berlin currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 43' 1. FC Union Berlin are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against 1. FC Koln's shape.
- 45' It’s a booking for 1. FC Koln player. Kingsley Ehizibue gets a Yellow card.
- 46' The 1. FC Koln bench stirs into life. Kingsley Ehizibue is withdrawn and Louis Schaub gets his opportunity.
- 50' The deadlock is broken! Sebastian Andersson gets on the scoresheet on 50 minutes.
- 55' Kingsley Ehizibue, a Netherlands right-back, has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 60' A quiet spell here at Stadion An der Alten Forsterei. 1. FC Union Berlin seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 63' The supporters are chanting for Marius Bulter. He replaces Sebastian Polter on 63 minute.
- 65' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Dominick Drexler.
- 69' A change in the 1. FC Koln ranks — Marco Hoger exits the field as Florian Kainz enters on 69.
- 72' 1. FC Koln manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Anthony Modeste is hanging Simon Terodde on the field on 72 minute.
- 77' Time for substitution for 1. FC Union Berlin. Marcus Ingvartsen is replaced by Julian Ryerson.
- 81' Robert Andrich is having his name booked by the referee on 81.
- 86' Lasse Sobiech needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 87' The supporters are chanting for Felix Kroos. He replaces Robert Andrich on 87 minute.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. 1. FC Union Berlin take all three points.
Lineups
1. FC Union Berlin Lineups
Starting XI
- 34
- 25
- 19
- 10
- 5
- 29
- 28
- 9
- 1
-
30
Robert Andrich ↓ Felix Kroos 87'
- 32
Bench
- 18
- 27
- 11
- 35
- 24
-
23
Felix Kroos ↑ 87'
- 14
-
6
Julian Ryerson ↑ 77'
-
15
Marius Bulter ↑ 63'
Coach
Urs Fischer
1. FC Köln Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
- 1
-
6
Marco Hoger C ↓ Florian Kainz 69'
- 15
-
9
Simon Terodde ↓ Anthony Modeste 72'
- 24
- 3
- 2
- 33
- 8
- 34
Bench
-
30
Florian Kainz ↑ 69'
- 28
- 32
- 22
- 7
- 36
-
13
Louis Schaub ↑ 46'
-
27
Anthony Modeste ↑ 72'
Coach
Markus Gisdol
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Said El Mala | 3 |
| Anthony Modeste | 2 |
| Sebastian Andersson | 2 |
| Max Kruse | 2 |
| Taiwo Awoniyi | 2 |
| Ondrej Duda | 1 |
| Damion Downs | 1 |
| Janik Haberer | 1 |
Head to Head
1. FC Union Berlin Form
2019-12-08
1. FC Union Berlin
2–0
1. FC Koln
W
2019-11-29
FC Schalke 04
2–1
1. FC Union Berlin
L
2019-11-23
1. FC Union Berlin
2–0
Borussia Mönchengladbach
W
2019-11-09
1. FSV Mainz 05
2–3
1. FC Union Berlin
W
2019-11-02
1. FC Union Berlin
1–0
Hertha BSC
W
2019-10-29
SC Freiburg
1–3
1. FC Union Berlin
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.52
1. FC Union Berlin xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.81
1. FC Köln xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 59% + 1. FC Union Berlin to win 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: 1. FC Union Berlin win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.33
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 2.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
1. FC Union Berlin or Draw
82%
Draw or 1. FC Köln
44%
1. FC Union Berlin or 1. FC Köln
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: 1. FC Union Berlin win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
13.8%
1 – 1
12.8%
0 – 0
11.9%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
8.8%
0 – 1
6.8%
3 – 0
5.4%
1 – 2
4.7%
3 – 1
4.5%
2 – 2
3.7%
0 – 2
3.1%
4 – 0
2.1%
Asian Handicap — 1. FC Union Berlin
| Handicap | 1. FC Union Berlin covers | Push | 1. FC Köln covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 16% | 72% |
| -1.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -1 | 28% | 25% | 48% |
| -0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +0.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +1 | 81% | 13% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 5% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
1. FC Union Berlin keeps clean sheet
45%
✗
1. FC Köln keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.