1. FC Union Berlin vs 1. FC Köln, 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 4 games · 1 pts (2026/27)
- 1. FC Köln 4 games · 4 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 | Borussia Dortmund | 4 | 12 |
| 2 | FC Bayern München | 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 Köln | 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 Mönchengladbach | 4 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Dec | 1. FC Köln | 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 Saarbrücken | A | 2–3 | L |
Season Stats
| 1. FC Union Berlin | 1. FC Köln | |
|---|---|---|
| #17 | Position | #13 |
| 1 | Points | 4 |
| 4 | Played | 4 |
| 0 / 1 / 3 | W / D / L | 1 / 1 / 2 |
| 4 | Scored | 6 |
| 17 | Conceded | 9 |
| -13 | GD | -3 |
| 0.25 | PPG | 1.00 |
| 0% | Win % | 25% |
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 Union Berlin this season
1. FC Union Berlin this season
0%
Clean Sheets
1. FC Köln this season
1. FC Köln this season
1. FC Union Berlin are 17th (1 pts). 1. FC Köln are 13th (4 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
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
1. FC Köln
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/2
46-60
1/2
61-75
1/3
76+
2/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
1. FC Union Berlin
| Tim Skarke | 2 G | |
| Leopold Querfeld | 1 G | 1 A |
| Emmanuel Latte Lath | 1 G |
1. FC Köln
| Thijs Dallinga | 2 G |
| Said El Mala | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! 1. FC Union Berlin welcome 1. FC Köln for this crunch clash at Stadion An der Alten Forsterei.
- 5' 1. FC Union Berlin are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined 1. FC Köln backline.
- 8' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Lasse Sobiech.
- 13' The home supporters are growing impatient. 1. FC Union Berlin must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 18' It is a cagey affair so far. 1. FC Union Berlin in their trying to find a way past 1. FC Köln's compact .
- 23' 1. FC Köln seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 28' 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 Noah Katterbach suffering a number of foals already.
- 33' Goal! Sebastian Andersson scores his 25 goal in 108 matches.
- 38' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 43' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 45' A meaty challenge results in booking for Kingsley Ehizibue on 45.
- 46' Kingsley Ehizibue makes way for Louis Schaub at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from 1. FC Koln.
- 50' Sebastian Andersson does the damage! The net is bulging and 1. FC Union Berlin surge ahead!
- 55' 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.
- 60' It looks surprising 1. FC Union Berlin does not make any changes. Kingsley Ehizibue has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 63' The crowd applauds Sebastian Polter as he leaves the pitch. Marius Bulter steps in for 1. FC Union Berlin.
- 65' The referee shows 1. FC Koln player a Yellow card on 65.
- 69' Another change for 1. FC Koln made on 69 minute. Marco Hoger leaves to be changed by Florian Kainz.
- 72' The 1. FC Koln bench stirs into life. Simon Terodde is withdrawn and Anthony Modeste gets his opportunity.
- 77' The 1. FC Union Berlin manager makes a substitution. Marcus Ingvartsen departs to be replaced by Julian Ryerson.
- 81' That is a Yellow card for 1. FC Union Berlin. Robert Andrich will be fuming at that decision.
- 86' 1. FC Köln come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 87' 1. FC Union Berlin manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Felix Kroos is hanging Robert Andrich on the field on 87 minute.
- The points are shared — 1. FC Union Berlin 2-0 1. FC Köln. Honours even.
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 |
|---|---|
| Max Kruse | 2 |
| Taiwo Awoniyi | 2 |
| Anthony Modeste | 2 |
| Sebastian Andersson | 2 |
| Florian Kainz | 1 |
| Steffen Tigges | 1 |
| Ondrej Duda | 1 |
| Damion Downs | 1 |
Head to Head
1. FC Union Berlin Form
2019-12-08
1. FC Union Berlin
2–0
1. FC Köln
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
1 / 4
1.8
1. FC Union Berlin xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.71
1. FC Köln xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 68% + Over 2.5 goals 67%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: 1. FC Union Berlin win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.51
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 2.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 3.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 4.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
Double Chance
1. FC Union Berlin or Draw
70%
Draw or 1. FC Köln
53%
1. FC Union Berlin or 1. FC Köln
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: 1. FC Union Berlin win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.1%
2 – 1
8%
1 – 2
7.6%
2 – 2
6.7%
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
4.8%
3 – 1
4.8%
0 – 1
4.5%
0 – 2
4.4%
0 – 0
4.4%
1 – 3
4.3%
3 – 2
4.1%
Asian Handicap — 1. FC Union Berlin
| Handicap | 1. FC Union Berlin covers | Push | 1. FC Köln covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 12% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 18% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 17% | 19% |
| +1.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +2 | 81% | 11% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
1. FC Union Berlin keeps clean sheet
19%
✗
1. FC Köln keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.