Saturday , 14 November 2026

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

Bundesliga · 2023-24
1. FC Union Berlin
2 – 0
Full Time
1. FC Köln
Wed 20 Dec 2023 · 17:30 UTC An der Alten Forsterei 22,012 HT 45' · FT 45'
Benedict Hollerbach 55' 1–0
David Fofana 78' 2–0

Overview

Match Preview

1. FC Union Berlin vs 1. FC Köln — Bundesliga at An der Alten Forsterei.

Match Details

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

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 FC Bayern München 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

8
4
2
1. FC Union Berlin 14 games · Avg 2.6 goals 1. FC Köln
Last 5 meetings
2023-12-20 1. FC Union Berlin 2–0 1. FC Köln 2023-03-04 1. FC Union Berlin 0–0 1. FC Köln 2022-09-11 1. FC Köln 0–1 1. FC Union Berlin 2022-04-01 1. FC Union Berlin 1–0 1. FC Köln 2021-11-07 1. FC Köln 2–2 1. FC Union Berlin

Recent Form

1. FC Union Berlin
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Dec 1. FC Köln H 2–0 W
16 Dec VfL Bochum 1848 A 0–3 L
12 Dec Real Madrid CF H 2–3 L
09 Dec Borussia Mönchengladbach H 3–1 W
29 Nov Sporting Clube de Braga A 1–1 D
25 Nov FC Augsburg H 1–1 D
1. FC Köln
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Dec 1. FC Union Berlin A 0–2 L
17 Dec SC Freiburg A 0–2 L
10 Dec 1. FSV Mainz 05 H 0–0 D
01 Dec SV Darmstadt 98 A 1–0 W
24 Nov FC Bayern München H 0–1 L
11 Nov VfL Bochum 1848 A 1–1 D

Season Stats

1. FC Union Berlin 1. FC Köln
#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)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
22% Clean Sheets
1. FC Union Berlin this season
11% Clean Sheets
1. FC Köln this season

1. FC Union Berlin are 16th (7 pts). 1. FC Köln 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 Köln
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 Köln
Said El Mala 3 G
Thijs Dallinga 2 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' KICK OFF: 1. FC Köln gets underway.
  • 5' 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.
  • 10' 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 Andras Schafer suffering a number of foals already.
  • 15' 1. FC Union Berlin is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 20' 1. FC Köln have won 361 goals from 408 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 25' Over 25 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 30' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 35' 1. FC Köln fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 40' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Josip Juranovic made 8 appearances and scored 15 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 45' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 46' The supporters are chanting for David Fofana. He replaces Kevin Behrens on 46 minute.
  • 51' 1. FC Köln is showing some good football. However, 1. FC Köln are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 55' Benedict Hollerbach does the damage! The net is bulging and 1. FC Union Berlin surge ahead!
  • 60' 1. FC Koln ring the changes. Jan Thielmann has done his job and it is now time for Dejan Ljubicic to step up.
  • 62' 1. FC Union Berlin manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Alex Kral is hanging Jerome Roussillon on the field on 62 minute.
  • 67' 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.
  • 68' The 1. FC Union Berlin bench stirs into life. Janik Haberer is withdrawn and Leonardo Bonucci gets his opportunity.
  • 73' It is a cagey affair so far. 1. FC Union Berlin in their 4-3-3 trying to find a way past 1. FC Köln's compact 4-1-3-2.
  • 74' The whistle greets Davie Selke as he departs to be replaced by Florian Dietz.
  • 78' The deadlock is broken! David Fofana gets on the scoresheet on 78 minutes.
  • 80' Fresh legs for 1. FC Koln! Benno Schmitz comes on to replace Max Finkgrafe.
  • 85' 1. FC Union Berlin manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Brenden Aaronson is hanging Andras Schafer on the field on 85 minute.
  • 90' Eric Martel has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. 1. FC Union Berlin take all three points.

Lineups

1. FC Union Berlin Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Nenad Bjelica

1. FC Köln Lineups

4-1-3-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steffen Baumgart

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Said El Mala 3
Sebastian Andersson 2
Max Kruse 2
Taiwo Awoniyi 2
Anthony Modeste 2
Grischa Promel 1
Marius Bulter 1
Julian Ryerson 1

Head to Head

2023-12-20 1. FC Union Berlin 2–0 1. FC Köln 2023-03-04 1. FC Union Berlin 0–0 1. FC Köln 2022-09-11 1. FC Köln 0–1 1. FC Union Berlin 2022-04-01 1. FC Union Berlin 1–0 1. FC Köln 2021-11-07 1. FC Köln 2–2 1. FC Union Berlin

1. FC Union Berlin Form

2023-12-20 1. FC Union Berlin 2–0 1. FC Köln W 2023-12-16 VfL Bochum 1848 3–0 1. FC Union Berlin L 2023-12-12 1. FC Union Berlin 2–3 Real Madrid CF L 2023-12-09 1. FC Union Berlin 3–1 Borussia Mönchengladbach W 2023-11-29 Sporting Clube de Braga 1–1 1. FC Union Berlin D 2023-11-25 1. FC Union Berlin 1–1 FC Augsburg D

1. FC Köln Form

2023-12-20 1. FC Union Berlin 2–0 1. FC Köln L 2023-12-17 SC Freiburg 2–0 1. FC Köln L 2023-12-10 1. FC Köln 0–0 1. FSV Mainz 05 D 2023-12-01 SV Darmstadt 98 0–1 1. FC Köln W 2023-11-24 1. FC Köln 0–1 FC Bayern München L 2023-11-11 VfL Bochum 1848 1–1 1. FC Köln D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.2 1. FC Union Berlin xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.04 1. FC Köln xG
I would bet for: 1. FC Union Berlin or Draw 73% + Under 2.5 goals 62%

Match Result

✓ Correct
1. FC Union Berlin44% Draw29% 1. FC Köln27%
Actual: 1. FC Union Berlin win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes46% 0% No54%
Avg goals/match: 2.24
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 87%
13%
± 1.5 66%
34%
± 2.5 38%
62%
± 3.5 19%
81%
± 4.5 8%
92%

Double Chance

1. FC Union Berlin or Draw
73%
Draw or 1. FC Köln
56%
1. FC Union Berlin or 1. FC Köln
71%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
1. FC Union Berlin26% Draw52% 1. FC Köln22%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.2%
0 – 0
13%
1 – 0
11.5%
0 – 1
9.9%
2 – 1
7.7%
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 2
6.7%
0 – 2
5.6%
2 – 2
4.1%
3 – 1
3.1%
3 – 0
2.9%
1 – 3
2.4%

Asian Handicap — 1. FC Union Berlin

Handicap 1. FC Union Berlin covers Push 1. FC Köln covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 11% 83%
-1.5 17% — 83%
-1 17% 21% 62%
-0.5 38% — 62%
+0.5 70% — 30%
+1 70% 18% 12%
+1.5 88% — 12%
+2 88% 8% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

1. FC Union Berlin keeps clean sheet
36% ✗
1. FC Köln keeps clean sheet
31% ✓

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