Tuesday , 21 July 2026

1. FC Union Berlin vs 1. FC Köln, Bundesliga 2025-26 REGULAR SEASON

Bundesliga · 2025-26
1. FC Union Berlin
2 – 2
Full Time
1. FC Köln
Sat 2 May 2026 · 13:30 UTC An der Alten Forsterei 22,012 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 33' Marius Bulter
0–2 61' Said El Mala
Tom Rothe 73' 1–2
Livan Burcu 89' 2–2
Y 31' Eric Martel
Diogo Leite 34' Y
Y 55' Jahmai Simpson-Pusey
Y 89' Marvin Schwabe
Andreas Kerwin 90' Y
Livan Burcu 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Daniel Schlager
  • Assistant 1 Sven Waschitzki
  • Assistant 2 Tobias Fritsch

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 FC Bayern München 34 89
2 Borussia Dortmund 34 73
3 RB Leipzig 34 65
4 VfB Stuttgart 34 62
5 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 34 61
6 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 34 59
7 SC Freiburg 34 47
8 Eintracht Frankfurt 34 44
9 FC Augsburg 34 43
10 1. FSV Mainz 05 34 40
11 1. FC Union Berlin 34 39
12 Borussia Mönchengladbach 34 38
13 Hamburger SV 34 38
14 1. FC Köln 34 32
15 SV Werder Bremen 34 32
16 VfL Wolfsburg 34 29
17 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 34 26
18 FC St. Pauli 1910 34 26

Head-to-Head

8
3
1
1. FC Union Berlin 12 games · Avg 2.4 goals 1. FC Köln
Last 5 meetings
2026-05-02 1. FC Union Berlin 2–2 1. FC Köln 2025-12-20 1. FC Köln 0–1 1. FC Union Berlin 2024-05-11 1. FC Köln 3–2 1. FC Union Berlin 2023-12-20 1. FC Union Berlin 2–0 1. FC Köln 2023-03-04 1. FC Union Berlin 0–0 1. FC Köln

Recent Form

1. FC Union Berlin
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 May 1. FC Köln H 2–2 D
24 Apr RB Leipzig A 1–3 L
18 Apr VfL Wolfsburg H 1–2 L
11 Apr 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 A 1–3 L
05 Apr FC St. Pauli 1910 H 1–1 D
21 Mar FC Bayern München A 0–4 L
1. FC Köln
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 May 1. FC Union Berlin A 2–2 D
25 Apr Bayer 04 Leverkusen H 1–2 L
17 Apr FC St. Pauli 1910 A 1–1 D
12 Apr SV Werder Bremen H 3–1 W
05 Apr Eintracht Frankfurt A 2–2 D
21 Mar Borussia Mönchengladbach H 3–3 D

Season Stats

1. FC Union Berlin 1. FC Köln
#11 Position #14
39 Points 32
34 Played 34
10 / 9 / 15 W / D / L 7 / 11 / 16
44 Scored 49
58 Conceded 63
-14 GD -14
1.15 PPG 0.94
29% Win % 21%

Key Stats

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

1. FC Union Berlin are 11th (39 pts). 1. FC Köln are 14th (32 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' And we are off! 1. FC Union Berlin vs 1. FC Koln — let the football do the talking.
  • 5' Tom Krauss has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 10' 1. FC Koln have won 346 goals from 398 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 15' 1. FC Union Berlin started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 15.
  • 20' 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.
  • 25' It looks surprising 1. FC Koln does not make any changes. Josip Juranovic has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 30' named a 3-5-2 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 31' Eric Martel is having his name booked by the referee on 31.
  • 33' Marius Bulter puts 1. FC Koln on the lead.
  • 34' Controversy at the stadium! Diogo Leite argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 39' 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 Oliver Burke suffering a number of foals already.
  • 44' Diogo Leite needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 31 Yellow cards this season.
  • 49' 1. FC Koln are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 54' Sebastian Sebulonsen is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for 1. FC Koln so far.
  • 55' The referee has no hesitation. Jahmai Simpson-Pusey is booked for 1. FC Koln — card on 55.
  • 60' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 61' GOAL! Said El Mala scores on 61. Assisted by Kristoffer Lund
  • 66' 1. FC Union Berlin is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 71' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 73' The Germany Tom Rothe breaks the deadlock on 73 minutes. 1-2!
  • 78' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both 1. FC Union Berlin and 1. FC Koln are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 83' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 88' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His 1. FC Union Berlin side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 89' It’s a booking for 1. FC Koln player. Marvin Schwabe gets a card.
  • 89' What a moment for Livan Burcu! That strike on 89 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 90' Andreas Kerwin was booked on 90.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 2-2.

Lineups

1. FC Union Berlin Lineups

3-5-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Marie-Louise Eta

1. FC Köln Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach René Wagner

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Max Kruse 2
Taiwo Awoniyi 2
Anthony Modeste 2
Sebastian Andersson 2
Jhon Cordoba 1
Sheraldo Becker 1
Tom Rothe 1
Christian Gentner 1

Head to Head

2026-05-02 1. FC Union Berlin 2–2 1. FC Köln 2025-12-20 1. FC Köln 0–1 1. FC Union Berlin 2024-05-11 1. FC Köln 3–2 1. FC Union Berlin 2023-12-20 1. FC Union Berlin 2–0 1. FC Köln 2023-03-04 1. FC Union Berlin 0–0 1. FC Köln

1. FC Union Berlin Form

2026-05-02 1. FC Union Berlin 2–2 1. FC Köln D 2026-04-24 RB Leipzig 3–1 1. FC Union Berlin L 2026-04-18 1. FC Union Berlin 1–2 VfL Wolfsburg L 2026-04-11 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 3–1 1. FC Union Berlin L 2026-04-05 1. FC Union Berlin 1–1 FC St. Pauli 1910 D 2026-03-21 FC Bayern München 4–0 1. FC Union Berlin L

1. FC Köln Form

2026-05-02 1. FC Union Berlin 2–2 1. FC Köln D 2026-04-25 1. FC Köln 1–2 Bayer 04 Leverkusen L 2026-04-17 FC St. Pauli 1910 1–1 1. FC Köln D 2026-04-12 1. FC Köln 3–1 SV Werder Bremen W 2026-04-05 Eintracht Frankfurt 2–2 1. FC Köln D 2026-03-21 1. FC Köln 3–3 Borussia Mönchengladbach D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.63 1. FC Union Berlin xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.48 1. FC Köln xG
I would bet for: 1. FC Union Berlin or 1. FC Köln 74% + Both teams to score 62%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
1. FC Union Berlin41% Draw26% 1. FC Köln33%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes62% 0% No38%
Avg goals/match: 3.11
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 82%
18%
± 2.5 59%
41%
± 3.5 38%
62%
± 4.5 21%
79%

Double Chance

1. FC Union Berlin or Draw
67%
Draw or 1. FC Köln
59%
1. FC Union Berlin or 1. FC Köln
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
1. FC Union Berlin30% Draw43% 1. FC Köln27%
Actual: 1. FC Köln win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.7%
2 – 1
8.4%
1 – 2
7.7%
1 – 0
6.5%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 0
6.1%
2 – 0
5.9%
0 – 1
5.8%
0 – 2
4.8%
3 – 1
4.6%
1 – 3
3.8%
3 – 2
3.4%

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% 19% 60%
-0.5 40% — 60%
+0.5 66% — 34%
+1 66% 17% 16%
+1.5 84% — 16%
+2 84% 10% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

1. FC Union Berlin keeps clean sheet
24% ✓
1. FC Köln keeps clean sheet
20% ✓

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