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 Koln — Bundesliga at Stadion An der Alten Forsterei.
- 1. FC Union Berlin 34 games · 39 pts (2025/26)
- 1. FC Koln 34 games · 32 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Patrick Ittrich
- Referee Norbert Grudzinski
- Referee Sascha Thielert
- Referee Sven Jablonski
- Referee Bibiana Steinhaus
16 games this season
🟨 0.8/game
⚽ 5.2 goals/game
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 Monchengladbach | 34 | 38 |
| 13 | Hamburger SV | 34 | 38 |
| 14 | 1. FC Koln | 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
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 Monchengladbach | 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 Dusseldorf | A | 0–2 | L |
| 29 Oct | 1. FC Saarbrucken | A | 2–3 | L |
Season Stats
| 1. FC Union Berlin | 1. FC Koln | |
|---|---|---|
| #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)
H2H (12 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
21%
Clean Sheets
1. FC Union Berlin this season
1. FC Union Berlin this season
9%
Clean Sheets
1. FC Koln this season
1. FC Koln this season
1. FC Union Berlin are 11th (39 pts). 1. FC Koln are 14th (32 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
1. FC Union Berlin
0-15
1/2
16-30
–/3
31-45
2/2
46-60
2/2
61-75
2/2
76+
6/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
1. FC Koln
0-15
2/3
16-30
1/2
31-45
1/1
46-60
–/1
61-75
3/6
76+
4/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Stadion An der Alten Forsterei as 1. FC Union Berlin face off against 1. FC Koln in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' Louis Schaub has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 8' 1. FC Koln receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 8.
- 13' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering 1. FC Koln that had 398 games and scored 346 goals.
- 18' The home supporters are growing impatient. 1. FC Union Berlin must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 23' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 28' 1. FC Union Berlin has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 2 meetings.
- 33' Assisted by Christopher Trimmel with the perfectly-timed delivery and Sebastian Andersson makes no mistake. 1-0!
- 38' It is a cagey affair so far. 1. FC Union Berlin in their trying to find a way past 1. FC Koln's compact .
- 43' Over 43 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 45' The referee calls foul for Kingsley Ehizibue. He receives a Yellow card.
- 46' Kingsley Ehizibue makes way for Louis Schaub at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from 1. FC Koln.
- 50' Sebastian Andersson adds to his 0 season tally! 1. FC Union Berlin lead 2-0 — and this changes everything.
- 55' 1. FC Koln fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 60' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 63' Marius Bulter is replacing Sebastian Polter for the 1. FC Union Berlin side.
- 65' 1. FC Koln player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 69' Time for substitution for 1. FC Koln. Marco Hoger is replaced by Florian Kainz.
- 72' Anthony Modeste is ready to make an impact after coming on for Simon Terodde at the 72 minute mark.
- 77' Another substitution for 1. FC Union Berlin to replace Marcus Ingvartsen by Julian Ryerson on 77 minute.
- 81' The referee calls foul for Robert Andrich. He receives a Yellow card.
- 86' The 31-year-old Kingsley Ehizibue has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 87' Time for substitution for 1. FC Union Berlin. Robert Andrich is replaced by Felix Kroos.
- Full Time. 1. FC Union Berlin beats 1. FC Koln
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 Koln 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 |
| Tom Rothe | 1 |
| Christian Gentner | 1 |
| Timo Hubers | 1 |
| Livan Burcu | 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 Monchengladbach
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
1.97
1. FC Union Berlin xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.83
1. FC Koln xG
I would bet for:
1. FC Union Berlin to win 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: 1. FC Union Berlin win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.8
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
1. FC Union Berlin or Draw
85%
Draw or 1. FC Koln
37%
1. FC Union Berlin or 1. FC Koln
78%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: 1. FC Union Berlin win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
11.4%
1 – 1
10.7%
2 – 1
9.4%
0 – 0
7.9%
3 – 0
7.5%
3 – 1
6.2%
0 – 1
4.2%
1 – 2
3.9%
2 – 2
3.9%
4 – 0
3.7%
4 – 1
3.1%
Asian Handicap — 1. FC Union Berlin
| Handicap | 1. FC Union Berlin covers | Push | 1. FC Koln covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -2 | 19% | 19% | 61% |
| -1.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| -1 | 39% | 24% | 37% |
| -0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +0.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +1 | 86% | 9% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
1. FC Union Berlin keeps clean sheet
44%
✗
1. FC Koln keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.