1. FC Union Berlin vs 1. FC Koln, Bundesliga 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
1. FC Union Berlin vs 1. FC Koln — Bundesliga at Stadion An der Alten Forsterei.
- 1. FC Union Berlin 4 games · 1 pts (2026/27)
- 1. FC Koln 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 Munchen | 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 Koln | 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 Monchengladbach | 4 | 0 |
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 Düsseldorf | A | 0–2 | L |
| 29 Oct | 1. FC Saarbrücken | A | 2–3 | L |
Season Stats
| 1. FC Union Berlin | 1. FC Koln | |
|---|---|---|
| #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 Koln this season
1. FC Koln this season
1. FC Union Berlin are 17th (1 pts). 1. FC Koln 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 Koln
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 Koln
| Thijs Dallinga | 2 G |
| Said El Mala | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! 1. FC Union Berlin vs 1. FC Köln — let the football do the talking.
- 5' Over 5 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 8' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Lasse Sobiech.
- 13' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 18' Sebastiaan Bornauw has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 8 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 23' The 32-year-old Birger Verstraete has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 28' 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.
- 33' Sebastian Andersson is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 38' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Marcus Ingvartsen made 323 appearances and scored 44 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 43' Louis Schaub has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 45' A moment of madness from Kingsley Ehizibue on 45 minutes earns him a Yellow card. 1. FC Koln will be frustrated.
- 46' The 1. FC Koln manager makes a substitution. Kingsley Ehizibue departs to be replaced by Louis Schaub.
- 50' Goal! Sebastian Andersson scores his 25 goal in 108 matches.
- 55' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 60' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 63' The crowd applauds Sebastian Polter as he leaves the pitch. Marius Bulter steps in for 1. FC Union Berlin.
- 65' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Dominick Drexler.
- 69' The crowd applauds Marco Hoger as he leaves the pitch. Florian Kainz steps in for 1. FC Koln.
- 72' Anthony Modeste is replacing Simon Terodde for the 1. FC Koln side.
- 77' Another substitution for 1. FC Union Berlin to replace Marcus Ingvartsen by Julian Ryerson on 77 minute.
- 81' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Robert Andrich.
- 86' 1. FC Köln started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 86.
- 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.
- That’s it! Another goalless match for 1. FC Union Berlin and 1. FC Köln (для сухой ничьи).
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 |
|---|---|
| Anthony Modeste | 2 |
| Sebastian Andersson | 2 |
| Max Kruse | 2 |
| Taiwo Awoniyi | 2 |
| Kevin Volland | 1 |
| Robin Knoche | 1 |
| Grischa Promel | 1 |
| Marius Bulter | 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
1 / 4
1.8
1. FC Union Berlin xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.71
1. FC Koln 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 Koln
53%
1. FC Union Berlin or 1. FC Koln
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 Koln 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 Koln keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

