1. FC Union Berlin vs 1. FC Koln, Bundesliga 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
1. FC Union Berlin vs 1. FC Koln — Bundesliga at Alte Foersterei.
- 1. FC Union Berlin 34 games · 39 pts (2025/26)
- 1. FC Koln 34 games · 32 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Markus Hacker
- Referee Christian Gittelmann
- Referee Tobias Stieler
- Referee Matthias Jollenbeck
- Referee Marcel Unger
- Referee Wolfgang Haslberger
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Mar | 1. FC Koln | H | 0–0 | D |
| 26 Feb | FC Bayern München | A | 0–3 | L |
| 23 Feb | AFC Ajax | H | 3–1 | W |
| 19 Feb | FC Schalke 04 | H | 0–0 | D |
| 16 Feb | AFC Ajax | A | 0–0 | D |
| 11 Feb | RB Leipzig | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Mar | 1. FC Union Berlin | A | 0–0 | D |
| 25 Feb | VfL Wolfsburg | H | 0–2 | L |
| 18 Feb | VfB Stuttgart | A | 0–3 | L |
| 12 Feb | Eintracht Frankfurt | H | 3–0 | W |
| 04 Feb | RB Leipzig | H | 0–0 | D |
| 29 Jan | FC Schalke 04 | A | 0–0 | D |
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' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — 1. FC Union Berlin and 1. FC Koln get this one started.
- 5' The home supporters are growing impatient. 1. FC Union Berlin must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 10' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 15' Janik Haberer has been relatively quiet despite scoring 13 goals in his last 493 appearances.
- 20' 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.
- 25' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 30' Timo Hubers, a Germany , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 35' The 24-year-old Eric Martel has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 40' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 45' Benno Schmitz has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 50' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both 1. FC Union Berlin and 1. FC Koln are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 55' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His 1. FC Union Berlin side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 60' 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 Kevin Behrens suffering a number of foals already.
- 65' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 69' The whistle greets Janik Haberer as he departs to be replaced by Paul Seguin.
- 74' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both 1. FC Union Berlin and 1. FC Koln are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 79' 1. FC Union Berlin are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 81' Morten Thorsby gets the nod from 1. FC Union Berlin. He replaces Aissa Laidouni and will look to change the dynamic.
- 84' 1. FC Koln ring the changes. Florian Kainz has done his job and it is now time for Mathias Olesen to step up.
- 86' Sargis Adamyan is ready to make an impact after coming on for Linton Maina at the 86 minute mark.
- 90' Poor challenge from Jordan Siebatcheu. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 90' A change in the 1. FC Union Berlin ranks — Sheraldo Becker exits the field as Sven Michel enters on 90.
- The final score is 0-0.
Lineups
1. FC Union Berlin Lineups
Starting XI
-
27
Sheraldo Becker ↓ Sven Michel 90'
- 5
- 8
- 31
- 19
- 1
- 28
-
17
Kevin Behrens ↓ Paul Seguin 69'
- 4
- 18
-
20
Aissa Laidouni ↓ Morten Thorsby 81'
Bench
-
2
Morten Thorsby ↑ 81'
-
45
Jordan Siebatcheu ↑ 69'
-
14
Paul Seguin ↑ 69'
- 7
- 25
- 3
- 37
-
11
Sven Michel ↑ 90'
- 40
Coach
Urs Fischer
1. FC Koln Lineups
Starting XI
-
11
Florian Kainz ↓ Mathias Olesen 84'
- 24
- 28
- 4
-
37
Linton Maina ↓ Sargis Adamyan 86'
- 14
- 2
-
7
Dejan Ljubicic ↓ Tim Lemperle 90'
- 20
- 21
- 6
Bench
- 17
- 27
- 1
-
23
Sargis Adamyan ↑ 86'
- 19
-
25
Tim Lemperle ↑ 90'
-
47
Mathias Olesen ↑ 84'
- 8
- 5
Coach
Steffen Baumgart
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sebastian Andersson | 2 |
| Max Kruse | 2 |
| Taiwo Awoniyi | 2 |
| Anthony Modeste | 2 |
| Marius Bulter | 1 |
| Julian Ryerson | 1 |
| Said El Mala | 1 |
| Jhon Cordoba | 1 |
Head to Head
1. FC Union Berlin Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.4
1. FC Union Berlin xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.9
1. FC Koln xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 60%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.3
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 2.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
1. FC Union Berlin or Draw
78%
Draw or 1. FC Koln
50%
1. FC Union Berlin or 1. FC Koln
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.5%
1 – 0
12.9%
0 – 0
Actual
2 – 0
9.5%
2 – 1
8.6%
0 – 1
7.8%
1 – 2
5.5%
3 – 0
4.4%
3 – 1
4.1%
2 – 2
3.9%
0 – 2
3.9%
3 – 2
1.9%
Asian Handicap — 1. FC Union Berlin
| Handicap | 1. FC Union Berlin covers | Push | 1. FC Koln covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 14% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 24% | 53% |
| -0.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +0.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +1 | 77% | 15% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
1. FC Union Berlin keeps clean sheet
41%
✗
1. FC Koln keeps clean sheet
25%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

