Wednesday , 7 October 2026

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

Bundesliga · 2023-24
1. FC Union Berlin
2 – 0
Full Time
1. FC Koln
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 Koln — Bundesliga at An der Alten Forsterei.

Match Details

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

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

8
3
1
1. FC Union Berlin 12 games · Avg 2.4 goals 1. FC Koln
Last 5 meetings
2023-12-20 1. FC Union Berlin 2–0 1. FC Koln 2023-03-04 1. FC Union Berlin 0–0 1. FC Koln 2022-09-11 1. FC Koln 0–1 1. FC Union Berlin 2022-04-01 1. FC Union Berlin 1–0 1. FC Koln 2021-11-07 1. FC Koln 2–2 1. FC Union Berlin

Recent Form

1. FC Union Berlin
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Dec 1. FC Koln 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 Monchengladbach H 3–1 W
29 Nov Sporting Clube de Braga A 1–1 D
25 Nov FC Augsburg H 1–1 D
1. FC Koln
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 Munchen H 0–1 L
11 Nov VfL Bochum 1848 A 1–1 D

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)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
1. FC Union Berlin this season
0% Clean Sheets
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' It’s Showtime! The match between 1. FC Union Berlin and 1. FC Koln is underway.
  • 5' 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 Linton Maina suffering a number of foals already.
  • 10' It looks like no one’s ball. 1. FC Koln is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 15' Denis Huseinbasic is a natural midfielder and has been asked to do a very specific job for 1. FC Union Berlin tonight.
  • 20' The 27-year-old Andras Schafer has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 25' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 30' Davie Selke needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 35' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 40' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Benno Schmitz made 403 appearances and scored 5 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 45' 1. FC Union Berlin are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined 1. FC Koln backline.
  • 46' A change in the 1. FC Union Berlin ranks — Kevin Behrens exits the field as David Fofana enters on 46.
  • 51' Kevin Volland has been relatively quiet despite scoring 66 goals in his last 547 appearances.
  • 55' What a moment for Benedict Hollerbach! That strike on 55 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 60' Dejan Ljubicic is replacing Jan Thielmann for the 1. FC Koln side.
  • 62' It is a substitution in 1. FC Union Berlin team. Jerome Roussillon is replaced by Alex Kral on 62 minute.
  • 67' 1. FC Koln seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 68' Fresh legs for 1. FC Union Berlin! Leonardo Bonucci comes on to replace Janik Haberer.
  • 73' Florian Kainz has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 74' Fresh legs for 1. FC Koln! Florian Dietz comes on to replace Davie Selke.
  • 78' David Fofana has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 78 minutes.
  • 80' Another substitution for 1. FC Koln to replace Max Finkgrafe by Benno Schmitz on 80 minute.
  • 85' Another substitution for 1. FC Union Berlin to replace Andras Schafer by Brenden Aaronson on 85 minute.
  • 90' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 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 Koln Lineups

4-1-3-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steffen Baumgart

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
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

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

1. FC Union Berlin Form

2023-12-20 1. FC Union Berlin 2–0 1. FC Koln 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 Monchengladbach 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 Koln Form

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

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.48 1. FC Union Berlin xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.93 1. FC Koln xG
I would bet for: 1. FC Union Berlin or 1. FC Koln 77% + Both teams to score 66%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
1. FC Union Berlin38% Draw23% 1. FC Koln39%
Actual: 1. FC Union Berlin win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes66% 0% No34%
Avg goals/match: 3.41
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 85%
15%
± 2.5 65%
35%
± 3.5 44%
56%
± 4.5 26%
74%

Double Chance

1. FC Union Berlin or Draw
61%
Draw or 1. FC Koln
62%
1. FC Union Berlin or 1. FC Koln
77%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
1. FC Union Berlin23% Draw41% 1. FC Koln36%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.3%
1 – 2
8.8%
2 – 1
6.7%
2 – 2
6.4%
0 – 2
6.2%
0 – 1
5.8%
1 – 3
5.6%
0 – 0
4.8%
1 – 0
4.2%
2 – 3
4.2%
0 – 3
3.9%
2 – 0
Actual

Asian Handicap — 1. FC Union Berlin

Handicap 1. FC Union Berlin covers Push 1. FC Koln covers
-2.5 5% — 95%
-2 5% 8% 86%
-1.5 14% — 86%
-1 14% 15% 71%
-0.5 29% — 71%
+0.5 53% — 47%
+1 53% 20% 27%
+1.5 73% — 27%
+2 73% 14% 13%
+2.5 87% — 13%

Clean Sheet

1. FC Union Berlin keeps clean sheet
15% ✗
1. FC Koln keeps clean sheet
24% ✓

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