Saturday , 22 August 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 FC Schalke 04 0 0
2 SC Paderborn 07 0 0
3 SV 07 Elversberg 0 0
4 FC Bayern München 0 0
5 Borussia Dortmund 0 0
6 RB Leipzig 0 0
7 VfB Stuttgart 0 0
8 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 0 0
9 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 0 0
10 SC Freiburg 0 0
11 Eintracht Frankfurt 0 0
12 FC Augsburg 0 0
13 1. FSV Mainz 05 0 0
14 1. FC Union Berlin 0 0
15 Borussia Monchengladbach 0 0
16 Hamburger SV 0 0
17 1. FC Koln 0 0
18 SV Werder Bremen 0 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 München H 0–1 L
11 Nov VfL Bochum 1848 A 1–1 D

Season Stats

1. FC Union Berlin 1. FC Koln
#14 Position #17
0 Points 0
0 Played 0
0 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 0 / 0 / 0
0 Scored 0
0 Conceded 0
+0 GD +0
– PPG –
– Win % –

Key Stats

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

1. FC Union Berlin are 14th (0 pts). 1. FC Koln are 17th (0 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' And we are off! 1. FC Union Berlin vs 1. FC Köln — let the football do the talking.
  • 5' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 5 minutes.
  • 10' Benedict Hollerbach has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 15' named a 4-3-3 earlier, and opted for a 4-1-3-2 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 20' With 0 assists to his name this season, Janik Haberer is clearly more than just a goal scorer for 1. FC Köln.
  • 25' The travelling 1. FC Köln supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 30' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 35' 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.
  • 40' Mark Uth, a Germany , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 45' Robin Knoche has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 46' 1. FC Union Berlin ring the changes. Kevin Behrens has done his job and it is now time for David Fofana to step up.
  • 51' 1. FC Köln come into this ranked 17 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 55' A goal from the Germany international Benedict Hollerbach! He fires home on 55 to make it 1-0!
  • 60' A change in the 1. FC Koln ranks — Jan Thielmann exits the field as Dejan Ljubicic enters on 60.
  • 62' Another substitution for 1. FC Union Berlin to replace Jerome Roussillon by Alex Kral on 62 minute.
  • 67' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 68' The 1. FC Union Berlin bench stirs into life. Janik Haberer is withdrawn and Leonardo Bonucci gets his opportunity.
  • 73' Hungary international Andras Schafer has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 74' Time for substitution for 1. FC Koln. Davie Selke is replaced by Florian Dietz.
  • 78' David Fofana has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 78 minutes.
  • 80' The crowd applauds Max Finkgrafe as he leaves the pitch. Benno Schmitz steps in for 1. FC Koln.
  • 85' The whistle greets Andras Schafer as he departs to be replaced by Brenden Aaronson.
  • 90' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for 1. FC Union Berlin players.

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
Max Kruse 2
Taiwo Awoniyi 2
Anthony Modeste 2
Sebastian Andersson 2
Florian Kainz 1
Steffen Tigges 1
Ondrej Duda 1
Damion Downs 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 München L 2023-11-11 VfL Bochum 1848 1–1 1. FC Koln D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.8 1. FC Union Berlin xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.33 1. FC Koln xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 89% + Under — clean sheet likely 83%

Match Result

✓ Correct
1. FC Union Berlin47% Draw38% 1. FC Koln15%
Actual: 1. FC Union Berlin win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes17% 0% No83%
Avg goals/match: 1.13
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 65%
35%
± 1.5 32%
68%
± 2.5 11%
89%
± 3.5 3%
97%
± 4.5 1%
99%

Double Chance

1. FC Union Berlin or Draw
86%
Draw or 1. FC Koln
53%
1. FC Union Berlin or 1. FC Koln
62%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
1. FC Union Berlin24% Draw69% 1. FC Koln7%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
35.3%
1 – 0
24.3%
1 – 1
9.5%
2 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
8.8%
2 – 1
3.8%
3 – 0
2.5%
1 – 2
1.4%
0 – 2
1.4%
3 – 1
1.1%
2 – 2
0.7%
4 – 0
0.5%

Asian Handicap — 1. FC Union Berlin

Handicap 1. FC Union Berlin covers Push 1. FC Koln covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 11% 86%
-1.5 14% — 86%
-1 14% 28% 58%
-0.5 42% — 58%
+0.5 88% — 12%
+1 88% 10% 2%
+1.5 98% — 2%
+2 98% 2% 0%
+2.5 100% — 0%

Clean Sheet

1. FC Union Berlin keeps clean sheet
72% ✓
1. FC Koln keeps clean sheet
46% ✓

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