On 02.05.2026, Union Berlin faces 1.FC Köln in a crucial German Bundesliga match. Both teams have shown similar levels of skill and determination this season, making our expert predictions a key resource. Dive into our comprehensive analysis, read about each team's strategy, and make your bet with confidence.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Werder Bremen | 31 | 8 | 8 | 15 | 36/54 | 32 |
| 13 | Union Berlin | 31 | 8 | 8 | 15 | 35/55 | 32 |
| 14 | 1. FC Köln | 31 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 45/53 | 31 |
| 15 | Hamburger SV | 31 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 34/50 | 31 |
Key Player Statistics: Union Berlin vs 1.FC Köln
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x 1 x 10 x 1 x 1Union Berlin vs 1.FC Köln Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga | 1. FC Köln | Union Berlin | 20.12.2025 | 0-1 |
| Bundesliga | 1. FC Köln | Union Berlin | 11.05.2024 | 3-2 |
| Bundesliga | Union Berlin | 1. FC Köln | 20.12.2023 | 2-0 |
| Bundesliga | Union Berlin | 1. FC Köln | 04.03.2023 | 0-0 |
| Bundesliga | 1. FC Köln | Union Berlin | 11.09.2022 | 0-1 |
| Bundesliga | Union Berlin | 1. FC Köln | 01.04.2022 | 1-0 |
| Bundesliga | 1. FC Köln | Union Berlin | 07.11.2021 | 2-2 |
| Bundesliga | Union Berlin | 1. FC Köln | 13.03.2021 | 2-1 |
| Bundesliga | 1. FC Köln | Union Berlin | 22.11.2020 | 1-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Union Berlin | 1. FC Köln | 22.08.2020 | 1-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies Clubs | Erzgebirge Aue | Union Berlin | 05.01.2026 | 1-2 |
| Bundesliga | RB Leipzig | Union Berlin | 24.04.2026 | 3-1 |
| Bundesliga | Union Berlin | VfL Wolfsburg | 18.04.2026 | 1-2 |
| Bundesliga | 1. FC Heidenheim | Union Berlin | 11.04.2026 | 3-1 |
| Bundesliga | Union Berlin | FC St. Pauli | 05.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| Bundesliga | Bayern München | Union Berlin | 21.03.2026 | 4-0 |
| Bundesliga | SC Freiburg | Union Berlin | 15.03.2026 | 0-1 |
| Bundesliga | Union Berlin | Werder Bremen | 08.03.2026 | 1-4 |
| Bundesliga | Borussia Mönchengladbach | Union Berlin | 28.02.2026 | 1-0 |
| Bundesliga | Union Berlin | Bayer Leverkusen | 21.02.2026 | 1-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies Clubs | FC Lugano | 1. FC Köln | 05.01.2026 | 1-2 |
| Bundesliga | 1. FC Köln | Bayer Leverkusen | 25.04.2026 | 1-2 |
| Bundesliga | FC St. Pauli | 1. FC Köln | 17.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| Bundesliga | 1. FC Köln | Werder Bremen | 12.04.2026 | 3-1 |
| Bundesliga | Eintracht Frankfurt | 1. FC Köln | 05.04.2026 | 2-2 |
| Bundesliga | 1. FC Köln | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 21.03.2026 | 3-3 |
| Bundesliga | Hamburger SV | 1. FC Köln | 14.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| Bundesliga | 1. FC Köln | Borussia Dortmund | 07.03.2026 | 1-2 |
| Bundesliga | FC Augsburg | 1. FC Köln | 27.02.2026 | 2-0 |
| Bundesliga | 1. FC Köln | 1899 Hoffenheim | 21.02.2026 | 2-2 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Union Berlin VS 1.FC Köln
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Union Berlin vs 1.FC Köln
Bookies' predictions
Union Berlin
Betting Intelligence: Union Berlin vs 1.FC Köln
Two teams separated by just one point in the Bundesliga table. One game that could shift the mood in both camps entirely. Union Berlin vs. 1. FC Köln isn't just a local grudge match — it's a six-pointer with real survival implications written all over it.
Union sit 11th with 32 points from 31 games. Köln are right behind them in 12th, with 31 points but a game in hand. The margins are razor thin. The tension will be anything but.
Here's what you need to watch for. Union's recent form has been genuinely alarming. They've won just one of their last six Bundesliga matches, with heavy defeats to Werder Bremen (1-4), RB Leipzig (1-3 away), and a 4-0 hammering at Bayern. At home, though, they've shown flashes — beating Bayer Leverkusen 1-0 and putting three past RB Leipzig earlier in the season. The Alte Försterei can still be a fortress when the crowd is locked in.
Köln haven't exactly been convincing either. They've drawn far too many games lately — four draws in their last seven — and they were beaten at home by Leverkusen and on the road by Augsburg. But don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that Köln are simply making up the numbers. They have a genuine goal threat.
That man is Suleiman El Mala, with 11 goals in 30 appearances this season. He's Köln's heartbeat in attack and a very real danger for a Union defence that has shipped a worrying 55 goals this season — comfortably one of the worst records in the top half of the table.
Here's the surprising stat that should catch your eye. In nine competitive Bundesliga meetings between these two, Union have won four times. And crucially, when Union host Köln, they have won three of those encounters — including a clean 2-0 win on December 20, 2023. The reverse fixture just this past December ended 0-1 to Union. Berlin's boys know how to handle this particular opponent.
Tactically, the key battle will be between Köln's combative midfielder Elias Martel — who has already picked up a league-high 10 yellow cards — and Union's creator-in-chief Andrej Ilić, who has racked up eight assists. If Martel goes into the referee's notebook early, Köln's defensive shape could unravel quickly. Watch for that disciplinary angle. It matters.
On the betting side, the odds offer real value here. Union are priced at 2.30 at home, which feels slightly generous given their head-to-head dominance at this ground. I'd lean into that. The draw at 3.40 is understandable given both sides' recent tendency to drop points, but neither club can afford to settle right now. The Köln price of 2.94 reflects their inconsistency — and that feels about right.
My specific event prediction? Watch for this game to be decided by a single goal, with Union scoring first. They've done exactly that in three of their last four meetings. A Union Berlin win to nil is a market worth exploring at whatever price your bookmaker offers. El Mala will have chances — Union's defensive record all but guarantees it — but a nervy 1-0 home win feels like the most likely script.
My prediction: Union Berlin 1-0 1. FC Köln.
One goal. One moment. In a season this tight, that's all it ever takes.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeong Woo-Yeong | Korea Republic | 26 | Midfielder | 179 | 71 |
| O. Burke | Scotland | 29 | Attacker | 188 | 74 |
| A. Král | Czechia | 27 | Midfielder | 187 | 80 |
| R. Skov | Denmark | 29 | Midfielder | 185 | 81 |
| F. Rønnow | Denmark | 33 | Goalkeeper | 188 | 81 |
| C. Trimmel | Austria | 39 | Midfielder | 189 | 82 |
| T. Skarke | Germany | 29 | Midfielder | 181 | 78 |
| L. Bénes | Slovakia | 28 | Midfielder | 181 | 75 |
| R. Khedira | Germany | 32 | Midfielder | 188 | 84 |
| J. Haberer | Germany | 32 | Midfielder | 186 | 78 |
| A. Schäfer | Hungary | 27 | Midfielder | 179 | 70 |
| D. Doekhi | Netherlands | 27 | Defender | 190 | 83 |
| A. Ilić | Serbia | 26 | Attacker | 189 | 86 |
| M. Raab | Germany | 27 | Goalkeeper | 186 | 82 |
| Y. Stein | Germany | 21 | Goalkeeper | 190 | 90 |
| L. Querfeld | Austria | 22 | Defender | 190 | 83 |
| T. Rothe | Germany | 21 | Defender | 193 | 85 |
| A. Kemlein | Germany | 21 | Midfielder | 185 | 78 |
| Ilyas Ansah | Germany | 21 | Attacker | 194 | 84 |
| Andrik Markgraf | Germany | 19 | Defender | 172 | 66 |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Köbbing | Germany | 28 | Goalkeeper | 196 | 94 |
| L. Paqarada | Kosovo | 31 | Defender | 184 | 76 |
| M. Bülter | Germany | 33 | Attacker | 188 | 85 |
| L. Maina | Germany | 26 | Midfielder | 173 | 70 |
| L. Waldschmidt | Germany | 29 | Attacker | 181 | 74 |
| R. Zieler | Germany | 37 | Goalkeeper | 188 | 81 |
| J. Kamiński | Poland | 23 | Attacker | 179 | 64 |
| Í. Bergmann Jóhannesson | Iceland | 23 | Midfielder | 180 | 72 |
| J. Schmied | Switzerland | 27 | Defender | 188 | 84 |
| C. Özkacar | Türkiye | 25 | Defender | 190 | 87 |
| I. Rondić | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 27 | Attacker | 190 | 83 |
| T. Hübers | Germany | 29 | Defender | 190 | 82 |
| K. Lund | Denmark | 23 | Defender | 184 | 65 |
| E. Martel | Germany | 24 | Midfielder | 188 | 81 |
| J. Thielmann | Germany | 23 | Midfielder | 178 | 72 |
| S. Sebulonsen | Norway | 26 | Midfielder | 187 | 78 |
| E. Kujović | Montenegro | 21 | Midfielder | 190 | 88 |
| Neo Telle | Germany | 21 | Defender | 183 | 75 |
| Julian Andreas Pauli | Germany | 20 | Defender | 190 | 87 |
| Fayssal Harchaoui | Germany | 20 | Midfielder | 175 | 74 |
Union Berlin vs 1.FC Köln match odds
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