1. FC KölnUnion Berlin

1. FC Köln v Union Berlin result

Full-time · 1. FC Köln 0–1 Union Berlin

Bundesliga ·

Updated · refreshed continuously

Team pages: 1. FC Köln · Union Berlin · Head-to-head

1. FC Köln 0–1 Union Berlin — Union Berlin won this Bundesliga match.

Match report, in numbers

What xG said

xG said Union Berlin: 1.50 to 0.68 in expected goals, from 11 shots to 13, ahead on xG from the 67th minute (per-shot expected goals for this match).

The result

Union Berlin won 1–0 at 1. FC Köln in the Bundesliga on Saturday 20 December. Union Berlin have scored in seven consecutive matches in all competitions.

The goals

It was 0–0 at half-time. The goals — Union Berlin: András Schäfer (90’). Rav van den Berg (82’) was sent off.

Discipline

Christian Dingert, Germany showed seven yellow cards and one red — against 3.5 yellows a game across the last 10 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — 1. FC Köln: Sebastian Sebulonsen (13’) and Tom Krauß (49’); Union Berlin: Christopher Trimmel (40’), Aljoscha Kemlein (80’), András Schäfer (88’), Josip Juranović (90+4’) and Frederik Rønnow (90+8’).

What it changes

1. FC Köln move down from ninth to 11th (15 league matches played). 1. FC Köln have scored 47 goals, the eighth-most of the 18 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 32 games). 1. FC Köln have conceded 55 goals, the eighth-most (shared) of the 18 clubs.

Union Berlin stay eighth after this result (15 league matches played). Union Berlin have scored 37 goals, the fifth-fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 32 games). Union Berlin have conceded 57 goals, the fifth-most (shared) of the 18 clubs.

1. FC Köln are winless in their last six matches in all competitions.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, Eric Martel (1. FC Köln) 4.6, Leopold Querfeld (Union Berlin) 4.0 and András Schäfer (Union Berlin) 3.8 led the match.

Next up

1. FC Köln next host Bayer Leverkusen on 8 November 2026.

Union Berlin next travel to SC Freiburg on 8 November 2026.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

Next for 1. FC Köln: 1. FC Köln v Bayer Leverkusen, Sunday 8 November — the preview. Next for Union Berlin: SC Freiburg v Union Berlin, Sunday 8 November — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: 1. FC Köln 0–1 Union Berlin · Bundesliga
  • Referee: Christian Dingert, Germany
  • Head-to-head (last 6): 1. FC Köln 1 · draws 2 · Union Berlin 3 · 2.17 goals/game
  • Recent form: 1. FC Köln 0W 2D 3L · Union Berlin 2W 0D 3L

1. FC Köln 0–1 Union Berlin (Bundesliga): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

1.38 / 1.38
Goals
against 2.13 / 1.5 · 2 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
3.38 / 5
Corners
against 5.75 / 4.71 · 1 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 7 matches
5.13 / 4.29
Shots on target
against 5.63 / 3.57 · 4 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 7 matches
1.5 / 2.57
Cards
against 2.5 / 2.43 · 2 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 7 matches
3.5 yellows
Referee · Christian Dingert, Germany
21.1 fouls a game
Home and away split · Pro
over 10 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 13 December 2025. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 13 December 2025. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per game1. FC Köln for / againstLineUnion Berlin for / against
Goals scored
1.38 for · 2.13 against n 8
2.5standard
1.38 for · 1.5 against n 8
Corners won
3.38 for · 5.75 against n 8
9.5standard
5 for · 4.71 against n 7
Shots
12.13 for · 14.13 against n 8
19.5standard
12.86 for · 9.43 against n 7
Shots on target
5.13 for · 5.63 against n 8
8.5standard
4.29 for · 3.57 against n 7
Fouls committed
8.75 for · 10.38 against n 8
21.5standard
11.43 for · 10.43 against n 7
Cards shown
1.5 for · 2.5 against n 8
3.5standard
2.57 for · 2.43 against n 7

Referee: Christian Dingert, Germany — 3.5 yellow cards a game, 0.3 red cards, 21.1 fouls over 10 matches.

The referee's home and away split · Pro

Create free account Try Pro for £1.00 then £9.99 a month unless you cancel · 18+

1. FC Köln

1. FC Köln Goalkeeper

1. FC Köln — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
M. Schwäbe14901260 min453.2 /90231.6 /9010.1 /90
1. FC Köln — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for 1. FC Köln before kick-off, to 13 December 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
M. Schwäbe n 890
3.46/6

1. FC Köln Defensive

1. FC Köln — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
S. Sebulonsen16801276 min231.6 /9080.6 /9030.2 /90523.7 /9070.5 /9030.2 /90
K. Lund1465908 min121.2 /90101 /9020.2 /90484.8 /9050.5 /9010.1 /90
J. Schmied1376987 min100.9 /90100.9 /9090.8 /90343.1 /90131.2 /9040.4 /90
T. Hubers986770 min141.6 /90131.5 /9050.6 /90495.7 /9080.9 /9000 /90
C. Özkacar952466 min71.4 /9081.5 /9051 /90244.6 /9020.4 /9000 /90
See more players · Pro

Try Pro for £1, then £9.99 a month unless you cancel · 18+

1. FC Köln — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for 1. FC Köln before kick-off, to 13 December 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
J. Kamiński n 888.6
0.32/0
0.53/1
Ilyas Ansah
E. Martel n 887.8
1.47/3
1.46/4
R. Khedira
S. Sebulonsen n 877.6
0.43/0
0.63/1
L. Querfeld
S. El Mala n 859.5
1.14/2
1.34/1
—
Í. Bergmann Jóhannesson n 867.5
0.73/1
0.32/0
Ilyas Ansah
See more players · Pro
1. FC Köln — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for 1. FC Köln before kick-off, to 13 December 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
J. Kamiński n 888.6
26/5
E. Martel n 887.8
0.84/2
S. Sebulonsen n 877.6
1.96/2
S. El Mala n 859.5
1.76/3
Í. Bergmann Jóhannesson n 867.5
1.26/1
See more players · Pro

1. FC Köln Attacking

1. FC Köln — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
J. Kamiński16881414 min50.3 /9010.1 /90201.3 /90110.7 /90251.6 /9080.5 /90
M. Bülter1364832 min20.2 /9030.3 /90161.7 /9070.8 /90111.2 /9030.3 /90
R. Ache1344567 min20.3 /9040.6 /90132.1 /9071.1 /90132.1 /9020.3 /90
J. Thielmann1268817 min20.2 /9010.1 /90151.7 /9080.9 /9050.6 /9020.2 /90
L. Waldschmidt947426 min20.4 /9020.4 /9091.9 /9061.3 /9051.1 /9020.4 /90
See more players · Pro
1. FC Köln — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for 1. FC Köln before kick-off, to 13 December 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
J. Kamiński n 888.6
0.64/1
0.43/0
E. Martel n 887.8
0.42/1
0.31/1
S. Sebulonsen n 877.6
0.63/1
0.32/0
S. El Mala n 859.5
2.56/5
1.14/2
Í. Bergmann Jóhannesson n 867.5
0.73/1
0.21/0
See more players · Pro
1. FC Köln — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for 1. FC Köln before kick-off, to 13 December 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
J. Kamiński n 888.6
0.32/0
0.11/0
E. Martel n 887.8
00/0
00/0
S. Sebulonsen n 877.6
00/0
00/0
S. El Mala n 859.5
0.63/0
0.21/0
Í. Bergmann Jóhannesson n 867.5
00/0
0.21/0
See more players · Pro

Union Berlin

Union Berlin Goalkeeper

Union Berlin — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
F. Rønnow16881400 min452.9 /90261.7 /9000 /90
Union Berlin — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Union Berlin before kick-off, to 13 December 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
F. Rønnow n 890
2.16/3

Union Berlin Defensive

Union Berlin — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
D. Doekhi16901440 min352.2 /90241.5 /90130.8 /901177.3 /90100.6 /9020.1 /90
L. Querfeld16901440 min241.5 /90201.3 /90130.8 /901066.6 /90181.1 /9030.2 /90
T. Rothe1258692 min162.1 /90162.1 /9010.1 /90486.2 /90121.6 /9000 /90
Diogo Leite1187960 min171.6 /90181.7 /9060.6 /90565.3 /90171.6 /9010.1 /90
R. Skov473291 min61.9 /9041.2 /9000 /90175.3 /9051.5 /9000 /90
See more players · Pro
Union Berlin — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Union Berlin before kick-off, to 13 December 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
L. Querfeld n 890
1.35/3
14/2
S. Sebulonsen
D. Doekhi n 890
15/3
0.65/0
—
F. Rønnow n 890
00/0
00/0
—
Ilyas Ansah n 879.3
0.93/2
1.76/5
Í. Bergmann Jóhannesson
R. Khedira n 890
1.88/4
0.64/1
E. Martel
See more players · Pro
Union Berlin — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Union Berlin before kick-off, to 13 December 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
D. Doekhi n 890
2.57/5
L. Querfeld n 890
1.55/3
Ilyas Ansah n 879.3
0.63/1
R. Khedira n 890
2.88/6
A. Ilić n 855.8
0.21/0
See more players · Pro

Union Berlin Attacking

Union Berlin — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
Ilyas Ansah16751201 min50.4 /9010.1 /90191.4 /90100.7 /90110.8 /90231.7 /90
A. Ilić1470986 min10.1 /9070.6 /90232.1 /9060.5 /90181.6 /9020.2 /90
O. Burke1264768 min40.5 /9000 /90131.5 /9080.9 /9070.8 /9060.7 /90
Jeong Woo-Yeong947425 min00 /9010.2 /9051.1 /9010.2 /9030.6 /9020.4 /90
R. Khedira15891333 min40.3 /9000 /9060.4 /9060.4 /9090.6 /9000 /90
See more players · Pro
Union Berlin — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Union Berlin before kick-off, to 13 December 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
D. Doekhi n 890
1.67/5
0.42/1
L. Querfeld n 890
1.45/3
0.83/2
F. Rønnow n 890
00/0
00/0
Ilyas Ansah n 879.3
1.66/4
0.94/2
R. Khedira n 890
0.43/0
0.43/0
See more players · Pro
Union Berlin — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Union Berlin before kick-off, to 13 December 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
D. Doekhi n 890
0.31/1
00/0
L. Querfeld n 890
0.31/1
00/0
F. Rønnow n 890
00/0
00/0
Ilyas Ansah n 879.3
0.11/0
0.11/0
R. Khedira n 890
0.43/0
00/0
See more players · Pro

The day’s free picks, by email

Every morning at 07:30 UK: the model’s free picks, each with its confidence tier and that tier’s settled record, misses included. No tips, no guarantees, one click to leave.

Match Statistics & Details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
1. FC KölnUnion Berlin
62%Possession38%
0.55Expected goals (xG)1.26
13Shots11
2Shots on target3
5Shots off target4
6Blocked shots4
9Shots inside the box8
3Corners6
1Offsides2
9Fouls18
2Yellow cards5
1Red cards0
1Saves2
524Passes306
86%Pass accuracy78%

1. FC Köln Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
M. Schwäbe9000000006.9
S. Sebulonsen90001022Y6.2
K. Lund9000000006.2
E. Martel9000000107.2
Í. Bergmann Jóhannesson9000001106.7
D. Heintz8600000008.3
J. Kamiński8600321106.9
R. van den Berg82000001R6.9
T. Krauß68001002Y7
J. Thielmann6800002107.3
R. Ache5800100006.7
M. Bülter sub3200000006.6
S. El Mala sub2200100006.5
D. Huseinbašić sub2200000006.5
C. Özkacar sub1200001006
L. Maina sub1200000006.7

Union Berlin Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
F. Rønnow90000000Y7.2
D. Doekhi9000001006.9
L. Querfeld9000111108.3
Diogo Leite9000000007
R. Khedira9000110006.5
D. Köhn9000002007
A. Kemlein84001001Y6.9
C. Trimmel73000023Y7.3
Ilyas Ansah7200000006.3
O. Burke7200100006
Jeong Woo-Yeong6400100106.5
Livan Burcu sub2600100106.7
T. Skarke sub1800001006.7
A. Ilić sub1800000006.7
J. Juranović sub17000000Y6.6
A. Schäfer sub13101100Y7.9

Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.

Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind 1. FC Köln v Union Berlin — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
1. FC KölnLLDDL
Last 5: 0W 2D 3L · 1.2 scored / 2.2 conceded per game
Union BerlinWLLLW
Last 5: 2W 0D 3L · 1.6 scored / 1.8 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
1. FC Köln 1 · 2 draws · Union Berlin 3 · 2.17 goals/game
  • 2024-05-11 1. FC Köln 3–2 Union Berlin
  • 2023-12-20 Union Berlin 2–0 1. FC Köln
  • 2023-03-04 Union Berlin 0–0 1. FC Köln
  • 2022-09-11 1. FC Köln 0–1 Union Berlin
  • 2022-04-01 Union Berlin 1–0 1. FC Köln
  • 2021-11-07 1. FC Köln 2–2 Union Berlin
League standing · 2025/26
1. FC Köln#14 pos32 pts34 pl-14 GD
Union Berlin#11 pos39 pts34 pl-14 GD
Goals per game
1. FC Köln scored1.44
Union Berlin scored1.29
1. FC Köln conceded1.85
Union Berlin conceded1.71

Shot Map and Expected Goals

1. FC Köln 0.68 xG from 13 shots, Union Berlin 1.50 from 11. Every mark is one shot, placed where it was taken and sized by the chance it had of becoming a goal. Filled marks with a white ring are goals.

Livan Burcu 84' · 0.55 xGAljoscha Kemlein 67' · 0.37 xGDiogo Leite 84' · 0.11 xGJakub Kaminski 24' · 0.11 xGRani Khedira 89' · 0.10 xGAndras Schafer 87' · 0.09 xGRagnar Ache 38' · 0.08 xGLeopold Querfeld 66' · 0.08 xGWoo-Yeong Jeong 11' · 0.08 xGSebastian Sebulonsen 92' · 0.06 xGSebastian Sebulonsen 65' · 0.06 xGJakub Kaminski 5' · 0.06 xGJan Thielmann 59' · 0.05 xGJakub Kaminski 22' · 0.05 xGTom Krauß 59' · 0.05 xGSaid El Mala 96' · 0.05 xGDiogo Leite 13' · 0.04 xGKristoffer Lund 92' · 0.04 xGEric Martel 4' · 0.04 xGSebastian Sebulonsen 38' · 0.03 xGOliver Burke 54' · 0.02 xGIlyas Ansah 29' · 0.02 xGSebastian Sebulonsen 41' · 0.01 xGAndras Schafer 90' · 0.04 xG · goal
1. FC Köln (attacking right)Union Berlin (attacking left)mark size = expected goals
TeamShotsGoalsxG
1. FC Köln1300.68
Union Berlin1111.50

Shot locations and expected-goals values from per-shot data. Per-shot tables, situation and shot-type breakdowns are part of TACTIX Pro.

Expected Goals Race

At half-time, xG was level: 1. FC Köln 0.38, Union Berlin 0.14. At full time, Union Berlin led on xG, 1.50 to 0.68. The widest gap was 0.96 xG to Union Berlin, in the 90th minute.

xG timeline (cumulative)
1.50.800′15′30′45′60′75′90′105′MinutesCumulative xGGoal - Union Berlin 90 min
1. FC Köln 0.68 xGUnion Berlin 1.50 xGdots = goals · 24 shots

The Full Post-Match Picture

Pro members see this match shot by shot — every attempt with its expected-goals value, the situation and shot-type breakdowns, the xG timeline, and how the model’s pre-match probabilities compared with what happened. Plus every market the model graded for this fixture.

Try Pro for £1

then £9.99 a month unless you cancel · 18+

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between 1. FC Köln and Union Berlin?
In their last 6 meetings, 1. FC Köln won 1, Union Berlin won 3 and there were 2 draws, averaging 2.17 goals per game.
What is the recent form of 1. FC Köln and Union Berlin?
Recent form — 1. FC Köln 0W 2D 3L; Union Berlin 2W 0D 3L.

Today’s Boards

Every fixture kicking off in the UK day, and the fixtures where the free pick leads with each market.

Predictions todayTomorrowBTTS boardOver 2.5 boardUnder 2.5 boardOver 1.5 boardHome win boardAway win boardDouble chance board
Share this prediction: X · Facebook · WhatsApp · Telegram

This page is generated from TACTIX’s match data by our software and checked automatically; data as of . How it works → · Report an error

How our model works · Live track record · Predictions are model output, not betting advice.

Unlock all predictions, advanced stats & the model v the market with ProTry Pro for £1 then £9.99 a month unless you cancel · 18+