Union Berlin v 1. FC Köln prediction
Team pages: Union Berlin · 1. FC Köln · Head-to-head
TACTIX’s free model pick for Union Berlin v 1. FC Köln, Bundesliga on Sat, 31 Oct 2026 14:30 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
Union Berlin host 1. FC Köln in the Bundesliga on Saturday 31 October (kick-off 14:30 UK).
The key numbers
12 of Union Berlin’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (80%).
12 of 1. FC Köln’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (80%). Both teams scored in 14 of 1. FC Köln’s last 15 results in all competitions (93%).
Form and the table
Both teams scored in nine of Union Berlin’s last 15 results in all competitions (60%). At home, Union Berlin have two wins, four draws and two defeats in their last 8 home matches in all competitions — 1.25 points per game, scoring 1.63 and conceding 1.38. Union Berlin have scored five goals, the third-fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far). Union Berlin have conceded 17 goals, the second-most of the 18 clubs.
Away from home, 1. FC Köln have one win, three draws and four defeats in their last 8 away matches in all competitions — 0.75 points per game, scoring 1.25 and conceding 2.25. 1. FC Köln have scored eight goals, the seventh-fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far). 1. FC Köln have conceded 11 goals, the ninth-fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs.
Union Berlin (17th) and 1. FC Köln (12th) are two points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Union Berlin the stronger side, 92 rating points above 1. FC Köln (Union Berlin 1497, 1. FC Köln 1405, after at least 246 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
The most recent meeting, on 2 May 2026, finished Union Berlin 2–2 1. FC Köln.
Team news
Predicted Union Berlin XI (4-2-3-1): F. Rønnow, T. Rothe, F. Uduokhai, Z. Van Den Bosch, L. Querfeld, R. Khedira, M. Aebischer, A. Schäfer, J. Woo-Yeong, A. Kemlein, E. Lath — derived from the last 6 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Josip Juranović (5.8 per match over four appearances, three assists) and Leopold Querfeld (5.7 per match over four appearances, one goal and one assist) have been Union Berlin’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Union Berlin (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Josip Juranović averages 2.7 tackles per 90 over 328 minutes. Leopold Querfeld averages 2.0 tackles per 90 over 360 minutes.
Predicted 1. FC Köln XI (5-3-2): M. Schwäbe, J. Simpson-Pusey, L. Lochoshvili, G. Mensah, A. Castro-Montes, B. Sosa, T. Krauß, Í. Bergmann Jóhannesson, L. Maina, S. El Mala, M. Bülter — derived from the last 6 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Tom Krauß (4.0 per match over seven appearances) and Borna Sosa (4.0 per match over three appearances) have been 1. FC Köln’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for 1. FC Köln (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Tom Krauß averages 0.9 key passes per 90 over 573 minutes, with a key pass in five of the last seven appearances.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The numbers
- Kick-off: · Bundesliga
- Head-to-head (last 6): Union Berlin 3 · draws 2 · 1. FC Köln 1 · 2.17 goals/game
- Recent form: Union Berlin 1W 1D 3L · 1. FC Köln 1W 1D 3L
Union Berlin v 1. FC Köln (Bundesliga): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 17 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Union Berlin for / against | Line | 1. FC Köln for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.63 for · 2.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.38 for · 2.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 4.63 for · 6.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 5.75 for · 6 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 13.88 for · 14.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 15 for · 15.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 5.63 for · 6.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 5 for · 5.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 11.75 for · 9.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 9.88 for · 10.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 2.63 for · 1.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 1.63 for · 1.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
Union Berlin
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Kemlein n 8 | 51 | 2 | 0 | — |
| M. LjubiÄiÄ n 8 | 72 | 1.9 | 0.5 | — |
| T. Skarke n 8 | 35.5 | 1.9 | 2.2 | — |
| R. Khedira n 8 | 87.1 | 1.8 | 0.4 | — |
| K. Imeri n 8 | 62.9 | 1.8 | 2.1 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| T. Skarke n 8 | 35.5 | 3.2 | 2.2 |
| K. Imeri n 8 | 62.9 | 1.8 | 1.1 |
| Ilyas Ansah n 8 | 50.4 | 1.8 | 1.1 |
| Jeong Woo-Yeong n 8 | 57.4 | 1.4 | 0.4 |
| M. LjubiÄiÄ n 8 | 72 | 1.3 | 0.8 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. Juranović n 8 | 56.3 | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| T. Skarke n 8 | 35.5 | 0.6 | 0.3 |
| K. Imeri n 8 | 62.9 | 0.2 | 0.5 |
| O. Burke n 8 | 74.8 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| M. LjubiÄiÄ n 8 | 72 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| T. Rothe n 8 | 90 | 2.9 |
| J. Juranović n 8 | 56.3 | 2.6 |
| J. Haberer n 8 | 44.4 | 2.5 |
| A. Schäfer n 8 | 79.3 | 2.3 |
| Zeno Van Den Bosch n 8 | 81 | 2.2 |
1. FC Köln
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L. Lochoshvili n 8 | 87.9 | 1.8 | 0.6 | — |
| T. Krauß n 8 | 78.9 | 1.6 | 1.3 | — |
| S. El Mala n 8 | 61.8 | 1.6 | 1.1 | — |
| Paul Michael Junior Okon-Engstler n 8 | 41.1 | 1.6 | 0.8 | — |
| G. Mensah n 8 | 84.9 | 1.5 | 0.5 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reigan Heskey n 3 | 12 | 5 | 2.5 |
| S. El Mala n 8 | 61.8 | 3.5 | 1.5 |
| T. Dallinga n 8 | 31.6 | 2.8 | 1.4 |
| M. Moore n 8 | 62 | 2.5 | 1.5 |
| R. Ache n 8 | 59.5 | 2.1 | 1.3 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| T. Dallinga n 8 | 31.6 | 0.7 | 0.4 |
| R. Ache n 8 | 59.5 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| L. Maina n 8 | 57.9 | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| M. Moore n 8 | 62 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| S. El Mala n 8 | 61.8 | 0.4 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| T. Krauß n 8 | 78.9 | 3.1 |
| Í. Bergmann Jóhannesson n 8 | 68.9 | 2.8 |
| B. Sosa n 8 | 57.1 | 2.8 |
| A. Castro-Montes n 8 | 63.9 | 2.5 |
| E. Martel n 8 | 68.6 | 2 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| M. Schwäbe n 8 | 90 | 3.8 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Union Berlin v 1. FC Köln — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-05-02 Union Berlin 2–2 1. FC Köln
- 2025-12-20 1. FC Köln 0–1 Union Berlin
- 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
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Union Berlin and 1. FC Köln?
- In their last 6 meetings, Union Berlin won 3, 1. FC Köln won 1 and there were 2 draws, averaging 2.17 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Union Berlin and 1. FC Köln?
- Recent form — Union Berlin 1W 1D 3L; 1. FC Köln 1W 1D 3L.
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