FC Union Berlin have outperformed FC Köln this season, but every fixture opens at 0-0. Here's all the details you require before kickoff:
- FC Union Berlin have the fewest conceded goals in the second half (9) in Bundesliga
- FC Köln have the fewest matches over the total-line (11) in Bundesliga
We should expect both teams to be fresh and ready for this match, as there is some time since both teams last played. Let's have a look at how the teams are doing!
FC Union Berlin form and stats
FC Union Berlin are steadily winning Bundesliga games and points here at Stadion An der Alten Försterei. 7 wins, 3 draws and 0 defeats is the summary from 10 games.
Stress levels are on the rise for FC Union Berlin's attacking players as they have now played 198 minutes without scoring in a league game. Knoche was their last goal scorer.
The followers are hoping that FC Union Berlin will strike back in this fixture, putting things right after the 0-3 away loss in the game against FC Bayern München (placed 1st). Up until that beating this club had gone six consecutive league matches without being beaten. The game against FC Bayern München was basically lost in the first half (0-3) and the second half was more of a formality. Rønnow had a busy but productive day in the FC Bayern München match. Despite making six saves the loss could not be prevented.
Ahead of that result, a home victory hosting Ajax in the Europa League. The hosts are modest favourites in this match, with the bookmakers estimating the chance of a home win at about 50% +- five percent. It's interesting to look at how Berlin have performed under similar circumstances, so here are some numbers: When modest favourites like this (we found 9 games) they have won 7 times, drawn 2 and lost 0.
Scoring bonanza? Nobody knows the future, but we do know that 10 of the 12 latest league games with this team has contained at least three goals.
FC Union Berlin have proved capable of finding the net in their games here at Stadion An der Alten Försterei with 19 goals in 10 league matches. From these home matches, Berlin have conceded only 8 goals.
FC Köln form and stats
The hunting on away grounds haven’t been very fruitful for FC Köln so far with only 8 points returning home. The records show 1-5-5 (win-draw-lose).
FC Köln are looking to quickly end their 184 minutes long goal drought in the Bundesliga.
FC Köln might have something to prove in this game as they lost at home in their previous match. Wolfsburg proved too strong as FC Köln slumped to a 0-2 defeat in front of their own fans at RheinEnergieStadion. Hector was the top performer of the team in that game with a match score of 7.3. The defender Hector hit three key passes and won 12 of 22 duels.
Preceding that game, the 0-3 loss visiting VfB Stuttgart's place.We have checked recent matches where FC Köln have had similar odds to win. Win-draw-lose statistics from those 10 games were 3 victories, 3 draws and 4 defeats.
Something to take note of for sports bettors considering a bet on only one (or no) side scoring in this game: This club have played 5 consecutive league matches with just one or no team finding the net.
For Köln, more than two goals on average per game end up in their own net.
Head 2 Head
FC Union Berlin have won or drawn the last 9 fixtures (7-2-0) versus FC Köln.The two teams involved played each other previously this match year: FC Köln - FC Union Berlin 0-1.
Top Goalscorers
  S. Becker 7 goals |  J. Haberer 5 goals |   F. Kainz 5 goals |
FC Union Berlin missing players
FC Köln missing players
| FC Union Berlin | FC Köln | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 22 | 10 | 3 | Played | P | 4 | 11 | 22 |
| 13 | 7 | 3 | Won | W | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| 4 | 3 | 0 | Drew | D | 3 | 5 | 8 |
| 5 | 0 | 0 | Lost | L | 1 | 5 | 8 |
| 35 | 19 | 6 | Scored | S | 4 | 11 | 32 |
| 27 | 8 | 2 | Conceded | C | 6 | 24 | 36 |
| 91% | 90% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 91% | 86% |
| 82% | 90% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 91% | 82% |
| 59% | 60% | 67% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 25% | 45% | 50% |
| 27% | 30% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 25% | 36% | 36% |
| 14% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 27% | 27% |
| 55% | 70% | 67% | BTTS | BTTS | 75% | 55% | 55% |
| 32% | 30% | 33% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 9% | 18% |
| 23% | 10% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 25% | 45% | 41% |
| 4.9 | 5.2 | 5 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 5.8 | 5.5 | 5.7 |
| 4.8 | 5.4 | 3.7 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 5.2 | 5.6 | 5.1 |
| 1.7 | 1.5 | 1.3 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.8 | 2.4 | 2.1 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 10.9 | 13.3 | 15 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 7 | 9.8 | 12.1 |
| 3.7 | 4.3 | 5 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 2.5 | 2.9 | 3.9 |
| 43% | 44% | 40% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 40% | 34% | 37% |
| 10.5 | 9.9 | 8.3 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 15.8 | 14.7 | 12.4 |
| 3.8 | 2.6 | 2 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 6 | 5.4 | 4.5 |
- FC Köln have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored away.
- FC Köln have the fewest matches over the total-line (11) in Bundesliga
- FC Köln have the most matches under the total-line (11) in Bundesliga
- FC Union Berlin have not yet lost a game at home.
- FC Union Berlin have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- FC Union Berlin have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded at home.
- FC Union Berlin have the fewest conceded goals in the second half (9) in Bundesliga
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | FC Bayern München | 22 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 64 | 21 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 34 | 8 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 30 | 13 | 43 | 46 |
| 2 | Borussia Dortmund | 22 | 15 | 1 | 6 | 45 | 27 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 28 | 10 | 12 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 46 |
| 3 | FC Union Berlin | 22 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 27 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 19 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 16 | 19 | 8 | 43 |
| 4 | RB Leipzig | 22 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 45 | 27 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 25 | 10 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 42 |
| 5 | SC Freiburg | 22 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 35 | 32 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 19 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 23 | 3 | 41 |
| 6 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 22 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 43 | 31 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 26 | 13 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 17 | 18 | 12 | 38 |
| 7 | Wolfsburg | 22 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 40 | 29 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 23 | 17 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 17 | 12 | 11 | 33 |
| 8 | FSV Mainz 05 | 22 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 37 | 34 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 21 | 14 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 16 | 20 | 3 | 32 |
| 9 | Werder Bremen | 22 | 9 | 3 | 10 | 34 | 41 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 20 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 23 | -7 | 30 |
| 10 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 22 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 38 | 39 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 25 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 13 | 24 | -1 | 29 |
| 11 | Bayer Leverkusen | 22 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 36 | 36 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 21 | 16 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 15 | 20 | 0 | 28 |
| 12 | FC Köln | 22 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 32 | 36 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 21 | 12 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 24 | -4 | 26 |
| 13 | FC Augsburg | 22 | 7 | 3 | 12 | 26 | 38 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 16 | 23 | -12 | 24 |
| 14 | Hertha BSC | 22 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 27 | 40 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 18 | 19 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 21 | -13 | 20 |
| 15 | VfB Stuttgart | 22 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 27 | 38 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 25 | -11 | 19 |
| 16 | TSG Hoffenheim | 22 | 5 | 4 | 13 | 29 | 41 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 15 | 22 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 19 | -12 | 19 |
| 17 | VfL Bochum 1848 | 22 | 6 | 1 | 15 | 24 | 54 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 17 | 19 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 7 | 35 | -30 | 19 |
| 18 | Schalke 04 | 22 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 16 | 42 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 26 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 16 | -26 | 16 |
