Union Berlin vs Köln: match statistics
Union Berlin vs Köln: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Union Berlin played against Köln in Bundesliga (Germany). The game was played on November 1, 2026. Venue: Stadion An der Alten Försterei. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
Union Berlin has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Köln has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Union Berlin scores 0.86 goals per game and allows 2.57. Köln scores 1.14 and allows 1.57. Games in this league average 3.51 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 43% of Union Berlin's games and 71% of Köln's. The Over 2.5 rates are 57% and 57%, compared with league averages of 57% for BTTS and 70% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Köln has the higher season xG average, 1.67 to 1.36 per game. Union Berlin takes 11.9 shots per game, while Köln takes 15.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Union Berlin leads at halftime in 0% of its games and scores 0.71 goals per game after halftime. Köln leads at halftime in 14% and scores 0.86 after halftime.
When the teams score
Union Berlin's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (4 goals). For Köln, it is minutes 76-90+ (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Bundesliga games average 3.51 goals. Both teams score in 57% of games, and 70% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Union Berlin have home advantage: Köln have lost all 3 away matches, conceding an average of 2.33 goals and scoring 0.67 per game. The hosts average 1.25 goals at home, with an xG of 1.96 compared with the visitors’ away xG of 1.46, pointing to greater potential to create chances. Union also have the edge defensively at home, conceding an average of 1.5 goals, while Köln allow opponents chances worth 1.85 xG on the road. However, the outcome is far from certain: Union have scored just 2 goals and conceded 13 in their last 5 matches, while Köln have scored 9 and conceded 4. Despite the visitors’ better recent form, their poor away results make a home win the most likely outcome.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The seasonal percentages of matches in which both teams scored are high: 75% for Union Berlin and 67% for Köln, but over the last five games they have fallen to 20% and 40%, respectively. The biggest obstacle to the BTTS - Yes scenario is Union’s recent attacking output: they have averaged just 0.4 goals, while Köln have conceded 0.8 goals per match. The visitors are more likely to find the net, having averaged 1.8 goals over the same period, while Union have conceded 2.6. Union’s seasonal average of 1.5 goals at home and Köln’s 2.33 goals conceded away mean a home goal cannot be ruled out; however, Union’s poor recent scoring form slightly tips the balance in favor of BTTS - No, meaning at least one team is expected not to score.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
The strongest pick is Over 1.5 goals: this line was cleared in 75% of Union’s matches and 67% of Köln’s. Union have a home xG of 1.82, while Köln concede an average of 2.33 goals away from home, giving Union a good chance of scoring. On the other hand, Köln have averaged 1.8 goals across their last five matches, while Union have conceded an average of 2.6 goals over the same period. These figures support a forecast of around 2.9 goals in total, although Union’s recent drop in scoring form—0.4 goals per match across their last five—makes Over 1.5 a safer pick than Over 2.5.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
A draw at half-time is the most likely starting point: both teams were level at the break in 3 of their last 5 matches, and Union failed to score before half-time in any of those games. After the break, recent form favors Köln, who averaged 1.2 goals in the second half, while Union conceded 1.8. Across their last 5 matches, the visitors scored an average of 1.8 goals compared with 0.4 for the hosts, strengthening the case for a late away win. One important caveat is the home-and-away record: Union averaged 1.5 goals at home, while Köln lost all 3 of their away matches so far. Despite this contrast, the combination of frequent half-time draws and Köln’s clear advantage in recent second halves makes a draw at half-time followed by an away win the strongest single HT/FT outcome.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Union Berlin | Köln | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.22 | 0.23 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Köln is 33% better for: goals scored per game.
0.86 goals / game - Union Berlin · 1.14 goals / game - Köln
Köln is 64% better for: goals allowed per game.
2.57 goals / game - Union Berlin · 1.57 goals / game - Köln
Union Berlin scores in 57% of games (4 of 7 games), while Köln keeps a clean sheet in 14% (1 of 7 games).
Köln scores in 71% of games (5 of 7 games), while Union Berlin keeps a clean sheet in 29% (2 of 7 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Union Berlin
Over / Under - Köln
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Köln is 100% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.43 pts / game - Union Berlin · 0.86 pts / game - Köln
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Union Berlin - second-half results
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Köln - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 14% of games and wins 29%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 100% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -4 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (4 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (3 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Union Berlin
Köln
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Bundesliga).
Teams vs league
| Union Berlin | Liga | Köln | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 3.43 | 3.51 | ▼ 2.71 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 43% | 57% | ▲ 71% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 57% | 70% | ▼ 57% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 29% | 26% | ▼ 14% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 57% | 76% | ▼ 71% |
| Goal after half-time | • 86% | 87% | • 86% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Union Berlin's perspective: 1 win, 1 draw and 0 losses against Köln. Games average 2.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Union Berlin vs Köln?
The Bundesliga match finished Union Berlin 1:1 Köln. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Union Berlin and Köln?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Union Berlin won 1, Köln won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Union Berlin vs Köln?
Union Berlin score 0.86 goals per game on average and Köln 1.14. The Bundesliga average is 3.51 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 70% of games. Both teams score in 43% of Union Berlin's matches and 71% of Köln's.
What form are Union Berlin and Köln in?
Over the last 5 games Union Berlin have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Köln 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Union Berlin vs Köln?
The statistical background for Union Berlin vs Köln — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.