Union Berlin vs 1. FC Köln: preview, form and head-to-head

Union Berlin
1. FC Köln

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Union Berlin host 1. FC Köln (Bundesliga) on November 1, 2026. Here is how both teams arrive: recent form, the season so far, past meetings and the latest team news.

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Köln visit Union Berlin in a Bundesliga clash where the numbers split 52.4–47.6 in the home side's favour. The away side carry a marginally better weighted rating (6.7 vs 6.5), while Union's creative advantage in assists per appearance is countered by playing at home.

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Matchup comparison

Even on form: both teams took 5 points from their last 5 games.

Matchup to watch: Union Berlin’s attack (index 48) against 1. FC Köln’s defence (index 88).

Matchup to watch: 1. FC Köln’s attack (index 64) against Union Berlin’s defence (index 145).

Recent form: last 5

Union Berlin: 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in the last 5, with 3 goals scored and 11 conceded.

Union Berlin
Oct 24, 2026at FC AugsburgD1–1
Oct 17, 2026vs Borussia DortmundD0–0
Oct 10, 2026vs SV ElversbergW1–0
Sep 18, 2026at Bayern MünchenL0–7
Sep 11, 2026vs FC Schalke 04L1–3

1. FC Köln: 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in the last 5, with 4 goals scored and 5 conceded.

1. FC Köln
Oct 24, 2026vs FC Schalke 04D0–0
Oct 16, 2026at Eintracht FrankfurtL0–1
Oct 11, 2026vs Borussia MönchengladbachW2–1
Sep 19, 2026at Hamburger SVL1–2
Sep 12, 2026vs Werder BremenD1–1

Results before kickoff, newest first.

Head-to-head

In the last 2 meetings on record, Union Berlin won 1, 1. FC Köln won 0 and 1 ended level.

May 2, 2026 · last seasonUnion Berlin2–21. FC Köln
Dec 20, 2025 · last season1. FC Köln0–1Union Berlin

Season so far

Union Berlin sit 17th of 18 with 6 points after 7 games (1-3-3).

1. FC Köln sit 12th of 18 with 8 points after 7 games (2-2-3).

#TeamPWDLGoalsPts
17Union Berlin71336:186
121. FC Köln72238:118

Team season model

  • Union Berlin attack index 48: 52% less scoring per game than the league average.
  • Union Berlin defence index 145: 45% more conceded per game than the league average.
  • Union Berlin rate 14th of 18 on results-based strength, steady over their last 5 games.
  • 1. FC Köln attack index 64: 36% less scoring per game than the league average.
  • 1. FC Köln defence index 88: 12% less conceded per game than the league average.
  • 1. FC Köln rate 17th of 18 on results-based strength, steady over their last 5 games.

Index 100 is the league average per game. Above 100 in attack means more scoring; below 100 in defence means fewer conceded.

What the full preview covers

  • Key factors: the matchups and numbers that shape this game.
  • Player form: recent output from the players who matter most.
  • Team news: injuries and availability from the latest reports.
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