An intriguing Bundesliga clash awaits at the Stadion An der Alten Försterei on November 1st, 2026, as Union Berlin host 1. FC Köln in a battle between two sides desperate for points. Union arrive in dire straits, their 25% win rate reflecting a season of struggle, compounded by a recent run of two draws and three losses in their last five outings. Scoring just 37 goals while conceding 57 highlights their offensive struggles and defensive vulnerabilities.
Köln, with a marginally better win rate of 22%, have shown slightly more resilience recently, securing a win, three draws, and a single loss in their last five. Their attack has been more potent, netting 47 goals, though their 55 conceded suggests a similar fragility at the back. The historical head-to-head paints a picture of tight encounters, including a recent 2-2 draw, making this fixture notoriously unpredictable. With an even 45% draw and away win probability, this match is poised to be a cagey affair. Expect both teams to prioritize avoiding defeat, potentially leading to a low-scoring contest where individual moments of brilliance or defensive errors could prove decisive.
31. M. Raab, 19. J. Haberer, 4. Z. Van Den Bosch, 14. L. Querfeld, 15. T. Rothe, 13. A. Schäfer, 8. R. Khedira, 11. Jeong Woo-Yeong, 20. M. Aebischer, 32. M. Gray, 21. T. Skarke
1. M. Schwäbe, 2. J. Schmied, 22. Jahmai Simpson-Pusey, 5. T. Krauß, 17. A. Castro-Montes, 23. Paul Michael Junior Okon-Engstler, 47. M. Moore, 3. B. Sosa, 37. L. Maina, 10. S. El Mala, 30. M. Bülter
Match events
10' Goal Normal Goal — Janik Haberer (Union Berlin) (assists: Tim Skarke)
37' Card Yellow Card — Zeno Van Den Bosch (Union Berlin)
45'+1 Card Yellow Card — Jahmai Simpson-Pusey (1. FC Köln)
53' Card Yellow Card — Paul Okon-Engstler (1. FC Köln)
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