Good pick · fair odds 1.54 · bookmaker 1.55 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.55Odds
Quick tips for this match
Result1. FC Köln to win ✗41% · @2.45
Double chanceEither team to win ✗77% · @1.29
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓65% · @1.55
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓81% · fair 1.23
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗9% · fair 11.58
Union Berlin vs 1. FC Köln preview and prediction
The match
Union Berlin host 1. FC Köln in the Bundesliga on Sunday 1 November, with kick-off at 15:30 (WAT). Union Berlin are 16th with 7 points from 9 games (in the bottom three), while 1. FC Köln sit 15th on 9 points (in the bottom half). Only 2 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Union Berlin's last 5: LDDWL Most recently they lost to 1. FC Köln 0–5 away. At home they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.5 per game.
1. FC Köln's last 5: WDLWD Most recently they beat Union Berlin 5–0 at home. On the road they have won 0 and lost 2 of their last 3. They average 1.7 scored and 1.0 conceded.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 27 October 2026, finished 1. FC Köln 5–0 Union Berlin.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.1 goals: 1.5 for Union Berlin and 1.6 for 1. FC Köln. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 59% and both teams to score at 65%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Union Berlin 37%, draw 23%, 1. FC Köln 41%.
Both teams to score: yes (65%) at 1.55.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 65% chance at odds of 1.55. Predicted score: Union Berlin 1–1 1. FC Köln. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Union Berlin37%fair 2.72 · @2.60
Draw23%fair 4.42 · @3.50
1. FC Köln41%fair 2.46 · @2.45
3.07Expected goals
1.49Union Berlin xG
1.581. FC Köln xG
65%Both score
59%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–111%
1–29%
2–18%
0–17%
1–07%
2–26%
From our goals model: Union Berlin 1.5 – 1.6 1. FC Köln expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Union Berlin vs 1. FC Köln?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 65% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.55.
Who will win Union Berlin vs 1. FC Köln?
On our numbers Union Berlin have a 37% chance of winning, the draw 23% and 1. FC Köln 41%.
How many goals will there be in Union Berlin vs 1. FC Köln?
We expect about 3.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 59% likely and both teams score 65% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Union Berlin vs 1. FC Köln?
Our predicted score is Union Berlin 1–1 1. FC Köln, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.1 goals in total.
When is Union Berlin vs 1. FC Köln?
Union Berlin vs 1. FC Köln (Bundesliga) kicks off on Sunday 1 November 2026 at 15:30 (West Africa Time).
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
