RheinEnergieStadion · Analysis updated 13:50 UTC
1. FC Köln vs Union Berlin Prediction, Odds & Statistics
Our Poisson-based model projects 3.33 expected goals for 1. FC Köln and 1.45 for Union Berlin, a combined total of 4.78. That distribution gives 1. FC Köln the largest share of the 1X2 market at 73%, with the draw at 14%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 85% for over 2.5 goals and 73% for both teams to score, with 3–1 the single most likely scoreline at 8%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 73% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.
Model pick
1. FC Köln win
73.3% probability
Expected goals
3.33 – 1.45
Model version
poisson-v2
Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.
Why the model likes this
Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.
1. FC Köln home form
11 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.
Union Berlin away threat
Scored in 3 of their last 5 away fixtures.
Most likely outcome
The model rates 1. FC Köln to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 73%, against 73% / 14% / 13% for home, draw and away.
Expected goals balance
Projected 3.33 goals for 1. FC Köln and 1.45 for Union Berlin, a combined 4.78 — an open game on paper.
Match result (1X2)
Double chance 1X
87%
Double chance 12
87%
Double chance X2
27%
Goals markets
Correct score
- 3–17.5%
- 2–16.8%
- 4–16.2%
- 3–25.4%
- 3–05.2%
Recent form
1. FC Köln
- 2026-10-11T13:30:00.000Z · H vs Borussia Mönchengladbach · 2-1 (W)
- 2026-10-03T12:00:00.000Z · A vs FC Viktoria Köln · 2-2 (D)
- 2026-09-19T13:30:00.000Z · A vs Hamburger SV · 1-2 (L)
- 2026-09-12T16:30:00.000Z · H vs Werder Bremen · 1-1 (D)
- 2026-09-04T18:30:00.000Z · A vs VfB Stuttgart · 1-4 (L)
Union Berlin
- 2026-09-26T17:15:00.000Z · A vs HNK Rijeka · 1-0 (W)
- 2026-09-18T18:30:00.000Z · A vs Bayern München · 0-7 (L)
- 2026-09-11T18:30:00.000Z · H vs FC Schalke 04 · 1-3 (L)
- 2026-09-05T13:30:00.000Z · A vs Bayer Leverkusen · 0-4 (L)
- 2026-08-29T13:30:00.000Z · H vs Eintracht Frankfurt · 3-3 (D)
Head-to-head
Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.
Bundesliga table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SC Freiburg | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 13 |
| 2 | Borussia Dortmund | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 13 |
| 3 | Bayern München | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 11 |
| 4 | Bayer Leverkusen | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 10 |
| 5 | RB Leipzig | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 9 |
| 6 | FC Augsburg | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 8 |
| 7 | Werder Bremen | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| 8 | FSV Mainz 05 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 |
| 9 | SV Elversberg | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| 10 | 1. FC Köln | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 7 |
| 11 | VfB Stuttgart | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | -1 | 6 |
| 12 | Hamburger SV | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | -10 | 6 |
| 13 | FC Schalke 04 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -2 | 5 |
| 14 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -7 | 5 |
| 15 | SC Paderborn 07 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -4 | 4 |
| 16 | Union Berlin | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -12 | 4 |
| 17 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | -4 | 3 |
| 18 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | -11 | 0 |
Prediction conclusion
The model's leading selection is 1. FC Köln win, at 73.3%. Its single most likely scoreline is 3–1.
It puts both teams scoring at 73% and over 2.5 goals at 85%.
A 73% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.
Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.