FC Koln vs Union Berlin Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 27 Oct 2026
FC Koln vs Union Berlin Predictions
Koln are priced at -132 to secure a Full-Time Result victory and we think these odds are too big. We’re expecting the hosts to land a win against Union Berlin and a nice potential return is on the cards.
We analyse several betting angles in our Koln vs Union Berlin betting preview, expanding on our main match prediction, plus our correct score prediction and bet builder tips.
FC Koln vs Union Berlin Preview
Bundesliga sides FC Koln and Union Berlin clash at RheinEnergieSTADION, with kick-off set for 15:45 on Tuesday 27 October.
FC Koln had a 0-0 Bundesliga draw in their last game. This was at home to Schalke 04 at RheinEnergieSTADION. The Billy Goats had most of the ball enjoying 62% possession and five shots on target.
Union Berlin played Augsburg on the road in their previous game. It was a 1-1 Bundesliga draw at WWK Arena. Mauro Lustrinelli's team enjoyed just 31% possession and had one shot on goal, with Janik Haberer finding the net.
In their last DFB-Pokal games, Koln won 2-1 away to Wuerzburger Kickers, with Union claiming a 4-2 victory on the road against Eintracht Braunschweig.
H2H: Last Head-to-Head Saw Game End 2-2
The last clash between Union and Koln saw the former host a 2-2 Bundesliga draw at Alten Foersterei. Union have six wins from the previous 10 H2H meetings, with three draws and one Koln triumph also happening.
| Bundesliga | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 |  FC Koln |
7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 11 | -3 | 8:11 | 8 |
| 17 |  Union Berlin |
7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 18 | -12 | 6:18 | 6 |
2 wins, 3 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.1 goals from 5.1 shots on goal and 15.6 attempts. Koln have had 50.3% possession, 434.9 passes and 6.0 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.6 goals from 5.6 shots on goal and 15.1 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 6.1 corners.
Top goalscorers Said El Mala and Thijs Dallinga have found the net 2 times, with Isak Bergmann Johannesson scoring 1. Linton Maina and Ellyes Skhiri are top assists makers with 2, while goalkeeper Marvin Schwaebe has kept one clean sheet.
Union have 1 victory, 3 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 0.9 goals from 4.1 shots on goal and 10.6 attempts. There’s been an average of 42.1% possession, 350.1 passes, 3.6 corners taken and 5.7 corners against, while they’ve conceded 2.6 goals from 6.6 shots on goal and 16.0 attempts.
Tim Skarke has scored 2 goals, followed by Janik Haberer, Livan Burcu, Emmanuel Latte Lath and Leopold Querfeld on 1. Josip Juranovic has clocked up 2 assists, with Frederik Roennow keeping 2 clean sheets in the last 7 games.
Main Match Prediction
Koln can deliver the goods and we’ll back them with confidence for this DFB-Pokal match. The odds of -132 look attractive when it comes to the home team and we’re feeling confident.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league and DFB-Pokal matches):
We’re always aware of the injuries and suspensions for each team before we decide which way to go with our football picks. The form and data also help the DFB-Pokal experts at Sportsgambler.com when it comes to a betting view on the action.
The best bookies are estimating that there is a 56.8% likelihood of this pick landing a return. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 60-65%. This is why we can recommend this bet.
If you’re anticipating that both teams will find the net, why not check out the Koln to win + BTTS Yes option which is available at bigger odds on the Result & Both Teams to Score market.
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Correct Score Prediction
3
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1
Union Berlin
You can secure odds of +750 that Koln are able to land a 3-1 victory. Correct score betting can provide plenty of fun and it’s a way of landing bigger odds.
Bet Builder Tips
If you fancy a same-game multi, then why not take Koln on the Full-Time Result, three or more goals along with BTTS Yes.
The bet builder option is great for football fans wanting a personalised multi-leg wager on the same game. You’re able to forecast various outcomes, with the odds increasing each time before going ahead and placing this wager.
FC Koln vs Union Berlin Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
The bookies have FC Koln at -132 when it comes to Full-Time Result. This implies that the favourites are 57% likely to win this DFB-Pokal encounter according to the latest betting odds. Union Berlin are trading at a bigger price than their opponents and the outsiders can be backed at +310.
Betting Koln -0.75 on the Asian Handicap at -114 means splitting stake between -0.5 and -1.0. Therefore, a one-goal win over Union means a win and a push, with a 2+ goal victory meaning a full payout.
Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest odds and that means three goals or more are anticipated. The Both Teams to Score market is always popular and BTTS Yes can be backed at -185.
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- Bundesliga: 02/05 2026 Union Berlin 2 Koln 2
- Bundesliga: 20/12 2025 Koln 0 Union Berlin 1
- Bundesliga: 11/05 2024 Koln 3 Union Berlin 2
- Bundesliga: 20/12 2023 Union Berlin 2 Koln 0
- Bundesliga: 04/03 2023 Union Berlin 0 Koln 0
- Bundesliga: 11/09 2022 Koln 0 Union Berlin 1
- Bundesliga: 01/04 2022 Union Berlin 1 Koln 0
- Bundesliga: 07/11 2021 Koln 2 Union Berlin 2
- Bundesliga: 13/03 2021 Union Berlin 2 Koln 1
- Bundesliga: 22/11 2020 Koln 1 Union Berlin 2
Latest DFB-Pokal and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.
FC Koln Stats
Union Berlin Stats
- 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 2.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.40 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 9 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 2.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 2.60 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.70 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.89 corners awarded and 5.78 corners conceded in the last 9 matches
- An average of 5.90 corners awarded and 5.40 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 11.67 corners awarded in the last 9 matches
- An average of 11.30 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 3 of the last 9 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.11 corners awarded and 6.22 corners conceded in the last 9 matches
- An average of 2.89 corners awarded and 7.67 corners against in the last 9 away matches
- An average of 10.33 corners awarded in the last 9 matches
- An average of 10.56 corners awarded in the last 9 away matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 5 of the last 9 matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 7 of the last 9 away matches
- An average of 49.89% possession in the last 9 matches
- An average of 49.10% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 9 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 home matches
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FC Koln vs Union Berlin Lineups & Team News
Previous FC Koln Lineups
Previous Union Berlin Lineups
FC Koln Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Rene Wagner
Union Berlin Player Stats & Squad
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bayern Munich | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 25:6 | 17 |
| 2 | Dortmund | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 12:4 | 17 |
| 3 | Freiburg | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 16:9 | 13 |
| 4 | Leverkusen | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 16:12 | 13 |
| 5 | RB Leipzig | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 20:11 | 12 |
| 6 | Werder Bremen | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 15:14 | 12 |
| 7 | Mainz 05 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 16:13 | 10 |
| 8 | Elversberg | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 12:15 | 10 |
| 9 | Augsburg | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 17:13 | 9 |
| 10 | Hoffenheim | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 14:14 | 9 |
| 11 | Hamburger SV | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 6:16 | 9 |
| 12 | FC Koln | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8:11 | 8 |
| 13 | Paderborn | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6:9 | 8 |
| 14 | Frankfurt | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10:17 | 8 |
| 15 | Stuttgart | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 10:13 | 6 |
| 16 | Schalke 04 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4:7 | 6 |
| 17 | Union Berlin | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6:18 | 6 |
| 18 | B. M'gladbach | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 11:22 | 3 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RB Leipzig | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 18:0 | 12 |
| 2 | Dortmund | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8:2 | 10 |
| 3 | Bayern Munich | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 18:2 | 9 |
| 4 | Freiburg | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 12:5 | 9 |
| 5 | Leverkusen | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8:1 | 9 |
| 6 | FC Koln | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6:4 | 8 |
| 7 | Werder Bremen | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8:5 | 7 |
| 8 | Augsburg | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 8:5 | 6 |
| 9 | Hoffenheim | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 9:7 | 6 |
| 10 | Elversberg | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8:7 | 6 |
| 11 | Paderborn | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4:4 | 6 |
| 12 | Hamburger SV | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3:6 | 6 |
| 13 | Union Berlin | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5:6 | 5 |
| 14 | Frankfurt | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:6 | 4 |
| 15 | Stuttgart | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6:5 | 3 |
| 16 | Schalke 04 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0:1 | 2 |
| 17 | Mainz 05 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6:10 | 1 |
| 18 | B. M'gladbach | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7:10 | 0 |
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