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DFB-PokalDFB-Pokal· Kick-off : Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 19:45 (UK time)

1. FC Köln vs Union Berlin prediction: correct score and AI tips

1. FC Köln1. FC Köln–Union BerlinUnion Berlin

Match analysis

1. FC Köln take on Union Berlin on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 19:45 (UK time), a DFB-Pokal fixture. Venue: RheinEnergieStadion, Cologne. Our model makes 1. FC Köln clear favourites: a 74% chance of winning, against 17% for the draw and 9% for Union Berlin.

1. FC Köln have won just one of their last 5 matches (2 draws, 2 defeats), scoring 7 and conceding 10. Over their last 5 matches, Union Berlin have 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats, scoring 3 and conceding 14. Both sides come in with similar form. On average 1. FC Köln score 1.40 and concede 2.00 goals per game; Union Berlin score 0.60 and concede 2.80. Over their recent games, 1. FC Köln have averaged 2.09 xG (expected goals) per match, against 0.76 for Union Berlin.

In the last 5 meetings between the two sides, the record reads 1 win for 1. FC Köln, 2 for Union Berlin and 2 draws. The most recent ended Union Berlin 2-2 1. FC Köln (May 2, 2026). 1. FC Köln out or doubtful: R. Ache, T. Dallinga, T. Hubers, E. Skhiri and R. van den Berg. Union Berlin: A. Ilic, J. Juranovic, A. Markgraf, S. Nsoki and E. Latte Lath (doubtful). In double chance terms, "1. FC Köln or draw" stands at 91%, "Union Berlin or draw" at 26% and "no draw" at 83%.

Outcome probabilities (1X2)

74%
1. FC Köln (Win)
17%
Draw
9%
Union Berlin (Win)

Double chance

91%
1. FC Köln or draw
26%
Union Berlin or draw
83%
No draw

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1. FC Köln

DateOpponentScore
Oct 11, 2026Borussia Mönchengladbach · Bundesliga2-1W
Oct 3, 2026FC Viktoria Köln · Club Friendlies2-2D
Sep 19, 2026Hamburger SV · Bundesliga1-2L
Sep 12, 2026Werder Bremen · Bundesliga1-1D
Sep 4, 2026VfB Stuttgart · Bundesliga1-4L

Union Berlin

DateOpponentScore
Oct 10, 2026SV Elversberg · Bundesliga1-0W
Sep 26, 2026HNK Rijeka · Club Friendlies1-0W
Sep 18, 2026Bayern München · Bundesliga0-7L
Sep 11, 2026FC Schalke 04 · Bundesliga1-3L
Sep 5, 2026Bayer Leverkusen · Bundesliga0-4L

Head-to-head

DateScoreCompetition
May 2, 2026Union Berlin 2-2 1. FC KölnBundesliga
Dec 20, 20251. FC Köln 0-1 Union BerlinBundesliga
May 11, 20241. FC Köln 3-2 Union BerlinBundesliga
Dec 20, 2023Union Berlin 2-0 1. FC KölnBundesliga
Mar 4, 2023Union Berlin 0-0 1. FC KölnBundesliga

Out and doubtful

1. FC Köln

  • R. Ache (out)
  • T. Dallinga (out)
  • T. Hubers (out)
  • E. Skhiri (out)
  • R. van den Berg (out)

Union Berlin

  • A. Ilic (out)
  • J. Juranovic (out)
  • A. Markgraf (out)
  • S. Nsoki (out)
  • E. Latte Lath (doubtful)

Most regular starters

1. FC Köln

Starts over the last 5 matches (official line-ups).

  • E. Skhiri4/5
  • L. Lochoshvili4/5
  • L. Maina4/5
  • T. Krauss4/5
  • A. Castro-Montes3/5
  • G. Mensah3/5
  • J. Simpson-Pusey3/5
  • M. Moore3/5
  • M. Schwabe3/5
  • T. Dallinga3/5
  • B. Sosa2/5

Union Berlin

Starts over the last 5 matches (official line-ups).

  • F. Uduokhai5/5
  • Jeong Woo-Yeong4/5
  • M. Aebischer4/5
  • R. Khedira4/5
  • T. Rothe4/5
  • E. Latte Lath3/5
  • F. Ronnow3/5
  • J. Haberer3/5
  • L. Burcu3/5
  • Z. Van Den Bosch3/5
  • A. Kemlein2/5

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Frequently asked questions

What is the 1. FC Köln vs Union Berlin prediction?

Our AI gives 1. FC Köln a 74% chance of winning, the draw 17% and Union Berlin 9%. 1. FC Köln are therefore favourites.

When and where is 1. FC Köln vs Union Berlin played?

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 19:45 (UK time), DFB-Pokal. Venue: RheinEnergieStadion, Cologne.

What form are 1. FC Köln and Union Berlin in?

1. FC Köln: 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches (7 scored, 10 conceded). Union Berlin: 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches (3 scored, 14 conceded).

What is the head-to-head record between 1. FC Köln and Union Berlin?

In the last 5 meetings between the two sides, the record reads 1 win for 1. FC Köln, 2 for Union Berlin and 2 draws. The most recent ended Union Berlin 2-2 1. FC Köln (May 2, 2026).

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