DFB Pokal· Round of 32· RheinEnergieStadion
1. FC Köln
Union Berlin27 Oct
1. FC Köln vs Union Berlin Prediction & Betting Tips
Tuesday, 27 October 2026 · Kick-off
Our prediction
Over 2.5 goals
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Predicted score
1-2
Fair odds
1.37
Expected goals
1.6 - 2.2
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More 1. FC Köln vs Union Berlin tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH2 +1.5Union Berlin +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 88% | 1.14 | - |
| X2Union Berlin or Draw | 77% | 1.30 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 71% | 1.42 | - |
| AH1 +1.51. FC Köln +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 67% | 1.49 | - |
| 1X1. FC Köln or Draw | 61% | 1.65 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 53% | 1.90 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 47% | 2.11 | - |
| 2Union Berlin to win | 39% | 2.54 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Union Berlin -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 33% | 3.06 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 29% | 3.39 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 27% | 3.72 | - |
| 11. FC Köln to win | 23% | 4.39 | - |
| AH1 -1.51. FC Köln -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 12% | 8.24 | - |
1. FC Köln vs Union Berlin preview & analysis
Match preview
1. FC Köln host Union Berlin in the DFB Pokal (Round of 32) at RheinEnergieStadion on Tuesday, 27 October 2026, with kick-off at 19:00 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
1. FC Köln arrive in mixed form, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 7 and conceding 10. Most recently they beat Borussia Mönchengladbach 2-1 at home. Union Berlin are struggling for results, with 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 3 and conceding 14. Most recently they beat SV Elversberg 1-0 at home.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, 1. FC Köln have won 1, Union Berlin have won 3 and 2 ended level. Those games averaged 2.2 goals, and both teams scored in 2 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Union Berlin narrow favourites: 1. FC Köln 23%, draw 38%, Union Berlin 39%. We expect around 3.8 goals (1.6 - 2.2 in expected goals), with 73% for over 2.5 and 71% for both teams to score.
Our tip
Both teams' recent games have been open, and our goals model expects this one to follow suit. Our pick is Over 2.5 goals, which our model rates at a 73% chance. For a bigger price, the most likely correct score is 1. FC Köln 1-2 Union Berlin.
Recent form
1. FC Köln- 11 OctHBorussia Mönchengladbach2-1
- 3 OctAFC Viktoria Köln2-2
- 19 SeptAHamburger SV1-2
- 12 SeptHWerder Bremen1-1
- 4 SeptAVfB Stuttgart1-4
Union Berlin- 10 OctHSV Elversberg1-0
- 26 SeptAHNK Rijeka1-0
- 18 SeptABayern München0-7
- 11 SeptHFC Schalke 041-3
- 5 SeptABayer Leverkusen0-4
Head to head
1. FC Köln vs Union Berlin: FAQ
What is the 1. FC Köln vs Union Berlin prediction?
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Our tip is Over 2.5 goals. Our predicted score is 1. FC Köln 1-2 Union Berlin.
Who is the favourite to win 1. FC Köln vs Union Berlin?
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Union Berlin are favourites. Our model gives 1. FC Köln a 23% chance of winning, Union Berlin 39%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in 1. FC Köln vs Union Berlin?
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We rate both teams to score at 71%, so BTTS Yes is likely.
When does 1. FC Köln vs Union Berlin kick off?
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1. FC Köln vs Union Berlin kicks off at 19:00 UTC on Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at RheinEnergieStadion, Cologne.
