Bundesliga· Regular Season - 8
Union Berlin
1. FC Köln1 Nov
Union Berlin vs 1. FC Köln Prediction & Betting Tips
Sunday, 1 November 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 Union Berlin vs 1. FC Köln tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH2 +1.51. FC Köln +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 88% | 1.14 | - |
| X21. FC Köln or Draw | 77% | 1.30 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 71% | 1.42 | - |
| AH1 +1.5Union Berlin +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 67% | 1.49 | - |
| 1XUnion Berlin or Draw | 61% | 1.65 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 53% | 1.90 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 47% | 2.11 | - |
| 21. FC Köln to win | 39% | 2.54 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| AH2 -1.51. FC Köln -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 33% | 3.06 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 29% | 3.39 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 27% | 3.72 | - |
| 1Union Berlin to win | 23% | 4.39 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Union Berlin -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 12% | 8.24 | - |
Union Berlin vs 1. FC Köln preview & analysis
Match preview
Union Berlin host 1. FC Köln in the Bundesliga (Regular Season - 8) on Sunday, 1 November 2026, with kick-off at 14:30 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
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. They're 16th in the table with 4 points from 5 games. 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. They're 10th in the table with 7 points from 5 games.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Union Berlin have won 3, 1. FC Köln have won 1 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 1. FC Köln narrow favourites: Union Berlin 23%, draw 38%, 1. FC Köln 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 Union Berlin 1-2 1. FC Köln.
Recent form
Union Berlin- 10 OctHSV Elversberg1-0
- 26 SeptAHNK Rijeka1-0
- 18 SeptABayern München0-7
- 11 SeptHFC Schalke 041-3
- 5 SeptABayer Leverkusen0-4
1. FC Köln- 11 OctHBorussia Mönchengladbach2-1
- 3 OctAFC Viktoria Köln2-2
- 19 SeptAHamburger SV1-2
- 12 SeptHWerder Bremen1-1
- 4 SeptAVfB Stuttgart1-4
Head to head
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 |
Union Berlin vs 1. FC Köln: FAQ
What is the Union Berlin vs 1. FC Köln prediction?
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Our tip is Over 2.5 goals. Our predicted score is Union Berlin 1-2 1. FC Köln.
Who is the favourite to win Union Berlin vs 1. FC Köln?
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1. FC Köln are favourites. Our model gives Union Berlin a 23% chance of winning, 1. FC Köln 39%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in Union Berlin vs 1. FC Köln?
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We rate both teams to score at 71%, so BTTS Yes is likely.
When does Union Berlin vs 1. FC Köln kick off?
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Union Berlin vs 1. FC Köln kicks off at 14:30 UTC on Sunday, 1 November 2026.
