1. FC Union Berlin vs FC Cologne preview: November 1, 2026
1. FC Union Berlin (1-2-3 W-D-L, 5 pts, 17th) host FC Cologne (2-1-3 W-D-L, 7 pts, 12th) at Stadion An der Alten Försterei, Berlin on November 1, 2026 in the 2026-27 Bundesliga.
Preview · Kickoff November 1, 2026 at 9:30 AM ET · Statistics through October 17, 2026 · Updated October 24, 2026 at 11:06 AM ET · After the match, this page shows the final result and match statistics
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How do 1. FC Union Berlin and FC Cologne compare heading into their match?
1. FC Union Berlin are 17th with 5 points from 6 matches (1-2-3 W-D-L); FC Cologne are 12th with 7 points from 6 matches (2-1-3 W-D-L).
1. FC Union Berlin score 0.8 (2nd fewest of 18) and concede 2.8 (2nd most) per match. FC Cologne score 1.3 (5th fewest of 18) and concede 1.8 (9th most) per match.
Expected goals per match: 1. FC Union Berlin 1.1 for and 1.9 against; FC Cologne 1.4 for and 1.6 against.
1. FC Union Berlin at home: 1-2-1 W-D-L in 4 (1.3 scored, 1.5 conceded per match). FC Cologne away: 0-0-3 W-D-L in 3 (0.7 scored, 2.3 conceded).
Last 5 Bundesliga matches: 1. FC Union Berlin 1-1-3 W-D-L, FC Cologne 1-1-3 W-D-L.
Both teams scored in 2 of 6 (33%) 1. FC Union Berlin matches and 5 of 6 (83%) FC Cologne matches; 3 or more goals in 4 of 6 (67%) and 4 of 6 (67%).
2 earlier stored meetings: 1. FC Union Berlin 1, FC Cologne 0, draws 1.
Bundesliga matches this season only (1. FC Union Berlin 6, FC Cologne 6); ranks are among 18 clubs, 1st = the most. These are records so far, not a prediction.
Records
1. FC Union Berlin and FC Cologne: 2026-27 Bundesliga records
Record, Away and Home cover the complete 2026-27 Bundesliga season. Last 5 is the 5 most recent 2026-27 Bundesliga matches. In parentheses: goals for and against per match. Records read wins, draws, then losses (W-D-L).
What matters in this match
1. FC Union Berlin attack against FC Cologne defense
1. FC Union Berlin attack and FC Cologne defense, 2026-27 Bundesliga per match
1. FC Union Berlin for
FC Cologne against
Goals per match
0.8 (16th)
1.8 (9th)
Expected goals (xG) per match
1.1 (15th)
1.6 (11th)
Shots per match
12.8 (15th)
15.7 (9th)
Shots on target per match
4.5 (15th)
6.3 (6th)
Big chances per match
1.2 (18th)
2.8 (10th)
Shots inside the box per match
8.8 (14th)
9.5 (11th)
Corners per match
4 (14th)
6 (6th)
FC Cologne attack against 1. FC Union Berlin defense
FC Cologne attack and 1. FC Union Berlin defense, 2026-27 Bundesliga per match
FC Cologne for
1. FC Union Berlin against
Goals per match
1.3 (14th)
2.8 (2nd)
Expected goals (xG) per match
1.4 (13th)
1.9 (5th)
Shots per match
16.2 (7th)
15.3 (10th)
Shots on target per match
5.2 (11th)
7 (4th)
Big chances per match
2 (14th)
3.8 (4th)
Shots inside the box per match
11.2 (8th)
10 (10th)
Corners per match
6 (5th)
5.5 (11th)
Each club’s attacking figures beside what the other club has conceded per match. Rank 1st = the most in the competition, for chances created and for chances allowed alike.
Home and away
1. FC Union Berlin and FC Cologne: the splits for this venue, 2026-27 Bundesliga
1. FC Union Berlin, home matches
FC Cologne, away matches
Matches
4
3
Record
1-2-1 W-D-L
0-0-3 W-D-L
Goals scored per match
1.3
0.7
Goals conceded per match
1.5
2.3
Clean sheets
2 of 4 (50%)
0 of 3 (0%)
Failed to score
1 of 4 (25%)
1 of 3 (33%)
Both teams scored
2 of 4 (50%)
2 of 3 (67%)
2 or more match goals
2 of 4 (50%)
2 of 3 (67%)
3 or more match goals
2 of 4 (50%)
2 of 3 (67%)
Scoring patterns
1. FC Union Berlin and FC Cologne: how their Bundesliga matches went
1. FC Union Berlin
FC Cologne
Clean sheets
2 of 6 (33%)
0 of 6 (0%)
Failed to score
3 of 6 (50%)
1 of 6 (17%)
Both teams scored
2 of 6 (33%)
5 of 6 (83%)
2 or more match goals
4 of 6 (67%)
5 of 6 (83%)
3 or more match goals
4 of 6 (67%)
4 of 6 (67%)
4 or more match goals
4 of 6 (67%)
2 of 6 (33%)
Goals per match, 1st half
0 for, 1.2 against (5 matches)
0.3 for, 0.7 against
Goals per match, 2nd half
0.4 for, 1.6 against (5 matches)
1 for, 1.2 against
Counts from stored final scores and half-time scores, with the number of matches. Match goals are both clubs’ goals.
Full team comparison
1. FC Union Berlin and FC Cologne, 2026-27 Bundesliga
Per match
1. FC Union Berlin
FC Cologne
Expected goals (xG)
1.1 (15th)
1.4 (13th)
Expected goals (xG), opponents
1.9 (5th)
1.6 (11th)
Shots
12.8 (15th)
16.2 (7th)
Shots, opponents
15.3 (10th)
15.7 (9th)
Shots on target
4.5 (15th)
5.2 (11th)
Shots on target, opponents
7 (4th)
6.3 (6th)
Big chances
1.2 (18th)
2 (14th)
Big chances, opponents
3.8 (4th)
2.8 (10th)
Possession %
43.8 (15th)
48.5 (10th)
Passes
356.5 (16th)
417 (12th)
Passes, opponents
483.7 (7th)
445.8 (10th)
Corners
4 (14th)
6 (5th)
Corners, opponents
5.5 (11th)
6 (6th)
Fouls
11.7 (8th)
11.2 (9th)
Fouls, opponents
10.7 (13th)
11.3 (9th)
Yellow cards
2.5 (2nd)
1.8 (7th)
Yellow cards, opponents
2 (4th)
1.7 (10th)
Shots inside the box
8.8 (14th)
11.2 (8th)
Shots inside the box, opponents
10 (10th)
9.5 (11th)
Shots outside the box
3.8 (15th)
4.8 (9th)
Shots outside the box, opponents
5 (9th)
5.8 (5th)
Big chances missed
0.8 (17th)
1.5 (10th)
Big chances missed, opponents
1.6 (10th)
2 (8th)
Offsides
2 (6th)
0.6 (18th)
Offsides, opponents
3 (1st)
1.2 (13th)
Pass accuracy %
75.1 (17th)
81.8 (8th)
Pass accuracy %, opponents
87.0 (2nd)
80.6 (11th)
Long balls
54.5 (4th)
48.7 (10th)
Long balls, opponents
53.7 (6th)
46.7 (12th)
Long balls completed
21.8 (9th)
20 (14th)
Long balls completed, opponents
25.7 (4th)
23.2 (6th)
Crosses
19.2 (7th)
18.7 (9th)
Crosses, opponents
19 (8th)
20.2 (4th)
Crosses completed
5.3 (5th)
4 (13th)
Crosses completed, opponents
4.5 (11th)
5.5 (9th)
Dribbles completed
6 (11th)
6.3 (9th)
Dribbles completed, opponents
7.8 (4th)
5.8 (12th)
Tackles
17.3 (6th)
15.8 (9th)
Tackles, opponents
12.7 (16th)
15.3 (10th)
Interceptions
9.8 (11th)
9 (13th)
Interceptions, opponents
7.2 (18th)
8.8 (13th)
Clearances
31.8 (5th)
28.2 (14th)
Clearances, opponents
37.2 (2nd)
28.5 (10th)
Ground duels won
32.3 (12th)
32.5 (11th)
Ground duels won, opponents
31 (14th)
31.7 (13th)
Aerial duels won
18 (7th)
14.7 (12th)
Aerial duels won, opponents
19.5 (3rd)
18.7 (5th)
Big saves
0.7 (12th)
1 (4th)
Big saves, opponents
2 (1st)
1.4 (3rd)
"Opponents" rows are what each club’s opponents recorded against it. Averages over the matches that publish each statistic; rank among 18 clubs.
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