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Union Berlin vs 1. FC Koln

Germany Germany

Bundesliga 2025/2026 Stadion An der Alten Försterei
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AI Match Summary

Union Berlin play 1. FC Koln in the Bundesliga 2025/2026. It looks like a close match. Recently, Union Berlin averaged 1.32 goals scored and 1.68 conceded. 1. FC Koln averaged 1.37 goals scored and 1.97 conceded. In past meetings, Union Berlin won 2, 1. FC Koln won 1, and they drew 2. Their last match on May 2, 2026 ended 2:2. Our numbers estimate xG of 1.44 for Union Berlin and 2.06 for 1. FC Koln. This points to a Union Berlin double chance or over markets.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

40%
Union Berlin
34%
Draws
26%
1. FC Koln
Draw rate projection: 34% Favored: Union Berlin

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

75% / High Confidence
  • Union Berlin picked up more points recently compared to 1. FC Koln.
  • Model forecasts higher goal threat for the host (1.44 vs 2.06 xG).
  • Past meetings show a clear pattern favoring the home side.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 63%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 91%
Over 1.5 Goals 83%
Over 2.5 Goals 63%
Over 3.5 Goals 38%
Over 4.5 Goals 19%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 73%
Union Berlin Clean Sheet 10%
1. FC Koln Clean Sheet 10%
First Half Goal 75%
Second Half Goal 79%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Union Berlin 1. FC Koln
Matches Played 28 30
Wins 8 5
Draws 8 10
Losses 12 15
Goals Scored 1.32 1.37
Goals Conceded 1.68 1.97
Expected Goals (xG) 1.00 1.75
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 2.38 1.88

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

May 2, 2026 Bundesliga
Union Berlin vs 1. FC Koln
2:2
Dec 20, 2025 Bundesliga
1. FC Koln vs Union Berlin
0:1
May 11, 2024 Bundesliga
1. FC Koln vs Union Berlin
3:2
Dec 20, 2023 Bundesliga
Union Berlin vs 1. FC Koln
2:0
Mar 4, 2023 Bundesliga
Union Berlin vs 1. FC Koln
0:0

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Union Berlin Compare

Top Goalscorer Rothe T.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Burcu L.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 0.77
Avg xA / game 0.5

1. FC Koln Compare

Top Goalscorer Bulter M.
1 Goals
Assists Leader El Mala S.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.59
Avg xA / game 0.97

Sokapicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Union Berlin 38 / 100
1. FC Koln 25 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Union Berlin 1. FC Koln

Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Double Chance: Union Berlin or Draw (1X)
Secondary Pick Under 3.5 Goals
First Half Result Home Win (HT)
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

Value Bet Detector (+EV)

Matches where our model probability exceeds implied bookmaker odds

1X2 Home Win
Value Edge +25.2%
3.13
Goals Over/Under Over 2.5 Goals
Value Edge +10.3%
1.75
*EV represents Expected Value. A positive value edge means the bookmaker has priced the selection significantly below its true statistical likelihood.

Attacking Heatmaps & Shot Locations

Dynamic heat overlays computed from tactical zone entries

Union Berlin attacking → ← attacking 1. FC Koln

Sokapicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Union Berlin scored in 86% of their last 28 games.

1. FC Koln let in goals in 97% of their last 30 matches.

Games between these two average 2.40 goals.

Union Berlin went unbeaten in 3 of their last 5 games.

1. FC Koln lost 3 of their last 5 games.

Match Risk Analysis

Assessing potential disruptors and external variables affecting prediction reliability

Risk Level: Moderate
Risk Factor

Busy schedule: Managers might rest key players, which can affect team cohesion.

Risk Factor

Regular league game. Both sides need the points to climb the table.

Risk Factor

Pressure: A tense match where mistakes or cards can change things quickly.

Interactive Team Comparison Slider

Side-by-side comparison of team metrics

32 Points in last 5 25
1.00 Goals expected (xG) 1.75
2.38 Goals conceded expected (xGA) 1.88

League Standings

PosTeam P W D L GD Pts
1Bayern Munich342851122:3689
2Dortmund34227570:3473
3RB Leipzig34205966:4765
4VfB Stuttgart34188871:4962
5Hoffenheim34187965:5261
6Bayer Leverkusen34178968:4759
7Freiburg341381351:5747
8Eintracht Frankfurt3411111261:6544
9Augsburg341271545:6143
10Mainz3410101444:5340
11Union Berlin341091544:5839
12B. Monchengladbach349111442:5338
13Hamburger349111440:5438
141. FC Koln347111649:6332
15Werder Bremen34881837:6032
16Wolfsburg34781945:6929
17Heidenheim34682041:7226
18St. Pauli34682029:6026