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Union Berlin - Cologne
Germany Bundesliga I - An der alten Forsterei
* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change
One of the most interesting matchups in the upcoming round of Bundesliga is the Union Berlin vs Cologne duel. With that in mind, we have prepared a preview of this match for you and some free betting tips for it, but remember to check our best football tips for today as well.
Our Latest Union Berlin vs Cologne Predictions
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Union Berlin to Win
Despite their loss to Bayern Munich in last round, Union Berlin remains just three points behind them in the title race and third overall, so their next duel with Cologne is quite important for them.
Meanwhile, Cologne has been rather inconsistent lately and they only have one win in the last six games in Bundesliga. Given that Union is also hosting the game, our first Union Berlin vs Cologne prediction is for them to win the match.
Both Teams to Score – Yes
Both teams have scored in three of the previous five head-to-head duels between these two teams and our second Union Berlin vs Cologne prediction is that we will see that again on Saturday.
Furthermore, both teams have scored in 55% of all Union Berlin and Cologne matches in the league this season, which also bodes well for our prediction for this game.
Best Stats, Odds, and More for Union Berlin vs Cologne
Here are the top stats for the game, along with a tool to help you pick the best Union Berlin vs Cologne odds.
Head to Head
11/09/22
Germany Bundesliga I Germany
Cologne
Union Berlin
0
1
01/04/22
Germany Bundesliga I Germany
Union Berlin
Cologne
1
0
07/11/21
Germany Bundesliga I Germany
Cologne
Union Berlin
2
2
13/03/21
Germany Bundesliga I Germany
Union Berlin
Cologne
2
1
22/11/20
Germany Bundesliga I Germany
Cologne
Union Berlin
1
2
Last Five - Union Berlin
23/09/23
Germany Bundesliga I Germany
TSG Hoffenheim
Union Berlin
2
0
L
20/09/23
UEFA Champions League UCL
Real Madrid
Union Berlin
1
0
L
16/09/23
Germany Bundesliga I Germany
Wolfsburg
Union Berlin
2
1
L
03/09/23
Germany Bundesliga I Germany
RB Leipzig
Union Berlin
3
0
L
26/08/23
Germany Bundesliga I Germany
Darmstadt
Union Berlin
1
4
W
Last Five - Cologne
23/09/23
Germany Bundesliga I Germany
Werder Bremen
Cologne
2
1
L
16/09/23
Germany Bundesliga I Germany
TSG Hoffenheim
Cologne
3
1
L
06/09/23
Europe Friendlies Europe
Bergisch Gladbach 09
Cologne
0
6
W
03/09/23
Germany Bundesliga I Germany
Eintracht Frankfurt
Cologne
1
1
D
26/08/23
Germany Bundesliga I Germany
Wolfsburg
Cologne
2
1
L
Now we will take a closer look at some of the other odds and markets for this match:
Union Berlin odds: 21/20 (2.05) – 48.80%
Draw odds: 21/10 (3.10) – 32.30%
Cologne odds: 16/5 (4.20) – 23.80%
It's clear that Union Berlin is favoured to win this game, but not by a huge margin. When it comes to other betting markets, the most likely First Goalscorer in this duel is Sheraldo Becker at 11/2 (6.50) odds, which comes to a 15.40% probability. Meanwhile, the most probable Correct Score for this game is a 1-0 Union Berlin win at 5/1 (6.00) – 16.70%.
Union Berlin vs Cologne Preview: Recent Form, News, and Possible Lineups
This is an interesting matchup, so make sure to check our preview of both teams ahead of it, including our predicted Union Berlin vs Cologne lineups:
Union Berlin
After a great string of wins and good results, Union Berlin failed to win in the last two games. Just when they were in a position to take the top spot, they failed to beat Schalke at home in a scoreless duel and then lost to Bayern Munich, who is once again leading the league after that result. Still, Union Berlin is three points behind Bayern in the title race, so they are still pretty much in it.
When it comes to team news, only Andras Schafer is currently on Union Berlin's injury list, while the rest of the team is in good shape.
Union Berlin Predicted Lineup:
Ronnow – Doekhi, Knoche, Leite – Trimmel, Laidouni, Khedira, Thorsby, Roussillon – Becker, Behrens
Cologne
In the last six games in Bundesliga, Cologne has two losses, three draws, and just one win. The team has clearly struggled a bit recently and they are currently sitting in the lower half of the standings. Despite that, FC Cologne is still far from being in any danger as they have seven points more than the first team in the relegation zone.
Meanwhile, the team is struggling with injuries as well right now, with Florian Dietz, Mark Uth, Jan Thielmann, Kristian Pedersen, Sebastian Andersson, and Luca Kilian all on the sidelines and Denis Huseinbasic, Florian Kainz, and Benno Schmitz questionable.
Cologne Predicted Lineup:
Schwabe – Schindler, Hubers, Chabot, Hector – Ljubicic, Olesen, Skhiri, Maina – Selke, Tigges
Starting Lineups
Check the starting lineups around one hour before the kickoff.
Union Berlin
Cologne
Bundesliga Standings
# | Team | P | W | D | L | +/- | Points |
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1 | Bayern Munich | 34 | 21 | 8 | 5 | 54 | 71 |
2 | Borussia Dortmund | 34 | 22 | 5 | 7 | 39 | 71 |
3 | RB Leipzig | 34 | 20 | 6 | 8 | 23 | 66 |
4 | Union Berlin | 34 | 18 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 62 |
5 | SC Freiburg | 34 | 17 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 59 |
6 | Bayer Leverkusen | 34 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 8 | 50 |
7 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 34 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 50 |
8 | Wolfsburg | 34 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 49 |
9 | Mainz | 34 | 12 | 10 | 12 | -1 | 46 |
10 | Borussia M'gladbach | 34 | 11 | 10 | 13 | -3 | 43 |
11 | Cologne | 34 | 10 | 12 | 12 | -5 | 42 |
12 | TSG Hoffenheim | 34 | 10 | 6 | 18 | -9 | 36 |
13 | Werder Bremen | 34 | 10 | 6 | 18 | -13 | 36 |
14 | Bochum | 34 | 10 | 5 | 19 | -32 | 35 |
15 | Augsburg | 34 | 9 | 7 | 18 | -21 | 34 |
16 | VfB Stuttgart | 34 | 7 | 12 | 15 | -12 | 33 |
17 | Schalke | 34 | 7 | 10 | 17 | -36 | 31 |
18 | Hertha Berlin | 34 | 7 | 8 | 19 | -27 | 29 |
Player to Watch: Sheraldo Becker
While this can be a close duel, we still expect Union Berlin to win this game and that's why our player to watch is Sheraldo Becker, their main goalscorer this season.
The forward from Suriname currently has seven goals and four assists in Bundesliga in twenty two appearances and Cologne will have to pay special attention to him in this match.
Union Berlin vs Cologne – Your Questions
- Where will the game be played? The game will be played at Stadion An der Alten Forsterei in Berlin.
- When will the match kick off? The match will kick off at 2:30 pm GMT on Saturday, March 4th.
- What happened in the last duel between these two teams? Union Berlin beat Cologne 1-0 in their last duel.