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Matchday 8 · · An der Alten Försterei

Union Berlin vs 1. FC Köln: lineups

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Union Berlin 17 · 6 points
1. FC Köln 12 · 8 points

Predicted lineups Union Berlin vs 1. FC Köln

Union Berlin 4-2-3-1
1 Rønnow
15 Rothe
14 Querfeld
4 Van Den Bosch
19 Haberer
8 Khedira
13 Schäfer
29 Lath or Burcu
20 Aebischer
11 Jeong
21 Skarke

Predicted lineup for Union Berlin: Rønnow, Rothe, Querfeld, Van Den Bosch, Haberer, Khedira, Schäfer, Lath, Aebischer, Jeong, Skarke

1. FC Köln 4-2-3-1
1 Schwäbe
3 Sosa
22 Simpson-Pusey
2 Schmied or Lochoshvili
28 Sebulonsen or Castro-Montes
5 Krauß
23 Okon-Engstler or Jóhannesson
10 El Mala
47 Moore
37 Maina
30 Bülter

Predicted lineup for 1. FC Köln: Schwäbe, Sosa, Simpson-Pusey, Schmied, Sebulonsen, Krauß, Okon-Engstler, El Mala, Moore, Maina, Bülter

Union Berlin

Union Berlin will be without Felix Uduokhai for Sunday's visit of 1. FC Köln, with the ever-present centre-back now serving a two-match suspension for a red card. Zeno Van Den Bosch and Leopold Querfeld are set to pair up in the middle of the back four.

Kastriot Imeri missed the league draw at Augsburg but returned for the midweek cup tie against Köln and is available again this weekend. Tom Rothe continues at left-back, having started every match of the recent run.

Stanley Nsoki and Andrej Ilić remain doubtful, the latter with an illness, while Josip Juranović is also doubtful because of illness.

1. FC Köln

1. FC Köln could be without two players at Union Berlin. Ellyes Skhiri, who has started three of the last five matches, is doubtful due to an ankle injury, and Thijs Dallinga remains out with a knee problem. Ragnar Ache has also been ruled out for this game because the forward needs more time before a possible return against Bayer Leverkusen.

René Wagner plans to make adjustments for the trip. Joël Schmied is expected to get another opportunity at centre-back, with Luka Lochoshvili the alternative, while Borna Sosa is expected at left-back. Linton Maina and Said El Mala should continue in attack after each scoring during the recent run.

Injuries and suspensions

Union Berlin

  • Andrej Ilić Illness Unavailable
  • Andrik Markgraf Knee injury Unavailable
  • Felix Uduokhai Red card Suspended after a red card
  • Robert Skov Injury Unavailable
  • Stanley Nsoki Muscle injury Unavailable

1. FC Köln

  • Ellyes Skhiri Ankle injury Unavailable
  • Imad Rondić Injury Unavailable
  • Ragnar Ache Thigh injury Unavailable
  • Rav van den Berg Muscle injury Unavailable
  • Thijs Dallinga Knee injury Unavailable
  • Timo Hübers Knee injury Unavailable

Which English players could feature in Union Berlin vs 1. FC Köln?

3 players
  • Jahmai Simpson-Pusey 1. FC Köln Starting
  • Mikey Moore 1. FC Köln Starting
  • Reigan Heskey 1. FC Köln Doubtful Started 3 of 7 matches.

Players to watch

The five players from each team with the most combined goals and assists this season.

All stats

Union Berlin

  1. Tim Skarke 2 goals 0 assists
  2. Leopold Querfeld 1 goals 1 assists
  3. Janik Haberer 1 goals 0 assists
  4. Emmanuel Latte Lath 1 goals 0 assists
  5. Josip Juranović 0 goals 2 assists

1. FC Köln

  1. Linton Maina 1 goals 2 assists
  2. Said El Mala 2 goals 0 assists
  3. Thijs Dallinga 2 goals 0 assists
  4. Ísak Jóhannesson 1 goals 0 assists
  5. Marius Bülter 1 goals 0 assists

Playing time and form

Who has played the most in recent weeks, and how have they performed?

Union Berlin

Player Starts Min. Form
Frederik Rønnow 5/5 450 solid
Tom Rothe 5/5 450 poor
Rani Khedira 5/5 450 poor
Michel Aebischer 5/5 437 mixed
Woo-Yeong Jeong 5/5 392 mixed
András Schäfer 4/5 382 mixed
Felix Uduokhai 5/5 379 mixed
Janik Haberer 4/5 321 poor

1. FC Köln

Player Starts Min. Form
Marvin Schwäbe 5/5 450 strong
Jahmai Simpson-Pusey 5/5 450 strong
Luka Lochoshvili 5/5 437 solid
Linton Maina 5/5 395 solid
Tom Krauß 4/5 385 mixed
Marius Bülter 4/5 369 mixed
Said El Mala 4/5 348 mixed
Mikey Moore 4/5 339 mixed

Pre-match prediction

Pre-match goals forecast
1.96 1.46
  • Predicted goals2.9
  • Both teams to score59%
  • Over 2.5 goals59%
  • Corners10.6

Team comparison

UNI home Per match KOL away
1.25 Points 0.00
1.25 Goals for 0.67
1.50 Goals against 2.33
1.96 xG for 1.46
1.39 xG against 1.85
5.3 Corners 5.3
DLWD Home and away form LLL

Union Berlin vs 1. FC Köln: head-to-head record

19 previous meetings
10 Union Berlin 4 draws 5 1. FC Köln
  • Goals per match2.63
  • Both teams scored47%
  • Over 2.5 goals53%
  • Oct 2026 1. FC Köln 5 - 0 Union Berlin
  • May 2026 Union Berlin 2 - 2 1. FC Köln
  • Dec 2025 1. FC Köln 0 - 1 Union Berlin
  • May 2024 1. FC Köln 3 - 2 Union Berlin
  • Dec 2023 Union Berlin 2 - 0 1. FC Köln
  • Mar 2023 Union Berlin 0 - 0 1. FC Köln
  • Sep 2022 1. FC Köln 0 - 1 Union Berlin
  • Apr 2022 Union Berlin 1 - 0 1. FC Köln
  • Nov 2021 1. FC Köln 2 - 2 Union Berlin
  • Mar 2021 Union Berlin 2 - 1 1. FC Köln

Frequently asked questions

When will the lineup for Union Berlin vs 1. FC Köln be announced?

Predicted lineups will appear on this page a few days before the match. Confirmed teams usually follow around an hour before kick-off, scheduled for .

Who is unavailable for Union Berlin against 1. FC Köln?

Union Berlin are without Andrej Ilić (illness), Andrik Markgraf (knee injury), Felix Uduokhai (red card), Robert Skov (injury) and Stanley Nsoki (muscle injury).

Who is unavailable for 1. FC Köln against Union Berlin?

1. FC Köln are without Ellyes Skhiri (ankle injury), Imad Rondić (injury), Ragnar Ache (thigh injury), Rav van den Berg (muscle injury), Thijs Dallinga (knee injury) and Timo Hübers (knee injury).

What formation do Union Berlin play?

Union Berlin have used a 4-2-3-1 in 2 of their last 5 matches. In their last match, they played a 4-2-3-1.

What formation do 1. FC Köln play?

1. FC Köln have used a 4-2-3-1 in 3 of their last 5 matches. In their last match, they played a 4-2-3-1.

How did the last meeting between Union Berlin and 1. FC Köln finish?

On 27 October 2026, 1. FC Köln vs Union Berlin finished 5-0.

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