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Prediction FC Köln - 1. FC Union Berlin today 02:45 28/10/2026.

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FC Köln

FC Köln

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1. FC Union Berlin

1. FC Union Berlin

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FC KölnFC Köln
Positive35%
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Koln boasts a formidable scoring ability, averaging 1.4 goals per match in the last 10 games.
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Tactically, Koln demonstrates strong control in dangerous areas and effective wing attacking, evidenced by an average of 5.8 corner kicks per match.
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Koln's defensive structure possesses a certain stability thanks to key players like Alessio Castro-Montes and Jahmai Simpson-Pusey.
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Ísak Bergmann Jóhannesson is a standout attacker, who has demonstrated very high individual scoring ability in recent matches.
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Overall, Koln has maintained a 40.0% win rate in their last 10 matches.
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Koln's matches are often characterized by an open style, demonstrated by a high Over 2.5 goals rate and a Both Teams To Score (BTTS) rate reaching 80.0%.
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The team is operating with a rather uniform and fixed tactical system: the 4-2-3-1 formation.
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Koln maintains a relatively good disciplinary record, accumulating a total of 17 yellow cards and receiving no red cards in the last 10 matches.
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Koln's most obvious weakness is their defense, with an average of 1.5 goals conceded per match.
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Koln's overall form is highly inconsistent, alternating between explosive attacking displays and matches where they drop points or suffer heavy defeats.
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The absence of key pillars such as forward Ragnar Ache and defender Timo Hübers causes a significant loss of depth and experience for Koln.
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Losing midfielder Ellyes Skhiri could disrupt Koln's ability to circulate the ball and control the tempo in the midfield.
1. FC Union Berlin1. FC Union Berlin
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Union Berlin has demonstrated consistent performance against similarly matched opponents, evidenced by a run of results that includes two consecutive draws and recent victories over Elversberg and Rijeka.
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Marin Ljubičić is regarded as a key attacking asset for Union Berlin, having delivered notable goals and assists in the recent match.
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Defenders like Josip Juranović and Tom Alexander Rothe are crucial pillars, demonstrating strong defensive ability through their tackles and interceptions.
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Offensively, Union Berlin maintains an average of 1.3 goals per match, demonstrating a consistent ability to find goals.
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Tactically, Union Berlin is operating a relatively fixed system by prioritizing the use of the 4-4-2 formation in recent matches.
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The team shows an ability to participate in attacking plays and utilize wide situations, averaging 4.0 corner kicks per match.
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Union Berlin's biggest weakness is their defense, having conceded an average of 2.4 goals per match in the last 10 games.
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Union Berlin suffered heavy defeats in recent matches, particularly against Bayern Munich and Leverkusen, revealing serious vulnerability when facing high-quality opponents.
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In terms of discipline, Union Berlin frequently finds itself involved in confrontational situations, as evidenced by the high number of yellow and red cards.
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Andrik Markgraf's absence is a significant loss, putting considerable pressure on the depth and stability of Union Berlin's defense.
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Both Koln and Union Berlin possess defensive flaws coupled with high discipline. The clash is expected to be a fierce struggle, making it difficult for either side to find a breakthrough, and thus, the match is likely to be a draw.
Prediction for the match between FC Köln and 1. FC Union Berlin is 1-1.
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