Bundesliga Betting Preview: Union Berlin vs FC Koln
Union Berlin host FC Koln at Alten Foersterei, with kick-off set for 06:30 on Saturday 2 May.
Back a Close Game
We’ll chance Koln +0.25 on the Asian Handicap and divide our stake between 0 and +0.5 when they meet Union Berlin. A win delivers a payout at -128 although a draw would still land a return.
Union H2H Record Includes 7 Wins in 10
Union Berlin lost on the road in their last game, making it three straight defeats. RB Leipzig won 3-1 at Red Bull Arena. Marie-Louise Eta’s side had just 33% possession and recorded one shot on target, while Danilho Doekhi scored the goal.
FC Koln lost when last in action. In a home game at RheinEnergieSTADION, they were beaten 2-1 by Bayer Leverkusen. The Billy Goats recorded 44% possession and totalled ten shots on goal, while Gian-Luca Waldschmidt found the net.
Head-to-Head Statistics
These two teams last met at RheinEnergieSTADION, with Union claiming the away win. Beating Koln by a 1-0 scoreline. The past 10 H2H games have seen seven Union triumphs, one Koln win and two draws.
Union Berlin – Last 10 League Games
2 wins, 7 losses and 1 draw, averaging 0.9 goals from 10.1 attempts and 3.7 shots on goal. Union have had 39.4% possession, 325.4 passes and 4.0 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 2.1 goals from 14.8 attempts and 5.0 shots on goal, while earning 5.7 corners.
Top scorers Leopold Querfeld and Andrej Ilic have found the net 2 times, with Danilho Doekhi getting 1. Josip Juranovic, Andrej Ilic and Rani Khedira are top assists makers with 1, while goalkeeper Frederik Roennow has kept one clean sheet.
FC Koln – Last 10 League Games
Koln have won 1, lost 4 and drawn 5, with an average of 1.5 goals from 13.9 attempts and 4.8 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 46.3% possession, 393.7 passes, 5.4 corners awarded and 5.2 corners against them, while they’ve conceded 1.9 goals from 11.7 attempts and 4.0 shots on goal.
Ragnar Ache and Said El Mala have scored 4, followed by Gian-Luca Waldschmidt with 2. Said El Mala and Jakub Kaminski have both managed 2 assists in the previous 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Union Berlin predicted lineup (4-4-2): Carl Klaus (GK), Danilho Doekhi, Leopold Querfeld, Diogo Leite, Christopher Trimmel, Rani Khedira, Aljoscha Kemlein, Derrick Koehn, Andras Schafer, Oliver Burke, Andrej Ilic.
FC Koln predicted lineup (4-4-2): Marvin Schwaebe (GK), Sebastian Sebulonsen, Jahmai Simpson-Pusey, Cenk Ozkacar, Alessio Castro-Montes, Linton Maina, Tom Krauss, Eric Martel, Jakub Kaminski, Marius Buelter, Said El Mala.
Union Berlin vs FC Koln Prediction & Betting Tips
Join us as we dissect the top Union Berlin vs FC Koln betting picks — from the main match prediction and scoreline forecast to a sharp corners bet, standout player props and a value-focused bet builder.
Match Prediction
Koln +0.25 at -128 have the look of a value bet on the Asian Handicap. We give them a good chance of landing a victory in this Bundesliga clash and it’s therefore a pick we’ll back with confidence.
Team news plays a valuable role and our football experts are always monitoring the players who have an injury concern. We’ve also got a handle on the form guide, with plenty of Bundesliga data provided which puts you in the picture in terms of stats.
Key Union Berlin vs FC Koln league stats:
The +0.25 line has been covered by Koln in 4 of their last 5 games.The +0.25 line has been covered by Koln in 6 of their last 10 games.The +0.25 line has been covered by Koln in 3 consecutive games on the road.The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Union in 5 consecutive games.The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Union in 8 of their last 10 games.The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Union in 16 of their last 20 games.
Koln +0.25 Probability
The best betting sites make it a 56.2% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 60-65%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.
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Our Match Prediction
Koln Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -128
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Said El Mala (Koln) has recorded over 2.5 shots in his past two Bundesliga matches. He should be capable of covering the line when it comes to this player prop and odds of -111 are now available.
Latest Said El Mala Player Prop Odds
Marius Bülter (Koln) can be backed to score at +300. He looks like an attractive wager to be on the scoresheet and we recommend backing this Anytime Goalscorer selection.
Latest Marius Bülter Player Prop Odds
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The ten past home games involving Union Berlin have had an average of 8.70 corners, with the previous ten Koln away matches featuring 9.40. We advise betting on the -137 that the sides won’t cover the line, with this Total Corners bet hopefully providing a return.
League Games
Union Berlin
Total
9.70
4.00
5.70
Home
8.70
5.20
3.50
Away
9.90
4.40
5.50
Koln
Total
10.60
5.40
5.20
Home
10.10
5.00
5.10
Away
9.40
4.50
4.90
Latest Corner Odds
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Union Have the Shortest Odds to Win
The latest Full-Time Result betting odds show that Union Berlin are +138 for a Bundesliga victory, while FC Koln are +190. The draw is trading at +230 should you think the game will end all square.
Union can be backed alternatively on the Draw No Bet market and that means getting -147. However, if you want insurance on the underdogs instead, Koln are +102.
The latest betting suggests it’s a close call between Over 2.5 Goals and Under 2.5 Goals. If you think that both sides will end up scoring, then the Both Teams to Score Yes option can be backed at -156.
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Andrej Ilic Heads First Goalscorer Market
Andrej Ilic is favourite to be First Goalscorer at +575. If you want to back him to score the last goal, you can get similar odds.
Player Goals
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Alten Foersterei
Union Not Beaten in Last Five H2H Clashes at Alten Foersterei
Union Berlin haven’t triumphed in three straight games at Alten Foersterei. Marie-Louise Eta’s side have five losses, three draws and two victories in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.30 goals per game and conceding 1.90.
Koln have gone unbeaten away in the last three games. The Billy Goats have finished with five draws and five losses in the last 10 away matches, scoring an average of 1.00 goals per game and conceding 1.90.
The past meeting at Alten Foersterei saw Union defeat Koln 2-0. We’ve seen Union claim four wins in the past 5 H2H meetings at Alten Foersterei, with one draw also taking place.
Union Berlin Home Stats
2-3-5
3.20
1.30
1.90
7
3
8
2
FC Koln Away Stats
0-5-5
2.90
1.00
1.90
5
5
8
2
W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
G = Avg. Goals
GF = Avg. Goals For
GA = Avg. Goals Against
O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
B-No = Matches BTTS No
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Union Berlin Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
FC Koln Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
Union Berlin Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
25
Carl Klaus
5
Danilho Doekhi
14
Leopold Querfeld
4
Diogo Leite
28
Christopher Trimmel
8
Rani Khedira
6
Aljoscha Kemlein
39
Derrick Koehn
13
Andras Schafer
7
Oliver Burke
23
Andrej Ilic
1
Marvin Schwaebe
28
Sebastian Sebulonsen
22
Jahmai Simpson-Pusey
39
Cenk Ozkacar
17
A. Castro-Montes
37
Linton Maina
5
Tom Krauss
6
Eric Martel
16
Jakub Kaminski
30
Marius Buelter
13
Said El Mala
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