Prediction for match 1.FC Köln — Union Berlin

Odds and Outcome Probabilities

On December 20th, in the Bundesliga, 1.FC Köln will face Union Berlin. According to the 1X2 odds, a win for 1.FC Köln is priced at 2.48, Union Berlin at 3.11, and a draw at 3.44. The probabilities are distributed as follows: 1.FC Köln - 39.71%, Union Berlin - 31.66%, draw - 28.63%. These figures show a moderate advantage for 1.FC Köln, but Union Berlin is also considered a strong contender for success. The match promises to be high-scoring, considering both teams' attacking profiles in recent games.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, 1.FC Köln averages 51.6% possession, with 1.6 yellow cards, 8.4 fouls, and 1.8 offsides per game. Union Berlin shows 43.6% possession, 2 yellow cards, 10.6 fouls, and 1.6 offsides. In the last three matches, 1.FC Köln played as follows: December 13 - Bayer 2-0 1.FC Köln, December 6 - 1.FC Köln 1-1 St. Pauli, November 29 - Werder 1-1 1.FC Köln. Union Berlin's last three matches: December 12 - Union Berlin 3-1 RB Leipzig, December 6 - Wolfsburg 3-1 Union Berlin, December 3 - Union Berlin 2-3 Bayern. In their head-to-head meeting on May 11, 2024, 1.FC Köln defeated Union Berlin 3-2.

How Many Goals Can We Expect?

The average total goals in the last five matches for both teams is 3.4, indicating high scoring. 1.FC Köln scores 1.2 and concedes 2.2 goals per game, while Union Berlin scores 1.6 and concedes 1.8. In matches with more than 2.5 total goals, Union Berlin has 4 out of 5, 1.FC Köln has 2 out of 5. In terms of halves, 1.FC Köln has 4 out of 5 games with more than 1.5 goals in the second half, Union Berlin has 3 out of 5. In the first half, both teams recorded 2 out of 5 with more than 1.5 goals. In terms of goal intervals: 1.FC Köln most frequently scores between the 61st and 75th minutes (36%), Union Berlin between the 46th and 60th minutes (33%). 1.FC Köln most often concedes late (76-90 minutes, 43%), Union Berlin also in this interval (33%). These data support a bet on over 2.5 goals at 2.02, considering Union Berlin's regular overs and both teams' high average scoring.

Corners: Numbers and Possible Bets

On average, 1.FC Köln takes 3.4 corners per game, Union Berlin 4.8. In the last five matches, 1.FC Köln only had 1 out of 5 games with over 9.5 corners, while Union Berlin had 4 out of 5. For the total corners of 9.5, the odds are: over 9.5 at 1.62, under 9.5 at 2.21. Based on the average sum of corners (8.2), a bet on over 9.5 corners looks moderately risky but is supported by Union Berlin's frequent overs. For corners outcome, 1.FC Köln is favored with odds of 1.82. Overall, Union Berlin often plays high total corners, which can be considered when choosing bets on this component.