FC Köln vs Union Berlin Prediction: Lineup, ODDs & H2H

The Bundesliga relegation battle heats up on May 11th, 2024, as FC Köln vs Union Berlin at the RheinEnergieStadion. This match is crucial for both teams, with Köln desperately seeking points to avoid dropping down to the 2. Bundesliga and Union Berlin aiming to solidify their mid-table position.

FC Köln vs Union Berlin Match Details

• Competition: Bundesliga
• Date: Saturday, May 11th, 2024
• Time: 1:30 PM UTC (8:30 AM PST, 11:30 AM EST)
• Venue: RheinEnergieStadion, Cologne, Germany
• Home Team: FC Köln
• Away Team: Union Berlin

Prediction

This is a high-pressure match for both teams. FC Köln, facing relegation worries, will be desperate for points and will use their home crowd’s support to their advantage. However, Union Berlin’s recent form and historical dominance in head-to-head encounters make them slight favorites. A tight and tense match is likely, with a potential draw or a narrow win for either side a possibility.

Lineups (Predicted)

FC Köln (4-4-2):

• Goalkeeper: Schwäbe
• Defenders: Schmitz, Kilian, Hübers, Hector
• Midfielders: Skhiri, Özcan, Duda, Drexler
• Forwards: Tigges, Modeste

Union Berlin (3-5-2):

• Goalkeeper: Rønnow
• Defenders: Jaeckel, Leite, Rogel
• Midfielders: Trimmel, Polter, Haraguchi, Gießel, Ryerson
• Forwards: Becker, Behrens

Odds

(Remember, odds can change closer to the match date)

• FC Köln Win: Check betting sites for latest odds (underdog)
• Draw: Check betting sites for latest odds (potential outcome)
• Union Berlin Win: Check betting sites for latest odds (slight favorite)

Head-to-Head (H2H)

• Overall Wins: FC Köln (4) vs Union Berlin (9)
• Draws: 22
• Average Goals per Match: 2.43 goals
• Last Season Meetings:
  • Union Berlin 2 – 0 FC Köln (Bundesliga)
  • FC Köln 1 – 1 Union Berlin (Bundesliga)