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Bundesliga · 2026

1. FC Union Berlin vs 1. FC Köln · Bundesliga

vsPre-match analysis

Season

Season averages, with the sample size beside each metric.

Goals scored
11.5
Expected goals
1.181.92
Shots
11.817.3
Possession
45.5%49.5%

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What the record shows

The retained record does not give either club a clear edge on the metrics that clear the gates. The closest thing to a difference: 1. FC Union Berlin's shot volume and the opposing shot-allowance context sit below their competition baselines. Limitation: At least one team has fewer than the configured season sample.

1. FC Union Berlin show a distinct attacking-volume record

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1. FC Union Berlin's shot volume and the opposing shot-allowance context sit below their competition baselines.

11.8 shots/match ▲Shots1. FC Union Berlin · 1. FC Köln17.3 shots/match
Evidence and caveat

Comparison: Team shot volume is paired with the opponent's recorded shot allowance.

Window: season

Metric1. FC Union Berlin1. FC KölnBaseline
Shots11.8 shots/match17.3 shots/match14.9 shots/match
Shots against18.5 shots/match15.8 shots/match16.8 shots/match

Caveat: Shot volume describes activity; it does not establish finishing quality or a match outcome.

Metric comparison

Team comparison

Season averages, with the sample size beside each metric.

Where the edge is

Season: 1. FC Union Berlin favored in 0 of 13 directional metrics · 1. FC Köln in 0 · 13 too close

recorded edge higher value (descriptive) too close

Window

Season

1. FC Union Berlin4 matches1. FC Köln4 matches
1 goal/matchGoals scored4/4▲ 1.5 goals/match
4.25 goals/matchGoals allowed4/4▲ 2.25 goals/match
1.18 xG/matchExpected goals4/4▲ 1.92 xG/match
11.8 shots/matchShots4/4▲ 17.3 shots/match
5 shots/matchShots on target4/4▲ 5.5 shots/match
45.5%Possession4/4● 49.5%
3 corners/matchCorners4/4● 6.75 corners/match
10.8 fouls/matchFouls4/410.5 fouls/match

History

Head-to-head

Recent meetings between these teams.

Last 5 meetings

21. FC Union Berlin
2Draws
11. FC Köln
1. FC Union Berlin — 1. FC Köln · Bundesliga2–2
1. FC Köln — 1. FC Union Berlin · Bundesliga0–1
1. FC Köln — 1. FC Union Berlin · Bundesliga3–2
1. FC Union Berlin — 1. FC Köln · Bundesliga2–0
1. FC Union Berlin — 1. FC Köln · Bundesliga0–0

Head-to-Head & Recent Meetings

Evidence quality

How much supports this analysis

Grade C · Limited evidenceLimited evidence — limited
Season samples4 / 4home / away teams
Recent samples4 / 4last-five windows
Freshness44 daysstale at cutoff
  • At least one team has fewer than the configured season sample.
  • At least one team has an incomplete last-five window.
  • At least one team lacks a recent completed match near this fixture cutoff.

Known unknowns

  • Lineups, injuries, suspensions and tactical changes are not available in the retained dataset.
  • Some metrics are unavailable or below their observation minimum: cards.
  • The completed-match sample is too small for broad style conclusions.
  • The nearest completed-match evidence is stale relative to this fixture cutoff.
Analysis cutoff: Sun, 1 Nov 2026, 14:30 UTC · analysis-v4

Team rankings in Bundesliga

Goals per match rankingxG per match rankingShots per match ranking
Teams1. FC Union Berlin1. FC Köln
CompetitionBundesliga
Head-to-head1. FC Union Berlin — 1. FC Köln
MethodHow PitchMath calculates this

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