Union Berlin - Köln - 20 December 2023 Bundesliga - (2-0)

1. FC Cologne to take a throw-in in Union Berlin territory.

Throw-in for 1. FC Cologne close to the penalty box.

It's a goal kick for the home team in Berlin.

Ball goes out of play for a Union Berlin goal kick.

Union Berlin awarded a free kick in their own half.

Deniz Aytekin signals a Union Berlin throw-in in 1. FC Cologne's half.

Goal kick for 1. FC Cologne at An der alten Forsterei.

Throw-in for 1. FC Cologne in their own half.

Ball goes out of play for a Union Berlin goal kick.

Union Berlin have a goal kick.

Davie Selke gets his shot on target but fails to score for 1. FC Cologne.

Brenden Aaronson is replacing Andras Schafer for the home team.

Deniz Aytekin awards Union Berlin a goal kick.

Union Berlin's David Datro Fofana is whistled for offside at An der alten Forsterei.

Corner awarded to 1. FC Cologne.

The away team replace Max Finkgrafe with Benno Erik Schmitz.

In Berlin a free kick has been awarded the away team.

It's now 2-0 in Berlin as David Datro Fofana scores for Union Berlin. Kevin Volland instrumental with a fine assist.

Free kick for 1. FC Cologne in their own half.

Deniz Aytekin signals a Union Berlin throw-in in 1. FC Cologne's half.

Union Berlin drives forward and David Datro Fofana gets in a shot. Without netting, however.

Steffen Baumgart (1. FC Cologne) is making a fourth substitution, with Florian Dietz replacing Davie Selke.

Steffen Baumgart is making the team's third substitution at An der alten Forsterei with Florian Kainz replacing Eric Martel.

Luca Waldschmidt is replacing Mark Uth for 1. FC Cologne at An der alten Forsterei.

Ball safe as Union Berlin is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Alex Kral of Union Berlin smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though.

Throw-in for 1. FC Cologne in their own half.

Union Berlin pushes forward through Josip Juranovic, whose finish on goal is saved.

Janik Haberer has recovered and rejoins the match in Berlin.

The home team have replaced Janik Haberer with Leonardo Bonucci. This is the fourth substitution made today by Nenad Bjelica.

Play has been interrupted briefly in Berlin to check on Janik Haberer, who is grimacing with pain.

Deniz Aytekin awards the home team a throw-in.

Union Berlin advance rapidly upfield but Deniz Aytekin blows for offside.

Deniz Aytekin signals a free kick to 1. FC Cologne in their own half.

Throw-in for 1. FC Cologne at An der alten Forsterei.

Union Berlin awarded a free kick in their own half.

It's a goal kick for the away team in Berlin.

The home team have replaced Benedict Hollerbach with Alex Kral. This is the third substitution made today by Nenad Bjelica.

Nenad Bjelica (Union Berlin) is making a second substitution, with Christopher Trimmel replacing Jerome Roussillon.

It's a goal kick for the home team in Berlin.

Dejan Ljubicic is replacing Jan Thielmann for 1. FC Cologne at An der alten Forsterei.

Free kick 1. FC Cologne.

Deniz Aytekin signals a free kick to Union Berlin in their own half.

Benedict Hollerbach for Union Berlin drives towards goal at An der alten Forsterei. But the finish is unsuccessful.

Benedict Hollerbach is on target to give Union Berlin a 1-0 advantage. That's a fine assist from Kevin Volland.

Can Union Berlin get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in 1. FC Cologne's half?

Throw-in for Union Berlin in the half of 1. FC Cologne.

Corner awarded to 1. FC Cologne.

Deniz Aytekin awards Union Berlin a goal kick.

Throw-in high up the field for 1. FC Cologne in Berlin.

1. FC Cologne have been awarded a corner by Deniz Aytekin.

Throw-in Union Berlin.

1. FC Cologne awarded a throw-in in their own half.

A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

Ball safe as Union Berlin is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Deniz Aytekin awards the home team a throw-in.

Free kick for 1. FC Cologne in their own half.

Nenad Bjelica is making the team's first substitution at An der alten Forsterei with David Datro Fofana replacing Kevin Behrens.

The whistle has gone to end the first-half.

Goal kick for 1. FC Cologne at An der alten Forsterei.

Corner awarded to Union Berlin.

Union Berlin have been awarded a corner by Deniz Aytekin.

Corner awarded to Union Berlin.

Union Berlin awarded a free kick in their own half.

Eric Martel is back on the pitch.

Play has been temporarily suspended for attention to Eric Martel for 1. FC Cologne who is writhing in pain on the pitch.

Free kick for 1. FC Cologne in the half of Union Berlin.

1. FC Cologne to take a throw-in in Union Berlin territory.

Throw-in for Union Berlin at An der alten Forsterei.

Goal kick for Union Berlin at An der alten Forsterei.

1. FC Cologne's Linton Maina gets his shot away but it misses the target.

1. FC Cologne to take a throw-in in Union Berlin territory.

Deniz Aytekin signals a free kick to 1. FC Cologne.

Throw-in for 1. FC Cologne in the half of Union Berlin.

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

Deniz Aytekin signals a Union Berlin throw-in in 1. FC Cologne's half.

Free kick 1. FC Cologne.

Can 1. FC Cologne get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Union Berlin's half?

A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

Ball goes out of play for a Union Berlin goal kick.

1. FC Cologne have been awarded a corner by Deniz Aytekin.

Throw-in 1. FC Cologne.

Union Berlin have a goal kick.

1. FC Cologne's Eric Martel misses with an attempt on goal.

It's a goal kick for the away team in Berlin.

1. FC Cologne needs to be cautious. Union Berlin have an attacking throw-in.

Union Berlin to take a throw-in in 1. FC Cologne territory.

Can Union Berlin get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in 1. FC Cologne's half?

1. FC Cologne awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Can Union Berlin capitalize from this throw-in deep inside 1. FC Cologne's half?

1. FC Cologne push upfield but Deniz Aytekin quickly pulls them for offside.

Free kick for Union Berlin in their own half.

Deniz Aytekin awards 1. FC Cologne a goal kick.

Union Berlin's Kevin Volland breaks free at An der alten Forsterei. But the strike goes wide of the post.

In Berlin a free kick has been awarded the away team.

Throw-in for 1. FC Cologne in their own half.

Union Berlin awarded a free kick in their own half.

1. FC Cologne push forward at An der alten Forsterei and Davie Selke gets in a great header. The attempt is cleared by the Union Berlin defence.

Deniz Aytekin signals a 1. FC Cologne throw-in in Union Berlin's half.

Corner awarded to 1. FC Cologne.

1. FC Cologne awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Union Berlin have a dangerous throw-in.

Ball safe as Union Berlin is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Deniz Aytekin signals a free kick to 1. FC Cologne in their own half.

Throw-in for Union Berlin in the half of 1. FC Cologne.

Union Berlin awarded a free kick in their own half.

Deniz Aytekin awards the away team a throw-in.

Deniz Aytekin signals a free kick to 1. FC Cologne in their own half.

Union Berlin have been awarded a corner by Deniz Aytekin.

Free kick for Union Berlin in the half of 1. FC Cologne.

Throw-in 1. FC Cologne.

A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

Deniz Aytekin signals a 1. FC Cologne throw-in in Union Berlin's half.

Free kick for 1. FC Cologne in their own half.

Throw-in for Union Berlin at An der alten Forsterei.

Can Union Berlin get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in 1. FC Cologne's half?

Throw-in for 1. FC Cologne in the half of Union Berlin.

Union Berlin to take a throw-in in 1. FC Cologne territory.

Both teams lost their last match.

1. FC Cologne has streak of 2 matches with 0 scored goals.

Robin Gosens has more yellow cards (4) than any other player at Union Berlin. Dejan Ljubicic has collected 3 for 1. FC Cologne.

1. FC Cologne's away record this season: 1-2-5.

Both teams didn't score on their last match.

Both teams haven't won their last match in Bundesliga.

Union Berlin scores 1.77 goals when playing at home and 1. FC Cologne scores 1.27 goals when playing away (on average).

Average number of goals in the first half in meetings between Union Berlin and 1. FC Cologne is 1.

Average number of goals in meetings between Union Berlin and 1. FC Cologne is 1.8.

Union Berlin scores 1.2 goals in a match against 1. FC Cologne and 1. FC Cologne scores 0.6 goals against Union Berlin (on average).

1. FC Cologne have won just 0 of their last 5 Bundesliga games against Union Berlin.

Union Berlin have lost just 0 of their last 5 Bundesliga games against 1. FC Cologne.

In the last 5 meetings Union Berlin won 3, 1. FC Cologne won 0, 2 draws.

Union Berlin have lost just 0 of their last 5 games against 1. FC Cologne (in all competitions).

1. FC Cologne's performance of the last 5 matches is better than Union Berlin's.

In Bundesliga, 1. FC Cologne has better performance than Union Berlin.

When 1. FC Cologne is down 1-0 away, they win 0% of their matches.

When Union Berlin is down 0-1 home, they win 20% of their matches.

When 1. FC Cologne leads 0-1 away, they win in 54% of their matches.

When Union Berlin leads 1-0 at home, they win in 76% of their matches.

Their last meeting was a draw. (0-0)

Union Berlin wins 28% of halftimes, 1. FC Cologne wins 32%.

Union Berlin wins 1st half in 28% of their matches, 1. FC Cologne in 32% of their matches.

Union Berlin have conceded a goal in each of their last 21 matches.

A year ago, 1. FC Cologne were number 12 in the table with 17 points. Now they are number 16 with 10 points.

1. FC Cologne haven't scored in 4 of their 8 away matches in Bundesliga this season.

Union Berlin haven't scored in 4 of their 7 home matches in Bundesliga this season.

When playing at home, Union Berlin have not lost to 1. FC Cologne in their last 5 encounters.

Did you know that 1. FC Cologne scores 30% of their goals between the minutes 46-60?

Did you know that Union Berlin scores 27% of their goals between the minutes 0-15? This is the highest percentage in the league.

Last season's matches: 0-0 (Union Berlin at home) and 0-1 (1. FC Cologne at home).

1. FC Cologne's last away win against Union Berlin was in 2014.

During the last 16 meetings, Union Berlin have won 8 times, there have been 3 draws while 1. FC Cologne have won 5 times. The goal difference is 25-18 in favour of 1. FC Cologne.

During the last 8 meetings with Union Berlin playing at home, Union Berlin have won 5 times, there have been 1 draws while 1. FC Cologne have won 2 times. The goal difference is 10-7 in favour of Union Berlin.

The most common result of matches between Union Berlin and 1. FC Cologne is 2-1. 4 matches have ended with this result.