Union Berlin vs FC Koln prediction 01.11.2026 | Bundesliga

Union Berlin had three pretty bad seasons before this one. However, they managed to survive somehow, and there is a big question: are they capable of doing that again? After the first seven rounds, they are in 17th place with a mere six points! Just when they gathered some momentum and won five points in the last three Bundesliga games, they suffered a massive 5:0 to FC Köln. While they definitely have no too big aspirations in the DFB Pokal, that loss definitely killed their momentum. 

Central defender Felix Uduokhai received a red card in the previous Bundesliga game and will serve his suspension. he has been one of their best players in recent games, and that is undoubtedly a massive blow. Additionally, Josip Juranovic, Stanley Nsoki, and Andrej Ilic should remain sidelined with their injuries/illnesses.

Last season, FC Köln had an atrocious end of the season and eventually finished barely above the danger zone. This season, "The Goats " have had completely different performances at home and on the road. At home, they won eight points in four rounds, and zero in three road games! This game against struggling Union Berlin is the perfect opportunity to finally grab their first points away from home. At this moment, they are in 12th place with eight points after the first seven rounds. That is far from ideal, but they still showed a lot more than their next opponent, Union Berlin. 

After a massive 5:0 win over Union Berlin in the Cup, coach René Wagner spoke to the media. He said it was a top performance, especially in the second half. The coach said they were clinical in decisive moments and rewarded themselves with goals.

When it comes to injuries, there are no new ones, but Ragnar Ache, Thijs Dallinga, Timo Hubers, Imad Rondic, Ellyes Skhiri, and Rav van den Berg should remain sidelined.