Köln vs Union Berlin Prediction & Betting Tips - DFB Pokal
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by Sridhar Bhamidi | in DFB Pokal Predictions
It’s the second round of the DFB Pokal and in one of the all-Bundesliga clashes – Koln and Union Berlin will battle for a place in the round of 16. This match on Tuesday at the RheinEnergieStadion in Cologne between the ‘Billy Goats’ and the ‘Iron Ones’ could be a tight game, and our match prediction is under 2.5 goals.
Koln were beaten in the second round of this competition last year when they were beaten by Bayern Munich. In three of their last four seasons, they were knocked out in the second round or earlier. The union also exited in the second round in two of their last three appearances.
Koln drew 0-0 at home against Schalke, which meant they could win just one of their last six competitive matches (D2, L3). This run was preceded by their 2-1 win over Wurzburger Kickers in the previous round of this competition, while at home they are unbeaten in four games (W2, D2).
The Union drew 1-1 away at Augsburg in the Bundesliga last weekend, for a second stalemate in a row. They are now unbeaten in three games (W1, D2) and will look to build on their first-round win – a 4-2 victory over Braunschweig. That win came on the road, but they had lost two of their last three away competitive games.
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Köln v Union Berlin Best Betting Odds
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1.79 | 3.60 | 3.80 |
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1.80 | 3.78 | 4.03 |
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1.80 | 3.78 | 4.03 |
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1.80 | 3.78 | 4.03 |
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1.80 | 3.78 | 4.03 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Köln and Union Berlin?
Our prediction for the Köln vs Union Berlin match is: under 2.5 goals.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 27/10/2026 between Köln and Union Berlin in DFB Pokal :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 48.68% for a win of Köln against Union Berlin with odds of 1.85 at Betsson.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Köln vs Union Berlin is 27.59% with odds of 3.85 at Betsson.
- Our prediction model gives a 23.73% chance ⭐ for a win of Union Berlin vs Köln with odds of 4.45 at Shangrila.
Köln vs Union Berlin Form
Köln and Union Berlin Last Matches
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
24 Oct 2026 - Bundesliga
16 Oct 2026 - Bundesliga
11 Oct 2026 - Bundesliga
3 Oct 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
19 Sept 2026 - Bundesliga
12 Sept 2026 - Bundesliga
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
24 Oct 2026 - Bundesliga
11 Oct 2026 - Bundesliga
12 Sept 2026 - Bundesliga
29 Aug 2026 - Bundesliga
8 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
7 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
16 Oct 2026 - Bundesliga
3 Oct 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
19 Sept 2026 - Bundesliga
4 Sept 2026 - Bundesliga
24 Aug 2026 - DFB Pokal
23 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
24 Oct 2026 - Bundesliga
17 Oct 2026 - Bundesliga
10 Oct 2026 - Bundesliga
26 Sept 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
18 Sept 2026 - Bundesliga
11 Sept 2026 - Bundesliga
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
17 Oct 2026 - Bundesliga
10 Oct 2026 - Bundesliga
11 Sept 2026 - Bundesliga
29 Aug 2026 - Bundesliga
15 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
2 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
24 Oct 2026 - Bundesliga
26 Sept 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
18 Sept 2026 - Bundesliga
5 Sept 2026 - Bundesliga
23 Aug 2026 - DFB Pokal
1 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Köln vs Union Berlin Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
17 %
33 %
50 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
2 May 2026 - Bundesliga
20 Dec 2025 - Bundesliga
11 May 2024 - Bundesliga
20 Dec 2023 - Bundesliga
4 Mar 2023 - Bundesliga
11 Sept 2022 - Bundesliga
Köln vs Union Berlin last Lineups
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Substitutes
R. Zieler
DefenderA. Castro-Montes
G. Mensah
J. Schmied
M. El Mala
MidfielderJ. Thielmann
P. Okon-Engstler
ForwardL. Waldschmidt
R. Heskey
M. Raab
DefenderC. Trimmel
L. Querfeld
D. Kohn
MidfielderA. Kemlein
ForwardM. Ljubicic
M. Gray
O. Burke
E. Latte Lath
Missing players
T. Hubers
R. Van den Berg
MidfielderE. Skhiri
ForwardI. Rondic
R. Ache
T. Dallinga
J. Juranovic
S. Nsoki
ForwardA. Ilic
Most goals and assists
Köln
Union Berlin
I. Johanneson
(2 Goals)
M. Ljubicic
(2 Goals)
Köln - Union Berlin Key Points
- Union have scored only two goals in their last four competitive matches.
- Three of Koln’s last five games have all seen under 2.5 goals.
- Union’s last four matches, including a friendly, have seen at most two goals.
- Union have scored two goals in their last four competitive matches.
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Our Köln vs Union Berlin Prediction
Koln were beaten in the second round in two of their last three appearances in this tournament, while Union had the same feat although reaching the round of 16 in the last edition. With their domestic league campaigns showing signs of struggle, this competition could be their way to get some momentum into their season.
Five of the last seven matches between these sides have been low-scorers, and despite this being a cup fixture, that could repeat. Our Koln vs Union Berlin prediction is under 2.5 goals.
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