Bundesliga Regular Season - 32
Union Berlin 2 - 2 FT 1. FC Köln
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
E. Martel 31'
M. Bulter (L. Waldschmidt) 33'
34' D. Leite
HT
J. Simpson-Pusey 55'
58' ↓ A. Schafer ↑L. Burcu
58' ↓ J. Juranovic ↑C. Trimmel
58' ↓ I. Ansah ↑A. Ilic
S. El Mala (K. Lund) 61'
↓ L. Waldschmidt ↑F. Chavez 62'
67' ↓ S. Nsoki ↑T. Skarke
↓ M. Bulter ↑J. Thielmann 71'
↓ J. Kaminski ↑L. Maina 72'
↓ S. El Mala ↑Y. Niang 72'
73' T. Rothe (C. Trimmel)
↓ K. Lund ↑J. Schmied 80'
88' ↓ R. Khedira ↑A. Kral
M. Schwabe 88'
89' L. Burcu
90'+6 L. Burcu
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Union Berlin
Goalkeepers
Carl Klaus 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Danilho Doekhi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diogo Leite 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
82%
Duel Win %
Stanley Nsoki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Midfielders
Josip Juranović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
András Schäfer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
Rani Khedira 
NPC
88
Minutes
88
Minutes
24%
Pass Acc
6.3
Rating
Aljoscha Kemlein 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Tom Alexander Rothe 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Forwards
Oliver Burke
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ilyas Ansah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
BENCH
Leopold Querfeld
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christopher Trimmel 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
39
Minutes
7.3
Rating
Derrick Köhn
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Janik Haberer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alex Král
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tim Skarke
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andrej Ilić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
39
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Livan Burcu 
CLUTCH HERO
89
Goal Time
89
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.7
Rating
1. FC Köln
Goalkeepers
Marvin Schwäbe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Sebastian Sebulonsen
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
50%
Duel Win %
Jahmai Simpson-Pusey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cenk Özkaçar
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Kristoffer Lund 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
Midfielders
Tom Krauß
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eric Martel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luca Waldschmidt
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.7
Rating
Jakub Kamiński
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Marius Bülter
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
Said El Mala
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Ron-Robert Zieler 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Dominique Heintz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joel Schmied
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Linton Maina
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Felipe Chávez 
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
3
Duels Won
100%
Win %
Jan Uwe Thielmann 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Denis Huseinbašić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alessio Castro-Montes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Youssoupha Niang
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/20/2025 | 1. FC Köln | 0 - 1 | Union Berlin | Bundesliga | RheinEnergieStadion |
| 05/11/2024 | 1. FC Köln | 3 - 2 | Union Berlin | Bundesliga | RheinEnergieSTADION |
| 12/20/2023 | Union Berlin | 2 - 0 | 1. FC Köln | Bundesliga | Stadion An der Alten Försterei |
| 03/04/2023 | Union Berlin | 0 - 0 | 1. FC Köln | Bundesliga | Stadion An der Alten Försterei |
| 09/11/2022 | 1. FC Köln | 0 - 1 | Union Berlin | Bundesliga | RheinEnergieStadion |
| 04/01/2022 | Union Berlin | 1 - 0 | 1. FC Köln | Bundesliga | Stadion An der Alten Försterei |
| 11/07/2021 | 1. FC Köln | 2 - 2 | Union Berlin | Bundesliga | RheinEnergieStadion |
| 03/13/2021 | Union Berlin | 2 - 1 | 1. FC Köln | Bundesliga | Stadion An der Alten Försterei |
| 11/22/2020 | 1. FC Köln | 1 - 2 | Union Berlin | Bundesliga | RheinEnergieStadion |
| 08/22/2020 | Union Berlin | 1 - 2 | 1. FC Köln | Friendlies Clubs |
12/20/2025
05/11/2024
12/20/2023
03/04/2023
09/11/2022
04/01/2022
11/07/2021
03/13/2021
11/22/2020
08/22/2020
Union Berlin Win
1. FC Köln Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 32 GD: +81
P: 32 GD: +33
P: 32 GD: +21
P: 32 GD: +23
P: 32 GD: +20
P: 32 GD: +16
P: 32 GD: -8
P: 32 GD: -3
P: 32 GD: -14
P: 32 GD: -9
P: 32 GD: -13
P: 32 GD: -15
P: 32 GD: -20
P: 32 GD: -8
P: 32 GD: -20
P: 34 GD: -26
P: 32 GD: -28
P: 32 GD: -31
19 SC Paderborn 07 4 pts
P: 2 GD: +1
League Standings
P: 33 GD: +82
P: 33 GD: +34
P: 33 GD: +22
P: 33 GD: +22
P: 33 GD: +17
P: 33 GD: +21
P: 33 GD: -9
P: 33 GD: -4
P: 33 GD: -12
P: 33 GD: -11
P: 33 GD: -14
P: 33 GD: -18
P: 33 GD: -15
P: 33 GD: -10
P: 33 GD: -21
P: 33 GD: -26
P: 33 GD: -29
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Late Drama in the Capital: Union Snatch Vital Draw
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 66/100. In a breathless six-pointer, a masterclass in late attacking substitutions salvaged a crucial point for the hosts in their desperate relegation battle.
Cologne's Clinical Counter-Punches
The sheer Stakes at Stadion An der Alten Försterei were evident from the opening exchanges of this pivotal clash. With both sides languishing perilously near the drop zone, the tension was palpable. Union Berlin sought to build pressure, ultimately edging a controlled 58% possession over the match. However, it was the visitors who exhibited a ruthless streak early on. In the 33rd minute, M. Bulter finished off a sharp move engineered by L. Waldschmidt to strike first. When S. El Mala doubled the lead shortly after the hour mark, the Balance of the tie seemed permanently tilted in favour of 1. FC Köln.
The Double Change
Falling two goals behind at home required an immediate response, and the Intensity of the contest skyrocketed following a crucial tactical intervention. In the 58th minute, a double substitution injected desperate energy into the struggling hosts. The impact was profound. Veteran C. Trimmel arrived from the bench and delivered a precise assist for T. Rothe just 15 minutes later. That 73rd-minute strike breathed life into the stadium, transforming the atmosphere from anxious silence into a roaring wave of red momentum.
The Late Salvage Operation
The final quarter turned into an unrelenting siege. The visitors dropped deeper, desperately attempting to protect their slender advantage, while the hosts threw caution completely to the wind. The Upset Factor peaked in the dying moments when another substitute emerged as the definitive hero. In the 89th minute, L. Burcu found the back of the net, sealing a dramatic equaliser that sent the home crowd into raptures. This hard-fought point ensures the capital club stays just one point ahead of their rivals in 13th place, guaranteeing the survival race will go down to the wire.
Key Questions
Did Union Berlin deserve the late equalizer?
Yes. Despite trailing by two goals, they controlled possession and generated relentless late pressure, rightfully earning their dramatic point through highly effective attacking substitutions.
How did Union Berlin complete the comeback from behind?
The turning point was a 58th-minute double substitution. Sub C. Trimmel assisted T. Rothe to halve the deficit, before fellow sub L. Burcu fired home the 89th-minute equaliser.
How did substitute Tom Alexander Rothe change the game?
Rothe’s crucial 73rd-minute strike completely shifted the match's momentum, reigniting the home crowd and laying the essential foundation for his side's dramatic late comeback.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Mid-Table Grind at the Alten Försterei
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 36/100. A low-stakes affair between two out-of-sorts sides that appeals more to die-hard loyalists than neutral football purists.
The Setup
On May 02, 2026, Union Berlin welcome 1. FC Köln to the Stadion An der Alten Försterei. The league table tells the whole story. Sitting comfortably in 12th and 13th, the Stakes are virtually nonexistent for this Matchday 32 clash. Our take? This is a dead-rubber. The hosts are suffering from a terrible home record, reflected in a dire Form rating. Managing just four wins in 15 home fixtures is unacceptable for the Berliners. The visitors arrive with similar mediocrity. Both squads cancel each other out entirely, generating an off-the-charts Balance rating. Expect a disjointed game devoid of fluid attacking patterns from either camp.
Key Battle
While the overall quality might lack a spark, the Stars on display offer brief glimmers of hope. Livan Burcu is tasked with carrying Union's attacking burden and providing much-needed creativity. He squares off against Köln's target man, Ragnar Ache. Whichever attacker manages to feed off scraps more effectively will tip the scales in this gritty contest.
Our Prediction
Do not expect fireworks. Union struggle to break down structured defenses, and Köln lack the creative thrust to punish them on the counter. A drab, low-scoring draw feels utterly inevitable.