1. FC Köln vs Union Berlin: result and our prediction
1. FC Köln host Union Berlin in the DFB Pokal (Round of 32) on Tuesday 27 October 2026. 1. FC Köln are #128 in our world ranking and have won 2, drawn 1 and lost 2 of their last 5; Union Berlin are #134 and have won 1, drawn 2 and lost 2 of their last 5. Two clubs within a few places of each other in the world ranking.
Our prediction
Our model sees 1. FC Köln v Union Berlin as close to a coin flip: 1. FC Köln 37%, a draw 30%, Union Berlin 34%.
Rating: 1309
Chance to win: 37%
Last 5: WDLWL
Rating: 1305
Chance to win: 34%
Last 5: LDDWL
Who will win 1. FC Köln vs Union Berlin?
1. FC Köln are #128 and Union Berlin #134 in our world ranking of every senior club. Based on the two clubs' ratings and home advantage, the most likely result is 1. FC Köln (37%). More from the Bundesliga.
Head to head
| Date | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-27 | 1. FC Köln v Union Berlin | 5-0 |
| 2026-05-02 | Union Berlin v 1. FC Köln | 2-2 |
| 2025-12-20 | 1. FC Köln v Union Berlin | 0-1 |
| 2024-05-11 | 1. FC Köln v Union Berlin | 3-2 |
| 2023-12-20 | Union Berlin v 1. FC Köln | 2-0 |
How this is worked out
Every senior result from every country feeds one Elo rating system, so every club in the world sits on the same scale. Before each match the two ratings, adjusted for home advantage, give the chances of a home win, a draw and an away win. See the full world ranking and every match today.