1. FC Köln vs Union Berlin Prediction

1. FC Köln host Union Berlin on 27 October 2026 at 22:45 in the DFB Pokal. Köln finished 14th in the Bundesliga last season with 32 points and have started this campaign unevenly, mixing wins with draws and defeats. Union Berlin climbed to 11th place in the spring with 39 points but struggled early this season, collecting just one point in their opening four matches before finding form in October with two draws and a recent win.

Form and H2H

Köln are unbeaten in six consecutive home matches but have won only once in their last five outings overall. Union Berlin are unbeaten in four straight games, though two of those results were draws. The teams drew 2-2 in their most recent head-to-head meeting. Historically, Köln hold the edge: they won 4-0 in November 2013 and 2-1 in April 2014, though Union Berlin have taken three victories since 2019, including back-to-back 2-0 wins in January and December 2019.

Best Bet

Both teams to score. Köln average 1.39 goals for and 1.50 against per match over their last ten games. Union Berlin average 1.29 goals for but 2.39 against, suggesting defensive vulnerability. The fixture carries genuine attacking threat from both sides, and the cup format often produces open play. At Melbet, 1xBet, and 22Bet, a home win pays 1.8, while the draw sits at 3.78 and an away win at 4.03.

Odds to Watch

Union Berlin's poor defensive record away from home makes them vulnerable to Köln's attack at home. A Köln win at 1.8 with Melbet, 1xBet, or 22Bet reflects the home advantage and Köln's unbeaten run at the RheinEnergieStadion. The draw at 3.78 offers value given Union Berlin's recent form and the cup's unpredictability. Union Berlin at 4.03 with Melbet, 1xBet, or 22Bet remains available for those backing the visitors' resilience.