1. FC Köln lineup @ Union Berlin
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1. FC Köln's expected lineup at Union Berlin, Sun 1 Nov, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 8 matches): Schwäbe (8); Simpson-Pusey (8), Lochoshvili (8), Mensah (5); Krauß (7), Jóhannesson (6), El Mala (6), Maina (6), Castro-Montes (5), Moore (4); Bülter (5). No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the FC Schalke 04 match on 24 Oct.
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Latest 1. FC Köln moves
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- TRANSFERKujovic leaves for Zalaegerszegi TE2 Sep · Transfer
- TRANSFERPauli goes out on loan to Odense1 Sep · Loan
- TRANSFERSosa joins on loan from Crystal Palace31 Aug · Loan
- TRANSFERBakatukanda goes out on loan to VfL Osnabrück31 Aug · Loan
- TRANSFERMoore joins on loan from Tottenham30 Aug · Loan
- TRANSFERNiang goes out on loan to FC St. Pauli26 Aug · Loan
- TRANSFERSkhiri signs from Eintracht Frankfurt20 Aug · Transfer
- TRANSFERDallinga joins on loan from Bologna16 Aug · Loan
1. FC Köln predicted lineup vs Union Berlin
MOST USED XI1. FC Köln's expected lineup away at Union Berlin in the BL1 is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 8 official matches: Schwäbe in goal, a back three of Simpson-Pusey, Lochoshvili and Mensah, and Bülter leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.
- GKSchwäbe
- DEFLochoshvili
- DEFMensah
- MIDKrauß
- MIDJóhannesson
- MIDEl Mala
- MIDMaina
- MIDMoore
- FWDBülter
Team news
- Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 11 of the last 30 matches.
- Based on starts across 8 official matches this season.
Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for 1. FC Köln, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.
1. FC Köln are 12th in the BL1 on 8 points from 7 games. They have W1 D2 L2 in their last five.
Most Common 1. FC Köln Starting XI
Based on 8 official matches this season
- SchwäbeGK · 8 starts
- Simpson-PuseyDEF · 8 starts
- LochoshviliDEF · 8 starts
- MensahDEF · 5 starts
- KraußMID · 7 starts
- JóhannessonMID · 6 starts
- El MalaMID · 6 starts
- MainaMID · 6 starts
- Castro-MontesMID · 5 starts
- MooreMID · 4 starts
- BülterFWD · 5 starts
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
- FWDDallinga0/1 penalties scored
1. FC Köln fixtures
1. FC Köln @ Union Berlin
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1. FC Köln
- What is 1. FC Köln's expected lineup?
- 1. FC Köln's expected lineup away at Union Berlin in the BL1 is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 8 official matches: Schwäbe in goal, a back three of Simpson-Pusey, Lochoshvili and Mensah, and Bülter leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (4-2-3-1): Schwäbe, Simpson-Pusey, Lochoshvili, Mensah, Krauß, Jóhannesson, El Mala, Maina, Castro-Montes, Moore, Bülter.
- Who started 1. FC Köln's last match?
- 1. FC Köln's starting XI on 24 Oct 2026 in the Bundesliga (4-2-3-1): M. Schwäbe, S. Sebulonsen, Jahmai Simpson-Pusey, L. Lochoshvili, B. Sosa, Í. Bergmann Jóhannesson, T. Krauß, L. Maina, M. Moore, S. El Mala, M. Bülter.
- What was 1. FC Köln's last result?
- 1. FC Köln drew with FC Schalke 04 0–0 on 24 Oct 2026.
- When did 1. FC Köln last win?
- 1. FC Köln last won on 11 Oct 2026, beating Borussia Mönchengladbach 2–1.
- Who takes penalties for 1. FC Köln?
- T. Dallinga has taken the most penalties for 1. FC Köln this season, scoring 0 of 1.
- Who has made the most starts for 1. FC Köln this season?
- M. Schwäbe leads with 8 starts for 1. FC Köln across all competitions this season.
- What formation does 1. FC Köln use most often?
- 1. FC Köln have used a 4-2-3-1 in 4 of their 8 matches this season.
- Which 1. FC Köln goalkeeper has started the most this season?
- Marvin Schwäbe has made the most starts as goalkeeper for 1. FC Köln this season, starting 8 matches.
- Which 1. FC Köln defender has started the most this season?
- Luka Lochoshvili has made the most starts as defender for 1. FC Köln this season, starting 8 matches.
- Which 1. FC Köln midfielder has started the most this season?
- Tom Krauß has made the most starts as midfielder for 1. FC Köln this season, starting 7 matches.
- Which 1. FC Köln forward has started the most this season?
- Marius Bülter has made the most starts as forward for 1. FC Köln this season, starting 5 matches.
1. FC Köln past seasons
| Season | League | Pos | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | Bundesliga | 17th | 5 | 12 | 17 | 27 |
| 2022-23 | Bundesliga | 11th | 10 | 12 | 12 | 42 |
| 2021-22 | Bundesliga | 7th | 14 | 10 | 10 | 52 |
| 2020-21 | Bundesliga | 16th | 8 | 9 | 17 | 33 |
| 2019-20 | Bundesliga | 14th | 10 | 6 | 18 | 36 |
1. FC Köln away to Union Berlin
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