Union Berlin - FC Koln

Union Berlin enters this matchday 8 Bundesliga clash looking to reset their campaign after a difficult run of results. Their recent form has been inconsistent, highlighted by a hard-fought draw against Borussia Dortmund and a narrow victory over Elversberg, though they remain eager to move past a heavy cup defeat. Missing the suspended Felix Uduokhai and the injured Josip Juranovic, the home side will look to their expected XI, including Tim Skarke and Emmanuel Latte Lath, to provide a sharp response at Alte Foersterei.

FC Koeln arrives with momentum following a dominant 5-0 victory over their hosts in the DFB Pokal on 27 October 2026. While they must navigate the absence of the injured Ellyes Skhiri, the visitors will look to build on that emphatic performance and their earlier league win against Borussia Moenchengladbach. As both teams renew their rivalry, the question remains whether Union Berlin can find a defensive solution to contain the visitors or if FC Koeln will dictate the tempo once again.