FC Koln vs Union Berlin Prediction & Betting Tips (11 May)

2 days before the end of this 2023-2024 financial year, the situation of FC Cologne is particularly complicated but not yet desperate. Because by being in 17th position in the ranking, he concedes 6 points behind the first non-relegation who is none other than his opponent of the day. This coincidence of the calendar is therefore the best chance for the locals who could enjoy a thrilling last day if they succeed this Saturday. However, the Goats do not arrive with full confidence before this game. Dominated by Bayern Munich 2-0 and Darmstadt 0-2, they then had to settle for 2 parity scores against Mainz 1-1 and Friborg 0-0 last weekend.

For their part, Union Berlin will have to roll up their sleeves before these last two matches which still promise to be stressful. 15th at the start of this 33rd day, the capital club only has a small point margin over the play-off, Mainz. In serious loss of confidence and results, the Iron Men have rarely lived up to their name so badly since they have only taken one point over the last 5 days. Beaten by Bayer Leverkusen 0-1, Augsburg 2-0 and Bayern Munich 1-5, they were able to hold Mönchengladbach 0-0 before losing a very important match against Bochum 3-4 last week.

For the locals, defenders Pacarada and Kilian and replacement striker Diehl are still absent. Also missing are starting midfielder Ljubicic and center forward Selke (6 goals), who is the team's top scorer. Injured last weekend, senior defender Chabot is finally back this week, as is striker Uth. Offensively, the Boucs rely mainly on striker Alidou (4 goals) and the Austrian Kainz (4 goals) but the two men have difficulty energizing the worst attack in the Bundesliga (24 goals scored). The penultimate city has been ill in recent days and it is not even certain that he will be able to play. On the Union side, the replacement goalkeeper Busk should be the only element not to be able to hold his place for this part with the central defender Vogt.

Otherwise, the Berliners should be able to count on all their executives, including left piston Gosens who has crashed 6 times this year. Behind him, striker Hollerbach caps at 4 goals while the Ivorian Bedia (ex Tours, Troyes, Sochaux...) has finally unlocked his counter since his arrival during the winter transfer window.