FC Cologne vs 1. FC Union Berlin prediction

Mel’s pick

1. FC Union Berlin win 43% of the time in Mel’s Playbook’s default simulation of this game.

• FC Cologne: 31%
• Draw: 27%
• 1. FC Union Berlin: 43%

Projected score

FC Cologne 1.3, 1. FC Union Berlin 1.6 expected goals.

Mel vs the betting line

The total is 2.5; Mel projects 2.9 goals, a lean to the over.

Recent form

FC Cologne (2-2-3) scored 1 and allowed 1.8 goals a game over their last 5.

1. FC Union Berlin (1-3-3) scored 0.6 and allowed 3 goals a game over their last 5.

Based on this season’s stats, injuries, rest, travel, weather and the betting market. Updated Nov 1, 8:12 AM ET.

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