1. FC Köln – Union Berlin

The clash at the RheinEnergieStadion pits a 12th‑placed 1. FC Köln, sitting on four points after a win, a draw and a loss and a modest –2 goal difference (5‑7), against a Union Berlin side languishing in 16th with just a single point from three games (0‑1‑2, –6 goal difference, 4‑10). Köln will be keen to extend their recent positive run and climb out of the lower mid‑table, while Union Berlin will be desperate for a first win to lift them away from the relegation zone. Both teams have struggled to find the net this season, making the encounter a tight battle for the three points. The result could prove pivotal in shaping the final stretch of the campaign for each side.