Arena today In play83 17:31 WAT18+
Germany Frauen Bundesliga Sat 12 Sep 2026 · Franz-Kremer Stadion Full time

FC Koln W

WWLWW
3–0
Half-time 1–0

Union Berlin W

LLLLL
47%P(1)22%P(X)31%P(2)
λ home
1.32
λ away
1.01
Σλ total
2.33
P(over 2.5)
41%
P(BTTS)
59%
Modal score
1–1 13.0%

FC Koln W vs Union Berlin W prediction & xG model: Both teams to score

Graded on the 90-minute score: the pick missed ✗

Model sheet

How the numbers for FC Koln W v Union Berlin W are calculated

Every figure on this page comes from the steps below – nothing is adjusted by hand.

1

Expected goals (λ)

Ratings fitted to league results (17 and 18 matches). 1.00 = average attack or defence.

League avg goalsAttackOpp. defenceλ (ratings)
FC Koln W (home)1.911.031.011.99
Union Berlin W (away)1.660.990.881.45

λhome = μhome × Atthome × Defaway = 1.91 × 1.03 × 1.01 ≈ 1.99

Total-goals sourceEstimateWeight
Team ratings3.4464%
Statistical xG feed2.3336%
Blended total λ2.33100%

Split by team strength and the 1X2 balance → λhome = 1.32, λaway = 1.01

2

Poisson goal distributions

P(k goals) = e−λ · λk ÷ k!

FC Koln W λ = 1.32
026.7%
135.3%
223.3%
310.3%
43.4%
5+1.1%
Union Berlin W λ = 1.01
036.5%
136.8%
218.6%
36.2%
41.6%
5+0.4%
3

Score grid

Each cell = P(home goals) × P(away goals). Below the diagonal is a home win, the diagonal a draw, above it an away win.

FC \ Uni012345+
09.79.85.01.7··
113136.52.20.6·
28.58.64.31.5··
33.73.81.90.6··
41.21.20.6···
5+······
Σ home-win cells
43.8%
Σ draw cells
27.7%
Σ away-win cells
28.5%
Most probable score
1–1 · 13.0%
4

Blending with the market

Our ratings grid is combined with the statistical feed (60 / 40), then blended with the bookmaker's margin-free probabilities (58 / 42) so late team news is not missed.

OutcomeRatingsFeedMarket*Final
1 FC Koln W49.7%51.0%40.4%46.6%
X Draw22.6%18.0%27.8%22.1%
2 Union Berlin W27.7%31.0%31.8%31.3%

Bookmaker margin (overround) on 1X2: Σ(1 ÷ odds) = 1.124 → 12.4% removed before blending (*market column).

5

Every market: fair odds, implied probability and EV

Fair odds = 1 ÷ p · Implied = 1 ÷ odds (margin included) · EV = p × odds − 1 · positive EV only when p > implied

SelectionpFairBest oddsImpliedEVAdd
1X2
1 · FC Koln W46.6%2.152.2045.5%+2.4%
X · Draw22.1%4.523.2031.3%-29.2%
2 · Union Berlin W31.3%3.192.8035.7%-12.3%
Double chance
1X68.7%1.461.3673.5%-6.6%
X253.4%1.871.5763.7%-16.1%
1277.9%1.281.3076.9%+1.3%
Draw no bet
DNB FC Koln W59.8%1.67–––
DNB Union Berlin W40.2%2.49–––
Goal lines
Over 1.567.6%1.48–––
Under 1.532.4%3.09–––
Over 2.541.2%2.43–––
Under 2.558.8%1.70–––
Over 3.520.7%4.84–––
Under 3.579.3%1.26–––
Both teams to score
BTTS yes pick58.9%1.701.5365.4%-9.9%
BTTS no41.1%2.432.3043.5%-5.4%
Half-time
HT 131.7%3.15–––
HT X45.7%2.19–––
HT 222.6%4.43–––
6

The selection

Model pickBoth teams to score
Probability58.9%
Fair odds1.70
Best odds1.53
EV per unit-9.9%

EV = 0.589 × 1.53 − 1 = -0.099 · Kelly f* = (b·p − q) ÷ b = 0.000 → quarter-Kelly, capped at 2%: 0.0% of bankroll (no stake – the price has no edge)

A guide to sizing, not advice. Graded on the 90-minute score. 18+.

Recent form, in numbers

last 6 matches · 90-minute scores
MetricFC Koln WUnion Berlin W
SequenceWWLWWWLLLLLW
Matches66
W-D-L5-0-11-0-5
Points per match2.500.50
Goals for / match2.170.67
Goals against / match0.502.00
Over 2.567%33%
BTTS17%33%
Clean sheets67%17%
Failed to score17%50%

What the numbers say

by Ade Ola, Winning Arena analyst

1X2 probabilities

FC Koln W ahead at 47%, against 31% for Union Berlin W and 22% for the draw. Standings: FC Koln W 6th on 15, Union Berlin W 8th on 11.

Form

FC Koln W have five wins from their last six (W W L W W W). Latest: 4–0 away at Mainz 05 W. 2.2 goals a match in that spell. 4 shut-outs in that run.

Union Berlin W, last six: L L L L L W – one win in total. Latest: 0–1 at home to Eintracht Frankfurt W. Only 0.7 goals a match in that spell.

Head to head

Last meeting (Feb 2026): Union Berlin W 2–1 FC Koln W. Old results carry little weight next to current ratings.

Expected goals (xG)

xG FC Koln W 1.32 · Union Berlin W 1.01 · total 2.33. Balanced goal lines: over 2.5 41%, BTTS 59%.

Model selection (graded)

Pre-match selection: Both teams to score, probability 59%, odds 1.53 v fair 1.70. Most probable score: FC Koln W 2–1 Union Berlin W. Graded at 90 minutes. 18+ – bet within your means.

Head-to-head

Every meeting →
  • 20 Feb 2026Union Berlin W2–1FC Koln W

Frauen Bundesliga table

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#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Bayern Munich W101000+2730
2VfL Wolfsburg W10802+1724
3Werder Bremen W10613+619
4Eintracht Frankfurt W9522+617
5Bayer Leverkusen W9513+316
6FC Koln W9504+315
71899 Hoffenheim W10415-313
8Union Berlin W10325-411
9Stuttgart W9324-1011
10RB Leipzig W9315-210
11SC Freiburg W10316-810
12Hamburger SV W10235+29
13Nürnberg W9225-78
14Mainz 05 W100010-300

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Winning Arena prediction for FC Koln W vs Union Berlin W?

The Model pick is Both teams to score with a model probability of 59, priced around 1.53 by the bookmakers.

What are the FC Koln W v Union Berlin W probabilities?

FC Koln W win 47%, draw 22%, Union Berlin W win 31%.

What is the most probable score for FC Koln W vs Union Berlin W?

FC Koln W 2–1 Union Berlin W is the highest cell in the Poisson grid.

What is the xG for FC Koln W vs Union Berlin W?

FC Koln W 1.32, Union Berlin W 1.01 – over 2.5 at 41%, BTTS at 59%.

What time is FC Koln W vs Union Berlin W?

Saturday 12 September 2026, 13:00 WAT, at Franz-Kremer Stadion – Frauen Bundesliga.