1. FC Union Berlin vs Malmo FF, Europe 2022-23 GROUP STAGE
Overview
Match Preview
1. FC Union Berlin vs Malmo FF — Europe at Alte Foersterei.
- 1. FC Union Berlin 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Malmo FF 8 games · 1 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Olympique Lyonnais | 8 | 21 |
| 2 | Aston Villa FC | 8 | 21 |
| 3 | FC Midtjylland | 8 | 19 |
| 4 | Real Betis Balompie | 8 | 17 |
| 5 | FC Porto | 8 | 17 |
| 6 | Sporting Clube de Braga | 8 | 17 |
| 7 | SC Freiburg | 8 | 17 |
| 8 | AS Roma | 8 | 16 |
| 9 | KRC Genk | 8 | 16 |
| 10 | Bologna FC 1909 | 8 | 15 |
| 11 | VfB Stuttgart | 8 | 15 |
| 12 | Ferencvarosi TC | 8 | 15 |
| 13 | Nottingham Forest FC | 8 | 14 |
| 14 | FC Viktoria Plzen | 8 | 14 |
| 15 | FK Crvena Zvezda | 8 | 14 |
| 16 | RC Celta de Vigo | 8 | 13 |
| 17 | PAOK Thessaloniki FC | 8 | 12 |
| 18 | Lille OSC | 8 | 12 |
| 19 | Fenerbahce SK | 8 | 12 |
| 20 | Panathinaikos AO | 8 | 12 |
| 21 | Celtic FC | 8 | 11 |
| 22 | PFK Ludogorets 1945 Razgrad | 8 | 10 |
| 23 | GNK Dinamo Zagreb | 8 | 10 |
| 24 | SK Brann | 8 | 9 |
| 25 | BSC Young Boys | 8 | 9 |
| 26 | SK Sturm Graz | 8 | 7 |
| 27 | FCSB Bukarest | 8 | 7 |
| 28 | Go Ahead Eagles | 8 | 7 |
| 29 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 8 | 6 |
| 30 | FC Basel 1893 | 8 | 6 |
| 31 | FC Red Bull Salzburg | 8 | 6 |
| 32 | Rangers FC | 8 | 4 |
| 33 | OGC Nice | 8 | 3 |
| 34 | FC Utrecht | 8 | 1 |
| 35 | Malmo FF | 8 | 1 |
| 36 | Maccabi Tel Aviv FC | 8 | 1 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct | Malmo FF | H | 1–0 | W |
| 09 Oct | VfB Stuttgart | A | 1–0 | W |
| 06 Oct | Malmo FF | A | 1–0 | W |
| 01 Oct | Eintracht Frankfurt | A | 0–2 | L |
| 18 Sep | VfL Wolfsburg | H | 2–0 | W |
| 15 Sep | Sporting Clube de Braga | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct | 1. FC Union Berlin | A | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Oct | 1. FC Union Berlin | H | 0–1 | L |
| 15 Sep | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | A | 2–3 | L |
| 08 Sep | Sporting Clube de Braga | H | 0–2 | L |
| 25 Aug | Demir Grup Sivasspor | A | 2–0 | W |
| 18 Aug | Demir Grup Sivasspor | H | 3–1 | W |
Key Stats
0%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for 1. FC Union Berlin to score. At the same time, Malmo FF does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Malmo FF are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 8' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Janik Haberer.
- 13' Diogo Leite has been relatively quiet despite scoring 7 goals in his last 499 appearances.
- 14' Malmo FF receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 14.
- 19' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 24' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 24 minutes.
- 29' Christopher Trimmel was booked on 29.
- 34' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 36' The referee calls foul for Sergio Pena. He receives a Yellow card.
- 37' The supporters are chanting for Erdal Rakip. He replaces Jo Inge Berget on 37 minute.
- 42' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 47' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 52' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 57' Malmo FF are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 61' It’s a booking for 1. FC Union Berlin player. Robin Knoche gets a Yellow card.
- 63' Rani Khedira has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 63.
- 66' Felix Beijmo picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 67' A tactical swap from 1. FC Union Berlin — Sven Michel on, Jordan Siebatcheu off on 67 minutes.
- 72' Morten Thorsby was booked on 72.
- 77' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Martin Olsson.
- 78' Martin Olsson catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 78.
- 81' Emmanuel Lomotey has so much to prove this time. He replaces Oscar Lewicki on 81 minute.
- 84' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Jonas Knudsen.
- 85' The supporters are chanting for Kevin Behrens. He replaces Janik Haberer on 85 minute.
- 87' Emmanuel Lomotey was booked on 87.
- 89' Magnificent from Robin Knoche! That is 19 goals in 478 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 90' A tactical swap from 1. FC Union Berlin — Niko Giesselmann on, Sheraldo Becker off on 90 minutes.
- 90' Malmo FF receives a Red card for a hard tackle on 90.
- Full Time. 1. FC Union Berlin beats Malmo FF
Lineups
1. FC Union Berlin Lineups
Starting XI
- 27
-
45
Jordan Siebatcheu ↓ Sven Michel 67'
- 8
- 31
- 24
-
19
Janik Haberer ↓ Kevin Behrens 85'
- 1
- 28
- 6
- 3
- 4
Bench
- 5
-
2
Morten Thorsby ↑ 67'
- 37
-
17
Kevin Behrens ↑ 85'
- 21
-
23
Niko Giesselmann ↑ 90'
-
11
Sven Michel ↑ 67'
- 40
- 26
- 16
- 39
- 36
Coach
Urs Fischer
Malmo FF Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
-
13
Martin Olsson ↓ Jonas Knudsen 85'
- 9
- 8
- 21
- 10
- 6
-
32
Jo Inge Berget ↓ Erdal Rakip 37'
- 15
- 30
- 31
Bench
-
3
Jonas Knudsen ↑ 85'
- 11
- 27
- 18
-
7
Erdal Rakip ↑ 37'
-
40
Emmanuel Lomotey ↑ 81'
- 23
- 36
- 39
- 20
- 33
Coach
Age Hareide
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sheraldo Becker | 1 |
| Robin Knoche | 1 |
1. FC Union Berlin Form
2022-10-13
1. FC Union Berlin
1–0
Malmo FF
W
2022-10-09
VfB Stuttgart
0–1
1. FC Union Berlin
W
2022-10-06
Malmo FF
0–1
1. FC Union Berlin
W
2022-10-01
Eintracht Frankfurt
2–0
1. FC Union Berlin
L
2022-09-18
1. FC Union Berlin
2–0
VfL Wolfsburg
W
2022-09-15
Sporting Clube de Braga
1–0
1. FC Union Berlin
L
Malmo FF Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.29
1. FC Union Berlin xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.71
Malmo FF xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 68% + Under — clean sheet likely 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: 1. FC Union Berlin win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 1.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 2.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 3.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
1. FC Union Berlin or Draw
82%
Draw or Malmo FF
46%
1. FC Union Berlin or Malmo FF
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
15.9%
1 – 1
13.2%
2 – 0
10.8%
0 – 1
8.3%
2 – 1
7.8%
3 – 0
4.6%
1 – 2
4.2%
3 – 1
3.5%
0 – 2
3.2%
2 – 2
2.9%
4 – 0
1.5%
Asian Handicap — 1. FC Union Berlin
| Handicap | 1. FC Union Berlin covers | Push | Malmo FF covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 15% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 26% | 51% |
| -0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +0.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +1 | 81% | 13% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
1. FC Union Berlin keeps clean sheet
50%
✗
Malmo FF keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.