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 (2025/26)
- Malmo FF 8 games · 1 pts (2025/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Olympique Lyonnais | 8 | 21 |
| 2 | Aston Villa FC | 8 | 21 |
| 3 | FC Midtjylland | 8 | 19 |
| 4 | Real Betis Balompié | 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 | Ferencvárosi TC | 8 | 15 |
| 13 | Nottingham Forest FC | 8 | 14 |
| 14 | FC Viktoria Plzeň | 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 | Fenerbahçe 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
0%
Clean Sheets
Malmo FF this season
Malmo FF this season
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Alte Foersterei as 1. FC Union Berlin face off against Malmo FF in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 8' Janik Haberer is having his name booked by the referee on 8.
- 13' A quiet spell here at Alte Foersterei. Malmo FF seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 14' Poor challenge from Isaac Thelin. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 19' It looks like no one’s ball. 1. FC Union Berlin is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 24' The travelling Malmo FF supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 29' That is a Yellow card for 1. FC Union Berlin. Christopher Trimmel will be fuming at that decision.
- 34' 1. FC Union Berlin are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Malmo FF's shape.
- 36' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Sergio Pena.
- 37' Jo Inge Berget makes way for Erdal Rakip at the 37 minute mark. A tactical switch from Malmo FF.
- 42' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 47' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 52' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 57' Malmo FF is showing some good football. However, Malmo FF are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 61' Robin Knoche has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 61.
- 63' Rani Khedira has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 63.
- 66' Controversy at the stadium! Felix Beijmo argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 67' 1. FC Union Berlin ring the changes. Jordan Siebatcheu has done his job and it is now time for Sven Michel to step up.
- 72' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Morten Thorsby.
- 77' The referee calls foul for Martin Olsson. He receives a Yellow card.
- 78' The referee shows Malmo FF player a Yellow card on 78.
- 81' It is a substitution in Malmo FF team. Oscar Lewicki is replaced by Emmanuel Lomotey on 81 minute.
- 84' The referee has no hesitation. Jonas Knudsen is booked for Malmo FF — Yellow card on 84.
- 85' Time for substitution for 1. FC Union Berlin. Janik Haberer is replaced by Kevin Behrens.
- 87' Malmo FF receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 87.
- 89' What composure from Robin Knoche! The Germany international strokes it home. 1-0.
- 90' 1. FC Union Berlin ring the changes. Sheraldo Becker has done his job and it is now time for Niko Giesselmann to step up.
- 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Emmanuel Lomotey on 90.
- It finishes all square. 1. FC Union Berlin and Malmo FF share the spoils 1-0.
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.