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1. FC Union Berlin vs SSC Napoli, Champions League 2023-24 GROUP STAGE

UEFA Champions League · 2023-24
1. FC Union Berlin
0 – 1
Full Time
SSC Napoli
Tue 24 Oct 2023 · 19:00 UTC An der Alten Forsterei HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 65' Giacomo Raspadori
Christopher Trimmel 10' Y
Y 17' Amir Rrahmani
Robin Gosens 51' Y
Janik Haberer 54' Y

Overview

Match Preview

1. FC Union Berlin vs SSC Napoli — Champions League at An der Alten Forsterei.

Match Details

  • Referee Irfan Peljto
  • Assistant 1
  • Assistant 2 Davor Beljo
6 games this season 🟨 1.3/game ⚽ 9.8 goals/game

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Arsenal FC 8 24
2 FC Bayern München 8 21
3 Liverpool FC 8 18
4 Tottenham Hotspur FC 8 17
5 FC Barcelona 8 16
6 Chelsea FC 8 16
7 Sporting Clube de Portugal 8 16
8 Manchester City FC 8 16
9 Real Madrid CF 8 15
10 FC Internazionale Milano 8 15
11 Paris Saint-Germain FC 8 14
12 Newcastle United FC 8 14
13 Juventus FC 8 13
14 Club Atlético de Madrid 8 13
15 Atalanta BC 8 13
16 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 8 12
17 Borussia Dortmund 8 11
18 PAE Olympiakos SFP 8 11
19 Club Brugge KV 8 10
20 Galatasaray SK 8 10
21 AS Monaco FC 8 10
22 Qarabağ Ağdam FK 8 10
23 FK Bodo/Glimt 8 9
24 Sport Lisboa e Benfica 8 9
25 Olympique de Marseille 8 9
26 Paphos FC 8 9
27 Royale Union Saint-Gilloise 8 9
28 PSV 8 8
29 Athletic Club 8 8
30 SSC Napoli 8 8
31 FC Kobenhavn 8 8
32 AFC Ajax 8 6
33 Eintracht Frankfurt 8 4
34 SK Slavia Praha 8 3
35 Villarreal CF 8 1
36 FK Kairat 8 1

Head-to-Head

1
1
1. FC Union Berlin 2 games · Avg 1.5 goals SSC Napoli
Last 5 meetings
2023-10-24 1. FC Union Berlin 0–1 SSC Napoli

Recent Form

1. FC Union Berlin
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
24 Oct SSC Napoli H 0–1 L
21 Oct VfB Stuttgart H 0–3 L
07 Oct Borussia Dortmund A 2–4 L
03 Oct Sporting Clube de Braga H 2–3 L
30 Sep 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 A 0–1 L
23 Sep TSG 1899 Hoffenheim H 0–2 L
SSC Napoli
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
24 Oct 1. FC Union Berlin A 1–0 W
21 Oct Hellas Verona FC A 3–1 W
08 Oct ACF Fiorentina H 1–3 L
03 Oct Real Madrid CF H 2–3 L
30 Sep US Lecce A 4–0 W
27 Sep Udinese Calcio H 4–1 W

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
0% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
25% Clean Sheets
SSC Napoli this season

Top Scorers (This Season)

SSC Napoli
Scott McTominay 4 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' That's the starting whistle at An der Alten Forsterei. Ninety minutes of football awaits between 1. FC Union Berlin and SSC Napoli.
  • 5' named a 3-1-4-2 earlier, and opted for a 4-3-3 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 10' The referee shows 1. FC Union Berlin player a Yellow card on 10.
  • 15' Over 15 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 17' It’s a booking for SSC Napoli player. Amir Rrahmani gets a Yellow card.
  • 22' 1. FC Union Berlin are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 27' It looks like no one’s ball. SSC Napoli is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 32' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His 1. FC Union Berlin side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 37' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. 1. FC Union Berlin needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 42' 1. FC Union Berlin are deployed in a 3-1-4-2 today, looking to exploit space against SSC Napoli's 4-3-3 shape.
  • 46' Eljif Elmas gets the nod from SSC Napoli. He replaces Jens Cajuste and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 51' Poor challenge from Janik Haberer. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 54' The referee calls foul for Janik Haberer. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 59' 1. FC Union Berlin have won 363 goals from 435 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 64' A quiet spell here at An der Alten Forsterei. 1. FC Union Berlin seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 65' The deadlock is broken! Giacomo Raspadori gets on the scoresheet on 65 minutes.
  • 70' Brenden Aaronson makes way for Aissa Laidouni at the 70 minute mark. A tactical switch from 1. FC Union Berlin.
  • 71' The crowd applauds Giacomo Raspadori as he leaves the pitch. Giovanni Simeone steps in for SSC Napoli.
  • 76' 1. FC Union Berlin currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 80' Time for substitution for 1. FC Union Berlin. Danilho Doekhi is replaced by Lucas Tousart.
  • 81' SSC Napoli ring the changes. Matteo Politano has done his job and it is now time for Jesper Lindstrom to step up.
  • 86' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Danilho Doekhi made 282 appearances and scored 14 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 89' The SSC Napoli bench stirs into life. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is withdrawn and Leo Ostigard gets his opportunity.
  • SSC Napoli celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

1. FC Union Berlin Lineups

3-1-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Urs Fischer

SSC Napoli Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Rudi Garcia

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.77 1. FC Union Berlin xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.46 SSC Napoli xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 62% + Under — clean sheet likely 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct
1. FC Union Berlin21% Draw29% SSC Napoli50%
Actual: SSC Napoli win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes42% 0% No58%
Avg goals/match: 2.23
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 87%
13%
± 1.5 65%
35%
± 2.5 38%
62%
± 3.5 19%
81%
± 4.5 8%
92%

Double Chance

1. FC Union Berlin or Draw
50%
Draw or SSC Napoli
79%
1. FC Union Berlin or SSC Napoli
71%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
1. FC Union Berlin14% Draw51% SSC Napoli35%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
12.9%
0 – 0
12.9%
0 – 2
11%
1 – 2
8.6%
1 – 0
7.1%
0 – 3
5.3%
2 – 1
4.5%
1 – 3
4.3%
2 – 2
3.4%
2 – 0
3%
0 – 4
1.9%

Asian Handicap — 1. FC Union Berlin

Handicap 1. FC Union Berlin covers Push SSC Napoli covers
-2.5 1% — 99%
-2 1% 4% 94%
-1.5 6% — 94%
-1 6% 13% 82%
-0.5 18% — 82%
+0.5 48% — 52%
+1 48% 25% 27%
+1.5 73% — 27%
+2 73% 16% 11%
+2.5 89% — 11%

Clean Sheet

1. FC Union Berlin keeps clean sheet
24% ✓
SSC Napoli keeps clean sheet
47% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.