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1. FC Union Berlin vs Sporting Clube de Braga, Champions League 2023-24 GROUP STAGE

UEFA Champions League · 2023-24
1. FC Union Berlin
2 – 3
Full Time
Sporting Clube de Braga
Tue 3 Oct 2023 · 16:45 UTC An der Alten Forsterei 73,345 HT 45' · FT 45'
Sheraldo Becker 30' 1–0
Sheraldo Becker 37' 2–0
2–1 41' Sikou Niakate
2–2 51' Bruma
2–3 90+4' Andre Castro
Leonardo Bonucci 13' Y
Y 13' Ricardo Horta
Y 46' Simon Banza
Diogo Leite 54' Y
Y 72' Rodrigo Zalazar
Josip Juranovic 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

1. FC Union Berlin vs Sporting Clube de Braga — Champions League at An der Alten Forsterei.

Match Details

  • Referee Srdan Jovanovic
  • Assistant 1 Uros Stojkovic
  • Assistant 2 Milan Mihajlovic

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

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1. FC Union Berlin 4 games · Avg 2.3 goals Sporting Clube de Braga
Last 5 meetings
2023-10-03 1. FC Union Berlin 2–3 Sporting Clube de Braga 2022-10-27 1. FC Union Berlin 1–0 Sporting Clube de Braga 2022-09-15 Sporting Clube de Braga 1–0 1. FC Union Berlin

Recent Form

1. FC Union Berlin
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
20 Sep Real Madrid CF A 0–1 L
16 Sep VfL Wolfsburg A 1–2 L
03 Sep RB Leipzig H 0–3 L
Sporting Clube de Braga
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
03 Oct 1. FC Union Berlin A 3–2 W
28 Sep CF Estrela da Amadora A 4–2 W
24 Sep Boavista FC H 4–1 W
20 Sep SSC Napoli H 1–2 L
16 Sep SC Farense A 1–3 L
09 Sep Moreirense FC A 3–2 W

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
25% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The game is set. 1. FC Union Berlin kicks off things out of here…
  • 4' What a strike from Robin Gosens! The score is 1-0.
  • 9' Both keepers have barely been tested. 1. FC Union Berlin and Sporting Clube de Braga are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 13' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Leonardo Bonucci.
  • 18' Czech Republic international Alex Kral has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 23' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His 1. FC Union Berlin side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 28' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Artur Jorge will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 30' Sheraldo Becker has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 30 minutes.
  • 35' Joao Moutinho has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 3 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 37' Sheraldo Becker doubles the advantage! 3-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 41' Sikou Niakate is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 46' Controversy at the stadium! Simon Banza argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 51' GOAL! Bruma scores on 51.
  • 54' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Diogo Leite on 54 minutes.
  • 59' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 63' It is a substitution in 1. FC Union Berlin team. Lucas Tousart is replaced by Aissa Laidouni on 63 minute.
  • 68' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 72' The referee calls foul for Rodrigo Zalazar. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 73' Joao Moutinho gets the nod from Sporting Clube de Braga. He replaces Rodrigo Zalazar and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 74' The supporters are chanting for Adrian Marin. He replaces Cristian Borja on 74 minute.
  • 79' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 81' Fresh legs for 1. FC Union Berlin! Brenden Aaronson comes on to replace Janik Haberer.
  • 83' The Sporting Clube de Braga manager makes a substitution. Ricardo Horta departs to be replaced by Vitor Carvalho.
  • 86' The whistle greets Robin Gosens as he departs to be replaced by Jerome Roussillon.
  • 90' The referee calls foul for Josip Juranovic. He receives a Yellow card.
  • Sporting Clube de Braga celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

1. FC Union Berlin Lineups

5-3-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Urs Fischer

Sporting Clube de Braga Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Artur Jorge

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Sheraldo Becker 2
Vitor Oliveira 1
Robin Knoche 1
Sikou Niakate 1
Bruma 1
Andre Castro 1
Robin Gosens 1
Alvaro Djalo 1

Head to Head

2023-10-03 1. FC Union Berlin 2–3 Sporting Clube de Braga 2022-10-27 1. FC Union Berlin 1–0 Sporting Clube de Braga 2022-09-15 Sporting Clube de Braga 1–0 1. FC Union Berlin

1. FC Union Berlin Form

2023-10-03 1. FC Union Berlin 2–3 Sporting Clube de Braga L 2023-09-30 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 1–0 1. FC Union Berlin L 2023-09-23 1. FC Union Berlin 0–2 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim L 2023-09-20 Real Madrid CF 1–0 1. FC Union Berlin L 2023-09-16 VfL Wolfsburg 2–1 1. FC Union Berlin L 2023-09-03 1. FC Union Berlin 0–3 RB Leipzig L

Sporting Clube de Braga Form

2023-10-03 1. FC Union Berlin 2–3 Sporting Clube de Braga W 2023-09-28 CF Estrela da Amadora 2–4 Sporting Clube de Braga W 2023-09-24 Sporting Clube de Braga 4–1 Boavista FC W 2023-09-20 Sporting Clube de Braga 1–2 SSC Napoli L 2023-09-16 SC Farense 3–1 Sporting Clube de Braga L 2023-09-09 Moreirense FC 2–3 Sporting Clube de Braga W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.34 1. FC Union Berlin xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.69 Sporting Clube de Braga xG
I would bet for: 1. FC Union Berlin or Sporting Clube de Braga 74% + Both teams to score 60%

Match Result

✓ Correct
1. FC Union Berlin29% Draw26% Sporting Clube de Braga45%
Actual: Sporting Clube de Braga win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes60% 0% No40%
Avg goals/match: 3.03
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 80%
20%
± 2.5 57%
43%
± 3.5 36%
64%
± 4.5 19%
81%

Double Chance

1. FC Union Berlin or Draw
55%
Draw or Sporting Clube de Braga
71%
1. FC Union Berlin or Sporting Clube de Braga
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
1. FC Union Berlin23% Draw44% Sporting Clube de Braga33%
Actual: 1. FC Union Berlin win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.8%
1 – 2
8.9%
0 – 1
7.3%
2 – 1
7.1%
0 – 2
6.8%
0 – 0
6.5%
2 – 2
6%
1 – 0
5.6%
1 – 3
5%
2 – 0
4.3%
0 – 3
3.8%
2 – 3
Actual

Asian Handicap — 1. FC Union Berlin

Handicap 1. FC Union Berlin covers Push Sporting Clube de Braga covers
-2.5 5% — 95%
-2 5% 9% 87%
-1.5 13% — 87%
-1 13% 16% 71%
-0.5 29% — 71%
+0.5 56% — 44%
+1 56% 20% 24%
+1.5 76% — 24%
+2 76% 14% 10%
+2.5 90% — 10%

Clean Sheet

1. FC Union Berlin keeps clean sheet
19% ✓
Sporting Clube de Braga keeps clean sheet
27% ✓

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