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1. FC Union Berlin vs Sporting Clube de Braga, Europe 2022-23 GROUP STAGE

UEFA Europa League · 2022-23
1. FC Union Berlin
1 – 0
Full Time
Sporting Clube de Braga
Thu 27 Oct 2022 · 16:45 UTC Alte Foersterei HT 45' · FT 45'
Morten Thorsby 33' Y
Y 39' Fabiano Silva
Y 45' Abel Ruiz
Y 47' Andre Castro
Julian Ryerson 72' Y
Frederik Ronnow 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

1. FC Union Berlin vs Sporting Clube de Braga — Europe at Alte Foersterei.

Match Details

  • Referee Craig Pawson
5 games this season 🟨 5.0/game ⚽ 15.0 goals/game 🟥 1 total

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

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1. FC Union Berlin 4 games · Avg 2.3 goals Sporting Clube de Braga
Last 5 meetings
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
27 Oct Sporting Clube de Braga H 1–0 W
23 Oct VfL Bochum 1848 A 1–2 L
19 Oct 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 H 2–0 W
16 Oct Borussia Dortmund H 2–0 W
13 Oct Malmo FF H 1–0 W
09 Oct VfB Stuttgart A 1–0 W
Sporting Clube de Braga
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
27 Oct 1. FC Union Berlin A 0–1 L
22 Oct GD Estoril Praia A 2–0 W
13 Oct Royale Union Saint-Gilloise A 3–3 D
09 Oct GD Chaves H 0–1 L
06 Oct Royale Union Saint-Gilloise H 1–2 L
30 Sep FC Porto A 1–4 L

Key Stats

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Three points are at stake. 1. FC Union Berlin host Sporting Clube de Braga — let the battle begin!
  • 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 10' The 30-year-old Almoatasembellah Ali has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 15' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 20' 1. FC Union Berlin are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 25' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Rani Khedira made 444 appearances and scored 9 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 30' 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.
  • 33' Morten Thorsby picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 38' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Simon Banza suffering a number of foals already.
  • 39' Sporting Clube de Braga receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 39.
  • 44' It looks surprising Sporting Clube de Braga does not make any changes. Rodrigo Gomes has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 45' Sporting Clube de Braga player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 46' Andras Schafer gets the nod from 1. FC Union Berlin. He replaces Morten Thorsby and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 47' The referee has no hesitation. Andre Castro is booked for Sporting Clube de Braga — Yellow card on 47.
  • 52' Matheus is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for 1. FC Union Berlin so far.
  • 57' 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.
  • 62' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 63' Kevin Behrens gets the nod from 1. FC Union Berlin. He replaces Jordan Siebatcheu and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 68' Brilliant from the centre-back! Robin Knoche makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 68.
  • 72' A moment of madness from Julian Ryerson on 72 minutes earns him a Yellow card. 1. FC Union Berlin will be frustrated.
  • 75' Sporting Clube de Braga make a change. Iuri Medeiros trudges off to be replaced by Rodrigo Gomes on 75 minutes.
  • 80' The Sporting Clube de Braga bench stirs into life. Fabiano Silva is withdrawn and Simon Banza gets his opportunity.
  • 85' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 90' The referee shows 1. FC Union Berlin player a Yellow card on 90.
  • 90' Fresh legs for 1. FC Union Berlin! Jamie Leweling comes on to replace Sheraldo Becker.
  • Another three points for 1. FC Union Berlin.

Lineups

1. FC Union Berlin Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Urs Fischer

Sporting Clube de Braga Lineups

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

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

2022-10-27 1. FC Union Berlin 1–0 Sporting Clube de Braga W 2022-10-23 VfL Bochum 1848 2–1 1. FC Union Berlin L 2022-10-19 1. FC Union Berlin 2–0 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 W 2022-10-16 1. FC Union Berlin 2–0 Borussia Dortmund W 2022-10-13 1. FC Union Berlin 1–0 Malmo FF W 2022-10-09 VfB Stuttgart 0–1 1. FC Union Berlin W

Sporting Clube de Braga Form

2022-10-27 1. FC Union Berlin 1–0 Sporting Clube de Braga L 2022-10-22 GD Estoril Praia 0–2 Sporting Clube de Braga W 2022-10-13 Royale Union Saint-Gilloise 3–3 Sporting Clube de Braga D 2022-10-09 Sporting Clube de Braga 0–1 GD Chaves L 2022-10-06 Sporting Clube de Braga 1–2 Royale Union Saint-Gilloise L 2022-09-30 FC Porto 4–1 Sporting Clube de Braga L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.25 1. FC Union Berlin xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.86 Sporting Clube de Braga xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 65% + Under — clean sheet likely 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct
1. FC Union Berlin48% Draw29% Sporting Clube de Braga23%
Actual: 1. FC Union Berlin win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes42% 0% No58%
Avg goals/match: 2.11
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 86%
14%
± 1.5 62%
38%
± 2.5 35%
65%
± 3.5 17%
83%
± 4.5 7%
93%

Double Chance

1. FC Union Berlin or Draw
78%
Draw or Sporting Clube de Braga
52%
1. FC Union Berlin or Sporting Clube de Braga
71%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
1. FC Union Berlin30% Draw53% Sporting Clube de Braga17%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
14.5%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
13.9%
0 – 1
9.1%
2 – 0
9.1%
2 – 1
7.9%
1 – 2
5.4%
0 – 2
4.2%
3 – 0
3.7%
2 – 2
3.5%
3 – 1
3.4%
1 – 3
1.6%

Asian Handicap — 1. FC Union Berlin

Handicap 1. FC Union Berlin covers Push Sporting Clube de Braga covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 13% 80%
-1.5 20% — 80%
-1 20% 24% 56%
-0.5 44% — 56%
+0.5 76% — 24%
+1 76% 16% 8%
+1.5 92% — 8%
+2 92% 6% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

1. FC Union Berlin keeps clean sheet
43% ✗
Sporting Clube de Braga keeps clean sheet
29% ✓

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