Wednesday , 30 September 2026

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
4 games this season 🟨 3.3/game ⚽ 20.3 goals/game

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 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 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

1
1
2
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' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and 1. FC Union Berlin launch into their encounter with Sporting Clube de Braga.
  • 5' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both 1. FC Union Berlin and Sporting Clube de Braga are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 10' 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.
  • 15' 1. FC Union Berlin are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 20' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 20 minutes.
  • 25' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 30' Nuno Sequeira is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Sporting Clube de Braga tonight.
  • 33' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Morten Thorsby.
  • 38' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 39' Fabiano Silva is having his name booked by the referee on 39.
  • 44' 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.
  • 45' Controversy at the stadium! Abel Ruiz argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 46' 1. FC Union Berlin ring the changes. Morten Thorsby has done his job and it is now time for Andras Schafer to step up.
  • 47' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Andre Castro.
  • 52' 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 Matheus suffering a number of foals already.
  • 57' With 0 assists to his name this season, Janik Haberer is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Sporting Clube de Braga.
  • 62' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 63' Kevin Behrens gets the nod from 1. FC Union Berlin. He replaces Jordan Siebatcheu and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 68' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Robin Knoche makes no mistake. 1-0!
  • 72' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Julian Ryerson.
  • 75' Sporting Clube de Braga ring the changes. Iuri Medeiros has done his job and it is now time for Rodrigo Gomes to step up.
  • 80' Another change for Sporting Clube de Braga made on 80 minute. Fabiano Silva leaves to be changed by Simon Banza.
  • 85' Sporting Clube de Braga have won 578 goals from 430 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 90' The referee calls foul for Frederik Ronnow. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 90' The 1. FC Union Berlin bench stirs into life. Sheraldo Becker is withdrawn and Jamie Leweling gets his opportunity.
  • With this win, 1. FC Union Berlin is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

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
Andre Castro 1
Robin Gosens 1
Alvaro Djalo 1
Vitor Oliveira 1
Robin Knoche 1
Sikou Niakate 1
Bruma 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.