Malmo FF vs 1. FC Union Berlin, Europe 2022-23 GROUP STAGE
Overview
Match Preview
Malmo FF vs 1. FC Union Berlin — Europe at Eleda Stadion.
- Malmo FF 8 games · 1 pts (2025/26)
- 1. FC Union Berlin 0 games · 0 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 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 | 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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 11 Aug | F91 Diddeleng | A | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 11 Sep | 1. FC Köln | A | 1–0 | W |
| 08 Sep | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | H | 0–1 | L |
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' The wait is over. Malmo FF get us underway at Eleda Stadion.
- 5' Malmo FF are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against 1. FC Union Berlin's shape.
- 10' Malmo FF currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 15' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Malmo FF and 1. FC Union Berlin are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 20' It looks surprising Malmo FF does not make any changes. Erdal Rakip has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 25' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 30' Andras Schafer is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Malmo FF tonight.
- 35' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Malmo FF side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 40' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 42' A meaty challenge results in booking for Erdal Rakip on 42.
- 45' A moment of madness from Andras Schafer on 45 minutes earns him a Red card. 1. FC Union Berlin will be frustrated.
- 50' USA international Jordan Siebatcheu has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 55' Malmo FF are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 60' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 64' Malmo FF ring the changes. Jo Inge Berget has done his job and it is now time for Ola Toivonen to step up.
- 68' What a moment for Sheraldo Becker! That strike on 68 puts his side firmly in control.
- 73' Poor challenge from Felix Beijmo. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 74' 1. FC Union Berlin ring the changes. Jordan Siebatcheu has done his job and it is now time for Kevin Behrens to step up.
- 79' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Janik Haberer.
- 80' The crowd applauds Joseph Ceesay as he leaves the pitch. Patriot Sejdiu steps in for Malmo FF.
- 84' Genki Haraguchi is ready to make an impact after coming on for Janik Haberer at the 84 minute mark.
- 89' Martin Olsson, a Sweden , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 90' The 1. FC Union Berlin manager makes a substitution. Sheraldo Becker departs to be replaced by Morten Thorsby.
- That’s it! Another goalless match for Malmo FF and 1. FC Union Berlin (для сухой ничьи).
Lineups
Malmo FF Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 13
- 9
- 21
- 10
- 6
- 7
- 32
- 15
- 30
- 31
Bench
- 3
- 11
- 27
- 18
- 40
- 23
- 36
- 39
- 20
- 33
Coach
Age Hareide
1. FC Union Berlin Lineups
Starting XI
- 27
- 5
- 45
- 8
- 31
-
19
Janik Haberer ↓ Genki Haraguchi 84'
- 1
- 28
- 6
- 4
- 13
Bench
-
2
Morten Thorsby ↑ 90'
-
24
Genki Haraguchi ↑ 84'
- 3
- 37
-
17
Kevin Behrens ↑ 74'
- 21
-
23
Niko Giesselmann ↑ 74'
- 40
- 26
- 39
- 36
Coach
Urs Fischer
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sheraldo Becker | 1 |
| Robin Knoche | 1 |
Head to Head
Malmo FF Form
1. FC Union Berlin Form
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
2022-09-11
1. FC Köln
0–1
1. FC Union Berlin
W
2022-09-08
1. FC Union Berlin
0–1
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.89
Malmo FF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.02
1. FC Union Berlin xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 70% + 1. FC Union Berlin or Draw 69%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: 1. FC Union Berlin win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.91
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 1.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 2.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 3.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
| ± 4.5 | 5% |
|
95% |
Double Chance
Malmo FF or Draw
64%
Draw or 1. FC Union Berlin
69%
Malmo FF or 1. FC Union Berlin
66%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
17.3%
1 – 1
14.4%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
11.7%
0 – 2
7.3%
1 – 2
6.7%
2 – 1
5.8%
2 – 0
5.5%
2 – 2
3.1%
0 – 3
2.5%
1 – 3
2.3%
3 – 1
1.8%
Asian Handicap — Malmo FF
| Handicap | Malmo FF covers | Push | 1. FC Union Berlin covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 8% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 19% | 71% |
| -0.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 22% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 10% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Malmo FF keeps clean sheet
37%
✓
1. FC Union Berlin keeps clean sheet
42%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

