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 | Ferencvarosi 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 Koln | 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' It’s Showtime! The match between Malmo FF and 1. FC Union Berlin is underway.
- 5' 1. FC Union Berlin is showing some good football. However, 1. FC Union Berlin are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 10' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Malmo FF and 1. FC Union Berlin are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 15' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Malmo FF and 1. FC Union Berlin are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 20' Tunisia international Rani Khedira has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 25' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 30' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 35' Anders Christiansen has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 8 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 40' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Janik Haberer made 493 appearances and scored 13 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 42' The referee has no hesitation. Erdal Rakip is booked for Malmo FF — Yellow card on 42.
- 45' It’s gonna be a Red card for Andras Schafer.
- 50' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 55' Supporters expect more eagerness from Joseph Ceesay, as he is very good at scoring at Eleda Stadion with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 60' Robin Knoche is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Malmo FF so far.
- 64' A tactical swap from Malmo FF — Ola Toivonen on, Jo Inge Berget off on 64 minutes.
- 68' Magnificent from Sheraldo Becker! That is 45 goals in 95 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 73' Controversy at the stadium! Felix Beijmo argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 74' A tactical swap from 1. FC Union Berlin — Kevin Behrens on, Jordan Siebatcheu off on 74 minutes.
- 79' Janik Haberer has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 79.
- 80' Patriot Sejdiu gets the nod from Malmo FF. He replaces Joseph Ceesay and will look to change the dynamic.
- 84' Genki Haraguchi has so much to prove this time. He replaces Janik Haberer on 84 minute.
- 89' Malmo FF are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined 1. FC Union Berlin backline.
- 90' The crowd applauds Sheraldo Becker as he leaves the pitch. Morten Thorsby steps in for 1. FC Union Berlin.
- Full Time. 1. FC Union Berlin beats Malmo FF
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 Koln
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.

