Union Berlin vs Braga Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 3rd October 2023

Union Berlin go up against Bragaon Tuesday in a game played out at Olympiastadion. This is their second outing this season in the group stage of the Champions League.

After the opening round of the group matches Union Berlin are number four on zero points, while Braga have zero points as number three.

Union Berlin fought incredibly hard at the Bernabeu in their first-ever match in the Champions League but came away empty-handed, nevertheless. A late goal by Jude Bellingham sent Union packing with only a good performance to tell about.

Braga also fell victim to a late goal by Napoli in their first game on the tournament. They even equalised late on, but still allowed the Italian champions to get away with three points. This could already prove a pivotal match for both parties in this group. 

Ahead of their upcoming Champions League match, Braga have an ample average of 1.8 goals per game in their last ten matches in this tournament. They scored a tolerable 18 goals, while also conceding 15 times. That amounts to an average of 1.5 per game, in which they kept their opponents from scoring three times.

Union Berlin vs Braga Prediction

Union Berlin Form

Union Berlin endured a tough spell in their previous three matches, which brought three defeats. They lost 1-0 against Real Madrid, before Hoffenheim won 0-2, while FC Heidenheim claimed all three points in a 1-0 win.

Braga Form

Braga look back on their last three matches with six points to show for their efforts. Against SSC Napoli, they were left empty-handed in a 1-2 defeat, but they bounced back by beating Boavista in a 4-1 win. They followed that up with a 2-4 win against Estrela da Amadora in their most recent outing. Braga performed a very admirable four wins in six Champions League away matches, drawing none but losing twice as well. They scored 16 times, while also conceding 12 goals.

Despite coming out second best in their last two matches, Union Berlin will be looking to make amends when they play at Olympiastadion in front of their home supporters and secure a much-needed victory.

Union Berlin vs Braga Team News

Union Berlin could have up to five missing players for various reasons for their upcoming match against Braga this coming Tuesday. There is no need for Kevin Volland to show up in the Union Berlin dressing room, as he is suspended.

Union Berlin-players Robin Knoche, Laurenz Dehl, Andras Schafer and Rani Khedira won't be playing in the upcoming match against Braga at Olympiastadion due to nursing various injuries.

Union Berlin vs Braga H2H

Braga were knocked out cold when Union Berlin took a 1-0 win in their latest encounter. It served as pay back for the 1-0 defeat, Braga handed out in the game before.

Union Berlin vs Braga Results

Union Berlin vs Braga Betting Tips

As the new Champions League campaign has recently started, we are still a bit in the dark, as to which striker will dominate the top scorer table for Union Berlin and Braga this season. However, there might be some interesting prospects, when looking at the list of players who are in the best form at the moment.

Union Berlin were able to win six of their previous 10 home games across all tournaments, while drawing one of the games. They suffered defeat in three of these outings. Braga won six of their last 10 games away, drew two and suffered defeat in two of them. There appears to be a good chance of seeing Union Berlin on the scoreboard on Tuesday with Braga managing just a single one clean sheet in the previous 10 away games. The hosts fought their way to one clean sheets in their previous 10 matches played at home.

Over 2.5 goals happened in six of Union Berlin’s last ten matches in all tournaments. They banged in an average of 1.8 goals on the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in eight of the last ten outings for Braga, who managed to score 2.5 times in those matches.