The hosts are currently occupying third spot in Group C, having taken three points from four games, four adrift of the top two, while the visitors are sitting at the bottom with just a solitary point to their name.
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Braga will host Union Berlin in a Group C fixture of the UEFA Champions League at Estadio Municipal de Braga on Wednesday night. The hosts are currently occupying third spot in the table, having taken three points from four group games, four adrift of the top two, while the visitors are sitting at the bottom with just a solitary point to their name. Braguistas must win in order to keep their chances of reaching the last-16 stage for the first time alive, while the visitors will be looking to salvage a Europa League spot, with just two more rounds of fixtures remaining.
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— SC Braga (@SCBragaOficial) November 27, 2023
Braga have recorded just a solitary Group C win this term and it was against Wednesday’s opponents in the reverse fixture in Germany on October 3. After that, Braguistas lost their next two continental games against leaders Real Madrid home and away, with an aggregate scoreline of 5-1. The Arsenalists are heading into the match on the back of a comprehensive 4-1 Taca de Portugal victory away to Portimonense at the weekend, thanks to Ricardo Horta’s brace and one goal each from Alvaro Djalo and Rony Lopes. Meanwhile, when it comes to the Portuguese Primeira Lige, Arthur Jorge’s side are occupying fourth spot in the standings, with 23 points to their name from 11 games, five adrift of leaders Benfica.
Union Berlin, on the other hand, are going through a torrid period, having not tasted victory since defeating Darmstadt 4-1 in the Bundesliga on August 26. The disastrous run of form lead to the departure of legendary manager Urs Fischer, who took the team from the lower leagues to the Champions League, while Nenad Bjelica was appointed as the club’s new manager on Sunday. The Iron Ones secured their lone continental point this term away to Italian champions Napoli earlier this month, thanks to David Datro Forfana’s 52nd-minute equaliser. Meanwhile, Union came from behind to earn a top flight draw against Augsburg on Saturday courtesy of Kevin Volland’s effort two minutes from time. They are currently languishing at the 17th spot in the German top flight standings, with just seven points to their name from 12 games, two adrift of safety.
Braga probable starting lineup: Matheus, Victor Gomez, Jose Fonte, Niakate, Borja, Joao Moutinho, Vitor Carvalho, Zalazar, Ricardo Horta, Banza, Bruma
Union Berlin probable starting lineup: Ronnow, Jaeckel, Knoche, Diogo Leite, Juranovic, Haberer, Laidouni, Gosens, Becker, Behrens, Fofana
Braga
| Opponents | Score |
| Portimonense | 1-4 (W) |
| Arouca | 0-1 (W) |
| Real Madrid | 3-0 (L) |
| Portimonense | 6-1 (W) |
| Casa Pia | 1-1 (W) |
Union Berlin
| Opponents | Score |
| Augsburg | 1-1 (D) |
| Bayer Leverkusen | 4-0 (L) |
| Napoli | 1-1 (D) |
| Eintracht Frankfurt | 0-3 (L) |
| Stuttgart | 1-0 (L) |
| Last 3 match-results | Score |
| Braga beat Union Berlin | 2-3 |
| Union Berlin beat Braga | 1-0 |
| Braga beat Union Berlin | 1-0 |
The UEFA Champions League fixture between Braga and Union Berlin will take place at Estadio Municipal de Braga on Thursday at 1:30 am IST.
| Braga vs Union Berlin | Key Details |
| Date | November 29 (Portugal) |
| Venue | Estadio Municipal de Braga |
| Kickoff time in Portugal | 8:00 pm (Wednesday) |
| Kickoff time in Germany | 9:00 pm (Wednesday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 1:30 am (Thursday) |
The live streaming of the match will be available on Sony LIV and Jio TV. Meanwhile, football fans in Germany can catch the live action via TNT Sports 7 an discover + network. Those in Germany can watch the match on DAZN network.
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