Union Berlin vs Ajax: result 3-1 and analysis
UEFA Europa LeagueKnockout Round Play-offsKick-off on February 23, 2023 at 08:00 PM (UTC)Stadion An der Alten Försterei, Berlin
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What was the result of Union Berlin vs Ajax?
Union Berlin won 3-1 on February 23, 2023.
Goalscorers
- 20′R. KnocheUnion Berlin (pen.)
- 44′J. JuranovićUnion Berlin
- 47′M. KudusAjax
- 50′D. DoekhiUnion Berlin
Official lineup for Union Berlin vs Ajax
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Union Berlin
3-5-2- 27S. Becker
- 17K. Behrens
- 26J. Roussillon
- 20A. Laïdouni
- 8R. Khedira
- 19J. Haberer
- 18J. Juranović
- 4Diogo Leite
- 31R. Knoche
- 5D. Doekhi
- 1F. Rønnow
Ajax
3-3-1-3- 7S. Bergwijn
- 10D. Tadić
- 20M. Kudus
- 6D. Klaassen
- 8K. Taylor
- 4E. Álvarez
- 23S. Berghuis
- 3C. Bassey
- 2J. Timber
- 15D. Rensch
- 12G. Rulli
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Union Berlin have 12 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat; Ajax have 7, 7 and 1.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2023 | FC Schalke 04(home) | 0-0 | Bundesliga |
| Feb 16, 2023 | Ajax(away) | 0-0 | UEFA Europa League |
| Feb 11, 2023 | RB Leipzig(away) | 2-1 | Bundesliga |
| Feb 4, 2023 | FSV Mainz 05(home) | 2-1 | Bundesliga |
| Jan 31, 2023 | VfL Wolfsburg(home) | 2-1 | DFB Pokal |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2023 | Sparta Rotterdam(home) | 4-0 | Eredivisie |
| Feb 16, 2023 | Union Berlin(home) | 0-0 | UEFA Europa League |
| Feb 12, 2023 | Waalwijk(home) | 3-1 | Eredivisie |
| Feb 9, 2023 | Twente(away) | 1-0 | KNVB Beker |
| Feb 5, 2023 | Cambuur(away) | 5-0 | Eredivisie |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 2 meetings: 0 Union Berlin wins, 2 draws, 0 Ajax wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2023 | Ajax 0-0 Union Berlin | UEFA Europa League |
| Aug 30, 2020 | Ajax 2-2 Union Berlin | Friendlies Clubs |
How many goals should we expect?
Union Berlin score 1.9 and concede 0.9 goals per match over their last 15; Ajax score 2.1 and concede 1.1.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Berlin | 1.9 | 0.9 | 6 | 9/15 | 9/15 |
| Ajax | 2.1 | 1.1 | 6 | 8/15 | 7/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
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