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Braunschweig vs Union Berlin

Germany Germany

DFB Pokal Eintracht-Stadion, Braunschweig
Sun, Aug 23, 2026
VS
01:30 PM
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AI Match Summary

A one-off knockout match in the DFB Pokal. Recent head-to-head results give a strong hint here. Braunschweig have averaged 1.45 scored and 1.31 conceded recently, against Union Berlin's 1.71 scored and 1.77 conceded. Head-to-head, Braunschweig have won 4 to Union Berlin's 0, with 1 draws. They last met on Jul 6, 2022, ending 1:0. The numbers (1.88 xG vs 1.63) point toward Braunschweig. AI prediction: Home (1) Win — correct score tipped at 2-1.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

39%
Braunschweig
30%
Draws
31%
Union Berlin
Draw rate projection: 30% Favored: Braunschweig

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

39% / Low Confidence
  • Braunschweig carry the better recent record into this one.
  • Model gives Braunschweig a 39% chance of winning this.
  • Braunschweig have the better recent form, but knockout football is a different beast — one bad day ends the campaign.
  • Historical meetings favor Braunschweig, who have won 3 of the last 5 encounters.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
  • History favors Braunschweig here — 4 wins from the last 5 head-to-heads.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 31.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 14%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 77%
Braunschweig Clean Sheet 14%
Union Berlin Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Braunschweig Union Berlin
Matches Played 29 31
Wins 11 9
Draws 7 9
Losses 11 13
Goals Scored 1.45 1.71
Goals Conceded 1.31 1.77
Expected Goals (xG) 1.88 1.63
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Jul 6, 2022 Club Friendly
Braunschweig vs Union Berlin
1:0
Mar 25, 2021 Club Friendly
Union Berlin vs Braunschweig
1:2
Feb 18, 2018 2. Bundesliga
Braunschweig vs Union Berlin
1:0
Sep 15, 2017 2. Bundesliga
Union Berlin vs Braunschweig
1:1
May 8, 2017 2. Bundesliga
Braunschweig vs Union Berlin
3:1

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Braunschweig 75 / 100
Union Berlin 10 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Braunschweig Union Berlin

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Braunschweig Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Union Berlin's defensive record shows goals conceded in 87% of 31 matches.

Braunschweig found the back of the net in 69% of recent matches (29 games).

These sides typically produce 2.20 goals when they meet.

Braunschweig has registered 3 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.

Scoring Trends

Braunschweig VS Union Berlin
2 Goals Scored 2.63
0.63 Goals Conceded 1.75
50% Over 1.5 100%
38% Over 2.5 63%
25% Over 3.5 38%

Recent Form & Match History

Braunschweig

(Home)
14 Aug
Braunschweig
0 : 1
Bochum
08 Aug
Magdeburg
1 : 6
Braunschweig
01 Aug
Braunschweig
0 : 0
RAAL La Louviere
24 Jul
Braunschweig
0 : 1
Southampton
18 Jul
BW Linz
1 : 1
Braunschweig
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Union Berlin

(Away)
15 Aug
Union Berlin
2 : 4
Ipswich
09 Aug
Union Berlin
3 : 2
Aris Limassol
02 Aug
Union Berlin
2 : 2
Cagliari
01 Aug
Dresden
2 : 1
Union Berlin
18 Jul
Aarau
2 : 1
Union Berlin
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Tournament Bracket & Draw

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Bahlinger -
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Jena -
Darmstadt -
Hansa Rostock -
VfB Stuttgart -
Verl -
Hamburger -
Luneburger Hansa -
Werder Bremen -
Duisburg -
Elversberg -
FC Viktoria Koln -
Nurnberg -
Saarbrucken -
Hertha Berlin -
SC St.Tonis -
Eintracht Frankfurt -
Hemelingen -
Hannover -
Greuther Furth -
Bochum -
Krieschow -
Mainz -
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Augsburg -
Hallescher -
Schalke -
Wehen -
Bayer Leverkusen -
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