Union Berlin vs. Braga: Champions League Matchday 2 Odds & Picks (Tuesday)

We’re onto Champions League Matchday 2, with 16 matchups on the horizon. Some of the intriguing ties on Tuesday’s eight-match slate include Lens hosting Arsenal and Real Madrid traveling to Napoli. I’ve narrowed in on my top three plays for Tuesday’s action across Europe. Let’s dive into one of my top picks for Union Berlin vs. Braga.

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Tuesday’s Matchday 2 Champions League Best Bets: Union Berlin vs. Braga

(Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook)

Union Berlin (-110) vs. Braga (+310), DRAW (+265) | 2.5 (+100/-125)

The Tuesday action gets underway with an early pair of matches. Union Berlin hosts Braga, and Real Sociedad hits the road to take on RB Salzburg. I’ll be focusing on the former of the two ties, as Berlin and Braga each attempt to pick up points for the first time this UCL campaign. Kickoff is slated for 12:45 p.m. ET from Olympiastadion Berlin. 

Berlin is in rough form right now, having dropped their last five competitions across all leagues. That includes a 1-0 defeat on the road to Real Madrid in the Champions League opener. As for Braga, they were defeated 2-1 at home against a visiting Napoli side. However, they bounced back with a 4-2 road win over Estrela on the domestic front this past week. 

Ultimately, I think goals will be at a premium in this UCL tilt. Union Berlin hasn’t scored in three consecutive matches, so you have to wonder where the goals will come from. Perhaps Kevin Behrens or Robin Gosens find the back of the net once at home, but I’m certainly not expecting much more than one goal for the Iron Ones. On the flip side, the defense has been the strength of Urs Fischer’s club. His squad has conceded just 10 goals over six competitions in the Bundesliga. Berlin knows it cannot get into a high-paced barnburner, so look for them to make this match a boring one and play to the under. 

Bet: Under 2.5 (-125)

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