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Union Berlin – Bayer Leverkusen
The decisive weeks in the Bundesliga are on the schedule and the upcoming weekend holds several thrilling games in store. Above all, the fight for the international business will probably only be decided on the last match days. We can look forward to the clash between Union Berlin and Bayer 04 Leverkusen on Saturday at 15:30. Both teams showed very appealing performances in recent weeks and who has the better cards in this top match, you can read in our Union – Leverkusen tip.
At the beginning, we have to mention the Berliners, of course. Union managed in the last three years to steadily increase and this season it will probably actually qualify for the top flight. At the moment, Union have 55 points on their account, four points ahead of fifth-placed Leipzig. The guests from Leverkusen have been in great form for weeks and with last weekend’s 2-0 win over RB, Bayer is dreaming of the Europa League again.
Union – Leverkusen info:
- Date & Time: 04/29/2023, 15:30 hrs.
- Game venue: Stadion An der Alten Försterei, Berlin
- Competition: Bundesliga, Matchday 30
- TV broadcast: Sky
Union Form & Balance Check
No matter how this season ends up for the Berliners, no one in Köpenick will be complaining about the final result. It’s already all but certain that Union will be represented internationally again next season. However, the next few weeks will decide whether it will once again start in the Europa League or this time even in the Champions League.
If we look at the last few weeks, we see Union standing at three wins from the past five games. The Eisernen were also able to decide the last game at Borussia-Park in their favor. A goal by Becker was enough for the three points in the end. On Saturday, it should be the home strength for Union once again. As is well known, Union is the only team in the league apart from FC Bayern that has yet to lose at home.
Does Union extend the club record?
The Berliners from the east of the capital are clearly on course for a record. The 16 wins this season are the best ever achieved by Eisern Union in the Bundesliga. Coach Urs Fischer’s eleven now has five matchdays left to build on this record. While we’re on the subject of records, the series of unbeaten home games at the Unioners can also be set. Between October 2020 and October 2021, there was no defeat in 21 games. Currently, the series at FCU is 20 games.
Union facts & analysis
- Currently in 3rd place in the Bundesliga standings.
- Second best defense in the Bundesliga
- Still without a home defeat this Bundesliga season
Leverkusen form & balance check
Will everything be alright in the end? After a disastrous start to the season and the dismissal of coach Seoane, everything is back on track at Leverkusen. The Werkself was the best team in the Bundesliga in March and April thanks to terrific performances. During this period, Bayer picked up a strong 19 points out of a possible 21. The bottom line is that coach Xabi Alonso’s men have gone an incredible 13 games without defeat.
The last defeat came on February 19, when the team lost 3-2 to FSV Mainz 05 in front of its own fans. Even the Red Bulls from Leipzig were unable to stop Bayer’s run. Last Sunday, Leverkusen won 2-0 at home and with that, the men from the Rhine took a big step towards Europe.
Another demonstration of power from Bayer?
Bayer 04 Leverkusen is truly in great shape at the moment. Looking ahead to the upcoming match against Berlin, Leverkusen will fondly recall the first leg. Bayer won 5-0 in front of their own fans and it was the highest win under coach Xabi Alonso to date. The success also marked the start of an impressive series.
B04 won all of its last five games in the first half of the season. On Saturday, Mousa Diaby is expected to do the Werkself’s best. The speedy winger scored twice in the first leg. In a total of seven competitive games against the Berliners, the Frenchman scored a strong five times.
Leverkusen facts & analysis
- Since 13 competitive games without defeat.
- Won first leg 5:0
- Currently in 6th place
Predicted lineup – last update on April 27, 2023
The Berliners are likely to start in a classic 3-5-2 on matchday 30 as well. Coach Urs Fischer will not dare to experiment in the top match against Leverkusen and that also means the three-man backline of Doekhi, Knoche and Leite will remain unchanged. Becker and Jordan will again provide the goals in front of their own fans.
At Leverkusen, Wirtz returns to the starting eleven. Otherwise, there are no major changes even with Xabi Alonso. The Spaniard trusts the same eleven that practiced very successful soccer in recent weeks.
Union – Leverkusen direct comparison & statistics
Both teams have met in ten games so far and the direct comparison clearly goes to the Werkself. Bayer won six games, plus three draws and only one win for Union.
- Neither of the teams conceded a goal in their last match.
- The current performance of Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga is better than that of Union Berlin.
- Sheraldo Becker is the top scorer with 9 goals, while Moussa Diaby scored 9 times for Bayer Leverkusen
- Bayer Leverkusen hasn’t lost any of its last 13 matches
