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RB Leipzig vs. Union Berlin
Within a few days, these two teams meet in two must-win games. They already met in the DFB Cup during the week. On Saturday, they will take revenge in the Bundesliga, as Leipzig qualified for the Cup final at the last second, while Union were eliminated in the semi-finals.
Now the Eisernen’s only concern is to reach the international competition, because that will be hard enough in the final weeks of the season. At the moment they are sixth in the table and in a three-way battle with Cologne and Hoffenheim. But the Red Bulls also have a lot at stake, as they are desperate to reach the Champions League. At the moment, things are looking good, as the lead over fifth place is three points. Whether we think Union can take revenge for the defeat during the week, you can find out in this Leipzig – Union tip.
Leipzig – Union info:
– Date & Time: 23.04.2022, 15:30 Uhr
– Venue: RedBull-Arena (Leipzig)
– Competition: Bundesliga, 31st matchday
– TV broadcast: Live on Sky Sport
Leipzig Form & Balance Check
RB are playing an incredibly good second half of the season, which has allowed them to move into the top-3. After a messed-up first half of the season and the consequent change of coach, Leipzig has turned the corner and is now clearly on course for the Champions League. Under Tedesco, the team has also regained defensive stability and can now also score away from home. In the entire first half of the season, RB was unable to win a single away game, something that has never happened to them before. Now, in the last four games, it’s all about making the Champions League perfect and winning the first title in the club’s history with the DFB Cup.
Can the key players be retained?
The squad is peppered with superstars and of course rumours are always circulating about the best players. Christopher Nkunku and Dani Olmo, for example, are repeatedly linked with big clubs. Above all, the Frenchman is probably the best player of the current season. Accordingly, it is only a matter of time before the 24-year-old moves to a world team. Nevertheless, we are sure that the club will also play at the top next year due to its financial clout.
Leipzig facts & analysis
– Leipzig is the best team of the second half of the season.
– They have already scored 10 points more in the second half of the season than in the entire first half of the season
– They have conceded only 9 goals in 13 second-round matches – top league value!
Union Form & Balance Check
Although the team was eliminated extremely bitterly in the cup, one must once again take one’s hat off to the Berliners’ performance this season. Despite the departure of Max Kruse in the winter, the Eisernen have not let themselves be unsettled and have continued to do their thing. With a physically strong style of play, Union always poses problems for its opponents and there is hardly a team in the Bundesliga that is as unpleasant to play against as Union Berlin. Accordingly, they deservedly occupy sixth place in the table and are once again on course for Europe.
Experienced Bundesliga players are the recipe for success
Unlike most clubs, Union hardly relies on players with development potential, but on experienced players who have been active in Germany’s top division for years. This is also reflected in the average age, as the Eisernen have the oldest squad in the Bundesliga. It is also interesting to note that many of the key players were rather inconspicuous at their previous stations, such as Rani Khedira or Robin Knoche. If things continue to go so well for Union, they will establish themselves even further in the Bundesliga.
Union facts & analysis
– Union have picked up 16 of their 47 points away from home.
– Berlin are in 7th place in the second half of the season
– They have won the last 3 league games in a row
Predicted line-up – last update on 21 April 2022
After the energy-sapping cup match, both coaches could bring in fresh forces. For Leipzig, the three-man defence with Halstenberg is an option. In addition, Kampl and Adams could start on the six. In attack, Poulsen is an alternative to Silva. For Union, Timo Baumgartl is suspended in central defence, but Dominique Heintz is available as a replacement. Haraguchi could liven up the offensive game with his dribbling skills. Ryerson and Gießelmann are also likely to be new additions at the back.
Leipzig – Union Direct comparison & Statistics
The two have met directly in ten competitive matches so far, five of them in the Bundesliga. Of these five games, Leipzig won three and Union two. RB won the last match in the cup on Wednesday with 2:1.
– Union have never been able to win in Leipzig.
– Union won the first leg with 2:1
– On average, 3 goals are scored in a direct encounter in the Bundesliga
