RB Leipzig, who are in great form, will face Union Berlin at the Red Bull Arena in the Bundesliga on Saturday, September 14.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Union Berlin is given minimal chances
- HOME: 21/50 (1.42) – 70.4%
- DRAW: 7/2 (4.50) – 22.2%
- AWAY: 11/2 (6.50) – 15.4%
RB Leipzig will be full of confidence after their impressive 3-2 victory over champions Bayer Leverkusen. Die Roten Bullen are 21/50 favorites to secure three points against Union Berlin on Saturday.
Union Berlin remains unbeaten after two Bundesliga matches, but they have struggled to score, with only two goals. As 11/2 underdogs, they need more offensive strength to challenge their hosts. Check out our latest football predictions for more.
Recent head-to-heads: Leipzig aims for a third consecutive victory
RB Leipzig defeated Union Berlin in both meetings last season. However, they had previously lost three consecutive matches against the Iron Ones.
RB Leipzig preview: Hosts are dealing with injuries to five players
Amadou Haidara, Assan Ouedraogo, and Xaver Schlager are injured for RB Leipzig, and Willi Orban is suspended, leaving a gap in defense. Despite these absences, Die Roten Bullen made a remarkable comeback to defeat Bayer Leverkusen 3-2 in their previous match.
Predicted lineup: Gulacsi (GK), Klostermann, Henrichs, Raum, Lukeba, Bitshiabu, Kampl, Haidara, Simons, Openda, Sesko
Union Berlin preview: The visitors are at full strength
Union Berlin will miss this weekend’s match against St. Pauli due to the injuries of Kevin Volland, Yannic Stein, and Josip Jovanovic. Before the international break, the Iron Ones secured a 1-0 victory over St. Pauli thanks to a first-half goal from Benedict Hollerbach.
Predicted lineup: Ronnow (GK), Doekhi, Vogt, Leite, Haberer, Tousart, Khedira, Rothe, Hollerbach, Vertessen, Siebatcheu
RB Leipzig vs Union Berlin prediction: Leipzig expected to win
Key Stats
- Before the international break, RB Leipzig halted Bayer Leverkusen’s extended unbeaten streak.
- Last season, RB Leipzig defeated Union Berlin twice, netting five goals in those matches.
- Benjamin Sesko scored three goals in two games against Union Berlin the previous term.
- In all three of Union Berlin’s competitive matches this season, fewer than 2.5 goals have been scored.
Our score prediction: RB Leipzig 2-0 Union Berlin
Last season, RB Leipzig beat Union Berlin twice, scoring five goals and not letting any in. They could win 2-0 again on Saturday.
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