Bayer Leverkusen face Union Berlin in their first Bundesliga match at the BayArena on Sunday.
Bayer Leverkusen come into the game after a 0-0 draw with Club Brugge in the Champions League. Bayer Leverkusen had 54% of the ball in this match and made four shots on 13 targets. On the other hand, “Club Brugge” hit 8th in the first episode. In Bayer Leverkusen’s last matches, it was rare that they did not concede a goal. In fact, Bayer Leverkusen have scored 14 away goals, breaking through the defense in 5 of their previous 6 matches. Union Berlin come into the match having won the Europa League 0-1 in their last match against Union Saint-Gilloise.
In this match, Union Berlin had 38% possession and made 10 attempts, including 2 shots. Sven Michel (6′) scores the goal for Union Berlin. On the other hand, Union Saint-Gilloise made 6 attempts, 2 of which hit the post. Union Berlin’s defensive performance has resulted in a total of 3 goals conceded in their last 6 matches. At the same time, the number of goals scored by them is nine. Besides, we’ll have to wait and see if this pattern can be sustained in the next game.
Bayer Leverkusen have not beaten Union Berlin in this tournament. Because they played at home in the last two games of this tournament.
Prediction
Leverkusen are unbeaten at home in their last 3 Bundesliga matches and have scored 7 goals. However, Die Werkself haven’t picked up a win against Berlin since 2020 and given their current form, a win is unlikely.
The Bundesliga leaders have been strong all season but have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last two games. But given the team’s history and recent form, Berlin should win by a narrow margin.
Head-to-head
Looking at the previous matches between Bayer Leverkusen 2 and Union Berlin 1 on February 15, 2020, a total of 3 wins.
A total of 18 goals were scored in this match, including 10 against Leverkusen and 8 against Union. Average of 3 goals per game.
The last league match between these clubs took place on matchday 18 of Bundesliga 1 on 8 January 2022, Leverkusen ended 2–2 at Bayer Union Berlin. On that day, Bayer Leverkusen scored 19 goals with 65% of the ball and scored 8 goals.
The goals were scored by Patrick Schick (38′) and Jonathan Ta (84′). Union Berlin, on the other hand, made 19 attempts, of which 7 were goal posts. Grisha Frömel (45′, 50′) scored.
Line-up
Leverkusen:
Jeremie Frimpong, Daley Sinkgraven, Robert Andrich, Kerem Demirbay, Moussa Diaby, Callum Hudson-Odoi and Patrik Schick, Lukas Hradecky, Jonathan Tah, Edmond Tapsoba, Piero Hincapie.
Union Berlin:
Christopher Trimmel, Niko Giesselmann, Genki Haraguchi, Rani Khedira, Janik Haberer, Sheraldo Becker and Jordan Pefok, Frederik Roennow, Danilho Doekhi, Robin Knoche, Diogo Leite.
Betting tips
- Winner – Union Berlin
- Goals – Over/Under 2.5 Goals – Over 2.5
- At least a goal in the second half – Yes
- Bayer Leverkusen scores first – Yes
- Sheraldo Becker scores or assist any time – Yes
Where to watch
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