Bayer 04 Leverkusen (home)
- Leverkusen are unbeaten in their last 5 games (Won 2, Drawn 3) with 1 win and 1 draw at home.
- For those considering the Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs 1. FC Union Berlin betting tips, Bayer 04 Leverkusen have accumulated 8 points from their first 5 Bundesliga 2025-2026 games to sit in sixth position, five places above Union Berlin on 7 points.
Union Berlin (away)
Union have been in slightly better form of late with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats from their last 5.
Head-to-Head
- If you’re looking for a Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs 1. FC Union Berlin prediction, Leverkusen have won 3 and tied 2 of their last 5 Bundesliga meetings with Union, who have never beaten the ‘Eternal Bridesmaids’ in this fixture.
- Leverkusen have conceded 4 goals in 3 home games this Bundesliga season (Won 1, drew 1 and lost 1), while Union have scored 4 on the road.
Key Players
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Union Berlin:
- Andrej Ilic has been Union’s chief provider with 4 assists in 5 Bundesliga appearances this season, supplying 3 of Union’s last 6 goals.
- Oliver Burke has been the man in form at the end of those opportunities, with Burke scoring 3 of Union’s last 6 goals in all competitions.
- Ilyas Ansah has been Union’s main out-and-out striker with 4 goals in 5 Bundesliga games this season, so he will look to get into the game and cause problems.
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Bayer 04 Leverkusen:
- Patrik Schick remains the main man up top with 3 goals in 5 Bundesliga 2025-2026 matches.
Betting Insights
- This section will help inform your Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs 1. FC Union Berlin betting tips: Leverkusen are the clear favorites here at 1.63, with Union priced at 5.0 and the draw at 4.1.
- The Over 2.5 goals market at 1.72 looks very enticing here.
Prediction
- Leverkusen are just beginning to take shape under Kasper Hjulmand, who has overseen a patient, possession-based approach as the club begins their post-Alonso rebuild.
- This style is a direct contrast to Union’s high-tempo, direct football under Steffen Baumgart, who has quickly stamped his identity on the club.
- Union play with an almost manic energy and they press relentlessly in the channel areas, which will make for an interesting tactical duel with Leverkusen on Saturday.
- The home advantage and head-to-head record will swing this game in Leverkusen’s direction, but it could be a lively one with both sides in good goalscoring form.
- Leverkusen will edge it.
