Bayer Leverkusen vs Union Berlin Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Bundesliga 2025-26

The previous confrontation between these clubs ended in a goalless draw.

Bayer Leverkusen are all set to lock horns with FC Union Berlin for their matchweek 6 fixture of the 2025-26 Bundesliga season. This interesting contest will take place at the BayArena.

Die Werkself secured a 2-1 win against FC St. Pauli in their previous league fixture. It was a close fixture, but Bayer Leverkusen performed better and secured three important points.

However, they were held to a 1-1 draw against PSV in their UCL fixture. They still need to improve if they want to continue their winning run in the German league.

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Die Eisernen were held to a goalless draw against Hamburg SV in their last Bundesliga match. It was not their best performance, due to which they dropped two points. FC Union Berlin will be away from home for their upcoming fixture, and because of their inconsistent form, they will be under some pressure.

Kick-off:

• Location: Leverkusen, Germany
• Stadium: BayArena
• Date: Saturday, October 4
• Kick-off Time: 07:00 p.m. IST/ 01:30 p.m. GMT/ 09:30 a.m. ET/ 06:30 a.m. PT
• Referee: Christian Dingert
• VAR: In use

Form:

Leverkusen: W-D-D-W-D

Union Berlin: W-L-L-W-D

Players to Watch

Malik Tillman (Bayer Leverkusen)

Malik Tillman is going to play an important role for Bayer Leverkusen in the absence of Patrik Schick. The 23-year-old from the USA has scored two goals in four German football league matches this season. He can regulate the ball well in the midfield and can be a crucial asset in the attacking front.

Ilyas Ansah (Union Berlin)

In five Bundesliga appearances this season, Ilyas Ansah has scored four goals and will be keen on finding the net yet again. The young German forward has caught the eye of many people as he has delivered some good performances for FC Union Berlin since the start of their new campaign.

Match Facts

• Die Werkself have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last seven attempts.
• Bayer Leverkusen haven’t lost to Union Berlin in their last nine meetings.
• Die Eisernen have scored eight goals in their last five matches.

Bayer Leverkusen vs Union Berlin: Betting Tips and Odds

• Leverkusen to win @7/10 bet365
• Malik Tillman to score @15/2 bet365
• Goals under 3.5 @5/12 Unibet

Injury and Team News

Patrik Schick, Nathan Tella, Exequiel Palacios and two other squad members will not be in action for Bayer Leverkusen as they are injured. Lucas Vázquez might also miss out due to a lack of fitness.

FC Union Berlin will be without the services of Livan Burcu, Robert Skov and two other players. They are not fit enough to be a part of the squad.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 15

Leverkusen won: 9

Union Berlin won: 1

Draws: 5

Predicted Lineups

Bayer Leverkusen predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Flekken (GK); Quansah, Badé, Tapsoba; Arthur, Andrich, García, Grimaldo; Tillman, Poku; Kofane

FC Union Berlin predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Ronnow (GK); Doekhi, Querfeld, Leite; Trimmel, Khedira, Haberer, Köhn; Burke, Ansah; Ilic

Match Prediction

This is going to be an interesting contest between the two clubs. Bayer Leverkusen are likely to emerge victorious against FC Union Berlin in their upcoming Bundesliga clash.

Prediction: Leverkusen 2-1 Union Berlin

Telecast Details

India: Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: Sky Sports, BBC, Amazon 

USA: ESPN+

Nigeria: StarTimes, Canal+

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