Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The defending champions are already nine points below current league leaders Bayern.

The Bundesliga is shaping to be a thriller for the top six teams. But don’t count out the mid-table munchers just yet. We can expect both Union Berlin and Bayer Leverkusen to bring the heat during their clash. With only one point difference between 6th and 10th, the last European qualification is all to fight for.

As defending champs, Leverkusen have started the season on a high. But no one was expecting them to remain at the top, given the Bayern charge was sooner or later bound to come. But they are still in the 4th place. However, the hosts, Union, need to keep working and they might just find themselves vying for a European spot.

Kick-off

Saturday, November 30, 2:30 PM UK (8 PM IST)

Location: Alte Forsterei

Form

Union Berlin (in the Bundesliga): W-D-L-D-L

Leverkusen (in the Bundesliga): W-D-D-D-W

Mirror Mirror… Tim Skarke and Laszlo Benes in training ahead of Leverkusen on Saturday. See you there, Unioner. pic.twitter.com/JV5Ner8Np6

— 1. FC Union Berlin (English) (@fcunion_en) November 27, 2024

Players to watch

Yorbe Vertessen (FC Union Berlin)

The Belgian forward shone in Union Berlin’s historic win over Borussia Dortmund, netting his only goal this season. Despite limited scoring, Vertessen’s relentless work rate, pace, dribbling, and sharp off-the-ball movement have cemented him as both a fan favourite and the coach’s go-to pick.

Jeremie Frimpong (Bayer Leverkusen)

Frimpong thrives in tight spaces, delivering precise crosses and excelling as a wing-back under Alonso’s system. His ability to track back defensively while charging forward to support the attack showcases his versatility. With one goal and two assists so far, he’s proving to be a vital cog on both ends of the pitch.

Match facts

• Bayer Leverkusen have only lost once in the league this season
• Union Berlin have scored nine goals and conceded nine as well
• Union Berlin have only secured one point in the last three games

1. FC Union Berlin vs. Bayer Leverkusen: Betting tips & odds

• Tip 1: Bayer Leverkusen to win the game-3/4 Bet365
• Tip 2: Leverkusen to keep a clean sheet-21/10 BetVictor
• Tip 3: Over 2 goals-4/5 PricedUp

Injury & team news

Union Berlin will miss Aljoscha Kemlein, Andrej Ilic, Diogo Leite, and Yannic Stein due to various injuries, with Leite sidelined until late December and Stein out until mid-January.

Bayer Leverkusen have their share of absences too, including Amine Adli (broken leg) and Jonas Hofmann (hip injury). Victor Okoh Boniface and Martin Terrier are also unavailable, both expected to return by mid-January.

European goals aged 21…Florian Wirtz: 1️⃣7️⃣Lionel Messi: 1️⃣7️⃣Game recognize game 🤝 pic.twitter.com/NneV6SVXGu

— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) November 27, 2024

Head-to-head

Games: 12

Union Berlin: 1

Bayer Leverkusen: 7

Draws: 4

Predicted lineups

Union Berlin (3-4-2-1)

Ronnow; Querfeld, Vogt, Doekhi; Skov, Khedira, Trimmel, Jeong; Vertessen, Haberer; Pefok

Bayer Leverkusen (3-4-2-1)

Hradecky; Tapsoba, Tah, Hincapie; Frimpong, Palacios, Xhaka, Grimaldo; Garcia, Wirtz; Schick

Match prediction

Union Berlin have been doing what the fans expected them to do, that is, going with the flow. The mid-table is fine, but if they don’t score enough they won’t win enough. On the flip side, there is a Leverkusen side that is defending, as well as scoring. So, we predict a win for the visitors.

Prediction: Union 0-3 Bayer Leverkusen

Telecast

India – SonyLiv, Sony Sports Network

UK – Sky Sports Mix, Sky Go UK

US –  ESPN+

Nigeria – StarTimes App, Canal+ Sport 1 Afrique

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