Bayer Leverkusen – Union Berlin : Preview & Prediction
As part of the 18th Bundesliga matchday, Bayer Leverkusen host Union Berlin. The locals had a very good first part of the season because they currently occupy 4th place in the standings with 28 points acquired. In addition, this team finished brilliantly in the first position of its group in the Europa League. However, after shining, this team took a step back in early December as they lost twice in their last 3 games. Indeed, after the heavy defeat against Eintracht Frankfurt (5-2), the Leverkusen players were held in check by Hoffenheim (2-2) before losing again just before the break on the lawn of Freiburg (2- 1).
Union Berlin, for its part, does not have to be ashamed of its first part of the season because this team is in 7th place in the standings with 27 points. They are only one point behind their opponents of the day and therefore in the top 4. Despite their elimination in the Europa Conference League, the players from the capital have continued to collect points in the Bundesliga. Winners of Leipzig (2-1), the Berliners were surprised against Greuther Fürth (1-0) before snatching a draw against Freiburg (0-0). Finally, before the break, they went on vacation on a high note because they won against Bochum (0-1).
During the first leg, these two teams ended in a draw (1-1).
In the last 5 matches, 4 games have seen both teams score.
Leverkusen have been undefeated at home for 5 consecutive games in all competitions.
The locals have won 3 of the Berliners’ last 4 receptions.
Bayer has the third best attack with 40 goals in 17 games.
Only 1 point separates these two teams.
In this match between two teams close to each other in the standings, we should see a hotly contested meeting. However, the latest results from Bayer are not really to take into account as they have expended a lot of energy in the first part of the season between the championship and Europe. For their part, Union Berlin remains a very difficult team to handle but the strength of Leverkusen at home could make the difference. Reinvigorated after the holidays, the Bayer players should win in this match to widen the gap in the standings.
Bayer Leverkusen – Union Berlin : Betting Tips
Bayer Leverkusen – Win Odds: 1.85
