The Union Berlin receives Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday for the 22nd day of the Bundesliga. Union Berlin hopes to increase their lead in the red zone while Bayer Leverkusen hopes to return to the podium.
Just promoted to the Bundesliga this season for the first time in its history, the Union Berlin has risen to the level of the elite of German football. With 26 points taken in 21 days, players from the capital should be able to play in the Bundesliga next year. After being beaten by Leipzig (3-1), they won against Augsburg (2-0) before falling back against Dortmund (5-0). Then they won against Verl in the German Cup (0-1) and against Werder Bremen last week (0-2).
For its part, the Bayer Leverkusen has garnered 37 points so far in the Bundesliga and is two units behind on the 3rd step of the podium occupied by Dortmund. Right now, Peter Bosz’s men are showing great things since they have just won 4 of their last 5 league games. Winners from Mainz (0-1), Paderborn (1-4) and Düsseldorf (3-0), they were surprised by Hoffenheim (2-1). But last week, they returned directly to success by winning against Dortmund (4-3).
The staff for Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
Union Berlin is still recording the replacement packages of Mees, Dehl, Schmiedebach and Gogia. On the other hand, return of the titular defender Freidrich who purged his suspension. Against Werder Bremen, midfielder Bülter scored twice, allowing him to have a record of 6 achievements this season in the league.
On the visitor side, the mid-game Aranguiz remains in the infirmary. On the other hand, the young striker Paulinho is back from selection and the midfielder Demirbay has served his suspension. Against Dortmund, the flying striker scored 2 goals and brought his total to 9 goals.
Key points for the match Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen won in the first leg (2-0).
Union Berlin have won 5 of their last 6 home matches.
The Bayer has won 4 of its last 6 trips.
Between two teams who will play their luck head on, this meeting could be quite spectacular but result in a division of points.
Betting Tips: Both teams to score
Odds: 1.49
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