Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs 1. FC Union Berlin Prediction Adam Hakanson Pro Tipster

Bayer 04 Leverkusen: Form, Lineup & Prediction

Current form

Bayer Leverkusen have been in patchy form recently, with 3 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses in their last 7 Bundesliga matches. They have scored 12 goals while conceding 10 over this period.

Key players and injuries

• Unavailable players: Florian Wirtz (knee), Mitchel Bakker (ankle)
• In-form contributors: Moussa Diaby (5 goals, 3 assists in last 7 games), Jeremie Frimpong (3 goals, 2 assists)

Position in the standings

Leverkusen are currently 6th in the Bundesliga table with 45 points from 28 games. They are 6 points behind 4th place, which leads to the Champions League qualification spots.

Strengths and weaknesses

Strengths include a potent attack led by Diaby, Frimpong, and Patrik Schick. Weaknesses have been defensive frailties and a lack of consistency, especially on the road.

Prediction for Bayer 04 Leverkusen

Prediction for Bayer Leverkusen: Despite some shaky recent form, the attacking talent could prove too much for Union Berlin at home. Expect a high-scoring affair.

1. FC Union Berlin: Form, Lineup & Prediction

Current form

Union Berlin have had an excellent run recently, winning 4 of their last 7 Bundesliga games while drawing twice and losing just once. Their goal totals are 10 scored and 6 conceded over this stretch.

Key players and injuries

• Unavailable players: Andras Schäfer (ankle)
• In-form contributors: Sheraldo Becker (4 goals in last 7), Josip Juranovic (3 assists), Robin Knoche (rock-solid in defense)

Position in the standings

Union Berlin sit in 3rd place with 51 points from 28 games played. They are just 2 points behind 2nd-placed Borussia Dortmund in the battle for an automatic Champions League group stage spot.

Strengths and weaknesses

Strengths are their defensive organization, work rate, and counter-attacking ability. A lack of squad depth and struggle to break down defensive opponents have been potential weaknesses.

Prediction for 1. FC Union Berlin

Prediction for Union Berlin: The visitors are in excellent form and could cause problems on the counter, but may struggle to contain Leverkusen's attack over 90 minutes.

Head-to-head statistics (Recent Meetings)

• 2-1 to Bayer Leverkusen (15.10.2022)
• 1-0 to 1. FC Union Berlin (19.03.2022)
• 3-1 to Bayer Leverkusen (28.11.2021)
• Leverkusen have won 3 of the last 5 meetings
• Key player duel: Diaby (Leverkusen) vs Becker (Union) - both in strong scoring form

Betting Odds & Coefficients

• 1X2 market: Leverkusen 1.75, Draw 3.80, Union 4.75
• Over/Under 2.5 goals: Over 1.70, Under 2.10
• BTTS: Yes 1.66, No 2.15
• Correct score favorites: 2-1 Leverkusen (8.50), 1-1 Draw (7.00), 2-0 Leverkusen (9.00)