Bundesliga 2025-2026: Leverkusen vs Union Berlin Prediction
Leverkusen
Home Team
87%
VS
Union Berlin
Away Team
6%
Draw: 7%
Over 2.5:
60%
Under 2.5:
40%
Goal:
57%
No Goal:
43%
Current Standings
| Pos | Team | Pl | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bayern Munich | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 3 | 19 | 15 |
| 2 | Dortmund | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 3 | 8 | 13 |
| 3 | RB Leipzig | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 12 |
| 4 | Ein Frankfurt | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 13 | 4 | 9 |
| 5 | Stuttgart | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 9 |
| 6 | Leverkusen | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 8 |
| 7 | FC Koln | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 7 |
| 8 | Freiburg | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 7 |
| 9 | St Pauli | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 7 |
| 10 | Hoffenheim | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 11 | -2 | 7 |
| 11 | Union Berlin | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 11 | -3 | 7 |
| 12 | Wolfsburg | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 5 |
| 13 | Hamburg | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | -6 | 5 |
| 14 | Mainz | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 4 |
| 15 | Werder Bremen | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 14 | -6 | 4 |
| 16 | Augsburg | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 12 | -4 | 3 |
| 17 | Heidenheim | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 10 | -6 | 3 |
| 18 | M'gladbach | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 12 | -7 | 2 |
Recent Trends
Leverkusen
- Last Match: vs St Pauli (Goals: 2 - 1)
- 2nd Last Match: vs M'gladbach (Goals: 1 - 1)
- 3rd Last Match: vs Ein Frankfurt (Goals: 3 - 1)
- 4th Last Match: vs Werder Bremen (Goals: 3 - 3)
- 5th Last Match: vs Hoffenheim (Goals: 1 - 2)
Union Berlin
- Last Match: vs Hamburg (Goals: 0 - 0)
- 2nd Last Match: vs Ein Frankfurt (Goals: 4 - 3)
- 3rd Last Match: vs Hoffenheim (Goals: 2 - 4)
- 4th Last Match: vs Dortmund (Goals: 0 - 3)
- 5th Last Match: vs Stuttgart (Goals: 2 - 1)
Advanced Metrics (Last 5 games)
Leverkusen
Average Expected Goals (xG):
1.77
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA):
0.87
# Clean Sheets:
0
Union Berlin
Average Expected Goals (xG):
1.60
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA):
1.79
# Clean Sheets:
1
Key Prediction Insights
The clash between Leverkusen and Union Berlin is heavily tipped in favor of the home side, with an 87.0% probability of victory for Leverkusen. This prediction aligns with their higher standing in the Bundesliga, where they currently sit in 6th place, compared to Union Berlin's 11th position. Additionally, there's a 60.0% chance that the match will see over 2.5 goals, suggesting an exciting, high-scoring encounter.
Match Analysis
Leverkusen enters this fixture following a solid run of results. They've recently secured wins against Ein Frankfurt and St Pauli, both with impressive goal tallies. Their ability to score, having netted twice against St Pauli and three times against Ein Frankfurt, is complemented by their resilience, having conceded only once in each of these encounters. Despite a recent draw against M'gladbach, Leverkusen's attack remains potent, with an average of 1.67 goals per game over their last five matches. Their expected goals statistics also suggest they are creating plenty of high-quality chances.
On the other hand, Union Berlin has shown a mixed bag of performances. While they managed a thrilling 4-3 victory over Ein Frankfurt, their defense has been porous, conceding an average of 3.0 goals per game in their last five outings. This vulnerability was evident in their 4-2 loss to Hoffenheim and a goalless draw against Hamburg. Although Union Berlin's scoring average stands at a respectable 2.0 goals per game, their defensive frailties could be their undoing against a strong Leverkusen side.
Final Prediction
Leverkusen's impressive home form and their ability to consistently find the back of the net give them a clear advantage in this matchup. Their higher expected goals metrics and recent performances suggest they will be challenging to contain. A key factor to watch will be how Union Berlin's defense copes with Leverkusen's attacking threat, which could ultimately determine the outcome of the game.