Predictions & Statistics

RB Leipzig come into this fixture from a strong position, holding 3 place with 59 points after 30 matches. The return of 18 wins, 5 draws, and 7 defeats, together with goals at 56:36, reflects very strong form and are on a winning streak. Much of their attacking edge comes through C. Baumgartner (12 goals), Yan Diomande (12 goals), Romulo Cardoso (9 goals), with creative support from C. Baumgartner (7 assists), Yan Diomande (7 assists), D. Raum (6 assists), while their defending has remained fairly stable. At home, the split of 10 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses supports the view of a very strong split record. They are competing near the top and remain under pressure to hold that position. Their football identity still points toward balanced attacking football. They are not at full strength, with V. Gebel, S. Sani, L. Zingerle unavailable, although the overall attacking core still looks largely intact.

Union Berlin approach this match from a more delicate league position, standing 11 with 32 points from 30 matches. Their record of 8 wins, 8 draws, and 14 losses, together with goals at 33:50, reflects poor form over their recent run. Much of their threat comes through I. Ansah (5 goals), O. Burke (5 goals), Rani Khedira (5 goals), with creative support from A. Ilic (8 assists), I. Ansah (2 assists), Derrick Köhn (2 assists), while the defensive numbers suggest they have been quite vulnerable. Away from home, they have managed 4 wins, 2 draws, and 9 losses, a return that supports a weak split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. In football terms they often show a more cautious and defensive approach. They are not at full strength, with M. Raab, R. Skov, D. Preu unavailable, although the overall attacking core still looks largely intact.