Union Berlin vs RB Leipzig – Preview, H2H, Line-Ups, Prediction | Bundesliga 2021-22

Dani Olmo-RB Leipzig
Dani Olmo-RB Leipzig /IMAGO

Jesse Marsch’s RB Leipzig will travel to Union Berlin for the weekend Bundesliga clash.

Venue: Alte Forsterei

Key Statistics

  • Union Berlin have lost three of their four games against RB Leipzig in Bundesliga with a losing percentage of 75 – their lowest ratio against a side in the German top-flight.
  • RB Leipzig are currently eighth in the Bundesliga table this season – their lowest position ever at this stage.
  • Union Berlin are sixth in the league table, having collected 20 points after 13 games.
  • Taiwo Awoniyi is Union Berlin’s top scorer this season with 8 goals and he is third overall in the Bundesliga scoring charts.

Head to Head record

RB Leipzig have a near-perfect record against Union Berlin in Bundesliga, winning three out of the four games. However, Berlin ended up victorious against Die Roten Bullen in their previous meeting in the last season.

Latest performances in all competitions

Union Berlin: L D W W L

RB Leipzig: D W L WL

Union Berlin

Union Berlin are coming on the back of a 2-1 against Frankfurt last weekend, with Ndicka’s injury-time winner spoiling the party for the former team.

Nonetheless, they have been far more impressive in the Bundesliga this season, currently sitting at sixth in the table with 20 points, sharing the same points as Hoffenheim and Wolfsburg.

Urs Fischer would try to move to the top-four when they host RB Leipzig on Sunday.

As far as their Europa Conference League’s form is concerned, they are third in Group E and their chances of round of 16 are hanging in the balance.

Nigerian striker Taiwo Awoniyi has been in top form this season, having racked up 8 goals in 13 Bundesliga appearances.

The 24-year-old would look to make an impact against Leipzig on Saturday.

Fischer has a fully-fit squad except for Kevin Behrens, who is in self-isolation after testing positive for COVID-19.

Possible Union Berlin line-up

Andreas Luthe (GK); Marvin Friedrich, Robin Knoche, Timo Baumgart; Niko Giesselmann, Genki Haraguchi, Rani Khedira, Grischa Promel, Christopher Trimmel; Taiwo Awoniyi, Max Kruse

Injured: None

Unavailable: Kevin Behrens (COVID-19)

Suspended: None

RB Leipzig

RB Leipzig have been performing below their standards this season and the defeat against Leverkusen last week showed their inconsistency in the Bundesliga.

Jesse Marsch has failed to fill in the void left by his predecessor Julian Nagelsmann following a sluggish start in this season.

While also failing to qualify for the round of 16 in the Champions League, Leipzig would look to turn the fortunes around in the Bundesliga.

However, the odds are stacked against them due to long list of injuries, with key players like Dani Olmo, Yussuf Poulsen, Marcel Halstenberg, Marcelo Sarri being sidelined.

Currently eighth in the table, a win against Union Berlin could take Die Roten Bullen closer to the top-four race.

Christopher Nkunku has been in sublime form this season, contributing to 16 goals in all competitions for Leipzig. The 24-year-old would once again be a big threat to Union Berlin.

Possible RB Leipzig line-up

Josep Martinez; Nordi Mukiele, Lukas Klostermann, Josko Gvardiol, Angelino; Tyler Adams, Kevin Kampl, Emil Forsberg; Christopher Nkunku; Brian Brobbey, Andre Silva

Injured: Dani Olmo, Yussuf Poulsen, Marcel Halstenberg, Marcelo Sarrachi

Unavailable (COVID-19): Willi Orban, Peter Gulacsi, Mohamed Simakan

Suspended: None

Prediction:

Union Berlin 2 – 2 RB Leipzig