1. FC Union Berlin vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Bundesliga 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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1. FC Union Berlin vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen — Bundesliga at Stadion An der Alten Forsterei.
- 1. FC Union Berlin 34 games · 39 pts (2025/26)
- Bayer 04 Leverkusen 34 games · 59 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Harm Osmers
- Referee Marco Fritz
- Referee Jan Neitzel
- Referee Robert Kempter
- Referee Thomas Gorniak
19 games this season
🟨 0.9/game
⚽ 5.2 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Bayern München | 34 | 89 |
| 2 | Borussia Dortmund | 34 | 73 |
| 3 | RB Leipzig | 34 | 65 |
| 4 | VfB Stuttgart | 34 | 62 |
| 5 | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | 34 | 61 |
| 6 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 34 | 59 |
| 7 | SC Freiburg | 34 | 47 |
| 8 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 34 | 44 |
| 9 | FC Augsburg | 34 | 43 |
| 10 | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 34 | 40 |
| 11 | 1. FC Union Berlin | 34 | 39 |
| 12 | Borussia Monchengladbach | 34 | 38 |
| 13 | Hamburger SV | 34 | 38 |
| 14 | 1. FC Koln | 34 | 32 |
| 15 | SV Werder Bremen | 34 | 32 |
| 16 | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | 29 |
| 17 | 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 | 34 | 26 |
| 18 | FC St. Pauli 1910 | 34 | 26 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Feb | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | H | 2–3 | L |
| 08 Feb | SV Werder Bremen | A | 2–0 | W |
| 01 Feb | Borussia Dortmund | A | 0–5 | L |
| 25 Jan | FC Augsburg | H | 2–0 | W |
| 18 Jan | RB Leipzig | A | 1–3 | L |
| 22 Dec | TSV Fortuna 95 Dusseldorf | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Feb | 1. FC Union Berlin | A | 3–2 | W |
| 08 Feb | Borussia Dortmund | H | 4–3 | W |
| 01 Feb | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | A | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Jan | TSV Fortuna 95 Dusseldorf | H | 3–0 | W |
| 19 Jan | SC Paderborn 07 | A | 4–1 | W |
| 21 Dec | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | A | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| 1. FC Union Berlin | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | |
|---|---|---|
| #11 | Position | #6 |
| 39 | Points | 59 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 10 / 9 / 15 | W / D / L | 17 / 8 / 9 |
| 44 | Scored | 68 |
| 58 | Conceded | 47 |
| -14 | GD | +21 |
| 1.15 | PPG | 1.74 |
| 29% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
40%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
40%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
21%
Clean Sheets
1. FC Union Berlin this season
1. FC Union Berlin this season
24%
Clean Sheets
Bayer 04 Leverkusen this season
Bayer 04 Leverkusen this season
1. FC Union Berlin are 11th (39 pts). Bayer 04 Leverkusen are 6th (59 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
1. FC Union Berlin
0-15
1/2
16-30
–/3
31-45
2/2
46-60
2/2
61-75
2/2
76+
6/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
0-15
2/2
16-30
2/1
31-45
4/3
46-60
2/1
61-75
2/1
76+
4/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Stadion An der Alten Forsterei as 1. FC Union Berlin face off against Bayer 04 Leverkusen in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' 1. FC Union Berlin are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Bayer 04 Leverkusen's shape.
- 7' GOAL! Christian Gentner scores on 7. Assisted by Yunus Malli
- 12' It’s high time Peter Bosz made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 14' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Christopher Trimmel on 14 minutes.
- 19' Nadiem Amiri, a Germany , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 20' That is a Yellow card for Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Mitchell Weiser will be fuming at that decision.
- 22' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Kai Havertz makes it 1-1.
- 27' Rafal Gikiewicz has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 32' 1. FC Union Berlin is showing some good football. However, 1. FC Union Berlin are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 37' Supporters expect more eagerness from Christopher Trimmel, as he is very good at scoring at Stadion An der Alten Forsterei with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
- 38' It’s a booking for Bayer 04 Leverkusen player. Sven Bender gets a Yellow card.
- 43' Jonathan Tah has been relatively quiet despite scoring 18 goals in his last 166 appearances.
- 46' Bayer 04 Leverkusen manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Moussa Diaby is hanging Leon Bailey on the field on 46 minute.
- 51' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 56' 1. FC Union Berlin player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 61' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with Bayer 04 Leverkusen winning 50% of all matches.
- 66' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both 1. FC Union Berlin and Bayer 04 Leverkusen are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 71' Keven Schlotterbeck has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 49 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 76' The crowd applauds Nadiem Amiri as he leaves the pitch. Karim Bellarabi steps in for Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
- 81' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 83' GOAL! Moussa Diaby scores on 83. Assisted by Kevin Volland
- 86' Sebastian Polter has so much to prove this time. He replaces Neven Subotic on 86 minute.
- 87' The deadlock is broken! Marius Bulter gets on the scoresheet on 87 minutes.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Bayer 04 Leverkusen take all three points.
Lineups
1. FC Union Berlin Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
-
18
Yunus Malli ↓ Marcus Ingvartsen 76'
- 34
- 31
- 25
- 10
- 5
- 28
- 1
- 30
- 15
Bench
- 11
- 26
- 35
- 19
- 23
-
21
Grischa Promel ↑ 76'
-
9
Sebastian Polter ↑ 86'
- 14
-
32
Marcus Ingvartsen ↑ 76'
Coach
Urs Fischer
Bayer 04 Leverkusen Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 4
- 31
-
9
Leon Bailey ↓ Moussa Diaby 46'
- 29
- 18
- 8
- 23
- 1
-
11
Nadiem Amiri ↓ Karim Bellarabi 76'
- 12
Bench
-
19
Moussa Diaby ↑ 46'
-
20
Charles Aranguiz ↑ 46'
- 28
- 13
-
38
Karim Bellarabi ↑ 76'
- 6
- 10
- 36
- 25
Coach
Peter Bosz
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Moussa Diaby | 5 |
| Florian Wirtz | 3 |
| Robert Andrich | 2 |
| Lucas Alario | 2 |
| Jonathan Tah | 2 |
| Karim Bellarabi | 2 |
| Patrik Schick | 2 |
| Grischa Promel | 2 |
Head to Head
1. FC Union Berlin Form
2020-02-15
1. FC Union Berlin
2–3
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
L
2020-02-08
SV Werder Bremen
0–2
1. FC Union Berlin
W
2020-02-01
Borussia Dortmund
5–0
1. FC Union Berlin
L
2020-01-25
1. FC Union Berlin
2–0
FC Augsburg
W
2020-01-18
RB Leipzig
3–1
1. FC Union Berlin
L
2019-12-22
TSV Fortuna 95 Dusseldorf
2–1
1. FC Union Berlin
L
Bayer 04 Leverkusen Form
2020-02-15
1. FC Union Berlin
2–3
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
W
2020-02-08
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
4–3
Borussia Dortmund
W
2020-02-01
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
2–1
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
L
2020-01-26
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
3–0
TSV Fortuna 95 Dusseldorf
W
2020-01-19
SC Paderborn 07
1–4
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
W
2019-12-21
1. FSV Mainz 05
0–1
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.39
1. FC Union Berlin xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.18
Bayer 04 Leverkusen xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 68% + Both teams to score 66%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Bayer 04 Leverkusen win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.57
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 2.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 3.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 4.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
Double Chance
1. FC Union Berlin or Draw
49%
Draw or Bayer 04 Leverkusen
75%
1. FC Union Berlin or Bayer 04 Leverkusen
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.4%
1 – 2
9%
0 – 2
6.7%
1 – 3
6.5%
2 – 2
6.2%
2 – 1
5.8%
0 – 1
5.6%
0 – 3
4.8%
2 – 3
Actual
0 – 0
4.2%
1 – 4
3.6%
1 – 0
3.4%
Asian Handicap — 1. FC Union Berlin
| Handicap | 1. FC Union Berlin covers | Push | Bayer 04 Leverkusen covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 7% | 89% |
| -1.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -1 | 11% | 13% | 77% |
| -0.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| +0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +1 | 46% | 21% | 34% |
| +1.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +2 | 66% | 16% | 17% |
| +2.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
Clean Sheet
1. FC Union Berlin keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Bayer 04 Leverkusen keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

