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 9 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
- Bayer 04 Leverkusen 9 games · 16 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Harm Osmers
- Referee Marco Fritz
- Referee Jan Neitzel
- Referee Robert Kempter
- Referee Thomas Gorniak
10 games this season
🟨 3.9/game
⚽ 11.5 goals/game
🟥 2 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Bayern München | 9 | 21 |
| 2 | Borussia Dortmund | 9 | 21 |
| 3 | SC Freiburg | 9 | 19 |
| 4 | RB Leipzig | 9 | 18 |
| 5 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 9 | 16 |
| 6 | SV Werder Bremen | 9 | 15 |
| 7 | SV 07 Elversberg | 9 | 13 |
| 8 | VfB Stuttgart | 9 | 12 |
| 9 | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | 9 | 12 |
| 10 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 9 | 12 |
| 11 | Hamburger SV | 9 | 12 |
| 12 | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 9 | 10 |
| 13 | SC Paderborn 07 | 9 | 10 |
| 14 | FC Augsburg | 9 | 9 |
| 15 | 1. FC Köln | 9 | 9 |
| 16 | 1. FC Union Berlin | 9 | 7 |
| 17 | FC Schalke 04 | 9 | 6 |
| 18 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 9 | 4 |
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 Düsseldorf | 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 Düsseldorf | 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #16 | Position | #5 |
| 7 | Points | 16 |
| 9 | Played | 9 |
| 1 / 4 / 4 | W / D / L | 5 / 1 / 3 |
| 7 | Scored | 20 |
| 21 | Conceded | 17 |
| -14 | GD | +3 |
| 0.78 | PPG | 1.78 |
| 11% | Win % | 56% |
Key Stats
38%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
44%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
22%
Clean Sheets
1. FC Union Berlin this season
1. FC Union Berlin this season
22%
Clean Sheets
Bayer 04 Leverkusen this season
Bayer 04 Leverkusen this season
1. FC Union Berlin are 16th (7 pts). Bayer 04 Leverkusen are 5th (16 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
1. FC Union Berlin
0-15
2/3
16-30
–/3
31-45
–/2
46-60
–/3
61-75
1/6
76+
4/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
0-15
4/4
16-30
4/1
31-45
1/2
46-60
3/4
61-75
2/1
76+
6/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
1. FC Union Berlin
| Tim Skarke | 2 G | 1 A |
| Leopold Querfeld | 1 G | 1 A |
| Emmanuel Latte Lath | 1 G |
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
| Patrik Schick | 8 G | 2 A |
| Ibrahim Maza | 3 G | 3 A |
| Christian Kofane | 2 G | |
| Facundo Medina | 1 G | |
| Nicolas Ezequiel Fernandez | 1 G |
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' Both keepers have barely been tested. 1. FC Union Berlin and Bayer 04 Leverkusen are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 7' Christian Gentner has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 7 minutes.
- 12' Over 12 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 14' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Christopher Trimmel on 14 minutes.
- 19' Bayer 04 Leverkusen is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 20' A moment of madness from Mitchell Weiser on 20 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Bayer 04 Leverkusen will be frustrated.
- 22' A goal from the Germany international Kai Havertz! He fires home on 22 to make it 1-1!
- 27' The travelling Bayer 04 Leverkusen supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 32' 1. FC Union Berlin seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 37' It looks surprising Bayer 04 Leverkusen does not make any changes. Yunus Malli has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 38' Sven Bender has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 38.
- 43' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both 1. FC Union Berlin and Bayer 04 Leverkusen are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 46' Another change for Bayer 04 Leverkusen made on 46 minute. Leon Bailey leaves to be changed by Moussa Diaby.
- 51' Bayer 04 Leverkusen have won 775 goals from 549 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 56' The referee has no hesitation. Christian Gentner is booked for 1. FC Union Berlin — Yellow card on 56.
- 61' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both 1. FC Union Berlin and Bayer 04 Leverkusen are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 66' The energy levels are beginning to show. Urs Fischer might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 71' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 76' The whistle greets Nadiem Amiri as he departs to be replaced by Karim Bellarabi.
- 81' Bayer 04 Leverkusen fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 83' Against the run of play, Moussa Diaby has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 86' The supporters are chanting for Sebastian Polter. He replaces Neven Subotic on 86 minute.
- 87' Against the run of play, Marius Bulter has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- With this win, Bayer 04 Leverkusen is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
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 |
| Patrik Schick | 3 |
| Grischa Promel | 2 |
| Robert Andrich | 2 |
| Lucas Alario | 2 |
| Jonathan Tah | 2 |
| Karim Bellarabi | 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 Düsseldorf
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 Düsseldorf
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
1.24
1. FC Union Berlin xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.59
Bayer 04 Leverkusen xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 72% + Both teams to score 65%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Bayer 04 Leverkusen win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.83
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 2.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 3.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 4.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
Double Chance
1. FC Union Berlin or Draw
42%
Draw or Bayer 04 Leverkusen
80%
1. FC Union Berlin or Bayer 04 Leverkusen
79%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 2
8.8%
1 – 1
7.8%
1 – 3
7.5%
0 – 2
7.4%
0 – 3
6.2%
2 – 2
5.4%
0 – 1
5.3%
1 – 4
4.9%
2 – 3
Actual
2 – 1
4.3%
0 – 4
4%
0 – 0
3.3%
Asian Handicap — 1. FC Union Berlin
| Handicap | 1. FC Union Berlin covers | Push | Bayer 04 Leverkusen covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 4% | 94% |
| -1.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -1 | 6% | 10% | 84% |
| -0.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| +0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +1 | 35% | 20% | 45% |
| +1.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +2 | 55% | 19% | 26% |
| +2.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
Clean Sheet
1. FC Union Berlin keeps clean sheet
8%
✓
Bayer 04 Leverkusen keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.