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1. FC Union Berlin vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Bundesliga 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Bundesliga · 2020-21
1. FC Union Berlin
1 – 0
Full Time
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Fri 15 Jan 2021 · 19:30 UTC Stadion An der Alten Forsterei HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 43' Jonathan Tah
Marvin Friedrich 52' Y
Y 90' Nadiem Amiri

Overview

Match Preview

1. FC Union Berlin vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen — Bundesliga at Stadion An der Alten Forsterei.

Match Details

  • Referee Alexander Sather
  • Referee Florian Badstubner
  • Referee Thomas Stein
  • Referee Markus Schuller

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

2
5
9
1. FC Union Berlin 16 games · Avg 2.5 goals Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Last 5 meetings
2021-01-15 1. FC Union Berlin 1–0 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 2020-03-04 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 3–1 1. FC Union Berlin 2020-02-15 1. FC Union Berlin 2–3 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 2019-09-21 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 2–0 1. FC Union Berlin

Recent Form

1. FC Union Berlin
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
15 Jan Bayer 04 Leverkusen H 1–0 W
09 Jan VfL Wolfsburg H 2–2 D
02 Jan SV Werder Bremen A 2–0 W
22 Dec SC Paderborn 07 H 2–3 L
18 Dec Borussia Dortmund H 2–1 W
15 Dec VfB Stuttgart A 2–2 D
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
15 Jan 1. FC Union Berlin A 0–1 L
12 Jan Eintracht Frankfurt H 4–1 W
09 Jan SV Werder Bremen H 1–1 D
02 Jan Eintracht Frankfurt A 1–2 L
19 Dec FC Bayern München H 1–2 L
16 Dec 1. FC Köln A 4–0 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)
44% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
22% Clean Sheets
1. FC Union Berlin this season
22% Clean Sheets
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' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both 1. FC Union Berlin and Bayer 04 Leverkusen are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 10' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 15' Christopher Lenz has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 10 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 20' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 20 minutes.
  • 25' The supporters are chanting for Cedric Teuchert. He replaces Sheraldo Becker on 25 minute.
  • 30' It is a cagey affair so far. 1. FC Union Berlin in their trying to find a way past Bayer 04 Leverkusen's compact .
  • 35' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both 1. FC Union Berlin and Bayer 04 Leverkusen are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 40' Over 40 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 43' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Jonathan Tah on 43 minutes.
  • 48' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Bayer 04 Leverkusen winning 100% of all matches.
  • 52' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Marvin Friedrich.
  • 57' 1. FC Union Berlin currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 62' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 67' 1. FC Union Berlin started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 67.
  • 70' The crowd applauds Julian Baumgartlinger as he leaves the pitch. Charles Aranguiz steps in for Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
  • 75' 1. FC Union Berlin is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 76' The 1. FC Union Berlin bench stirs into life. Taiwo Awoniyi is withdrawn and Marius Bulter gets his opportunity.
  • 81' A quiet spell here at Stadion An der Alten Forsterei. 1. FC Union Berlin seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 86' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 88' GOAL! Cedric Teuchert scores on 88. Assisted by Christopher Lenz
  • 90' Bayer 04 Leverkusen receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 90.
  • 90' Fresh legs for 1. FC Union Berlin! Julian Ryerson comes on to replace Cedric Teuchert.
  • With this win, 1. FC Union Berlin is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

Lineups

1. FC Union Berlin Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Urs Fischer

Bayer 04 Leverkusen Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Peter Bosz

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Moussa Diaby 5
Patrik Schick 3
Florian Wirtz 3
Lucas Alario 2
Jonathan Tah 2
Karim Bellarabi 2
Grischa Promel 2
Robert Andrich 2

Head to Head

2021-01-15 1. FC Union Berlin 1–0 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 2020-03-04 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 3–1 1. FC Union Berlin 2020-02-15 1. FC Union Berlin 2–3 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 2019-09-21 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 2–0 1. FC Union Berlin

1. FC Union Berlin Form

2021-01-15 1. FC Union Berlin 1–0 Bayer 04 Leverkusen W 2021-01-09 1. FC Union Berlin 2–2 VfL Wolfsburg D 2021-01-02 SV Werder Bremen 0–2 1. FC Union Berlin W 2020-12-22 1. FC Union Berlin 2–3 SC Paderborn 07 L 2020-12-18 1. FC Union Berlin 2–1 Borussia Dortmund W 2020-12-15 VfB Stuttgart 2–2 1. FC Union Berlin D

Bayer 04 Leverkusen Form

2021-01-15 1. FC Union Berlin 1–0 Bayer 04 Leverkusen L 2021-01-12 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 4–1 Eintracht Frankfurt W 2021-01-09 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 1–1 SV Werder Bremen D 2021-01-02 Eintracht Frankfurt 2–1 Bayer 04 Leverkusen L 2020-12-19 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 1–2 FC Bayern München L 2020-12-16 1. FC Köln 0–4 Bayer 04 Leverkusen W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
1.13 1. FC Union Berlin xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.24 Bayer 04 Leverkusen xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 64% + Both teams to score 60%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
1. FC Union Berlin27% Draw22% Bayer 04 Leverkusen51%
Actual: 1. FC Union Berlin win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes60% 0% No40%
Avg goals/match: 3.37
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 85%
15%
± 2.5 64%
36%
± 3.5 43%
57%
± 4.5 25%
75%

Double Chance

1. FC Union Berlin or Draw
50%
Draw or Bayer 04 Leverkusen
73%
1. FC Union Berlin or Bayer 04 Leverkusen
78%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
1. FC Union Berlin16% Draw39% Bayer 04 Leverkusen45%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✗ 1–0 not predicted
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
9.5%
1 – 2
9.4%
0 – 2
8.6%
0 – 1
7.3%
1 – 3
7%
0 – 3
6.3%
2 – 2
5.3%
0 – 0
4.9%
2 – 1
4.8%
2 – 3
4%
1 – 4
4%
0 – 4
3.5%

Asian Handicap — 1. FC Union Berlin

Handicap 1. FC Union Berlin covers Push Bayer 04 Leverkusen covers
-2.5 2% — 98%
-2 2% 5% 93%
-1.5 7% — 93%
-1 7% 11% 83%
-0.5 17% — 83%
+0.5 39% — 61%
+1 39% 22% 39%
+1.5 61% — 39%
+2 61% 18% 21%
+2.5 79% — 21%

Clean Sheet

1. FC Union Berlin keeps clean sheet
12% ✗
Bayer 04 Leverkusen keeps clean sheet
33% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.