1. FC Union Berlin vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Bundesliga 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
1. FC Union Berlin vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen — Bundesliga at An der Alten Forsterei.
- 1. FC Union Berlin 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Bayer 04 Leverkusen 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Christian Dingert
- Assistant 1 Benedikt Kempkes
- Assistant 2 Florian Heft
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | 29 |
| 2 | 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 | 34 | 26 |
| 3 | FC St. Pauli 1910 | 34 | 26 |
| 4 | FC Schalke 04 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | SC Paderborn 07 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | SV 07 Elversberg | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | FC Bayern München | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Borussia Dortmund | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | RB Leipzig | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | VfB Stuttgart | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | SC Freiburg | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | FC Augsburg | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | 1. FC Union Berlin | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Hamburger SV | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | 1. FC Köln | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | SV Werder Bremen | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Nov | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | H | 1–2 | L |
| 23 Nov | VfL Wolfsburg | A | 0–1 | L |
| 08 Nov | SC Freiburg | H | 0–0 | D |
| 02 Nov | FC Bayern München | A | 0–3 | L |
| 30 Oct | Arminia Bielefeld | A | 0–2 | L |
| 27 Oct | Eintracht Frankfurt | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Nov | 1. FC Union Berlin | A | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Nov | FC Red Bull Salzburg | H | 5–0 | W |
| 23 Nov | 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 | H | 5–2 | W |
| 09 Nov | VfL Bochum 1848 | A | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Nov | Liverpool FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 01 Nov | VfB Stuttgart | H | 0–0 | D |
Season Stats
| 1. FC Union Berlin | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | |
|---|---|---|
| #17 | Position | #12 |
| 0 | Points | 0 |
| 0 | Played | 0 |
| 0 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| 0 | Scored | 0 |
| 0 | Conceded | 0 |
| +0 | GD | +0 |
| – | PPG | – |
| – | Win % | – |
Key Stats
40%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
40%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
1. FC Union Berlin are 17th (0 pts). Bayer 04 Leverkusen are 12th (0 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to An der Alten Forsterei that hosts another battle between 1. FC Union Berlin and Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
- 2' Jeremie Frimpong is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 7' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 7 minutes.
- 12' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both 1. FC Union Berlin and Bayer 04 Leverkusen are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 17' Bayer 04 Leverkusen is showing some good football. However, Bayer 04 Leverkusen are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 21' Robert Andrich was booked on 21.
- 26' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 28' The referee calls foul for Tom Rothe. He receives a card.
- 29' The South Korea Jeong Wooyeong breaks the deadlock on 29 minutes. 1-1!
- 34' 1. FC Union Berlin are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 39' The travelling Bayer 04 Leverkusen supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 44' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 49' The 30-year-old Patrik Schick has been sensational this season — 1 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 54' 1. FC Union Berlin are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Bayer 04 Leverkusen backline.
- 58' Exequiel Palacios is replacing Robert Andrich for the Bayer 04 Leverkusen side.
- 63' 1. FC Union Berlin player sees a card in front of him.
- 67' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Christopher Trimmel on 67 minutes.
- 68' A tactical swap from 1. FC Union Berlin — Yorbe Vertessen on, Tim Skarke off on 68 minutes.
- 71' Patrik Schick is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 1 goals this season for the .
- 76' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 79' Nathan Tella has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jeremie Frimpong on 79 minute.
- 84' Bayer 04 Leverkusen are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 85' It is a substitution in 1. FC Union Berlin team. Leopold Querfeld is replaced by Kevin Volland on 85 minute.
- 90' That is a card for 1. FC Union Berlin. Robert Skov will be fuming at that decision.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 1-2 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
1. FC Union Berlin Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 5
-
8
Rani Khedira ↓ Andras Schafer 79'
- 2
- 1
- 28
-
21
Tim Skarke ↓ Yorbe Vertessen 68'
-
11
Jeong Wooyeong ↓ Robert Skov 79'
- 16
- 15
- 36
- 14
Bench
- 17
-
10
Kevin Volland ↑ 85'
- 37
- 19
- 20
-
24
Robert Skov ↑ 79'
-
18
Josip Juranovic ↑ 79'
-
13
Andras Schafer ↑ 79'
-
7
Yorbe Vertessen ↑ 68'
Coach
Bo Svensson
Bayer 04 Leverkusen Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 34
- 4
- 1
- 8
-
24
Aleix Garcia ↓ Florian Wirtz 58'
- 14
- 20
- 12
-
30
Jeremie Frimpong ↓ Nathan Tella 79'
- 3
-
13
Arthur Augusto ↓ Nordi Mukiele 79'
Bench
-
23
Nordi Mukiele ↑ 79'
- 36
-
25
Exequiel Palacios ↑ 58'
- 17
-
10
Florian Wirtz ↑ 58'
-
19
Nathan Tella ↑ 79'
- 40
- 29
Coach
Xabi Alonso
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Moussa Diaby | 5 |
| Florian Wirtz | 3 |
| Lucas Alario | 2 |
| Jonathan Tah | 2 |
| Karim Bellarabi | 2 |
| Patrik Schick | 2 |
| Grischa Promel | 2 |
| Robert Andrich | 2 |
Head to Head
1. FC Union Berlin Form
2024-11-30
1. FC Union Berlin
1–2
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
L
2024-11-23
VfL Wolfsburg
1–0
1. FC Union Berlin
L
2024-11-08
1. FC Union Berlin
0–0
SC Freiburg
D
2024-11-02
FC Bayern München
3–0
1. FC Union Berlin
L
2024-10-30
Arminia Bielefeld
2–0
1. FC Union Berlin
L
2024-10-27
1. FC Union Berlin
1–1
Eintracht Frankfurt
D
Bayer 04 Leverkusen Form
2024-11-30
1. FC Union Berlin
1–2
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
W
2024-11-26
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
5–0
FC Red Bull Salzburg
W
2024-11-23
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
5–2
1. FC Heidenheim 1846
W
2024-11-09
VfL Bochum 1848
1–1
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
D
2024-11-05
Liverpool FC
4–0
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
L
2024-11-01
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
0–0
VfB Stuttgart
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.43
1. FC Union Berlin xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.85
Bayer 04 Leverkusen xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 85% + Bayer 04 Leverkusen or Draw 81%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Bayer 04 Leverkusen win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 1.28
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 1.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 2.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
| ± 3.5 | 5% |
|
95% |
| ± 4.5 | 1% |
|
99% |
Double Chance
1. FC Union Berlin or Draw
56%
Draw or Bayer 04 Leverkusen
81%
1. FC Union Berlin or Bayer 04 Leverkusen
63%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
30.5%
0 – 1
22.2%
1 – 1
11.1%
1 – 0
10.2%
0 – 2
9.4%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 3
2.6%
2 – 0
2.2%
2 – 1
2.2%
1 – 3
1.4%
2 – 2
1.1%
0 – 4
0.6%
Asian Handicap — 1. FC Union Berlin
| Handicap | 1. FC Union Berlin covers | Push | Bayer 04 Leverkusen covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 0% | — | 100% |
| -2 | 0% | 3% | 97% |
| -1.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -1 | 3% | 13% | 85% |
| -0.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| +0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +1 | 58% | 27% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 11% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
1. FC Union Berlin keeps clean sheet
43%
✓
Bayer 04 Leverkusen keeps clean sheet
65%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.