1. FC Union Berlin vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Bundesliga 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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1. FC Union Berlin vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen — Bundesliga at 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 Christian Dingert
- Assistant 1 Benedikt Kempkes
- Assistant 2 Florian Heft
5 games this season
🟨 3.4/game
⚽ 13.0 goals/game
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #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' We are underway at An der Alten Forsterei. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 2' GOAL! Jeremie Frimpong scores on 2. Assisted by Alejandro Grimaldo
- 7' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 12' The travelling Bayer 04 Leverkusen supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 17' 1. FC Union Berlin started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 17.
- 21' That looks like a foul for a card for Robert Andrich.
- 26' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 28' Tom Rothe is having his name booked by the referee on 28.
- 29' Jeong Wooyeong has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 29 minutes.
- 34' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both 1. FC Union Berlin and Bayer 04 Leverkusen are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 39' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Aljoscha Kemlein suffering a number of foals already.
- 44' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Bayer 04 Leverkusen needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 49' The energy levels are beginning to show. Xabi Alonso might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 54' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 58' Bayer 04 Leverkusen manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Exequiel Palacios is hanging Robert Andrich on the field on 58 minute.
- 63' The referee has no hesitation. Leopold Querfeld is booked for 1. FC Union Berlin — card on 63.
- 67' The referee shows 1. FC Union Berlin player a card on 67.
- 68' The supporters are chanting for Yorbe Vertessen. He replaces Tim Skarke on 68 minute.
- 71' Bayer 04 Leverkusen is taking the lead after the goal scored by Patrik Schick on 71.
- 76' 1. FC Union Berlin are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Bayer 04 Leverkusen backline.
- 79' The Bayer 04 Leverkusen manager makes a substitution. Jeremie Frimpong departs to be replaced by Nathan Tella.
- 84' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Bo Svensson will be considering his options from the bench.
- 85' Fresh legs for 1. FC Union Berlin! Kevin Volland comes on to replace Leopold Querfeld.
- 90' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Robert Skov on 90 minutes.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — 1. FC Union Berlin 1-2 Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
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 |
| Patrik Schick | 3 |
| Florian Wirtz | 3 |
| Karim Bellarabi | 2 |
| Grischa Promel | 2 |
| Robert Andrich | 2 |
| Lucas Alario | 2 |
| Jonathan Tah | 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
3 / 4
0.91
1. FC Union Berlin xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.28
Bayer 04 Leverkusen xG
I would bet for:
Bayer 04 Leverkusen to win 61% + Over 2.5 goals 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Bayer 04 Leverkusen win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.19
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 3.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 4.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
Double Chance
1. FC Union Berlin or Draw
39%
Draw or Bayer 04 Leverkusen
83%
1. FC Union Berlin or Bayer 04 Leverkusen
78%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 2
10.6%
1 – 2
Actual
1 – 1
9.3%
0 – 1
8.9%
0 – 3
7.8%
1 – 3
7.1%
0 – 0
5.6%
0 – 4
4.5%
2 – 2
4.3%
1 – 4
4.1%
2 – 1
3.8%
2 – 3
3.3%
Asian Handicap — 1. FC Union Berlin
| Handicap | 1. FC Union Berlin covers | Push | Bayer 04 Leverkusen covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 3% | 96% |
| -1.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -1 | 4% | 9% | 87% |
| -0.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| +0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +1 | 33% | 22% | 44% |
| +1.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +2 | 56% | 20% | 24% |
| +2.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
Clean Sheet
1. FC Union Berlin keeps clean sheet
11%
✓
Bayer 04 Leverkusen keeps clean sheet
41%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

