Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs 1. FC Union Berlin, DFB-Pokal 2019-20 QUARTER FINALS

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DFB-Pokal · 2019-20

Bayer 04 Leverkusen

3 – 1

Full Time

1. FC Union Berlin

Wed 4 Mar 2020 · 17:30 UTC BayArena HT 45+2' · FT 45+4'

Jonathan Tah 44' Y

Y 48' Michael Parensen

Charles Aranguiz 55' Y

Y 61' Christopher Lenz

Moussa Diaby 70' Y

R 71' Christopher Lenz

Lucas Alario 90' Y

Y 90' Rafal Gikiewicz

Overview

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Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs 1. FC Union Berlin — DFB-Pokal at BayArena.

Bayer 04 Leverkusen 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
1. FC Union Berlin 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)

Match Details

Referee Benjamin Cortus
Referee Florian Heft
Referee Thorben Siewer
Referee Tobias Reichel
Referee Christian Leicher

Head-to-Head

Bayer 04 Leverkusen 16 games · Avg 2.5 goals 1. FC Union Berlin

Last 5 meetings

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

Bayer 04 Leverkusen

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
04 Mar	1. FC Union Berlin	H	3–1	W
01 Mar	RB Leipzig	A	1–1	D
27 Feb	FC Porto	A	3–1	W
23 Feb	FC Augsburg	H	2–0	W
15 Feb	1. FC Union Berlin	A	3–2	W
08 Feb	Borussia Dortmund	H	4–3	W

1. FC Union Berlin

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
04 Mar	Bayer 04 Leverkusen	A	1–3	L
01 Mar	VfL Wolfsburg	H	2–2	D
24 Feb	Eintracht Frankfurt	A	2–1	W
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

Key Stats

38% Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)

44% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

50% Clean Sheets
Bayer 04 Leverkusen this season

0% Clean Sheets
1. FC Union Berlin this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Bayer 04 Leverkusen

0-15

–/1

16-30

–/1

31-45

2/–

46-60

2/–

61-75

2/–

76+

3/–

■ Scored ■ Conceded

1. FC Union Berlin

0-15

–/1

16-30

–/–

31-45

1/1

46-60

–/3

61-75

2/–

76+

1/2

■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Bayer 04 Leverkusen

Lucas Vazquez	2 G
Patrik Schick	2 G
Edmond Tapsoba	2 G
Nathan Tella	1 G
Christian Kofane	1 G

1. FC Union Berlin

Marin Ljubicic

2 G

1 A

Events

Match Events

0' What a night it is going to be! Bayer 04 Leverkusen welcome 1. FC Union Berlin for this crunch clash at BayArena.
5' Bayer 04 Leverkusen are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined 1. FC Union Berlin backline.
10' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
15' Bayer 04 Leverkusen 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.
20' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Bayer 04 Leverkusen side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
25' The home supporters are growing impatient. Bayer 04 Leverkusen must find a spark to ignite this game.
30' 1. FC Union Berlin fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
35' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
39' Marcus Ingvartsen does the damage! The net is bulging and 1. FC Union Berlin surge ahead!
44' It’s a booking for Bayer 04 Leverkusen player. Jonathan Tah gets a Yellow card.
46' The crowd applauds Nadiem Amiri as he leaves the pitch. Mitchell Weiser steps in for Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
48' Michael Parensen has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 48.
53' It is a cagey affair so far. Bayer 04 Leverkusen in their trying to find a way past 1. FC Union Berlin's compact .
55' It’s a booking for Bayer 04 Leverkusen player. Charles Aranguiz gets a Yellow card.
60' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
61' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Christopher Lenz on 61 minutes.
66' Edmond Tapsoba, a Burkina Faso , has 45 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
70' Karim Bellarabi is replacing Leon Bailey for the Bayer 04 Leverkusen side.
70' A meaty challenge results in booking for Moussa Diaby on 70.
71' Poor challenge from Christopher Lenz. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Red card.
72' The Germany Karim Bellarabi breaks the deadlock on 72 minutes. 1-1!
73' The supporters are chanting for Christopher Trimmel. He replaces Marius Bulter on 73 minute.
74' The 1. FC Union Berlin manager makes a substitution. Marius Bulter departs to be replaced by Christopher Trimmel.
79' Sebastian Andersson has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 4 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
82' The supporters are chanting for Felix Kroos. He replaces Grischa Promel on 82 minute.
86' The Chile Charles Aranguiz breaks the deadlock on 86 minutes. 2-1!
90' Lucas Alario has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 90.
Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Bayer 04 Leverkusen players.

Lineups

Bayer 04 Leverkusen Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Peter Bosz

1. FC Union Berlin Lineups

Starting XI

11
Anthony Ujah ↓ Sebastian Andersson 70'
31
Keven Schlotterbeck
25
Christopher Lenz
5
Marvin Friedrich C
29
Michael Parensen
21
Grischa Promel ↓ Felix Kroos 82'
1
Rafal Gikiewicz
6
Julian Ryerson
30
Robert Andrich
15
Marius Bulter ↓ Christopher Trimmel 73'
32
Marcus Ingvartsen

Bench

Coach Urs Fischer

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

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

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

3 / 4

2 Bayer 04 Leverkusen xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

1.12 1. FC Union Berlin xG

I would bet for: Bayer 04 Leverkusen to win 60% + Over 2.5 goals 59%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Bayer 04 Leverkusen60% Draw22% 1. FC Union Berlin18%

Actual: Bayer 04 Leverkusen win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes58% 0% No42%

Avg goals/match: 3.12

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	94%	6%
± 1.5	82%	18%
± 2.5	59%	41%
± 3.5	38%	62%
± 4.5	21%	79%

Double Chance

Bayer 04 Leverkusen or Draw

82%

Draw or 1. FC Union Berlin

40%

Bayer 04 Leverkusen or 1. FC Union Berlin

78%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong

Bayer 04 Leverkusen41% Draw42% 1. FC Union Berlin17%

Actual: 1. FC Union Berlin win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

10.7%

2 – 1

9.5%

2 – 0

8.8%

1 – 0

8.2%

3 – 1

Actual

0 – 0

3 – 0

5.7%

1 – 2

5.3%

2 – 2

5.3%

0 – 1

4.2%

3 – 2

3.6%

4 – 1

3.2%

Asian Handicap — Bayer 04 Leverkusen

Handicap	Bayer 04 Leverkusen covers	Push	1. FC Union Berlin covers
-2.5	17%	—	83%
-2	17%	17%	66%
-1.5	34%	—	66%
-1	34%	22%	44%
-0.5	56%	—	44%
+0.5	80%	—	20%
+1	80%	12%	8%
+1.5	92%	—	8%
+2	92%	5%	2%
+2.5	98%	—	2%

Clean Sheet

Bayer 04 Leverkusen keeps clean sheet

33% ✓

1. FC Union Berlin keeps clean sheet

14% ✓

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

Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs 1. FC Union Berlin, DFB-Pokal 2019-20 QUARTER FINALS

Overview

Match Preview

Match Details

Head-to-Head

Recent Form

Key Stats

Goal Timing (This Season)

Top Scorers (This Season)

Events

Match Events

Lineups

Bayer 04 Leverkusen Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

1. FC Union Berlin Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Head to Head

Bayer 04 Leverkusen Form

1. FC Union Berlin Form

Predictions

Match Result

Both Teams to Score

Over / Under Goals

Double Chance

Half-Time Result

Correct Score

Asian Handicap — Bayer 04 Leverkusen

Clean Sheet