RB Leipzig vs 1. FC Union Berlin, Bundesliga 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
RB Leipzig vs 1. FC Union Berlin — Bundesliga at Red Bull Arena.
- RB Leipzig 4 games · 6 pts (2026/27)
- 1. FC Union Berlin 4 games · 1 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Benjamin Cortus
- Referee Dominik Schaal
- Referee Christian Leicher
- Referee Markus Schmidt
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Borussia Dortmund | 4 | 12 |
| 2 | FC Bayern München | 4 | 10 |
| 3 | SC Freiburg | 4 | 10 |
| 4 | FC Augsburg | 4 | 7 |
| 5 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 4 | 7 |
| 6 | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 4 | 7 |
| 7 | SV 07 Elversberg | 4 | 7 |
| 8 | SV Werder Bremen | 4 | 7 |
| 9 | RB Leipzig | 4 | 6 |
| 10 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 4 | 5 |
| 11 | FC Schalke 04 | 4 | 5 |
| 12 | SC Paderborn 07 | 4 | 4 |
| 13 | 1. FC Köln | 4 | 4 |
| 14 | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | 4 | 3 |
| 15 | VfB Stuttgart | 4 | 3 |
| 16 | Hamburger SV | 4 | 3 |
| 17 | 1. FC Union Berlin | 4 | 1 |
| 18 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 4 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jan | 1. FC Union Berlin | H | 1–0 | W |
| 16 Jan | VfL Wolfsburg | A | 2–2 | D |
| 09 Jan | Borussia Dortmund | H | 1–3 | L |
| 02 Jan | VfB Stuttgart | A | 1–0 | W |
| 22 Dec | FC Augsburg | A | 3–0 | W |
| 19 Dec | 1. FC Köln | H | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jan | RB Leipzig | A | 0–1 | L |
| 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 |
Season Stats
| RB Leipzig | 1. FC Union Berlin | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #17 |
| 6 | Points | 1 |
| 4 | Played | 4 |
| 2 / 0 / 2 | W / D / L | 0 / 1 / 3 |
| 9 | Scored | 4 |
| 5 | Conceded | 17 |
| +4 | GD | -13 |
| 1.50 | PPG | 0.25 |
| 50% | Win % | 0% |
Key Stats
60%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
73%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
RB Leipzig this season
RB Leipzig this season
0%
Clean Sheets
1. FC Union Berlin this season
1. FC Union Berlin this season
RB Leipzig are 9th (6 pts). 1. FC Union Berlin are 17th (1 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
RB Leipzig
0-15
–/1
16-30
3/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
1/1
61-75
3/1
76+
2/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
1. FC Union Berlin
0-15
1/3
16-30
–/3
31-45
–/2
46-60
–/3
61-75
–/4
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
RB Leipzig
| Antonio Nusa | 2 G | 2 A |
| Ridle Baku | 2 G | |
| Rocco Reitz | 1 G |
1. FC Union Berlin
| Tim Skarke | 2 G | |
| Leopold Querfeld | 1 G | 1 A |
| Emmanuel Latte Lath | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and RB Leipzig launch into their encounter with 1. FC Union Berlin.
- 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 10' RB Leipzig are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 15' RB Leipzig currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 20' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 25' 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.
- 30' It looks like no one’s ball. RB Leipzig is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 35' 1. FC Union Berlin come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 40' It looks surprising 1. FC Union Berlin does not make any changes. Alexander Sorloth has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 45' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both RB Leipzig and 1. FC Union Berlin are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 50' 1. FC Union Berlin is showing some good football. However, 1. FC Union Berlin are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 55' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 60' The crowd applauds Cedric Teuchert as he leaves the pitch. Marius Bulter steps in for 1. FC Union Berlin.
- 65' The referee calls foul for Angelino. He receives a Yellow card.
- 70' The deadlock is broken! Emil Forsberg gets on the scoresheet on 70 minutes.
- 75' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 76' Time for substitution for 1. FC Union Berlin. Florian Hubner is replaced by Christian Gentner.
- 77' Tyler Adams gets the nod from RB Leipzig. He replaces Nordi Mukiele and will look to change the dynamic.
- 81' Niko Giesselmann has so much to prove this time. He replaces Christopher Lenz on 81 minute.
- 86' RB Leipzig are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined 1. FC Union Berlin backline.
- 87' A change in the RB Leipzig ranks — Dani Olmo exits the field as Yussuf Poulsen enters on 87.
- 89' Niko Giesselmann is having his name booked by the referee on 89.
- 1. FC Union Berlin will have plenty to reflect on. RB Leipzig were simply the better side today.
Lineups
RB Leipzig Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 19
- 18
-
22
Nordi Mukiele ↓ Tyler Adams 77'
- 1
- 16
- 23
- 5
-
44
Kevin Kampl ↓ Emil Forsberg 60'
- 7
-
25
Dani Olmo ↓ Yussuf Poulsen 87'
Bench
- 11
-
9
Yussuf Poulsen ↑ 87'
-
10
Emil Forsberg ↑ 60'
- 4
- 21
-
14
Tyler Adams ↑ 77'
-
8
Amadou Haidara ↑ 87'
- 20
- 33
Coach
Julian Nagelsmann
1. FC Union Berlin Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 31
-
36
Cedric Teuchert ↓ Leon Dajaku 60'
-
25
Christopher Lenz ↓ Keita Endo 81'
- 19
- 5
- 6
- 33
- 30
- 32
-
14
Taiwo Awoniyi ↓ Marius Bulter 60'
Bench
-
34
Christian Gentner ↑ 76'
- 28
- 7
-
23
Niko Giesselmann ↑ 81'
-
15
Marius Bulter ↑ 60'
- 20
-
18
Keita Endo ↑ 81'
-
8
Leon Dajaku ↑ 60'
- 4
Coach
Urs Fischer
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sheraldo Becker | 3 |
| Timo Werner | 3 |
| Yussuf Poulsen | 3 |
| Benjamin Sesko | 3 |
| Emil Forsberg | 2 |
| Christopher Nkunku | 2 |
| Marcel Sabitzer | 2 |
| Andre Silva | 1 |
Head to Head
RB Leipzig Form
1. FC Union Berlin Form
2021-01-20
RB Leipzig
1–0
1. FC Union Berlin
L
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
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
3.65
RB Leipzig xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.67
1. FC Union Berlin xG
I would bet for:
RB Leipzig to win 80% + Over 2.5 goals 78%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: RB Leipzig win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.32
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 98% |
|
2% |
| ± 1.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 2.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 3.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 4.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
Double Chance
RB Leipzig or Draw
92%
Draw or 1. FC Union Berlin
20%
RB Leipzig or 1. FC Union Berlin
88%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
3 – 0
11%
4 – 0
9.8%
2 – 0
9.5%
3 – 1
7.2%
5 – 0
7.1%
4 – 1
6.5%
2 – 1
6%
1 – 0
Actual
5 – 1
4.8%
6 – 0
4.4%
1 – 1
3.8%
6 – 1
3%
Asian Handicap — RB Leipzig
| Handicap | RB Leipzig covers | Push | 1. FC Union Berlin covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| -2 | 54% | 19% | 26% |
| -1.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| -1 | 74% | 14% | 12% |
| -0.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +0.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
| +1 | 97% | 2% | 1% |
| +1.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
| +2 | 99% | 1% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
RB Leipzig keeps clean sheet
52%
✓
1. FC Union Berlin keeps clean sheet
3%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.