RB Leipzig vs 1. FC Union Berlin, Bundesliga 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
RB Leipzig vs 1. FC Union Berlin — Bundesliga at Red Bull Arena Leipzig.
- RB Leipzig 4 games · 6 pts (2026/27)
- 1. FC Union Berlin 4 games · 1 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Thorsten Schiffner
- Referee Frank Willenborg
- Referee Daniel Schlager
- Referee Sven Waschitzki
- Referee Arno Blos
- Referee Tobias Reichel
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Borussia Dortmund | 4 | 12 |
| 2 | FC Bayern Munchen | 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 Koln | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Feb | 1. FC Union Berlin | H | 1–2 | L |
| 04 Feb | 1. FC Koln | A | 0–0 | D |
| 01 Feb | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | H | 3–1 | W |
| 27 Jan | VfB Stuttgart | H | 2–1 | W |
| 24 Jan | FC Schalke 04 | A | 6–1 | W |
| 20 Jan | FC Bayern Munchen | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Feb | RB Leipzig | A | 2–1 | W |
| 04 Feb | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | H | 2–1 | W |
| 31 Jan | VfL Wolfsburg | H | 2–1 | W |
| 28 Jan | Hertha BSC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 25 Jan | SV Werder Bremen | A | 2–1 | W |
| 21 Jan | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | H | 3–1 | 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' Three points are at stake. RB Leipzig host 1. FC Union Berlin — let the battle begin!
- 5' Diogo Leite has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 10' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. 1. FC Union Berlin needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 15' Frederik Ronnow, a Denmark , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 20' It is a cagey affair so far. RB Leipzig in their trying to find a way past 1. FC Union Berlin's compact .
- 24' Against the run of play, Benjamin Henrichs has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 29' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 34' 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.
- 39' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His RB Leipzig side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 44' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering 1. FC Union Berlin that had 437 games and scored 370 goals.
- 49' 1. FC Union Berlin have won 370 goals from 437 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 54' RB Leipzig are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 57' Robin Knoche has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 57.
- 58' The referee shows 1. FC Union Berlin player a Yellow card on 58.
- 60' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Marcel Halstenberg.
- 61' What an equalizer from Janik Haberer!
- 63' The RB Leipzig bench stirs into life. Konrad Laimer is withdrawn and Amadou Haidara gets his opportunity.
- 65' A meaty challenge results in booking for Aissa Laidouni on 65.
- 69' Xaver Schlager catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 69.
- 72' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Robin Knoche makes it 1-2.
- 74' Mohamed Simakan makes way for Yussuf Poulsen at the 74 minute mark. A tactical switch from RB Leipzig.
- 78' What a moment for Yussuf Poulsen! That strike on 78 puts his side firmly in control.
- 79' RB Leipzig is taking the lead after the goal scored by Yussuf Poulsen on 79.
- 80' A change in the 1. FC Union Berlin ranks — Janik Haberer exits the field as Jerome Roussillon enters on 80.
- 81' A moment of madness from Timo Werner on 81 minutes earns him a Yellow card. RB Leipzig will be frustrated.
- 81' A change in the 1. FC Union Berlin ranks — Niko Giesselmann exits the field as Paul Seguin enters on 81.
- 86' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Marco Rose will be considering his options from the bench.
- 87' Morten Thorsby is ready to make an impact after coming on for Aissa Laidouni at the 87 minute mark.
- 88' RB Leipzig player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 88' David Raum is replacing Marcel Halstenberg for the RB Leipzig side.
- 90' Controversy at the stadium! Jordan Siebatcheu argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — RB Leipzig 1-2 1. FC Union Berlin.
Lineups
RB Leipzig Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 39
- 11
- 16
-
23
Marcel Halstenberg ↓ David Raum 88'
-
27
Konrad Laimer ↓ Amadou Haidara 63'
-
19
Andre Silva ↓ Emil Forsberg 74'
- 24
- 17
- 2
- 32
Bench
- 13
-
9
Yussuf Poulsen ↑ 74'
-
10
Emil Forsberg ↑ 74'
- 4
- 44
-
22
David Raum ↑ 88'
-
8
Amadou Haidara ↑ 63'
- 25
Coach
Marco Rose
1. FC Union Berlin Lineups
Starting XI
-
27
Sheraldo Becker ↓ Sven Michel 63'
- 5
- 8
- 31
- 19
- 1
- 17
-
23
Niko Giesselmann ↓ Paul Seguin 80'
- 4
- 18
-
20
Aissa Laidouni ↓ Morten Thorsby 87'
Bench
-
2
Morten Thorsby ↑ 87'
-
45
Jordan Siebatcheu ↑ 63'
-
26
Jerome Roussillon ↑ 80'
-
14
Paul Seguin ↑ 80'
- 25
- 28
- 37
-
11
Sven Michel ↑ 63'
- 40
Coach
Urs Fischer
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Timo Werner | 3 |
| Yussuf Poulsen | 3 |
| Benjamin Sesko | 3 |
| Sheraldo Becker | 3 |
| Christopher Nkunku | 2 |
| Marcel Sabitzer | 2 |
| Emil Forsberg | 2 |
| Marvin Friedrich | 1 |
Head to Head
RB Leipzig Form
1. FC Union Berlin Form
2023-02-11
RB Leipzig
1–2
1. FC Union Berlin
W
2023-02-04
1. FC Union Berlin
2–1
1. FSV Mainz 05
W
2023-01-31
1. FC Union Berlin
2–1
VfL Wolfsburg
W
2023-01-28
Hertha BSC
0–2
1. FC Union Berlin
W
2023-01-25
SV Werder Bremen
1–2
1. FC Union Berlin
W
2023-01-21
1. FC Union Berlin
3–1
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
3.53
RB Leipzig xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.21
1. FC Union Berlin xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 83% + Both teams to score 67%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: 1. FC Union Berlin win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.74
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 98% |
|
2% |
| ± 1.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 2.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 3.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 4.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
Double Chance
RB Leipzig or Draw
80%
Draw or 1. FC Union Berlin
36%
RB Leipzig or 1. FC Union Berlin
83%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: RB Leipzig win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 1–2 not predicted1 – 2Actual
3 – 1
7.7%
2 – 1
6.7%
4 – 1
6.7%
3 – 0
6.6%
2 – 0
5.9%
4 – 0
5.7%
5 – 1
4.7%
3 – 2
4.6%
1 – 1
4.5%
4 – 2
4.1%
2 – 2
4%
5 – 0
4%
Asian Handicap — RB Leipzig
| Handicap | RB Leipzig covers | Push | 1. FC Union Berlin covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| -2 | 43% | 19% | 38% |
| -1.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| -1 | 62% | 17% | 22% |
| -0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +0.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +1 | 91% | 6% | 3% |
| +1.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
| +2 | 97% | 2% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
RB Leipzig keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
1. FC Union Berlin keeps clean sheet
4%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

