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 34 games · 65 pts (2025/26)
- 1. FC Union Berlin 34 games · 39 pts (2025/26)
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 | FC Bayern München | 34 | 89 |
| 2 | Borussia Dortmund | 34 | 73 |
| 3 | RB Leipzig | 34 | 65 |
| 4 | VfB Stuttgart | 34 | 62 |
| 5 | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | 34 | 61 |
| 6 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 34 | 59 |
| 7 | SC Freiburg | 34 | 47 |
| 8 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 34 | 44 |
| 9 | FC Augsburg | 34 | 43 |
| 10 | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 34 | 40 |
| 11 | 1. FC Union Berlin | 34 | 39 |
| 12 | Borussia Monchengladbach | 34 | 38 |
| 13 | Hamburger SV | 34 | 38 |
| 14 | 1. FC Koln | 34 | 32 |
| 15 | SV Werder Bremen | 34 | 32 |
| 16 | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | 29 |
| 17 | 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 | 34 | 26 |
| 18 | FC St. Pauli 1910 | 34 | 26 |
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 München | 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #11 |
| 65 | Points | 39 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 20 / 5 / 9 | W / D / L | 10 / 9 / 15 |
| 66 | Scored | 44 |
| 47 | Conceded | 58 |
| +19 | GD | -14 |
| 1.91 | PPG | 1.15 |
| 59% | Win % | 29% |
Key Stats
60%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
73%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
32%
Clean Sheets
RB Leipzig this season
RB Leipzig this season
21%
Clean Sheets
1. FC Union Berlin this season
1. FC Union Berlin this season
RB Leipzig are 3rd (65 pts). 1. FC Union Berlin are 11th (39 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
RB Leipzig
0-15
1/–
16-30
3/3
31-45
2/2
46-60
2/1
61-75
2/1
76+
3/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
1. FC Union Berlin
0-15
1/2
16-30
–/3
31-45
2/2
46-60
2/2
61-75
2/2
76+
6/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against RB Leipzig and 1. FC Union Berlin has kicked off!
- 5' Sven Michel is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for RB Leipzig tonight.
- 10' The travelling 1. FC Union Berlin supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 15' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 20' Janik Haberer, a Germany , has 3 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 24' Benjamin Henrichs does the damage! The net is bulging and RB Leipzig surge ahead!
- 29' 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.
- 34' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering 1. FC Union Berlin that had 435 games and scored 363 goals.
- 39' Niko Giesselmann has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 34 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 44' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His RB Leipzig side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 49' It looks like no one’s ball. 1. FC Union Berlin is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 54' RB Leipzig currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 57' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Robin Knoche.
- 58' Robin Knoche was booked on 58.
- 60' A meaty challenge results in booking for Marcel Halstenberg on 60.
- 61' Goal! Janik Haberer scores his 13 goal in 493 matches.
- 63' RB Leipzig manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Amadou Haidara is hanging Konrad Laimer on the field on 63 minute.
- 65' A meaty challenge results in booking for Aissa Laidouni on 65.
- 69' The referee calls foul for Xaver Schlager. He receives a Yellow card.
- 72' Robin Knoche does the damage! The net is bulging and 1. FC Union Berlin surge ahead!
- 74' A change in the RB Leipzig ranks — Mohamed Simakan exits the field as Yussuf Poulsen enters on 74.
- 78' Against the run of play, Yussuf Poulsen has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 79' Yussuf Poulsen has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 79 minutes.
- 80' A change in the 1. FC Union Berlin ranks — Janik Haberer exits the field as Jerome Roussillon enters on 80.
- 81' Timo Werner is having his name booked by the referee on 81.
- 81' It is a substitution in 1. FC Union Berlin team. Niko Giesselmann is replaced by Paul Seguin on 81 minute.
- 86' 1. FC Union Berlin looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker Danilho Doekhi scoring 1 goals.
- 87' Another change for 1. FC Union Berlin made on 87 minute. Aissa Laidouni leaves to be changed by Morten Thorsby.
- 88' The referee has no hesitation. Yussuf Poulsen is booked for RB Leipzig — Yellow card on 88.
- 88' The RB Leipzig manager makes a substitution. Marcel Halstenberg departs to be replaced by David Raum.
- 90' The referee calls foul for Jordan Siebatcheu. He receives a Yellow card.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for 1. FC Union Berlin players.
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 |
|---|---|
| Sheraldo Becker | 3 |
| Timo Werner | 3 |
| Yussuf Poulsen | 3 |
| Benjamin Sesko | 3 |
| Marcel Sabitzer | 2 |
| Emil Forsberg | 2 |
| Christopher Nkunku | 2 |
| Kevin Behrens | 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
2 / 4
1.81
RB Leipzig xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.43
1. FC Union Berlin xG
I would bet for:
RB Leipzig or 1. FC Union Berlin 74% + Both teams to score 64%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: 1. FC Union Berlin win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.24
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 3.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 4.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
Double Chance
RB Leipzig or Draw
66%
Draw or 1. FC Union Berlin
59%
RB Leipzig or 1. FC Union Berlin
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: RB Leipzig win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11%
2 – 1
8.8%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
6.4%
1 – 0
6.4%
2 – 2
6.3%
0 – 0
5.5%
3 – 1
5.3%
0 – 1
4.9%
0 – 2
4%
3 – 2
3.8%
3 – 0
3.8%
Asian Handicap — RB Leipzig
| Handicap | RB Leipzig covers | Push | 1. FC Union Berlin covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 14% | 75% |
| -1.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -1 | 25% | 20% | 55% |
| -0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 16% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
RB Leipzig keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
1. FC Union Berlin keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.