Bayer Leverkusen vs Union Berlin Prediction & Betting Tips (4 October)

Bayer Leverkusen welcome Union Berlin to the BayArena this Saturday in what promises to be a tightly contested Bundesliga clash. Xabi Alonso’s side, currently sitting sixth in the table, have shown flashes of brilliance but remain inconsistent, with two wins, two draws, and one loss in their last five outings. Their most recent fixture ended in a 1-1 draw against Borussia Mönchengladbach, where Malik Tillman found the net. Despite a strong attacking presence led by Victor Boniface and Amine Adli, Leverkusen have struggled to keep clean sheets, conceding in each of their last five matches. Injuries to Jeanuël Belocian and Florian Wirtz have slightly dampened their midfield creativity, but the home advantage could be pivotal.

Union Berlin, under the guidance of Steffen Baumgart, arrive in Leverkusen buoyed by a thrilling 4-3 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt. The Iron Ones, currently 11th in the standings, have been unpredictable but dangerous, especially with Oliver Burke in red-hot form after netting a hat-trick last weekend. Their defensive frailties remain a concern, having conceded 17 goals in their last eight matches, and with Aljoscha Kemlein and Robert Skov sidelined, Baumgart will need to rely on the experience of Rani Khedira and the energy of Benedict Hollerbach to keep Leverkusen’s attack at bay.

Historically, Leverkusen have dominated this fixture, winning nine of their last 14 meetings against Union Berlin. The most recent encounter ended 2-1 in favor of Alonso’s men, a scoreline that has become familiar in their head-to-head battles. Leverkusen’s fluid midfield, anchored by Granit Xhaka and Aleix García, often dictates the tempo, while Jeremie Frimpong’s overlapping runs from the back add an extra dimension. Union Berlin, however, have shown resilience on the road, with two consecutive away wins and a growing confidence that could make this matchup more competitive than the table suggests.

Given the current form and tactical setups, a 2-1 victory for Bayer Leverkusen seems a plausible outcome. Their attacking depth and home record give them the edge, but Union Berlin’s recent scoring spree ensures they won’t go down quietly. Expect a match filled with intensity, moments of brilliance, and a scoreline that reflects the narrow gap in quality and momentum between these two Bundesliga contenders.