Bayer Leverkusen vs Union Berlin Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 12 Apr 2025

A High-Scoring Game On the Cards?

The stats imply that we’ll see a few goals when Bayer Leverkusen and Union Berlin clash. If you think our pick is the right way to go, you can secure odds of -163 when it comes to betting Over 2.5 on the Total Goals market.

Leverkusen Beat Union When Teams Last Met

Bayer Leverkusen got a third consecutive victory in their last game. It was a 1-0 away win at Voith-Arena when playing Heidenheim. Xabi Alonso's team had 48% of possession and two shots on target, with Emiliano Buendia scoring a late winner.

Union Berlin claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 1-0 triumph against Wolfsburg at Alte Foersterei made it back-to-back wins. The Eisernen recorded three shots on goal and had 45% possession, with Benedict Hollerbach finding the net in the 63rd minute.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Leverkusen have three consecutive victories against Union. In their last encounter, visitors Leverkusen secured a 2-1 win at Alte Foersterei. The past 10 H2H games have featured five triumphs for Leverkusen, one for Union along with four draws.

Bundesliga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
5	Leverkusen	7	4	2	1	16	11	5	16:11	14
9	Union Berlin	7	3	1	3	11	14	-3	11:14	10

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Leverkusen have 6 wins, 1 loss and 3 draws, averaging 1.9 goals from 4.7 shots on goal and 13.3 attempts. The Werkself have averaged 56.1% possession, 533.9 passes and 6.1 corners per game, with the opposition getting 1.0 goals from 4.3 shots on goal, 9.1 attempts and 3.0 corners.

Patrik Schick leads the way with 5 goals, Aleix Garcia has 3, with Victor Okoh Boniface and two others on 2. Exequiel Palacios, Alejandro Grimaldo and Florian Wirtz have recorded the most assists with 2 apiece. Meanwhile, goalkeeper Lukas Hradecky has kept 3 clean sheets.

Union have won 4, lost 4 and drawn 2, averaging 3.7 shots on goal, 12.9 attempts and 1.1 goals. Steffen Baumgart's side average 41.7% possession, 324.5 passes, 4.9 corners taken and 5.3 corners against them, while 1.5 goals have been conceded from 13.1 attempts and 4.2 shots on goal.

Benedict Hollerbach is the leading scorer with 4 goals, followed by Andrej Ilic on 3, with Rani Khedira and two others bagging 1. Leopold Querfeld, Tim Skarke and Christopher Trimmel are top assists providers with 1, while Frederik Roennow has recorded 3 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Bayer Leverkusen confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Lukas Hradecky (GK), Edmond Tapsoba, Jonathan Tah, Piero Hincapie, Jeremie Frimpong, Exequiel Palacios, Granit Xhaka, Aleix Garcia, Alejandro Grimaldo, Patrik Schick, Nathan Tella.

Union Berlin confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Frederik Roennow (GK), Danilho Doekhi, Leopold Querfeld, Diogo Leite, Christopher Trimmel, Rani Khedira, Janik Haberer, Josip Juranovic, Tim Skarke, Andras Schafer, Andrej Ilic.

Bayer Leverkusen vs Union Berlin Prediction & Betting Tips

This Bundesliga encounter can yield three goals or more, with the odds for Over 2.5 Goals offering plenty of appeal. You can get -163 that this outcome happens and we’re confident.

The football betting tips stem from knowing the team news and the latest form for each side. We work hard to unearth the most pertinent stats which can also act as a guide.

Key Bayer Leverkusen vs Union Berlin league stats:

• The 2.5 line has been covered in 14 of the last 18 Leverkusen games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Leverkusen games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in all of the last 5 Union games on the road.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Union games on the road.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 5 Union games on the road.

Over 2.5 Probability

According to the bookies, our pick has a 61.9% chance of landing a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 65-70%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

The Bet Builder option provides bettors with the chance to get bigger odds for their Over 2.5 Goals bet. Combine this option with other picks to land yourself a larger potential return.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Leverkusen 3 - 1 Union Berlin

An exciting bet could be a 3-1 victory in favor of Leverkusen at odds of +900. A correct score wager provides a fun alternative and a nice potential return on the cards.

Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -100

It has been under 9.5 corners in three straight Union Berlin away matches. On this evidence, we can take a price of -100 that this Total Corners wager falls short of the line.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Leverkusen

Total

9.90 4.40 5.50

Home

9.10 5.70 3.40

Away

9.90 5.20 4.70

Union Berlin

Total

8.90 3.90 5.00

Home

10.50 5.10 5.40

Away

8.70 3.60 5.10

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-133

Under 9.5

-105

Leverkusen Corners

Over 6.5

-125

Under 6.5

-110

Union Berlin Corners

Over 2.5

-163

Under 2.5

+120

Most Corners

1

-500

X

+750

2

+380

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Bayer Leverkusen vs Union Berlin Odds

At betting odds of -333 with the bookies, Bayer Leverkusen are regarded as 77% likely to win this Bundesliga encounter. For those wanting to back Union Berlin, you will find +800 about this outsider.

The Over 2.5 Goals option is currently favourite on the Total Goals market.

Should you want to back Bayer Leverkusen to win this Bundesliga match, then there is -1000 available on the Draw No Bet market, with Union Berlin chalked at +575.

Full-Time Result

1

-333

X

+430

2

+800

Half-Time Result

1

-127

X

+160

2

+600

Double Chance

1X

-1667

12

-667

X2

+215

Draw No Bet

1

-1000

2

+575

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1.5

-103

2 Hcp +1.5

-122

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+123

Over 2.5

-159

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-100

No

-132

Bayer Leverkusen vs Union Berlin Lineups & Team News

It’s great to get the latest lineups for the match, with injuries being flagged up thanks to our up-to-date Leverkusen vs Union team news.

We’re on hand to provide you with full details of the latest Bundesliga squads.

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