Bayer Leverkusen vs Union Berlin Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 05 Sep 2026
Bayer Leverkusen vs Union Berlin Predictions
We’re big fans of Union Berlin with a +1.25 goal advantage against Bayer Leverkusen. We’ll see our Asian Handicap stake divided equally between +1 and +1.5, with appealing odds of -108 that the visitors can perform well.
Read our complete Bayer Leverkusen vs Union Berlin betting preview for the full analysis behind our main match prediction, as well as our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Union Berlin Preview
Bayer Leverkusen go head-to-head with Union Berlin at BayArena, with kick-off set for 09:30 on Saturday 5 September.
Bayer Leverkusen were beaten last game and this was on their travels at Ursapharm-Arena. Elversberg claimed a 3-2 win. Carles Martinez's side boasted 66% possession and had four shots on target, while Patrik Schick and Christian Kofane each scored one goal.
Union Berlin drew 3-3 against Eintracht Frankfurt in their previous game. This was on home soil at Alten Foersterei. The Eisernen had ten shots on goal and 48% possession, with Emmanuel Latte Lath, Leopold Querfeld and Tim Skarke all on target.
1-0 Union Win When Teams Last Clashed
It was Union who were victorious when they last faced Leverkusen. At Alten Foersterei, a 1-0 home triumph was recorded. We’ve seen five Leverkusen wins, one Union victory and four draws for the past 10 matches involving these teams.
| Bundesliga | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 |  Union Berlin |
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3:3 | 1 |
| 12 |  Leverkusen |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 2:3 | 0 |
Leverkusen have 4 wins, 3 losses and 3 draws, averaging 2.2 goals from 19.2 attempts and 6.8 shots on goal. The Werkself have averaged 57.8% possession, 551.9 passes and 6.7 corners per game, conceding 1.8 goals and 3.3 corners from 14.2 attempts and 5.5 shots on goal.
Top goalscorer Patrik Schick has found the net 10 times, with Aleix Garcia, Alejandro Grimaldo and Malik Tillman scoring 2 each. The leading assistors are Aleix Garcia and Alejandro Grimaldo with 3, while goalie Mark Flekken has recorded one clean sheet.
Union have 3 victories, 4 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 5.5 shots on goal, 12.6 attempts and 1.7 goals. Mauro Lustrinelli's men average 45.2% possession, 371.5 passes, 4.9 corners taken and 6.0 corners against them, while 1.9 goals have been conceded from 12.6 attempts and 4.5 shots on goal.
Andrej Ilic has top scored with 4, while Leopold Querfeld, Woo-Yeong Jeong and Oliver Burke are next on 2. Josip Juranovic has been top assists provider with 3 in the previous 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Bayer Leverkusen predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Mark Flekken (GK), Lucas Vazquez, Loic Bade, Edmond Tapsoba, Miguel Gutierrez, Equi Fernandez, Aleix Garcia, Ibrahim Maza, Malik Tillman, Afonso Moreira, Patrik Schick.
Union Berlin predicted lineup (4-4-2): Matheo Raab (GK), Josip Juranovic, Zeno Van Den Bosch, Leopold Querfeld, Tom Rothe, Andras Schafer, Rani Khedira, Aljoscha Kemlein, Michel Aebischer, Marin Ljubicic, Emmanuel Latte Lath.
Main Match Prediction
We’re feeling bullish about Union Berlin for this Bundesliga fixture, especially as you can back the away team at a generous +1.25 line at a price of -108. Taking this Asian Handicap bet could see us enjoy a nice return.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
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According to the best betting sites, our pick has a 51.8% chance of landing a return. However, we think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.
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Correct Score Prediction
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Union Berlin
We’re taking a correct score bet which involves a 1-1 scoreline. The odds of +700 make plenty of appeal and you should hopefully get some entertainment with this wager.
Player Prop Picks
Patrik Schick (Leverkusen) has covered the 1.5 shots on goal total in four straight Bundesliga matches on home soil. There is odds of -114 on offer for this Shots on Target wager and we think he’ll cover the line.
Leopold Querfeld (Union) has racked up two goals in his past seven Bundesliga matches. We’re happy to take the +600 for this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he finds the net at least once.
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Corners Prediction
The 9.5 Total Corners line has been covered in four consecutive Bayer Leverkusen home games, with the last five Union Berlin away matches averaging 11.60 corners. We think that the value can be found by wagering on Total Corners and you can get -149 that the teams go over the line.
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Bet Builder Tips
You’re welcome to follow our same-game multi which has Union Berlin on the Asian Handicap at +1.25, both teams to find the net and Over 9.5 corners.
We advise a bet builder as it can be a fun approach when betting on a football game. You can forecast specific things to happen and enjoy larger odds compared to betting a single. The odds multiply for each leg.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Union Berlin Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
With the bookmakers affording them a 71% chance of winning, Bayer Leverkusen might be a popular accumulator selection. Their betting odds are -244 when it comes to this Bundesliga encounter. If you want to back the outsider, Union Berlin are available at +550.
It sometimes pays to go down the Half-Time Result route and the draw is available at +175. Alternatively, Leverkusen can be backed at -119 and Union are on offer at +450.
The Over 2.5 option is currently favourite on the Total Goals betting market. Both Teams to Score is one of the top markets and the BTTS Yes option can be wagered at -172.
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There is -118 available that Patrik Schick finds the net anytime. If you’re interested in the favourite to score the first goal, then you are able to secure +300.
Stats: Bundesliga matches only
Leverkusen have racked up five victories, three draws and two defeats in the previous 10 home games, netting an average of 2.20 goals per match and conceding 1.30.
Union have six defeats, two wins and two draws in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.10 goals per match and conceding 2.00.
The previous BayArena encounter involved a 2-0 Leverkusen win against Union. There have been three draws in the previous 7 H2H matches at BayArena along with four Leverkusen victories.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayer Leverkusen Home Stats |
5-3-2 | 3.50 | 2.20 | 1.30 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 3 | |
| Union Berlin Away Stats |
2-2-6 | 3.10 | 1.10 | 2.00 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 3 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
- Bundesliga: 21/02 2026 Union Berlin 1 Leverkusen 0
- Bundesliga: 04/10 2025 Leverkusen 2 Union Berlin 0
- Bundesliga: 12/04 2025 Leverkusen 0 Union Berlin 0
- Bundesliga: 30/11 2024 Union Berlin 1 Leverkusen 2
- Bundesliga: 06/04 2024 Union Berlin 0 Leverkusen 1
- Bundesliga: 12/11 2023 Leverkusen 4 Union Berlin 0
- Bundesliga: 29/04 2023 Union Berlin 0 Leverkusen 0
- Bundesliga: 06/11 2022 Leverkusen 5 Union Berlin 0
- Bundesliga: 08/01 2022 Leverkusen 2 Union Berlin 2
- Bundesliga: 14/08 2021 Union Berlin 1 Leverkusen 1
Bayer Leverkusen League Stats
Union Berlin League Stats
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.20 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.20 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 4.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.50 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 9 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 2.00 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 6.70 corners awarded and 3.30 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 7.50 corners awarded and 2.90 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.40 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 9 and least corners in 0 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.90 corners awarded and 6.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.60 corners awarded and 5.90 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.50 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 57.80% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 59.70% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 45.20% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 40.60% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Bayer Leverkusen this season are Christian Kofane (1), Patrik Schick (1)
- Top Assistors for Bayer Leverkusen this season are Ibrahim Maza (1)
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Bayer Leverkusen vs Union Berlin Lineups & Team News
Check the Leverkusen vs Union team news before you place your bets. We’ll provide the predicted and confirmed lineups for the Bundesliga along with up-to-date injury news.
Bayer Leverkusen Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Union Berlin Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
Bayer Leverkusen Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Union Berlin Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
Previous Bayer Leverkusen Lineups
Previous Union Berlin Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Bayer Leverkusen Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Carles Martinez
Union Berlin Player Stats & Squad
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bayern Munich | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5:1 | 3 |
| 2 | Freiburg | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:1 | 3 |
| 3 | Augsburg | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 |
| 4 | RB Leipzig | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 |
| 5 | Dortmund | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 6 | Elversberg | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:2 | 3 |
| 7 | FC Koln | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:2 | 3 |
| 8 | Frankfurt | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3:3 | 1 |
| 9 | Union Berlin | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3:3 | 1 |
| 10 | Mainz 05 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 |
| 11 | Paderborn | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 |
| 12 | Leverkusen | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | 0 |
| 13 | Hoffenheim | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | 0 |
| 14 | Hamburger SV | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | 0 |
| 15 | Werder Bremen | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:4 | 0 |
| 16 | B. M'gladbach | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:3 | 0 |
| 17 | Schalke 04 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:3 | 0 |
| 18 | Stuttgart | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:5 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bayern Munich | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5:1 | 3 |
| 2 | Freiburg | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:1 | 3 |
| 3 | Augsburg | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 |
| 4 | RB Leipzig | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 |
| 5 | Dortmund | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 6 | Elversberg | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:2 | 3 |
| 7 | FC Koln | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:2 | 3 |
| 8 | Union Berlin | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3:3 | 1 |
| 9 | Mainz 05 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 |
| 10 | Frankfurt | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 11 | Paderborn | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 12 | Leverkusen | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 13 | Hoffenheim | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 14 | Hamburger SV | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 15 | Werder Bremen | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 16 | B. M'gladbach | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 17 | Schalke 04 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 18 | Stuttgart | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
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