Bayer Leverkusen vs Union Berlin
Germany – 1. Bundesliga
Date: Saturday, 21 September 2019
Kick-off at 14:30 UK/ 15:30 CET
Venue: BayArena (Leverkusen).
Bayer Leverkusen
Kerem Demirbay missed the Champions League defeat in midweek with a minor back problem, but should be fit.
Finland striker Joel Pohjanpalo not an option off the bench after a long injury, but Argentina could replace Lucas Alario Leon Bailey who tore a muscle in the Champions League defeat in midweek.
Union Berlin
Keven Schlotterbeck back from suspension, but Neven Subotic replacing him in the naughty step after his red card against Werder Bremen.
Marcus Ingvartsen fit again and will return to the squad. Striker Anthony Ujah Denmark can challenge for a place at the front.
Defender Florian Hübner still need to build up fitness training, while Grischa Prömel also sidelined with a knee problem.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Union Berlin Prediction
Die Werkself have become one of the best squads in the competition for quite a long time and are the usual suspects when it comes to Europe. last campaign, only Bayern and this squad has been undefeated in the final stretch of five games. And they have the home advantage in addition to lean on, the scales tip to get further in their direction.
In addition, the unit will be determined to get back on track after losing to Dortmund, and as they play host to newcomers to this league, the confidence will soar.
Additionally, Leverkusen enjoyed a 100% win-record against rivals in the last 20 years, and has scored four goals or more in every meeting so far.
Moreover, this campaign, the hosts have lost just once in the Bundesliga, while their counterparts have won on just one occasion.
Taking these factors, the home team must reign supreme at the end of ninety set this Saturday.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Union Berlin Betting Tips
Leverkusen did not have an easy start to their 2019/20 Bundesliga campaign. Despite kicking off the season with two wins, a new form Leverkusen left them in 8th place in the table. They have failed to secure three points in their last two games. Leverkusen will be determined to get their season back on track. A fearless side Union Berlin awaits them this weekend.
Both Union Berlin and Leverkusen opening fixture indicates that this side leaving themselves open at the back. 8 placed Leverkusen have conceded the highest number of goals in the league this season's top 9. Union Berlin newcomer can not brag about their good defensive solidity. With 8 goals conceded, only six teams have a worse defensive record of Union Berlin.
Leverkusen has managed to keep just one clean sheet this season. Die Werkself continued to Hoffenheim at bay in a goalless draw. This game, however, is an outlier because it deals with the results of Leverkusen this season. Hoffenheim was the lowest scorer of the league, having only netted three, all of which came in one game. Leverkusen single clean sheet do not prove the quality of their defense.
Hoffenheim's 0-0 draw vs. not store below average goals per game in Leverkusen match. During their four games, has averaged 3.25 goals in Leverkusen game. This illustrates attacked them, and finally open style of play.
Union Berlin, not to be outdone, have failed to keep a single clean sheet so far this season. In addition, in four matches involving the Bundesliga new boys, there has also been an average of 3.25 goals per game.
Both teams have been involved in the goal-fests this season. the team does not look likely to compromise on their playing style. As a result, you can expect to take place a very open game between the two on Saturday. Both teams get scored well in the realm of possibility.
scorer union of their successful promotion campaign last season has been in inspired form in the Bundesliga. Sebastian Andersson has scored 3 out of 5 of their goals so far. Only Robert Lewandowski, Paco Alcacer and Timo Werner has scored more at this stage. Andersson has been entered into that position, not by luck, but by design. Union has been very good at forging scoring opportunities to advance Sweden.
Andersson has XG 2.65, lower than only four other players, 3 mentioned previously, and Marco Reus. It shows the creativity of the Union in creating opportunities for the Swede. This stat also shows us that the goal is not strange occurrences Andersson. Berlin attacking play has been creating quality scoring opportunities for Andersson, by design, has taken advantage of.
In the end, Leverkusen tend to have too much quality in attack to Union Berlin. It is not possible for the Union to secure their first clean sheet in the BayArena. Union Veteran defender Neven Subotic Bundesliga will also be suspended for the game. Subotic was sent off in the dying minutes of the last match Werder Bremen vs Union.
However, we feel that the Union has shown the ability to attack enough to equally shaky defense Leverkusen difficulties. We were 3-1 for the home team is worth backing scoreline.
Both teams have been involved in the goal-fests this season. the team does not look likely to compromise on their playing style. As a result, you can expect to take place a very open game between the two on Saturday. Both teams get scored well in the realm of possibility.
scorer union of their successful promotion campaign last season has been in inspired form in the Bundesliga. Sebastian Andersson has scored 3 out of 5 of their goals so far. Only Robert Lewandowski, Paco Alcacer and Timo Werner has scored more at this stage. Andersson has been entered into that position, not by luck, but by design. Union has been very good at forging scoring opportunities to advance Sweden.
Andersson has XG 2.65, lower than only four other players, 3 mentioned previously, and Marco Reus. It shows the creativity of the Union in creating opportunities for the Swede. This stat also shows us that the goal is not strange occurrences Andersson. Berlin attacking play has been creating quality scoring opportunities for Andersson, by design, has taken advantage of.
In the end, Leverkusen tend to have too much quality in attack to Union Berlin. It is not possible for the Union to secure their first clean sheet in the BayArena. Union Veteran defender Neven Subotic Bundesliga will also be suspended for the game. Subotic was sent off in the dying minutes of the last match Werder Bremen vs Union.
However, we feel that the Union has shown the ability to attack enough to equally shaky defense Leverkusen difficulties. We were 3-1 for the home team is worth backing scoreline.
