Bayer Leverkusen-Union Berlin is a Bundesliga match of the thirteenth day: odds, predictions, TV and streaming
BAYER LEVERKUSEN – UNION BERLIN | Sunday 3.30pm
A real test for Bundesliga leaders Union Berlin in their away match against Leverkusen. Bayern Munich have moved closer and are only a point behind, and the feeling is that Xabi Alonso’s side can make a big splash to bounce back from a league table that currently sees the aspirins in third last place and in the relegation zone. Both sides were involved in Europe this week: a draw for the hosts, who nonetheless gained access to the Europa League round of 16; an away win for Union, who took the same qualification, but will have to face one of the relegated Champions League champions.
On paper and at another time of the season, there really would have been no match with Bayer Leverkusen winning almost without any problem. The league table, however, speaks for itself. In spite of this, however, there is the feeling, as mentioned before, that the hosts can make themselves and those behind the leaders a gift. Bayer can in no way afford a result other than victory. And it should succeed.
Khedira of Union Berlin
The Prediction
In a match that should almost certainly yield at least three goals in total and even one goal per team, Bayer Leverkusen attempt to trip the leading Union Berlin. And it could succeed. Xabi Alonso, in short, could give Bayern Munich a huge gift. But more importantly, he could pull himself out of a sensational standings situation that currently sees the Aspirins in the relegation zone.
Bayer Leverkusen v Union Berlin likely line-ups
- BAYER LEVERKUSEN (3-4-3): Hradecky; Tapsoba, Tah, Hincapie; Frimpong, Amiri, Andrich, Sinkgraven; Diaby, Hlozek, Adli.
- UNION BERLIN (3-3-2-2): Ronnow; Doekhi, Knoche, Leite; Ryerson, Khedira, Puchacz; Schafer, Haberer; Becker, Siebatcheu.
POSSIBLE RESULT: 2-1
