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Bayer Leverkusen will host Union Berlin at the BayArena on Saturday afternoon for their second Bundesliga clash of the season.
Die Werkself enter this fixture having started the new Bundesliga campaign with a defeat in their opening game and will look to bounce back.
The visitors, on the other hand, started the new season drawing their first home game and will aim to get their first away victory this campaign.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Bayer Leverkusen vs. Union Berlin key stats
- Bayer Leverkusen have only lost twice in their last 17 encounters against Union Berlin across all competitions.
- Leverkusen have scored two or more goals in four of their last five Bundesliga home meetings against Union Berlin.
- Union Berlin have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 11 games across all competitions.
Bayer Leverkusen vs. Union Berlin preview: Hosts looking to bounce back from opening day defeat
Bayer Leverkusen vs. Union Berlin — Tale of the Tape
| Bayer Leverkusen | vs | Union Berlin |
|---|---|---|
| 12th | Position | 8th |
| 0 | Points | 1 |
| 2 | Goals For | 3 |
| 3 | Goals Against | 3 |
| 0 | Clean Sheets | 0 |
| NA/12th | Home / Away Rank | 8th/NA |
After suffering a surprise defeat on matchday one, Bayer Leverkusen return to home soil hoping to get their first win of the season.
Carles Martínez Novell’s reign at Leverkusen got off to a disappointing start as Die Werkself were beaten 3-2 by newcomers Elversberg.
This means Leverkusen have now lost their opening game in three of the last five Bundesliga seasons.
Their recent home form also offers little guarantee, and they are in need of an immediate response, with Die Werkself winning just two of their last five Bundesliga matches at home.
However, they will take confidence in their head-to-head record, where they have been dominant against Union Berlin.
They have not lost in their last nine home meetings against the visitors, which will be a boost ahead of this clash.
Meanwhile, Union Berlin showed plenty of character in their opening fixture, recovering from 3-1 down to draw 3-3 with Eintracht Frankfurt after scoring a dramatic 93rd-minute equaliser.
It was also their third consecutive league match in which they found the net at least three times.
That attacking form will be crucial as Union look to secure consecutive Bundesliga away victories for the first time since March 2025.
However, history suggests they could struggle to achieve that, having won just one of their seven opening away matches in Bundesliga history.
Bayer Leverkusen vs. Union Berlin form guide & betting tips
| Bayer Leverkusen | vs | Union Berlin |
|---|---|---|
L |
Form | D |
| 0 | Points | 1 |
| 12th | Form Table | 8th |
| 2 | Goals For | 3 |
| 3 | Goals Against | 3 |
WLWWL |
Form (All Comps) | DWLWD |
Whispers predicts: Bayer Leverkusen 3-1 Union Berlin
Bayer Leverkusen are favourites to claim victory on home soil, and we predict a 3-1 win for the home side.
Die Werkself have maintained a strong home record at the BayArena and possess the attacking quality.
They have stayed unbeaten at home against the visitors, which is a boost for them going into this clash.
Nevertheless, Union Berlin represent a big threat and will take confidence from their previous win against the hosts last time out.
Bookmakers have made Bayer Leverkusen at 21/50 (1.42) to secure three points on home soil.
A draw is offered at odds of 15/4 (4.75), while an away victory for Union Berlin is currently available at 11/2 (6.50).
Over 2.5 goals is priced at 11/25 (1.44), while both teams to score (yes) is available at 4/7 (1.57), and a home team (first-half win) is at 5/6 (1.83).
> Leverkusen to win at 21/50 (1.42) | Likelihood: Possible
> Both teams to score at 4/7 (1.57) | Likelihood: Possible
> Over 2.5 goals at 11/25 (1.44) | Likelihood: Possible
> Home team (first-half win) at 5/6 (1.83) | Likelihood: Probable