Bayer Leverkusen will be hoping to extend their seven-match unbeaten run in all competitions when they travel to the German capital for a tasty weekend clash with a struggling Union Berlin side.
Can Die Eisernen shake off their recent winless run, or will Leverkusen keep the heat on their top four rivals? Read our Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen prediction and preview to find out, but don’t forget to also check out our other Bundesliga predictions here.
Contents
- 1 Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen prediction: Visitors to continue sensational form
- 2 Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookmakers back Leverkusen
- 3 Most recent H2Hs: Dominant Leverkusen
- 4 Union Berlin preview: Leaky defence causing problems
- 5 Bayer Leverkusen preview: Visitors determined to continue winning run
- 6 Player to watch: Ernest Poku
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen prediction: Visitors to continue sensational form
Key Stats
- Union Berlin are winless in seven Bundesliga matches.
- Union Berlin have not managed to keep a clean sheet since mid-December.
- Bayer Leverkusen are unbeaten in seven matches across all competitions.
- Bayer Leverkusen have conceded one goal in four games.
Correct score prediction: Union Berlin 1-3 Bayer Leverkusen
Yet to pick up a victory in 2026, there is real worry that Union Berlin could get dragged into a relegation fight.
As things stand, Die Eisernen enter the weekend with a six-point cushion over the bottom three, though that could change should Union fail to end their winless run.
Bayer Leverkusen, on the other hand, have managed to drag themselves back into the top four fight and are currently just three points adrift of fourth-placed Stuttgart.
Die Werkself are unbeaten in seven matches across all competitions, and they come into Saturday’s game on the back of an impressive 2-0 victory over Olympiacos in the Champions League.
One major reason behind Leverkusen’s upswing in results has been their defensive performances, with the team conceding just one goal across their last four matches.
The club will be looking to continue their solid run when they travel to face a struggling Union Berlin side.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookmakers back Leverkusen
HOME: 9/5 (2.80) – 35.7%
DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
AWAY: 29/20 (2.45) – 40.8%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Looking at those Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen odds, there is no doubt that the bookies are siding with the away team.
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Most recent H2Hs: Dominant Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen have totally dominated this fixture over recent years, winning five of their last seven meetings.
Union Berlin have not tasted victory against Die Werkself in 10 attempts, with their last success coming all the way back in 2021.
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Union Berlin preview: Leaky defence causing problems
One of the most worrying aspects of Union’s recent run is the fact they have only managed one home win from their last eight matches in front of their own fans.
Another major concern comes from the fact that Union have conceded exactly three goals in three of their last four matches – including their 3-2 defeat to Hamburger SV last time out.
In terms of personnel, defenders Diogo Leite and Josip Juranovic are both out due to thigh and calf problems.
Tom Rothe and Robert Skov are on their way back from injuries, but they are not ready for action just yet.
Andrej Ilic, meanwhile, is just one booking away from a suspension.
Predicted lineup: Ronnow (GK), Doekhi, Querfeld, Nsoki, Trimmel, Khedira, Kemlein, Kohn, Burcu, Ansah & Ilic
Last five matches
14/02/26: Hamburger SV 3-2 Union Berlin (Bundesliga)
06/02/26: Union Berlin 1-1 Eintracht Frankfurt (Bundesliga)
31/01/26: Hoffenheim 3-1 Union Berlin (Bundesliga)
24/01/26: Union Berlin 0-3 Borussia Dortmund (Bundesliga)
18/01/26: VfB Stuttgart 1-1 Union Berlin (Bundesliga)
Bayer Leverkusen preview: Visitors determined to continue winning run
With six victories from seven games to their name, it is fair to say that Bayer Leverkusen are absolutely flying at this moment.
Die Werkself are posting some impressive results across all competitions, and they will be looking to continue on that path this weekend.
In terms of injuries, goalkeeper Mark Flekken is currently out of action with a knee injury.
Nathan Tella is also on the sidelines with a foot problem, while forward Eliesse Ben Seghir is recovering from an ankle injury.
Predicted lineup: Blaswich (GK), Quansah, Andrich, Tapsoba, Aleix Garcia, Fernandez, Arthur, Tillman, Maza, Grimaldo & Schick
Last five matches
18/02/26: Olympiacos 0-2 Bayer Leverkusen (Champions League)
14/02/26: Bayer Leverkusen 4-0 St. Pauli (Bundesliga)
07/02/26: Borussia Monchengladbach 1-1 Bayer Leverkusen (Bundesliga)
03/02/26: Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 St. Pauli (DFB-Pokal)
31/01/26: Eintracht Frankfurt 1-3 Bayer Leverkusen (Bundesliga)
Player to watch: Ernest Poku
Ernest Poku has made a serious impact during his recent outings for Bayer Leverkusen. The 22-year-old has four goal contributions in as many games, and he will be looking to have another big performance this Saturday.
The young Dutch talent bagged a Champions League assist against Olympiacos last Wednesday night, while scoring his fifth Bundesliga goal of the season against St Pauli last weekend.