2024/25 Preview: RB Leipzig vs. Union Berlin – Who Will Win, Injury News, Predicted Lineups

As the Bundesliga continues to heat up, RB Leipzig will face Union Berlin at the Red Bull Arena on Saturday, September 14, 2024.

This fixture marks Round 3 of the Bundesliga season and promises to be a thrilling encounter. Here’s a comprehensive preview of the match, including team form, injury news, and predicted lineups.

Match Insights for RB Leipzig

RB Leipzig are in formidable form, having scored 9 goals in their last 5 matches. They have won their previous two encounters against Union Berlin and are currently 3rd in the Bundesliga table.

Leipzig’s solid start to the season includes two wins from their opening two games, with a total of 6 points. They have scored 4 goals and conceded 2, winning their home game against Bochum 1-0 and their away game against Bayer Leverkusen 3-2.

Key Player: Ikoma Lois Openda is leading the charge for RB Leipzig, with the most shots on target per match for the team (1.5).

Injuries:

RB Leipzig vs Union Berlin Predicted Lineup: Péter Gulácsi (C), Lukas Klostermann, El Bitshiabu, Castello Lukeba, Benjamin Henrichs, Amadou Haidara, Kevin Kampl, David Raum, Benjamin Šeško, Xavi Simons, Lois Openda

Match Insights for Union Berlin

Union Berlin are also performing well, scoring 6 goals in their last 5 matches. They are unbeaten in their last 5 games and sit 5th in the Bundesliga table.

Union Berlin have secured 4 points from their opening two games, with a win and a draw. They won their only home game 1-0 against St. Pauli and drew their away game 1-1 against Mainz.

Key Player: Benedict Hollerbach is leading for Union Berlin, with the most shots on target per match (1.8).

Injuries:

Union Berlin vs RB Leipzig Predicted Lineup: Frederik Rønnow, Danilho Doekhi, Kevin Vogt, Diogo Leite, Janik Haberer, Lucas Tousart, Rani Khedira (C), Tom Rothe, Benedict Hollerbach, Yorbe Vertessen, Theoson Siebatcheu

Who Will Win?

RB Leipzig are heavily favored to win this match, with a 75% chance of victory according to current predictions. Union Berlin has a 10% chance of winning, while a draw is considered to be 15% likely.

Score Prediction

RB Leipzig 2-1 Union Berlin

With RB Leipzig’s strong start to the season and their recent head-to-head dominance, they are expected to continue their winning run against Union Berlin. However, Union Berlin’s impressive form and solid defense mean that Leipzig will need to be at their best to secure the three points.