Union Berlin vs RB Leipzig Prediction, Tips & Odds – Sep. 03, 2023
Union Berlin vs RB Leipzig Prediction 03.09.2023. In the third round of the German Bundesliga, Union Berlin will host RB Leipzig. The match is scheduled for Sunday at 5:30 PM, at the An der Alten Forsterei stadium.
In the previous round, both teams triumphed. The home team defeated Darmstadt, while the guests defeated Stuttgart.
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Union Berlin vs RB Leipzig Odds
Union Berlin vs RB Leipzig 1×2: 3.09/3.45/2.35
Total goals over/under (2.5): 1.90/1.95
Double chance 1x/12/x2: 1.60/1.33/1.39
Both teams to score YES/NO: 1.72/2.14
Odds via 20Bet Sportsbook.
Union Berlin Team News
Union Berlin won 4-1 against Darmstadt in the last round of the Bundesliga. They took the lead as early as the fourth minute through Robin Gosens, but in the 21st minute, they were reduced to ten men as Brenden Aaronson received his second yellow card. Just three minutes later, the home team equalized, but that lasted only ten minutes as Gosens scored another goal to give his team the lead. Kevin Behrens scored another goal before the end of the first half, and the final result was set by the visiting team in the 65th minute through Danilho Doekhi.
In the first round, Union also defeated Mainz at home with a score of 4-1, and in the first round of the cup, they defeated Walldorf with 4-0. During the preparatory period, they played seven friendly matches, recording four wins and three losses. They finished the previous Bundesliga season in fourth place with 62 points, three more than fifth-placed Freiburg.
Union Berlin will be without Brenden Aaronson for one match due to suspension after his red card against Darmstadt, while Danilho Doekhi and David Fofana were substituted due to head and muscle injuries, and they may not be risked this weekend. If that is the case, they will join Sheraldo Becker, Laurenz Dehl, Janik Haberer, Andras Schafer, Rani Khedira, and Lucas Tousart on a busy treatment table, making their start to the season all the more admirable. Paul Jaeckel, Theoson Siebatcheu, and Kevin Volland will be on standby to come into the side, with Urs Fischer potentially having to start with three forwards given his lack of midfield options.
Legendary defender Leonardo Bonucci is unlikely to be thrown straight into the starting XI after the Italy international completed his shock move from Juventus on a free transfer on deadline day.
Schaut mal, wer heute wieder mitgemacht hat 🙌 pic.twitter.com/Ayy9B6d0LJ
— 1. FC Union Berlin (@fcunion) September 1, 2023
RB Leipzig Team News
In their recent competitive match, Leipzig defeated Stuttgart at home with a score of 5-1. Although the visiting team took the lead in the 35th minute, and the first half ended with that result, the second half of the match saw a real feast for the home team. From the 51st to the 76th minute, they scored a remarkable five goals, with Benjamin Henrichs, Dani Olmo, Lois Openda, Kevin Kampl, and Xavi Simons all finding the net.
Before that match, they lost 3-2 to Bayer Leverkusen away from home in the first round, while at the beginning of the season, they won the Super Cup by defeating Bayern 3-0. During the preparatory period, they played seven friendly matches, recording four wins, one draw, and two losses. In the previous Bundesliga season, they finished third in the league table with 66 points, which was five points less than second-placed Borussia Dortmund. Additionally, they won the German DFB Pokal Cup.
Leipzig, meanwhile, will travel without Peter Gulasci, Amadou Haidara, Andre Silva, El Chadaille Bitshiabu, and Caden Clark due to injury, but coach Marc Rose will hope to have Lukas Klostermann and Yussuf Poulsen both available despite them suffering minor muscle strains against Stuttgart.
Timo Werner would likely replace Poulsen should the Dane be struck down by injury once again, with new signings Benjamin Sesko and Christoph Baumgartner both having to be patient at present before working their way into the starting XI.
Champions-League-Auftakt in der Schweiz beim @bsc_yb! 🇨🇭
— RB Leipzig (@RBLeipzig) September 2, 2023
So sieht unser Champions-League-Fahrplan aus! ⬇️
Union Berlin vs RB Leipzig H2H
23.04.2022. RB Leipzig vs Union Berlin 1:2
20.08.2022. Union Berlin vs RB Leipzig 2:1
11.02.2023. RB Leipzig vs Union Berlin 1:2
Injuries and suspensions
Union Berlin: Danilho Doekhi, David Fofana, Sheraldo Becker, Laurenzo Dehl, Janik Haberer, Andras Schafer, Rani Khedira, Lucasu Tousart
RB Leipzig: Peter Gulasci, Amdou Haidara, Andre Silva, El Chadaille Bitshiabu, Caden Clark
Expected Lineups
Union Berlin (3-4-3): Ronnow; Jaeckel, Knoche, Leite; Juranovic, Laidouni, Kral, Gosens; Siebatcheu, Behrens, Volland
RB Leipzig (4-4-2): Blaswich; Henrichs, Simakan, Orban, Raum; Simons, Kampl, Schlager, Olmo; Openda, Werner
Union Berlin vs RB Leipzig Prediction
Despite Leipzig being slight favorites in this match, we believe that Union Berlin is closer to victory due to their home advantage, head-to-head record, form, and current league position. We also expect at least two goals scored on both sides as both teams play an open style of football. Therefore, our suggestion for this match is a victory for the home team or a draw, with a combination of over 1.5 goals.
Kick-off Time: Sunday, 03.09.2023, 5:30 AM Local Time (GMT 0), 17:30 CET
Prediction: Union Berlin/draw & over 1.5
Odds (when tipped): 2.13
Sportsbook: 20bet
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