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Bundesliga: RB Leipzig vs Union Berlin – Betting preview

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Ace Football team previews the Bundesliga clash between RB Leipzig and Union Berlin and offers the latest team news, stats, and free betting tips with the best odds.

Union Berlin go up against RB Leipzig this coming Sunday for an exciting Bundesliga meeting at Red Bull Arena Leipzig.

RB Leipzig approach the next Bundesliga round as number 5 in the table, having claimed 33 points this season so far. With 19 games behind them, Union Berlin amassed 17 points, placing them as number 15 before their next fixture.

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Form: RB Leipzig vs Union Berlin

RB Leipzig Form

In their last three matches, RB Leipzig lost 0-1 against Eintracht Frankfurt, 2-3 against Bayer Leverkusen, and 5-2 against VfB Stuttgart. It has been a bit hit-and-miss for RB Leipzig but at least mostly hit, as they put four wins on the board in their previous six Bundesliga matches. They didn’t draw any matches, but lost twice, scoring 16 goals while conceding seven.

Union Berlin Form

Union Berlin claimed four points in their last three matches, starting with a 0-0 draw with Freiburg. A 1-0 defeat against Bayern Munich was next up, before beating Darmstadt by 1-0. Union Berlin didn’t manage a single away win in their last six Bundesliga matches, but managed one draw while suffering five defeats. They conceded 14 and scored two goals themselves.

Betting stats and facts for RB Leipzig and Union Berlin

Here are some interesting betting-relevant facts based on the data from the last couple of matches that RB Leipzig and Union Berlin played across all competitions.

  • In 11 of the last 13 matches RB Leipzig played, both teams scored
  • In 8 of the last 9 matches RB Leipzig played in the Bundesliga, both teams scored
  • RB Leipzig have conceded in the last 10 matches in a row in the Bundesliga
  • In 10 of the last 12 RB Leipzig home matches in the Bundesliga, the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • RB Leipzig have conceded in 17 of the last 19 matches
  • Union Berlin have not won the last 12 away matches in a row
  • Union Berlin have lost 4 of the last 5 away matches in the Bundesliga without scoring a goal
  • Union Berlin have not won 13 of the last 15 matches in the Bundesliga
  • Union Berlin have not won 13 of the last 15 away matches in the Bundesliga
  • Union Berlin have lost 9 of the last 11 away matches in the Bundesliga

Players on top: RB Leipzig vs Union Berlin

When looking for in-form players to find the target, some interesting names are popping up in both teams. Ikoma Lois Openda brings great form to the table, as he is now on three goals in six games. Surely, RB Leipzig will start him against Union Berlin, who also have some appealing names to consider. Not least Benedict Hollerbach, who notched up three goals in his past six games.

Full-time result

RB Leipzig won seven of their previous 10 outings across all tournaments on home soil. They lost three as well, whilst visitors Union Berlin won zero of their last 10 matches away from home. They drew three and lost seven.

Both teams to score

Union Berlin have failed to score in five consecutive away Bundesliga games. Of the previous 10 outings, Union Berlin scored the opening goal five times, whereas RB Leipzig were first on target in seven of their last 10 games. RB Leipzig also scored in 14 consecutive league meetings with Union Berlin.

Total goals

RB Leipzig conceded a goal in their last 10 Bundesliga games. The Red Bulls performed an average of 1.8 goals a game in their previous ten matches in which over 2.5 goals came out seven times. Over 2.5 goals happened in three of the last ten outings for Union Berlin, who managed to score 1.2 times in those matches. Union Berlin also did not score a single goal in five consecutive Bundesliga games.

Betting prediction: RB Leipzig vs Union Berlin

To summarize, the upcoming Bundesliga clash seems to be a good opportunity to place some bets. Taking into account the stats and facts for RB Leipzig vs Union Berlin mentioned in this article, we are offering a free betting tip below.

RB Leipzig vs Union Berlin: Who wins the game?

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