Union Berlin vs RB Leipzig Prediction - Bundesliga
RB Leipzig aim to consolidate their top-two position in the Bundesliga as they visit a Union Berlin side struggling with form and squad issues.
Match context
RB Leipzig will travel to Union Berlin's Stadion An der Alten Försterei at 02:30 on December 13, 2025, for a Bundesliga match. This is expected to be a challenging game for the home team as they face a high-flying RB Leipzig side determined to chase the top spot in the league.
Ranking position
Currently, RB Leipzig is firmly in second place in the Bundesliga standings with 29 points after 13 rounds. In stark contrast, Union Berlin is struggling and is only in 12th place with 15 points. The 14-point gap highlights the significant difference in form and consistency between the two teams this season.
Analysis of recent form
RB Leipzig: The strength of a title contender.
The visiting team is showing impressive form. In their last five Bundesliga matches, they have won three, drawn one, and lost only one. Leipzig's attack has been effective, scoring 28 goals in 13 matches, averaging 2.2 goals per game, while their defense has also been solid, conceding only 13 goals.
Union Berlin: An effort to regain stability
On the other side of the pitch, Union Berlin is currently on a poor run of form. They have only won 1, drawn 2, and lost 2 of their last 5 matches. Their attack has only scored 16 goals, averaging 1.2 goals per game, while their defense has conceded 22 goals, showing a clear imbalance in their playing style.
History of confrontations
Statistics from the last five encounters show a balance, but slightly favoring RB Leipzig. The away team has won two matches, while Union Berlin has only won one, and the remaining two ended in a draw. Notably, the last two matches ended goalless, indicating a cautious approach from both teams.
- February 2, 2025: Union Berlin 0 - 0 RB Leipzig
- September 14, 2024: RB Leipzig 0 - 0 Union Berlin
- February 4, 2024: RB Leipzig 2 - 0 Union Berlin
- September 3, 2023: Union Berlin 0 - 3 RB Leipzig
- February 12, 2023: RB Leipzig 1 - 2 Union Berlin
Force situation
Both teams faced significant personnel losses ahead of this match.
Union Berlin
The home team will be without the following players:
- D. Bogdanov: Injury
- A. Markgraf: Leg injury
- R. Skov: Muscle injury
RB Leipzig
The visiting team's list of absentees is considerably longer:
- R. Baku: Ankle injury
- E. Bitshiabu: Muscle injury
- V. Gebel: Knee injury
- B. Henrichs: Achilles tendon injury
- K. Kampl: Personal reasons
- A. Nusa: Ankle injury
- A. Ouedraogo: Knee injury
- Romulo Cardoso: Knee injury
Analysis and predictions
Based on the difference in form, league position, and squad quality, RB Leipzig is clearly rated much higher than Union Berlin. Despite playing away and suffering from injuries, Leipzig's attacking strength and consistency provide a basis for believing in a favorable result.
Union Berlin has the home advantage, but given their current form and shaky defense, even securing a single point against a strong opponent like RB Leipzig will be an extremely difficult task. It's highly likely the visitors will control the game and seek a victory to continue their pursuit of a top spot.
