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RB Leipzig vs Union Berlin: Prediction Odds & Betting Tips, 20/04/22, Team News and Lineups
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Bookmaker Ratings prediction one – RB Leipzig Goals handicap (-1.5) – 2.34
Bookmaker Ratings prediction two – RB Leipzig win and Both to score – No – 2.23
RB Leipzig Goals handicap (-1.5)
Coming into this game, RB Leipzig haven’t lost any of their last 6 home matches.
Despite Union Berlin’s great season and latest achievements in Bundesliga, the hosts are still the favourites for this match, also playing at home. Moreover. RBL have won their last 4 home fixtures against Union Berlin in all competitions.
RB Leipzig win and Both to score – No
With three clean sheets in that three-match run, RB Leipzig have the second-best defensive record in Bundesliga, conceding 31 goals in 32 fixtures.
Moreover, the Red Bulls have kept a clean sheet in 9 of their last 10 DFB Pokal games.
Preliminary review and match prediction for RB Leipzig vs Union Berlin
RB Leipzig are enjoying a great run as they are undefeated in their last 14 games. Notably, that is the best current unbeaten run among the Bundesliga top-tier teams. In effect, manager Domenico Tedesco will hope the current form can allow them to win at least one title this season.
The next few weeks are going to be tough for RB Leipzig.
The Red Bulls are currently in 3rd position in Bundesliga standings with 54 points, but just 3 points above 5th-placed Freiburg. They are not secured their next season’s Champions League spot yet. Meanwhile, RB Leipzig have reached the UEFA Europa League semi-finals. They will face the Scottish side Rangers.
In addition, Domenico Tedesco’s side won every single match before reaching the DFB Pokal semi-finals.The hosts stunned 2 Bundesliga side Hannover 96 (4:0) in their previous round.
107th win in our 200th Bundesliga game ?
More facts and stats after #B04RBL ⬇️
— RB Leipzig English (@RBLeipzig_EN) April 18, 2022
On the other hand, the Bundesliga has seen several teams impress this season, and Union Berlin are certainly one of them. Having won 13, drawn 8 and lost 9, Urs Fischer’s side find themselves 6th in the standings.
Die Eisernen are enjoying a three-match unbeaten run in the German top division, with 3 wins. Coming into this match, Union Berlin defeated Eintracht Frankfurt (2:0) in their league match.
Urs Fischer will be worried about his team’s away form. Just four wins from 15 road matches in Bundesliga aren’t great.
However, the reality is that Union are battling for European football spots and are two steps away from the DFB Pokal trophy.
Match Facts
- The hosts have kept a clean sheet in 9 of their last 10 fixtures in the German cup matches
- RB Leipzig have won 8 of their last 10 games in DFB Pokal
- The visitors have 3 straight wins going to this match
- Union Berlin are unbeaten in their last 3 fixtures
Head to Head
- BUN: Union Berlin 2:1 RB Leipzig (03/12/21)
- BUN: Union Berlin 2:1 RB Leipzig (22/05/21)
- BUN: RB Leipzig 1:0 Union Berlin (20/01/21)
Safe bets
According to the bookies, RB Leipzig are the favorites to win the first leg match, while their goal handicap (-0.5) seems a safe bet. This bet has odds of 1.45 at Vbet
? Fischer on Leipzig: If you look at results, Dortmund won, in Leverkusen, in Hoffenheim, in Bergamo, they are really good. Very stable organisation, very compact. Work hard for each other. Individual quality with match-winning players. #RBLFCU | #DFBPokal pic.twitter.com/BUg3VlqaT5
— 1. FC Union Berlin (@fcunion_en) April 18, 2022
Predicted lineups
RB Leipzig: Gulasci; Gvardiol, Orban, Klostermann, Halstenberg, Mukiele; Szoboszlai, Adams, Forsberg; Silva, Poulsen
Union Berlin: Ronnow; Jaeckel, Knoche, Baumgartl; Ryerson, Khedira, Giesselmann; Haraguchi, Promel; Becker, Awoniyi
Most Popular FAQ for RB Leipzig vs Union Berlin
Who won the last meeting between these clubs?
Union Berlin beat RB Leipzig (2:1) in their last meeting in December 2021
Where will this match be played?
Saturday’s match will be played at Red Bull Arena
Where to watch?
Das Erste, Sky Sport 1 HD
Which bookmaker has the best odds for this fixture?
We recommend checking out the odds at Vbet for RB Leipzig vs Union Berlin
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