Bayer Leverkusen vs Union Berlin Prediction & Stats | Bundesliga | 05/09

The encounter between Bayer Leverkusen and Union Berlin is set to kick off at 14:30 on Saturday, 05/09.

This Bundesliga fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.

Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.

Our Recommended Bet

Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams' recent performance data.

This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.

Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.

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Bayer Leverkusen Clean Sheet: Yes

Why we think Bayer Leverkusen will keep a clean sheet

We expect Bayer Leverkusen to keep a clean sheet in their match against Union Berlin. Bayer Leverkusen has been defensively solid, especially on their own turf. We expect them to stay compact and deny Union Berlin any clear chances, resulting in a clean sheet for the hosts.

Key Betting Insights

Bayer Leverkusen

• Scored 12 goals in their last 5 matches
• 5 matches against Union Berlin ended in a draw
• Scored at least 1 goal in 5 consecutive matches

Union Berlin

• Scored 16 goals in their last 5 matches
• Undefeated in their last 5 clashes
• 5 matches against Bayer Leverkusen ended in a draw

Bayer Leverkusen Clean Sheet: Yes: 6/4

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Match Result

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	4/9	7/2	5/1	4/9	7/4
	2/5	4/1	11/2	2/5	9/5

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Bayer Leverkusen Preview

Bayer Leverkusen has completed 1 fixtures in the Bundesliga, securing 0 wins, 0 draws, and 1 losses — an average of 0 points per game. In the Bundesliga, the team has scored 2 goals (2 per game) and conceded 3 (3 per game).

Across all competitions this season, Bayer Leverkusen has played 53 matches, scoring 102 goals (1.92 per match) and conceding 71 (1.34 per match).

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Bayer Leverkusen

Goals Scored: 102

Goals Conceded: 71

Average Goals Scored: 1.92

Average Goals Conceded: 1.34

Wins: 26

Goal Difference: 31

Date	Game	Result
29/08	Elversberg 3 - 2 Bayer Leverkusen	L
22/08	Wehen Wiesbaden 0 - 4 Bayer Leverkusen	W
16/05	Bayer Leverkusen 1 - 1 Hamburger SV	D
09/05	Stuttgart 3 - 1 Bayer Leverkusen	L
02/05	Bayer Leverkusen 4 - 1 RB Leipzig	W

Bayer Leverkusen to win the match: 4/9

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Union Berlin Preview

Across 1 Bundesliga matches, Union Berlin has posted 0 victories, 1 stalemates, and 0 defeats, averaging 1 points per fixture. In those games they scored 3 (3 per match) and conceded 3 (3 per match).

During the whole 2026/27 campaign, Union Berlin has earned 13 wins from 39 matches across all competitions, scoring 60 goals (1.54 per match) and conceding 67 (1.72 per match).

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Union Berlin

Goals Scored: 60

Goals Conceded: 67

Average Goals Scored: 1.54

Average Goals Conceded: 1.72

Wins: 13

Goal Difference: -7

Date	Game	Result
29/08	Union Berlin 3 - 3 Eintracht Frankfurt	D
23/08	Eintracht Braunschweig 2 - 4 Union Berlin	W
16/05	Union Berlin 4 - 0 Augsburg	W
10/05	Mainz 05 1 - 3 Union Berlin	W
02/05	Union Berlin 2 - 2 Köln	D

Union Berlin to win the match: 11/2

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Statistical Insights for Bayer Leverkusen vs Union Berlin

Here's a statistical breakdown comparing each team's key metrics to the average.

From goal output and both teams to score rates to the results of their last 5 matches, these numbers offer a data-backed view to help identify betting value in the Bayer Leverkusen vs Union Berlin fixture.

Key metrics

Team Form

Bayer Leverkusen

Germany - Bundesliga

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	L W D L W	1.4
Home	D W L L W	1.4
Away	L W L W W	1.8

Union Berlin

Germany - Bundesliga

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	D W W W D	2.2
Home	D W D L D	1.2
Away	W W L L L	1.2

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Home Win

2/5

70.92%

Draw

7/2

21.05%

Away Win

5/1

16.67%

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Key Metrics

Here's a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: goals scored, goals conceded, corners and cards.

Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.

Key metrics

Goals Scored

Bayer Leverkusen

12

last 5 matches

Union Berlin

16

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Union Berlin scored +33% more goals than Bayer Leverkusen in the last 5 matches.

Bayer Leverkusen and Union Berlin goals scored count, last 5 matches

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Elversberg

2

Wehen Wiesbaden

4

Hamburger SV

1

Stuttgart

1

RB Leipzig

4

3

Eintracht Frankfurt

4

Eintracht Braunschweig

4

Augsburg

3

Mainz 05

2

Köln

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Key metrics

Goals Conceded

Bayer Leverkusen

8

last 5 matches

Union Berlin

8

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Both teams conceded the same number of goals in the last 5 matches.

Bayer Leverkusen and Union Berlin goals conceded count, last 5 matches

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Elversberg

3

Wehen Wiesbaden

0

Hamburger SV

1

Stuttgart

3

RB Leipzig

1

3

Eintracht Frankfurt

2

Eintracht Braunschweig

0

Augsburg

1

Mainz 05

2

Köln

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Key metrics

Corners

Bayer Leverkusen

27

last 5 matches

Union Berlin

28

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Union Berlin received +4% more corners than Bayer Leverkusen in the last 5 matches.

Bayer Leverkusen and Union Berlin corners count, last 5 matches

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Elversberg

3

Wehen Wiesbaden

3

Hamburger SV

8

Stuttgart

6

RB Leipzig

7

5

Eintracht Frankfurt

9

Eintracht Braunschweig

4

Augsburg

8

Mainz 05

2

Köln

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Key metrics

Cards

Bayer Leverkusen

5

last 5 matches

Union Berlin

11

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Union Berlin received +120% more cards than Bayer Leverkusen in the last 5 matches.

Bayer Leverkusen and Union Berlin cards count, last 5 matches

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Elversberg

2

Wehen Wiesbaden

0

Hamburger SV

1

Stuttgart

1

RB Leipzig

1

2

Eintracht Frankfurt

3

Eintracht Braunschweig

3

Augsburg

1

Mainz 05

2

Köln

Dave Kuzio Content Manager

Dave is an established football tipster and NCTJ and NCE qualified journalist. He has over 23 years experience writing for sports websites including Teletext Sport, and providing betting tips for some of the biggest football betting sites. For his sins, he is a Barnsley FC supporter and gets to as many games as possible with his two sons.