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In a spot for Europa League, Union Berlin (1W-0L-1D; 4 points) will host RB Leipzig (0W-0L-2D; 2 points), who are positioned in the 11th seat as of today. Kick off at Stadion An der Alten Försterei is on Saturday at 6:30 PM CEST. Each side will be hoping to make a statement this early in the campaign, knowing that the hard work they put in now could pay dividends as the season progresses.
The most recent Bundesliga encounter between Union Berlin and RB Leipzig occurred on April 23, 2022 and the match ended in a win for Leipzig. Union Berlin have a record of 7-2-1 in their last 10 matchups against RB Leipzig. In the last 10 times they’ve played one another, Union Berlin’s goals have totaled 11 in comparison to RB Leipzig’s 20.
Picks, Predictions, and Betting Preview for the 1. FC Union Berlin vs Red Bull Leipzig Bundesliga Match on August 20, 2022
Where: Stadion An der Alten Försterei – Berlin, Germany
When: 6:30 PM CEST on Saturday, August 20, 2022
Betting on 1. FC Union Berlin
Record: 1-0-1 | League Standing: 5
In 5th place, Union Berlin come into this match wanting to get a jump in the standings early on. Last season, Union Berlin got 57 total points in the standings and scored a total of 50 goals, conceding 44. In their most recent match last Sunday though, Union Berlin dropped points against 1. FSV Mainz 05 0-0.
Absences and Injuries
Union Berlin does not have an updated list of missing players at the moment.
Betting on Red Bull Leipzig
Record: 0-0-2 | League Standing: 11
In 4th place last season, RB Leipzig ended with 58 total points in the standings. How will the team play this time around? In their last game on Saturday, they shared the points with 1. FC Köln 2-2. With that result, it places RB Leipzig in the 11th slot in the league standings right now.
Absences and Injuries
RB Leipzig does not have an updated list of missing players at the moment.
Union Berlin vs RB Leipzig | Moneyline, Over/Under and Spread Odds
Moneyline Pick: Red Bull Leipzig (+105) at FanDuel
1. FC Union Berlin are considered the favorite by many soccer fans and oddsmakers. The team enters this matchup boasting a winning percentage. Red Bull Leipzig has a winning percentage that’s been far less than amazing.
Over/Under Pick: Under 2.5 Total Goals (-110) at BetMGM
Union Berlin have registered an average of one goals over their last 10 matches. RB Leipzig on the other hand, have averaged three goals over their last 10 matches for comparison.
Spread Pick: Red Bull Leipzig -0.25 Goals (-122) at Bovada
Red Bull Leipzig will need to win by the amount of the spread or more in order to cover.
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