Union Berlin vs RB Leipzig prediction: GERMANY: Bundesliga betting tips on match 2025-01-31 17:30.
[p]Union Berlin come into the round with a six-point cushion to the relegation zone, but the downward trajectory of their form will be a huge concern for supporters. Despite the arrival of Steffen Baumgart as manager in December, they’ve still managed just one win from their last 12 league outings (D3, L8), while their return of 20 points from 19 games is their second-worst in their top-flight history – only better than the same stage last season (17)![/p]
[p]A 3-0 defeat to St Pauli last time out was another example of Union’s attacking issues, as it marked an eighth failure to score in the Bundesliga this term, netting a league-low 16 times overall. If there is one trait they could rely on to avoid an impending relegation dogfight, it might be their home form, as only Bayer Leverkusen and Augsburg have emerged victorious as Union’s visitors in the league this season (W4, D3). [/p]
[p]RB Leipzig have hit another sticky patch, with their midweek UEFA Champions League defeat to Sturm Graz leaving them with just one win in five matches across all competitions (D2, L2). The Red Bulls have dropped out of the Bundesliga top-four as a result, with their tally of 32 points their third-worst after 19 top-flight games, but with each of their next four games coming against teams in the bottom-seven, they’ll be confident of building some momentum. [/p]
[p]Although their form isn’t great, Leipzig can take heart from coming from 2-0 to draw 2-2 with champions Leverkusen last week. Manager Marco Rose will know his side need to be better defensively if they’re to start turning their solid attacking displays into victories, as Leipzig have scored in nine straight league games but also conceded 2+ in each of their last five! [/p]
[p]Key battle: Should he feature, Union centre-back Diogo Leite will make his 100th appearance for the club looking to build on a solid H2H record against Leipzig (W2, D1, L1). He’ll be tasked with tying down Benjamin Šeško, who is bidding to score in a fourth straight away league game in what will be his 50th Bundesliga appearance. [/p]
[p]Hot stat: Marco Rose is the only coach that Steffen Baumgart has faced six or more times without ever beating.[/p]
[p][i]Written by David H[/i][/p]