Bayer Leverkusen vs Union Berlin Prediction: Can Leverkusen win to get out of the relegation zone or Union Berlin continue the fairytale season with an away win?

Bayer Leverkusen currently occupies the sixteenth position on the Bundesliga league table with nine points. They would want to desperately win their last home match at the BayArena before the World Cup break to move out of the relegation zone. They will have to do this against the league leaders who are having a fairytale season so far. Will Leverkusen be able to win and move out of the relegation zone or will Union Berlin continue to occupy the first position on the Bundesliga table with a win? The current form of Leverkusen makes it difficult to see a win. 

Bayer Leverkusen

The loss to RB Leipzig did not do any good to Leverkusen as it moved them to the relegation zones. The former Liverpool and Real Madrid midfielder, Xabi Alonso, will be looking for his side's second win in the Bundesliga. This will be difficult against Union Berlin who have won eight of the twelve matches played this season. Although Bayer Leverkusen have the potential to move out of the relegation zone, it may not be with a win against Union Berlin.

Union Berlin

With eight wins from twelve matches played, Union Berlin is enjoying playing football this season. They have not had it easy as seen in the match against Monchengladbach last week. In that match, they had to dig deep and come from a goal down to win 2-1. The firm resolve and belief in the squad make it difficult for opponents and that will be the case at the BayArena. 

Head-to-head encounters

Bayer Leverkusen have not won any of their last six matches played in all competitions. They have lost three and drawn three. However, Union Berlin have won five and lost one of their last six matches played in all competitions. A view at the history books reveals that Bayer Leverkusen have won about 50% of the matches played with Union Berlin. Union Berlin have won about 13% and the remaining ended in a draw.

The last three matches have all been draw games with goals.

Injuries and suspensions

• Union Berlin: Kevin Mohwad;
• Bayer Leverkusen: Florian Wirtz, Sardar Azmoun, Charles Aranguiz, Karim Bellarabi

Key stats

• The last three matches played ended in a draw with goals;
• Bayer Leverkusen have not won any of the last six matches played in all competition;
• Union Berlin have lost just one of the last six matches played in all competition.

Expert Betting Tips

Wins have been difficult to come for Bayer Leverkusen. These two sides are having contrasting seasons. A safe bet will be win or draw for Union Berlin. A bold bet will be a win for Union Berlin. Below are the predictions. 

• W1 for 3.40 at betway;
• Away or draw for 1.75 at 1xbet;
• Over 8 corners for 1.57 at bet365.