Union Berlin vs Leipzig: Union Berlin and RB Leipzig eye a return to winning ways when they meet next in the Bundesliga on Friday, in a bid for top 4.
Match Details:
Teams: Union Berlin vs Leipzig
Venue: Stadion An der Alten Försterei, Berlin, Germany
Date: Saturday 4th December, 2021
Time: 01:00 AM IST
Live Link: http://www.sonyliv.com/
Preview
Union Berlin head into this after a 2-1 away loss against Frankfurt in their previous Bundesliga clash.
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Sow broke the deadlock for the hosts before Kruse equalized in the second half. But N’Dicka scored the winning goal in extra time to ensure victory.
Berlin lost their 3rd match of the season and their 2nd in five matches to stay 6th in the table with 20 points.
On the other hand, RB Leipzig lost at home 3-1 to Leverkusen in their previous Bundesliga clash.
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Wirtz, Diaby and Frimpong scored the crucial goals to set up the win for the visitors while Silva managed to pull one back for the hosts.
Leipzig has now lost successive matches in the Bundesliga, and dropped to 8th in the table with 18 points.
It’s a contest between two sides having played out in a similar manner this season. A win tonight can take either side closer to the top 4.
Both sides last met in May 2021 in the Bundesliga, where Berlin won 2-1 at home.
Form Guide
Union Berlin: LDWWL
RB Leipzig: WWLWL
Last Matches of both teams:
Frankfurt 2-1 Union Berlin
RB Leipzig 1-3 Leverkusen
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Where to watch the live stream and broadcast of Union Berlin vs Leipzig in India?
The match can be live streamed on Sony LIV App or Jio TV; while the broadcast is on Sony TEN 2.
Team News
Dehl is the sole absentee for Union Berlin due to injury concerns.
Olmo, Poulsen, Saracchi, Halstenberg are out for the visitors due to injuries. Novoa and Orban miss out due to Covid-19.
Union Berlin possible 11:
Luthe, Friedrich, Knoche, Baumgartl, Trimmel, Khedira, Prömel, Giesselmann, Haraguchi, Kruse and Awoniyi
Leipzig possible 11:
Martinez, Angelino, Gvardiol, Klostermann, Mukiele, Kampl, Adams, Szoboszlai, Forsberg, Nkunku and Silva
Prediction: Union Berlin 1-1 RB Leipzig
We expect a closely fought contest between the two sides.
Having suffered defeats last week, a return to form is essential with either side targeting a top 4 finish. A draw is foreseen in this one as there is quality in both teams.
Players to watch out for: Haraguchi, Awoniyi, Nkunku and Silva.
