Bayer Leverkusen vs Union Berlin predictions, Sep 05, 2026

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As Bayer Leverkusen prepares to face Union Berlin on September 5, 2026, fans can anticipate a match with significant implications in the German Bundesliga. Bayer Leverkusen is currently enjoying a strong run, having secured victories in 4 of their last 5 matches. Their attacking prowess and tactical discipline make them formidable opponents at home, where they have consistently capitalized on their chances.

In contrast, Union Berlin has struggled recently, managing only 1 win in their last 5 outings. This inconsistency may be troublesome against a confident Leverkusen side eager to maintain their momentum as they push for a strong league position. The bookmakers reflect these trends, with odds favoring the home team at 1.51 compared to Union Berlin’s 5.68.

Statistical models assign a 65.5% probability of a home win, underscoring Bayer Leverkusen’s dominance in the matchup. However, Union Berlin possesses the potential for an upset, supported by their tenacity and defensive organization. As such, while Leverkusen emerges as the favorite, the unpredictability of football means that every outcome is possible in this encounter.

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Bayer 63%

Draw 20.4%

Union Berlin 16.6%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:1

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.51	4.50	5.75
	1.48	4.30	5.10
	1.45	4.60	6.10
	1.54	4.93	6.20	Watch and Bet
	1.46	4.50	5.20
	1.51	4.66	5.68
	1.50	4.90	5.60

Latest Results

29.08.26 SV Elversberg – Bayer Leverkusen – 3:2 22.08.26 Wehen Wiesbaden – Bayer Leverkusen – 0:4 15.08.26 Newcastle United – Bayer Leverkusen – 1:2 12.08.26 Nottingham Forest – Bayer Leverkusen – 2:1 01.08.26 Bayer Leverkusen – Rot-Weiß Essen – 3:0

29.08.26 Union Berlin – Eintracht Frankfurt – 3:3 23.08.26 Eintracht Braunschweig – Union Berlin – 2:4 15.08.26 Union Berlin – Ipswich Town – 2:4 02.08.26 Union Berlin – Cagliari Calcio – 2:2 01.08.26 Dynamo Dresden – Union Berlin – 2:1

Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Bayer won 3.

Both teams are showing inconsistent performances lately.

Recently, Bayer has had a series of away games.

In this match, Bayer is the team to beat.

In the last 16 head-to-head matches, Bayer won 9 matches, drew 5 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 30:11. (average 1.9:0.7).

Including home matches between the teams, Bayer won 6 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 23:5. (average 2.6:0.6).

Latest Head To Head

21.02.26 Union Berlin – Bayer Leverkusen – 1:0 04.10.25 Bayer Leverkusen – Union Berlin – 2:0 12.04.25 Bayer Leverkusen – Union Berlin – 0:0 30.11.24 Union Berlin – Bayer Leverkusen – 1:2 06.04.24 Union Berlin – Bayer Leverkusen – 0:1

Standings

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Bayern Munich	1	1	0	0	5:1	4	3
2	RB Leipzig	1	1	0	0	3:0	3	3
3	Dortmund	1	1	0	0	2:0	2	3
4	FC Koln	1	1	0	0	3:2	1	3
5	Elversberg	1	1	0	0	3:2	1	3
6	Union Berlin	1	0	1	0	3:3	0	1
7	Eintracht Frankfurt	1	0	1	0	3:3	0	1
8	Mainz	1	0	1	0	0:0	0	1
9	Paderborn	1	0	1	0	0:0	0	1
10	Werder Bremen	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
11	Schalke	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
12	Freiburg	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
13	Augsburg	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
14	Bayer Leverkusen	1	0	0	1	2:3	-1	0
15	Hoffenheim	1	0	0	1	2:3	-1	0
16	Hamburger SV	1	0	0	1	0:2	-2	0
17	B. Monchengladbach	1	0	0	1	0:3	-3	0
18	Stuttgart	1	0	0	1	1:5	-4	0

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