2020-21 German Bundesliga – RB Leipzig vs Union Berlin Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does RB Leipzig vs Union Berlin kick off? Wednesday 20th January, 2021 – 19:30 (UK)
Where is RB Leipzig vs Union Berlin being played? Red Bull Arena, Leipzig
Where can I get tickets for RB Leipzig vs Union Berlin? Check each club’s official website for updates on the ticket situation
What TV channel is RB Leipzig vs Union Berlin on in the UK? BT Sport have the rights to German Bundesliga matches in the UK, so it is worth checking their schedule
Where can I stream RB Leipzig vs Union Berlin in the UK? If televised, subscribers can stream the match live on the BT Sport website & app
Bet365 subscribers can stream German Bundesliga matches so it is worth checking their schedule
THE TEAM NEWS
RB LEIPZIG
PREDICTED XI (3-4-2-1): Gulacsi; Klostermann, Upamecano, Orban; Mukiele, Sabitzer, Kampl, Angelino; Olmo, Nkunku; Poulsen
UNAVAILABLE: Henrichs (Injured), Laimer (Injured), Konate (Injured), Szoboszlai (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
UNION BERLIN
PREDICTED XI (3-4-1-2): Luthe; Friedrich, Knoche, Schlotterbeck; Trimmel, Griesbeck, Andrich, Lenz; Ingvartsen; Teuchert, Awoniyi
UNAVAILABLE: Kruse (Injured), Pohjanpalo (Injured), Ujah (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Becker (Injured), Gentner (Fitness), Hubner (Injured), Promel (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
RB Leipzig have fallen behind Bayern Munich in the title race having taken just one point from their last two games, so they are under a bit of pressure to get the win here. Nevertheless, they have only lost two of their last 22 Bundesliga home matches, and both of those defeats came against Borussia Dortmund. The Red Bulls have also not gone three league games without a win since March of last year, when they drew three in a row. Surprise package Union Berlin have nothing to fear, though, as they make the short trip to Saxony on a six-match unbeaten run which has included wins over Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen as well as a draw with Bayern. They certainly cannot be written off here, and Urs Fischer’s side have also scored in all of their league matches this term, so Both Teams To Score is probably safer than backing a result.
