Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen: Bundesliga Clash Set for Saturday

The highly anticipated Bundesliga match between 1. FC Union Berlin and Bayer 04 Leverkusen is set to take place on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at the Alte Forsterei stadium in Berlin, Germany. The match kicks off at 14:30 UTC (9:30 AM ET).

Union Berlin, currently ranked 10th in the Bundesliga, faces a formidable challenge against Bayer Leverkusen, who are sitting in 4th place. Leverkusen have had a strong start to the season, despite being nine points behind league leaders Bayern Munich. They come into this match following a convincing 5-2 win over 1. FC Heidenheim 1846, while Union Berlin suffered a 1-0 defeat to VfL Wolfsburg in their last outing.

The form of both teams suggests a competitive match. Union Berlin’s recent form has been inconsistent, with a record of W-D-L-D-L, while Leverkusen have shown more stability with a record of W-D-D-D-W. Leverkusen have only lost once in the league this season, highlighting their defensive solidity and attacking prowess.

Key players to watch include Yorbe Vertessen for Union Berlin, known for his relentless work rate and sharp off-the-ball movement, and Jeremie Frimpong for Bayer Leverkusen, who excels as a versatile wing-back with significant defensive and attacking contributions.

Injury concerns for Union Berlin include Aljoscha Kemlein, Andrej Ilic, Diogo Leite, and Yannic Stein, while Bayer Leverkusen will be without Amine Adli, Jonas Hofmann, Victor Okoh Boniface, and Martin Terrier due to various injuries.

Predictions favor Bayer Leverkusen, with many experts anticipating a win for the visitors. The odds reflect this, with Bayer Leverkusen’s moneyline at -132 and Union Berlin at +375. The match is expected to be broadcast on various platforms, including ESPN+ in the US, Sky Sports Mix in the UK, and SonyLiv in India.

For those looking to follow the match, it will be available for live streaming through several betting partners and sports apps, including Sofascore and beIN SPORTS.