RB Leipzig vs FC Union Berlin
Bundesliga this season
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| GP | P | GD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 30 | 49 | 10 | |
| 13 | 30 | 35 | -14 |
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Leipzig eager to extend 13-game unbeaten run.
In a clash of Bundesliga titans, RB Leipzig aims to extend an impressive 13-game unbeaten streak as they host Union Berlin at the Red Bull Arena on Saturday, following their exhilarating comeback victory over Bayer Leverkusen.
RB Leipzig
Leipzig successfully ended Bayer Leverkusen’s 35-game domestic unbeaten run with a spirited 3-2 comeback win in their last outing. Jeremie Frimpong and Alejandro Grimaldo put Leverkusen ahead, but Kevin Kampl pulled one back before the break to spark the comeback.
Loïs Openda emerged as the ultimate hero, netting a brace in the second half to complete the memorable victory for Leipzig. This win ensured that Marco Rose's side remained one of the three teams with a perfect record in the Bundesliga, alongside Heidenheim and Bayern Munich.
Leipzig currently sits third due to an inferior goal difference but aims to climb further up the table after their home game against Union Berlin on Saturday. The hosts are entering this match with a league-best 13-match unbeaten streak, having last lost to Bayern in February.
This fixture has never ended in a draw, with both teams winning five times each. The Red Bulls did the double over Union last season after losing the previous five Bundesliga encounters against them. Leipzig also maintained their fine form with a 2-1 win over ZFC Meuselwitz in a friendly game during the break.
Rose hopes that Loïs Openda, who provided an assist in Belgium's 3-1 victory over Israel in the Nations League, continues his fine form at the attacking end of their 3-4-2-1 formation. However, Willi Orban remains suspended after receiving a red card against Bochum on the opening weekend.
FC Union Berlin
Union Berlin recorded their first league victory of the season with a 1-0 win against newly promoted St. Pauli, courtesy of Benedict Hollerbach's first-half goal in the 34th minute. With this result, Die Eisernen now have four points from their two matches, showing a record of one win and one draw. Impressively, they remain one of the seven unbeaten teams in the Bundesliga at the start of the campaign.
After their victory on matchday two, coach Bo Svensson remarked, "We won, didn't concede a goal, and have four points after two match days. Nevertheless, there is a list of things we need to improve." Svensson, who took over the managerial role in the summer, is poised to oversee his 100th Bundesliga game as a coach when his team travels to face Leipzig.
For the match, he is expected to opt for a 3-4-2-1 formation with Jordan Siebatcheu leading the attack. The 28-year-old American, who is yet to score this season, will be keen to open his account against Leipzig, especially with a win in mind.
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