0 RB Leipzig vs 0 FC Union Berlin
Leipzig eager to extend 13-game unbeaten run.
After a dramatic comeback win over Leverkusen, RB Leipzig will look to extend their impressive 13-game unbeaten run as they host FC Union Berlin at the Red Bull Arena this Saturday.
RB Leipzig
Leipzig successfully ended Bayer Leverkusen’s 35-game domestic unbeaten run with a spirited 3-2 comeback win last time out. Jeremie Frimpong (38') and Alejandro Grimaldo (45') put Leverkusen ahead, but Kevin Kampl (45'+7) pulled one back before the break to ignite the comeback.
However, Loïs Openda (57', 80') was the ultimate hero, as the Belgian netted a brace in the second half to complete the memorable comeback for Leipzig. The victory ensured that Marco Rose's side remained one of the three teams with a perfect record after two matches (2W, 0D, 0L) in the Bundesliga, alongside Heidenheim and Bayern Munich.
Leipzig is currently third due to an inferior goal difference but hopes to climb further up the table after their home game against Union Berlin on Saturday. The hosts are entering this clash with a league-best 13-match unbeaten run (9W, 4D), last losing to Bayern in February. This fixture has never ended in a draw, with both teams winning five matches each.
However, the Red Bulls did the double over the visitors last season after losing the previous five Bundesliga encounters against Union. Leipzig maintained their fine run over the break with a 2-1 win over ZFC Meuselwitz in a friendly game. Marco Rose will hope Openda, who provided an assist in Belgium's 3-1 win over Israel in the Nations League, continues his fine form in the attack.
Willi Orban remains suspended after picking up a red card against Bochum on the opening weekend.
FC Union Berlin
Union Berlin registered 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 at the 34-minute mark.
Die Eisernen now have four points from two matches, remaining one of the seven unbeaten teams in the Bundesliga this campaign. As coach Bo Svensson noted after the match, "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, will oversee his 100th Bundesliga game as a coach when his team travels to face Leipzig. He is expected to line up in a 3-4-2-1 formation with Jordan Siebatcheu leading the attack.
The 28-year-old American striker, yet to score this season, will be eager to break his goal drought against Leipzig. The team will be heading into the match with a win in mind.
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