As Bayer Leverkusen manager, Xabi Alonso continues to seek a second win following Tuesday’s 0-0 home draw with Club Brugge in the Champions League, although avoiding a loss to the Belgian at least ensures they will be in the Europa League for the new season in battle. A year after leading Atletico on goal difference in Group B.
But at the same time, Die Werkself’s primary focus has to be improving their league standings. With last weekend’s 2-0 away loss to RB Leipzig, they are third at the bottom of the table, two points clear of the safety.
Of the two teams, Hertha leads the table by two points. Given that Hertha hosted in-form Bayern at the Stadio Olimpico 24 hours ago, Alonso’s side will likely beat Union Berlin on Sunday team, thus out of the bottom three.
Few would have predicted that both teams are in the position where they currently hold more than a third of the league, with Danilo Ducchi’s injury-time win over Borussia Monchengladbach last weekend. The game kept Urs Fischer’s side at the top of the standings.
Die Eisernen looked for their first home defeat in the Bundesliga since February. Nico Elvedi’s header kept the visitors ahead until Kevin Behrens responded with a powerful header in the 79th minute before Doekhi allowed Stadion An der Alten Forsterei nearly fall into the final kick of the insanity race.
Fischer’s side secured a place in the Europa League knockout stage with a 1-0 away win at Belgian United SG on Thursday, with Sven Michel justifying a recall to the starting line-up.
Leverkusen could benefit from an extra two days of rest compared to their rivals. Given Bayern’s form since returning from the international break in September, they will surely lose their top spot sooner or later.
Siebatcheu and Sheraldo Becker’s goals have dried up in recent weeks, meaning Union Berlin may have to get the victory in their match.
As Bayer Leverkusen manager, Xabi Alonso continues to seek a second win following Tuesday’s 0-0 home draw with Club Brugge in the Champions League, although avoiding a loss to the Belgian at least ensures they will be in the Europa League for the new season in battle. A year after leading Atletico on goal difference in Group B.
But at the same time, Die Werkself’s primary focus has to be improving their league standings. With last weekend’s 2-0 away loss to RB Leipzig, they are third at the bottom of the table, two points clear of the safety.
Of the two teams, Hertha leads the table by two points. Given that Hertha hosted in-form Bayern at the Stadio Olimpico 24 hours ago, Alonso’s side will likely beat Union Berlin on Sunday team, thus out of the bottom three.
Few would have predicted that both teams are in the position where they currently hold more than a third of the league, with Danilo Ducchi’s injury-time win over Borussia Monchengladbach last weekend. The game kept Urs Fischer’s side at the top of the standings.
Die Eisernen looked for their first home defeat in the Bundesliga since February. Nico Elvedi’s header kept the visitors ahead until Kevin Behrens responded with a powerful header in the 79th minute before Doekhi allowed Stadion An der Alten Forsterei nearly fall into the final kick of the insanity race.
Fischer’s side secured a place in the Europa League knockout stage with a 1-0 away win at Belgian United SG on Thursday, with Sven Michel justifying a recall to the starting line-up.
Leverkusen could benefit from an extra two days of rest compared to their rivals. Given Bayern’s form since returning from the international break in September, they will surely lose their top spot sooner or later.
Siebatcheu and Sheraldo Becker’s goals have dried up in recent weeks, meaning Union Berlin may have to get the victory in their match.
Odds
Bayer Leverkusen
1X2
Union Berlin
2.25
3.5
3.48
Team Statistic
Bayer Leverkusen
In 1. Bundesliga position: 16 (9 points)
VS
Union Berlin
In 1. Bundesliga position: 1 (26 points)
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