RB Leipzig vs Union Berlin – Bundesliga 2025-26 Full Match Preview and Analysis

RB Leipzig can move closer to securing Champions League qualification if they beat Union Berlin at the Red Bull Arena in the Bundesliga on Friday. Leipzig are currently third with 59 points, five points ahead of fifth-placed Hoffenheim, with just four games left. Union Berlin sit 11th with 32 points.

Leipzig came into this match after a 3-1 win over Eintracht Frankfurt on April 18, which was their fourth straight victory and sixth win in their last seven games. Ole Werner’s side have scored 15 goals in that run and conceded five, while in their previous seven matches they had conceded 10 goals and scored 11.

RB Leipzig now need eight more points from their last four matches to secure a return to the Champions League. However, the fight between Spain and Germany for a fifth spot in the competition is tight, so even fifth place could be enough to qualify for Europe’s top club competition.

Meanwhile, Marie-Louise Eta created history on April 18 when she was in charge of Union Berlin against Wolfsburg, becoming the first woman to manage a men’s team in Europe’s top five leagues. However, her team went on to lose 2-1 to Wolfsburg.

Union Berlin head into this weekend’s match trying to end a poor run of form. They have not won in their last four games and have lost three of them. This showcases that they have plenty of problems in the planning which needs to be fixed before the next clash.

In this article, we will take a look at the upcoming clash between RB Leipzig vs Union Berlin in detail, so that you can understand which team is looking more favorite to win the contest. Let’s first take a look at their squads below.

RB Leipzig Squad for Bundesliga 2025-26

Goalkeepers: Péter Gulácsi, Leopold Zingerle, Maarten Vandevoordt

Defenders: Willi Orbán, El Chadaille Bitshiabu, Lukas Klostermann, Kosta Nedeljkovic, David Raum, Castello Lukeba, Max Finkgräfe, Benjamin Henrichs

Midfielders: Ezechiel Banzuzi, Brajan Gruda, Nicolas Seiwald, Christoph Baumgartner, Ridle Baku, Assan Ouédraogo, Xaver Schlager, Andrija Maksimović, Benno Kaltefleiter, Viggo Gebel

Forwards: Antonio Nusa, Johan Bakayoko, Conrad Harder, Suleman Sani, Ayodele Thomas, Tidiam Gomis, Rômulo, Samba Konaté, Yan Diomande

Union Berlin Squad for Bundesliga 2025-26

Goalkeepers: Frederik Rønnow, Carl Klaus, Matheo Raab

Defenders: Diogo Leite, Danilho Doekhi, Leopold Querfeld, Tom Rothe, Josip Juranovic, Christopher Trimmel, Andrik Markgraf, Stanley Nsoki, Derrick Köhn, Philipp Treu, Jordan Pefok (defensive role in some setups)

Midfielders: Rani Khedira, Aljoscha Kemlein, András Schäfer, Janik Haberer, Alex Král, Lucas Tousart, Jeong Woo-yeong

Forwards: Benedict Hollerbach, Kevin Volland, Jordan Siebatcheu, Ilyas Ansah, Marin Ljubicic

RB Leipzig vs Union Berlin Bundesliga 2025-26: Match Preview

RB Leipzig are aiming for their fifth straight win when they take on Union Berlin in the upcoming Bundesliga clash. Union showed some positive signs in their last game, but they have managed just one point from their last four matches.

Leipzig are coming off a 3-1 win over Eintracht Frankfurt, which made it four wins in a row for them. Yan Diomande scored again in that match, continuing his strong first season in Germany.

On the team news, coach Marco Rose has confirmed that David Raum and Castello Lukeba will miss Friday’s game. He also said Maarten Vandevoordt will keep his place in goal even though Péter Gulácsi is back from injury. On a positive note for Leipzig, Willi Orban has returned from injury and Xavier Schlager is back after serving his suspension.

Last matchday, Marie-Louise Eta made headlines as she became the first woman to coach in one of Europe’s top five leagues. But Union Berlin still couldn’t get a win, as they lost to VfL Wolfsburg, keeping them stuck in the relegation battle.

If they win on Friday, it could go a long way in securing their place in next season’s Bundesliga. It would temporarily give them a nine-point cushion over the relegation playoff spot, before St. Pauli faced bottom-placed Heidenheim.

Venue Details of RB Leipzig vs Union Berlin Bundesliga Clash

• Venue: Red Bull Arena, Leipzig, Germany
  • Competition: Bundesliga 2025/26

Final Words

RB Leipzig are looking very strong at the moment, as they have won four games on the trot recently. This suggests that they will take the field with better confidence, as the winning momentum is with them.

On the other hand, Union Berlin have struggled badly, as they have won just two games this year. Their away form has been especially poor, with five losses in their last six games. Three of those defeats came by two or more goals.

In simple terms, Leipzig look like the stronger side, they are in better form, and with home advantage, they should be able to win this Bundesliga match fairly comfortably.