- RB Leipzig aiming to secure their top-four Bundesliga spot against Union Berlin.
- Leipzig on a strong run, with 6 wins in their last 7 games.
- Union Berlin seeking points to stay in the top-flight, struggling with recent form.
RB Leipzig seeks to retain their top-four Bundesliga position by defeating Union Berlin at home, aiming for Champions League qualification. Leipzig is in strong form, having won six of their last seven matches, while Union Berlin is struggling with recent defeats. Despite their challenges, Union Berlin has been relatively good against top teams, providing some hope for survival. Success for Leipzig hinges on their attacking prowess led by Yan Diomande, who has been scoring consistently. A win for Leipzig would bring them closer to securing their Champions League dreams.
RB Leipzig vs Union Berlin
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In a bid to hold on to their top-four spot, RB Leipzig welcome Union Berlin to the Red Bull Arena in Friday's German Bundesliga action.
A win here moves Leipzig closer to securing UEFA Champions League qualification, while the visitors are striving to secure their top-flight survival.
RB Leipzig News
RB Leipzig are edging closer to a return among Europe's elite, holding a five-point cushion over fifth with four games left in the Bundesliga. Yan Diomande was on target once again as they defeated Eintracht Frankfurt 3-1 last weekend.
Ole Werner's men sit third in the table and have won six of their last seven league games. They have shown serious sharpness in attack, scoring in nine of their last 10 league games, including netting at least twice in eight of those games. However, they've been vulnerable in defence, with two clean sheets in that run.
Leipzig are unbeaten in all 10 of their Bundesliga matches played on Friday, with eight wins in that stretch. Eight points from their final four games earn them a top-four finish, a feat that looks achievable as they are on a three-game winning run at home. Their matches are usually high-scoring, with over 2.5 goals produced in eight of their last 10 home fixtures.
Union Berlin News
Marie-Louise Eta's reign as the Bundesliga's first female head coach didn't get off to the best start, as Union Berlin lost 2-1 at home to Wolfsburg.
They have won only two of their last 10 league matches and are currently on a four-game winless run. Union are 11th in the league, but they are not totally safe yet, with only six points separating them from the bottom three. Despite their recent slump, they have hit the target in eight of their last 10, with only two clean sheets recorded in that spell.
The Iron Ones have also been poor on the road, winning just one of their last eight away fixtures. They could find some confidence in their form against the league's top-four sides, having avoided defeat in four of seven such games, but none of their two wins came away from home. Union. They have been fairly entertaining, with five of their last 10 trips producing over 2.5 goals.
Head to Head
Union Berlin have performed better over the last 10 meetings with Leipzig, winning five games compared to three for the hosts. They are also unbeaten in their last three matches against Leipzig, claiming a 3-1 win in the reverse fixture.
Verdict
RB Leipzig v Union Berlin
Leipzig have won their last four matches, and three of those have seen over 2.5 goals. The hosts could maintain their streak in another open clash here.
Leipzig have scored in nine of their last 10, but two clean sheets in that run gives Union Berlin confidence at the other end. Diomande has scored in back-to-back games for the hosts, and the Ivorian could add to his tally yet again.
RB Leipzig
Yan Diomande
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RB Leipzig
Yan Diomande
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Verdict
Leipzig have won their last four matches, and three of those have seen over 2.5 goals. The hosts could maintain their streak in another open clash here.
Leipzig have scored in nine of their last 10, but two clean sheets in that run gives Union Berlin confidence at the other end. Diomande has scored in back-to-back games for the hosts, and the Ivorian could add to his tally yet again.
RB Leipzig
Yan Diomande
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