Union Berlin vs RB Leipzig Prediction 01.02.2025 | Bundesliga

• Competition: Germany - Bundesliga
• Date: Saturday, 1st, February 2025
• Kickoff: 17:30 UK / 18:30 CEST
• Venue: Stadion An der Alten Forsterei (Berlin)

RB Leipzig are looking to bounce back into the top four as they visit Union Berlin at Stadion An der Alten Forsterei in Saturday's Bundesliga showdown.

The departure of Urs Fischer – the man responsible for Union Berlin’s Champions League qualification in the 2023-24 campaign – has left a significant mark, with the team now in freefall and showing no signs of a recovery, having barely escaped relegation last season by a few of points, and now hovering just above the relegation zone. In their most recent Bundesliga outing, Die Eisernen have been given a cold shower at the hands of newly promoted St. Pauli by conceding three unanswered goals, but luckily they still remain six points clear of Heidenheim, who are first below the dreaded red line.

As for RB Leipzig, they usually kick off the campaign in outstanding rhythm, but a drop in performances later on sees them fall out of contention for a trophy they have never had the chance to lift. Judging by everything, the Red Bulls will have to be patient for their long-awaited Bundesliga triumph, as their numerous slip-ups this season have already put an end to their title ambitions, leaving them with no choice but to shift their attention toward finishing in the top four and booking a Champions League spot.

Union Berlin vs RB Leipzig Betting Tips: BTTS

The start of 2025 has not brought much joy to either team, but given their determination to turn things around and pick up a crucial points, we anticipate a high-energy, action-packed contest where the nets should ripple at both ends. A large portion of their points this season has been secured by the Berlin club at home, with 15 out of 20 in total, meaning they will once again rely on the support of their passionate fans to shake up RB Leipzig, who have been stuck in a crisis in recent weeks. Aside from the fact that the Red Bulls have struggled with results in recent outings, their defensive quartet has proven to be easily penetrable, leading to them being breached 12 times in the last 13 competitive matches. It’s difficult to imagine RB Leipzig tightening up defensively in this match, particularly when the Berlin side has inflicted a 2-1 loss on them in three out of the last four meetings at Stadion An der Alten Forsterei. However, since it’s difficult to stop the Red Bulls’ attacking force, we believe goals should flow freely at both ends in what is expected to be an exciting contest.