Round 23 - Bundesliga
1. FC Union Berlin VS Bayer Leverkusen
Stadion An der Alten Försterei
21 February, 2026
Overview:
Bundesliga Round 23 matchup between 1. FC Union Berlin (home) and Bayer 04 Leverkusen (away) at Stadion An der Alten Försterei on February 21, 2026. Union Berlin sits 10th with 25 points from 22 matches, while Leverkusen holds 6th place with 39 points from 19 matches. Leverkusen maintains dominant historical advantage with 9 wins versus Union Berlin's 1 win across 15 meetings.
Recent H2H results: Leverkusen undefeated in last 10 matches against Union Berlin
Prediction:
Based on current form and stats, we expect a close contest with a final score of 1-2 in favor of Bayer Leverkusen.
Union Berlin likely to employ defensive 3-4-2-1 formation to absorb pressure and exploit counter-attacking opportunities. Leverkusen expected to dominate possession and create width through fullbacks. Missing players (Union: Leite, Rothe, Juranovic, Skov; Leverkusen: Flekken, Tella, Ben Seghir) may impact squad depth and tactical flexibility.
Leverkusen's superior league position, undefeated head-to-head streak, stronger attacking metrics, and better current form significantly favor away victory. Union Berlin's recent poor form and defensive fragility in opening phases compound disadvantages. Home ground provides minor mitigation factor.
Last Update: 20-02-2026
Stats:
| 1. FC Union Berlin | Bayer Leverkusen |
|---|---|
| Expected Possession | |
| 42.5 | 57.5 |
| Average Goals Per Match | |
| 1.27 | 1.8 |
| Win Probability | |
| 0.22 | 0.5 |
| Position | Team | Won | Drawn | Lost | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bayern | 19 | 3 | 1 | 60 |
| 2 | Dortmund | 15 | 7 | 1 | 52 |
| 3 | Hoffenheim | 14 | 4 | 5 | 46 |
| 4 | Stuttgart | 13 | 4 | 6 | 43 |
| 5 | RB Leipzig | 12 | 5 | 6 | 41 |
| 6 | Leverkusen | 12 | 3 | 7 | 39 |
| 7 | Freiburg | 9 | 6 | 8 | 33 |
| 8 | Frankfurt | 8 | 7 | 8 | 31 |
| 9 | Union Berlin | 7 | 7 | 9 | 28 |
| 10 | Augsburg | 8 | 4 | 11 | 28 |
| 11 | HSV | 6 | 8 | 8 | 26 |
| 12 | 1. FC Köln | 6 | 6 | 11 | 24 |
| 13 | Mainz | 5 | 7 | 11 | 22 |
| 14 | M'gladbach | 5 | 7 | 11 | 22 |
| 15 | Wolfsburg | 5 | 5 | 13 | 20 |
| 16 | St. Pauli | 5 | 5 | 13 | 20 |
| 17 | Bremen | 4 | 7 | 12 | 19 |
| 18 | Heidenheim | 3 | 5 | 15 | 14 |
| Name | Club | Country | Matches | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H. Kane | FCB | ENG | 23 | 28 | 4 |
| L. Díaz | FCB | COL | 22 | 13 | 8 |
| D. Undav | VFB | GER | 19 | 13 | 3 |
| S. Guirassy | BVB | GUI | 23 | 11 | N/A |
