Bundesliga Showdown: Union Berlin Faces Bayer Leverkusen While Hertha BSC Aims for Home Victory

The Bundesliga fixtures this weekend feature two pivotal matches for local teams, with Union Berlin traveling to Bayer Leverkusen and Hertha BSC hosting Darmstadt 98.

Union Berlin is seeking to secure their third consecutive away victory, aiming to alleviate any lingering relegation concerns. However, the match against Bayer Leverkusen presents a unique challenge, as Leverkusen has historically been a tough opponent for Union. In their previous encounters, Union has struggled to claim a win at the BayArena, having only managed a single victory in a total of 14 Bundesliga meetings.

Union's head coach, Steffen Baumgart, is hopeful to have Andrej Ilic available for the match after he was forced off the pitch due to knee issues during the recent win over VfL Wolfsburg.

On the other hand, Hertha BSC is on the hunt for their fourth consecutive victory as they prepare to face Darmstadt 98 at the Olympiastadion. Currently positioned twelfth in the league with 35 points, Hertha aims to make significant strides towards securing their place in the Bundesliga for the next season. However, they will have to navigate this match without key players Michael Cuisance and Jonjoe Kenny, both of whom are suspended due to yellow card accumulation. Fortunately, the squad can rely on Kevin Sessa and Michal Karbownik to step in.

As both teams strive for crucial points, the matches promise to be exciting encounters, with fans eagerly anticipating how the dynamics will unfold on the pitch.