Union Berlin Aims for Third Consecutive Away Victory

Union Berlin is set to face Bayer Leverkusen in an important Bundesliga match, aiming to secure their third consecutive away victory. This milestone would mark a historic moment for the club, as they have never managed to win at Leverkusen in their previous encounters.

Currently, Bayer Leverkusen sits in second place in the Bundesliga standings, holding aspirations of retaining their title. With a six-point gap to close on Bayern Munich, every match is critical for the Werkself. In contrast, Union Berlin, ranked 13th, appears to have alleviated their relegation concerns, sitting comfortably with an eleven-point cushion above the relegation zone. A positive result this weekend could even secure their spot in the league for the next season.

Union Berlin is on a four-match unbeaten streak, having recently triumphed over SC Freiburg and Eintracht Frankfurt with identical 2-1 scores. The last time they achieved three consecutive away victories in the Bundesliga was in early 2023.

However, the historical record against Leverkusen is daunting for Union. They have faced the Werkself in five Bundesliga matches without a win, with their best outcomes being two draws in the 2020-21 and 2021-22 seasons. Overall, in 14 competitive matches against Leverkusen, Union has secured only one victory, alongside nine losses and four draws, with their lone win occurring at home in January 2021.

Moreover, Union will be facing a familiar face in Leverkusen's Robert Andrich, who previously played for Union from 2019 to 2021, contributing significantly to the team during his tenure. Meanwhile, Kevin Volland, a former Union player, made his mark at Leverkusen with 50 goals over 148 appearances.