1. FC Union Berlin vs RB Leipzig preview: November 21, 2026
1. FC Union Berlin (1-4-4 W-D-L, 7 pts, 16th) host RB Leipzig (6-0-3 W-D-L, 18 pts, 4th) at Stadion An der Alten Försterei, Berlin on November 21, 2026 in the 2026-27 Bundesliga.
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How do 1. FC Union Berlin and RB Leipzig compare heading into their match?
- 1. FC Union Berlin are 16th with 7 points from 9 matches (1-4-4 W-D-L); RB Leipzig are 4th with 18 points from 9 matches (6-0-3 W-D-L).
- 1. FC Union Berlin score 0.8 (2nd fewest of 18) and concede 2.3 (2nd most) per match. RB Leipzig score 3 (2nd most of 18) and concede 1.4 (6th fewest) per match.
- Expected goals per match: 1. FC Union Berlin 1.0 for and 1.9 against; RB Leipzig 2.2 for and 1.4 against.
- 1. FC Union Berlin at home: 1-3-1 W-D-L in 5 (1.2 scored, 1.4 conceded per match). RB Leipzig away: 1-0-3 W-D-L in 4 (1 scored, 2.8 conceded).
- Last 5 Bundesliga matches: 1. FC Union Berlin 1-3-1 W-D-L, RB Leipzig 4-0-1 W-D-L.
- Both teams scored in 4 of 9 (44%) 1. FC Union Berlin matches and 3 of 9 (33%) RB Leipzig matches; 3 or more goals in 4 of 9 (44%) and 7 of 9 (78%).
- 2 earlier stored meetings: 1. FC Union Berlin 1, RB Leipzig 1, draws 0.
Bundesliga matches this season only (1. FC Union Berlin 9, RB Leipzig 9); ranks are among 18 clubs, 1st = the most. These are records so far, not a prediction.
Records
| Team | Record (2026-27) | Last 5 | Away (2026-27) | Home (2026-27) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. FC Union Berlin | 1-4-4 | 1-3-1 (0.6-0.8) | 0-1-3 (0.3-3.5) | 1-3-1 (1.2-1.4) |
| RB Leipzig | 6-0-3 | 4-0-1 (3.6-1.6) | 1-0-3 (1-2.8) | 5-0-0 (4.6-0.4) |
Record, Away and Home cover the complete 2026-27 Bundesliga season. Last 5 is the 5 most recent 2026-27 Bundesliga matches. In parentheses: goals for and against per match. Records read wins, draws, then losses (W-D-L).
What matters in this match
1. FC Union Berlin attack against RB Leipzig defense
| 1. FC Union Berlin for | RB Leipzig against | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals per match | 0.8 (17th) | 1.4 (13th) |
| Expected goals (xG) per match | 1.0 (18th) | 1.4 (13th) |
| Shots per match | 10.2 (18th) | 13.9 (13th) |
| Shots on target per match | 3.3 (17th) | 6.3 (4th) |
| Big chances per match | 1.1 (18th) | 3.4 (2nd) |
| Shots inside the box per match | 6.9 (17th) | 9.3 (13th) |
| Corners per match | 3.1 (18th) | 5.8 (4th) |
RB Leipzig attack against 1. FC Union Berlin defense
| RB Leipzig for | 1. FC Union Berlin against | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals per match | 3 (2nd) | 2.3 (2nd) |
| Expected goals (xG) per match | 2.2 (2nd) | 1.9 (6th) |
| Shots per match | 17.2 (4th) | 16.8 (6th) |
| Shots on target per match | 6.9 (2nd) | 6.4 (3rd) |
| Big chances per match | 3.6 (2nd) | 3.3 (4th) |
| Shots inside the box per match | 12 (3rd) | 10.9 (8th) |
| Corners per match | 5.1 (9th) | 5.4 (8th) |
- RB Leipzig have the 2nd most goals per match (3) and 1. FC Union Berlin concede the 2nd most (2.3).
Each club’s attacking figures beside what the other club has conceded per match. Rank 1st = the most in the competition, for chances created and for chances allowed alike.
Home and away
| 1. FC Union Berlin, home matches | RB Leipzig, away matches | |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 5 | 4 |
| Record | 1-3-1 W-D-L | 1-0-3 W-D-L |
| Goals scored per match | 1.2 | 1 |
| Goals conceded per match | 1.4 | 2.8 |
| Clean sheets | 2 of 5 (40%) | 1 of 4 (25%) |
| Failed to score | 1 of 5 (20%) | 1 of 4 (25%) |
| Both teams scored | 3 of 5 (60%) | 2 of 4 (50%) |
| 2 or more match goals | 3 of 5 (60%) | 4 of 4 (100%) |
| 3 or more match goals | 2 of 5 (40%) | 2 of 4 (50%) |
Scoring patterns
| 1. FC Union Berlin | RB Leipzig | |
|---|---|---|
| Clean sheets | 2 of 9 (22%) | 5 of 9 (56%) |
| Failed to score | 4 of 9 (44%) | 1 of 9 (11%) |
| Both teams scored | 4 of 9 (44%) | 3 of 9 (33%) |
| 2 or more match goals | 7 of 9 (78%) | 9 of 9 (100%) |
| 3 or more match goals | 4 of 9 (44%) | 7 of 9 (78%) |
| 4 or more match goals | 4 of 9 (44%) | 6 of 9 (67%) |
| Goals per match, 1st half | 0.1 for, 0.8 against (8 matches) | 1.4 for, 0.6 against (8 matches) |
| Goals per match, 2nd half | 0.4 for, 1.5 against (8 matches) | 1.9 for, 0.6 against (8 matches) |
Counts from stored final scores and half-time scores, with the number of matches. Match goals are both clubs’ goals.
Full team comparison
| Per match | 1. FC Union Berlin | RB Leipzig |
|---|---|---|
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.0 (18th) | 2.2 (2nd) |
| Expected goals (xG), opponents | 1.9 (6th) | 1.4 (13th) |
| Shots | 10.2 (18th) | 17.2 (4th) |
| Shots, opponents | 16.8 (6th) | 13.9 (13th) |
| Shots on target | 3.3 (17th) | 6.9 (2nd) |
| Shots on target, opponents | 6.4 (3rd) | 6.3 (4th) |
| Big chances | 1.1 (18th) | 3.6 (2nd) |
| Big chances, opponents | 3.3 (4th) | 3.4 (2nd) |
| Possession % | 41.6 (17th) | 55.2 (3rd) |
| Passes | 356.6 (18th) | 540.1 (3rd) |
| Passes, opponents | 519.9 (4th) | 434.8 (14th) |
| Corners | 3.1 (18th) | 5.1 (9th) |
| Corners, opponents | 5.4 (8th) | 5.8 (4th) |
| Fouls | 11.9 (6th) | 10.1 (15th) |
| Fouls, opponents | 10.4 (12th) | 13.6 (2nd) |
| Yellow cards | 2.7 (1st) | 0.9 (18th) |
| Yellow cards, opponents | 1.9 (5th) | 1.6 (10th) |
| Shots inside the box | 6.9 (17th) | 12 (3rd) |
| Shots inside the box, opponents | 10.9 (8th) | 9.3 (13th) |
| Shots outside the box | 3.2 (17th) | 5.1 (7th) |
| Shots outside the box, opponents | 5.7 (4th) | 4.7 (12th) |
| Big chances missed | 0.6 (18th) | 1.6 (10th) |
| Big chances missed, opponents | 1.6 (9th) | 2.6 (2nd) |
| Offsides | 2 (6th) | 1.3 (14th) |
| Offsides, opponents | 2.2 (5th) | 2.6 (2nd) |
| Pass accuracy % | 74.5 (17th) | 86.2 (2nd) |
| Pass accuracy %, opponents | 87.2 (1st) | 84.2 (2nd) |
| Long balls | 57.9 (2nd) | 39.2 (18th) |
| Long balls, opponents | 47.7 (13th) | 42 (17th) |
| Long balls completed | 22.3 (8th) | 20 (15th) |
| Long balls completed, opponents | 23.2 (8th) | 21 (14th) |
| Crosses | 15.7 (14th) | 13.8 (16th) |
| Crosses, opponents | 22.6 (2nd) | 15.1 (15th) |
| Crosses completed | 4 (14th) | 4.1 (11th) |
| Crosses completed, opponents | 5.9 (3rd) | 2.8 (17th) |
| Dribbles completed | 4.9 (17th) | 13.8 (1st) |
| Dribbles completed, opponents | 6.8 (11th) | 6.6 (13th) |
| Tackles | 16.6 (9th) | 15.7 (10th) |
| Tackles, opponents | 11.1 (18th) | 21.1 (3rd) |
| Interceptions | 9.1 (13th) | 8.4 (15th) |
| Interceptions, opponents | 8.6 (16th) | 11.6 (7th) |
| Clearances | 32.3 (5th) | 20.4 (16th) |
| Clearances, opponents | 33.7 (3rd) | 21.4 (17th) |
| Ground duels won | 30.1 (17th) | 42.4 (1st) |
| Ground duels won, opponents | 28.8 (18th) | 37.4 (3rd) |
| Aerial duels won | 17.3 (8th) | 9.2 (17th) |
| Aerial duels won, opponents | 18.7 (6th) | 7.4 (18th) |
| Big saves | 1 (6th) | 0.5 (16th) |
| Big saves, opponents | 1.4 (2nd) | 1.3 (4th) |
"Opponents" rows are what each club’s opponents recorded against it. Averages over the matches that publish each statistic; rank among 18 clubs.
Recent results, all stored competitions
1. FC Union Berlin
- Nov 8, 2026 (Bundesliga): L 0-2 at SC Freiburg
- Nov 1, 2026 (Bundesliga): D 1-1 vs FC Cologne
- Oct 24, 2026 (Bundesliga): D 1-1 at FC Augsburg
- Oct 17, 2026 (Bundesliga): D 0-0 vs Borussia Dortmund
- Oct 10, 2026 (Bundesliga): W 1-0 vs SV Elversberg
- Sep 18, 2026 (Bundesliga): L 0-7 at Bayern Munich
RB Leipzig
- Nov 7, 2026 (Bundesliga): W 5-2 vs FC Augsburg
- Nov 4, 2026 (UEFA Champions League): L 2-3 vs Manchester City
- Oct 31, 2026 (Bundesliga): W 2-0 at Schalke 04
- Oct 24, 2026 (Bundesliga): W 4-0 vs SV Elversberg
- Oct 21, 2026 (UEFA Champions League): L 1-4 at Real Madrid
- Oct 17, 2026 (Bundesliga): L 1-6 at Bayern Munich
Head-to-head
| Date | Season | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2026 | 2025-26 | 1. FC Union Berlin 1-3 RB Leipzig (at RB Leipzig) |
| Dec 12, 2025 | 2025-26 | 1. FC Union Berlin 3-1 RB Leipzig (at 1. FC Union Berlin) |
Players to research
| Player | Pos | Apps | 2026-27 totals | Last 5 | Prop research |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livan Burcu | forward | 8 | 1 G, 0 A, 6 SH | 1 G, 4 SH | |
| Emmanuel Latte Lath | forward | 6 | 1 G, 0 A, 4 SH | 0 G, 2 SH | |
| Marin Ljubicic | forward | 3 | 0 G, 0 A, 4 SH | 2 G, 6 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals |
| Tim Skarke | midfielder | 9 | 2 G, 1 A, 11 SH | 0 G, 5 SH | |
| Janik Haberer | midfielder | 9 | 2 G, 0 A, 8 SH | 2 G, 5 SH | |
| Josip Juranovic | defender | 3 | 0 G, 2 A, 4 SH | 1 G, 5 SH | Assists |
| Player | Pos | Apps | 2026-27 totals | Last 5 | Prop research |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Nkunku | forward | 7 | 5 G, 2 A, 17 SH | 5 G, 13 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals, assists |
| Tidiam Gomis | forward | 9 | 3 G, 2 A, 24 SH | 2 G, 14 SH | Shots, shots on target |
| Rômulo | forward | 7 | 5 G, 0 A, 11 SH | 4 G, 9 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals |
| Antonio Nusa | midfielder | 9 | 4 G, 7 A, 19 SH | 2 G, 9 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals, assists |
| Ezechiel Banzuzi | midfielder | 9 | 2 G, 2 A, 13 SH | 2 G, 8 SH | |
| Ridle Baku | defender | 7 | 2 G, 0 A, 9 SH | 0 G, 4 SH |
Players with a StatsNext page, the leading goal contributors by position. Appearances and totals are this Bundesliga season; last 5 is the player's last five stored appearances. Prop research links open the player's StatsNext prop pages: how often statistical thresholds were reached, never sportsbook lines or prices. No prop page means too few appearances with the statistic at a typical market level so far; the player page still has every stored statistic.
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