Union Berlin vs RB Leipzig — Match Preview
Friday night football returns to the Stadion An der Alten Försterei on 12 December 2025, as a struggling Union Berlin side hosts title-chasers RB Leipzig.1 The atmosphere will be electric, but the mood in the capital is tense. Union sit 12th with 15 points, having lost 3 of their last 5 league games. In contrast, RB Leipzig are flying high in 2nd place (29 points), fresh off a demolition job against Eintracht Frankfurt (6–0). Union need a miracle to stop the Leipzig juggernaut; Leipzig need a win to keep the pressure on the league leaders.
Union Berlin vs RB Leipzig — Match Info
- Competition: Bundesliga (Matchday 14)
- Venue: Stadion An der Alten Försterei, Berlin (Capacity: 22,012)
- Date: Friday, 12 December 2025
- Kickoff: 20:30 CET | 19:30 GMT | 01:00 IST (Saturday)
- Referee: Daniel Schlager (Expected)5
Union Berlin vs RB Leipzig — Match Stakes
Union Berlin (12th — 15 pts):
- Win → Jump to ~18 pts, creating breathing room from the relegation zone
- Draw → Stops the bleeding after back-to-back losses; restores confidence
- Loss → Could slide to 14th/15th; drags them into a relegation scrap
RB Leipzig (2nd — 29 pts):
- Win → Moves to 32 pts; temporarily takes 1st place (pressure on leaders)
- Draw → Disappointing; allows Bayern/Dortmund to widen the gap
- Loss → Momentum killer; waste of the huge goal difference advantage
Union Berlin vs RB Leipzig — Team News
Union Berlin:
- Skov R. — Out (Muscle Injury)
- Baku R. — Out (Ankle Injury)
- Bogdanov D. — Out (Injury)
- Markgraf A. — Out (Leg Injury)
- Romulo Cardoso — Out (Knee Injury)
RB Leipzig:
- Werner T. — Out (Muscle Injury)
- Henrichs B. — Out (Achilles Tendon Injury)
- Kampl K. — Out (Personal Reasons)
- Bitshiabu E. — Out (Muscle Injury)
- Ouedraogo A. — Out (Knee Injury)
- Gebel V. — Out (Knee Injury)
Union Berlin vs RB Leipzig — Team Form (Last 5 Matches)
Union Berlin
- 06/12 — 1–3 vs Wolfsburg (Bundesliga)
- 04/12 — 2–3 vs Bayern Munich (DFB-Pokal)
- 29/11 — 1–2 vs Heidenheim (Bundesliga)
- 23/11 — 1–0 vs St. Pauli (Bundesliga)
- 08/11 — 2–2 vs Bayern Munich (Bundesliga)
RB Leipzig
- 06/12 — 6–0 vs Eintracht Frankfurt (Bundesliga)
- 03/12 — 3–1 vs Magdeburg (DFB-Pokal)
- 29/11 — 0–0 vs B. Monchengladbach (Bundesliga)
- 23/11 — 2–0 vs Werder Bremen (Bundesliga)
- 08/11 — 1–3 vs Hoffenheim (Bundesliga)
Union Berlin vs RB Leipzig — Head-to-Head (Last 5 Meetings)
- 01/02/2025 — Union Berlin 0–0 RB Leipzig
- 14/09/2024 — RB Leipzig 0–0 Union Berlin
- 04/02/2024 — RB Leipzig 2–0 Union Berlin
- 03/09/2023 — Union Berlin 0–3 RB Leipzig
- 11/02/2023 — RB Leipzig 1–2 Union Berlin
Union Berlin vs RB Leipzig — Playing XI (Predicted Lineups)
Union Berlin (3-4-2-1)
Rönnow; Doekhi, Vogt, Leite; Trimmel, Khedira, Kemlein, Gosens; Hollerbach, Jeong; Siebatcheu
RB Leipzig (4-4-2)
Gulácsi; Geertruida, Orbán, Lukeba, Raum; Nusa, Haidara, Seiwald, Xavi Simons; Openda, Sesko
Union Berlin vs RB Leipzig — Impact Bench
Union Berlin: Vertessen (Speed on counter), Volland (Experience)
RB Leipzig: Baumgartner (Goal threat), Poulsen (Physicality), Elmas (Creativity)
Union Berlin vs RB Leipzig — Tactical Analysis
Union Berlin
Bo Svensson’s side is struggling defensively, conceding 8 goals in their last 3 games. They will likely revert to a deep 5-3-2 block to frustrate Leipzig. Their best hope lies in set-pieces (Trimmel’s delivery) and long balls to the target man (Siebatcheu) to bypass Leipzig’s press. Without Skov and Baku, their width is compromised.
RB Leipzig
Marco Rose’s men are in scary form, scoring 9 goals in their last 2 games. They will dominate possession and look to overload the central channels with Xavi Simons and Nusa drifting inside. With Henrichs out, Geertruida offers defensive stability on the right, allowing David Raum to bomb forward on the left. The Openda-Sesko partnership is currently the most dangerous duo in the league.
Union Berlin vs RB Leipzig — Key Battles
- Vogt vs Openda — pace mismatch in central defense
- Khedira vs Xavi Simons — stopping the creative engine
- Gosens vs Geertruida — battle for the wide flank
- Trimmel vs Raum — captain vs speedster
Union Berlin vs RB Leipzig — Spotlight Players
Union Berlin — Frederik Rönnow
The Danish goalkeeper must have a world-class game. Union’s defense is leaking goals, and against Leipzig’s attack, Rönnow will face a barrage of shots.
RB Leipzig — Loïs Openda
The Belgian striker is electric. His movement off the shoulder of the last defender will be a nightmare for Union’s slow backline. Expect him to exploit the high line if Union dares to push up.
Union Berlin vs RB Leipzig — Prediction
Union Berlin 1–3 RB Leipzig
Union Berlin’s fortress has crumbled recently, and their defensive injuries are mounting. RB Leipzig are scoring for fun and have too much quality in attack. While the Alte Försterei crowd will push them, Leipzig should take all three points comfortably.
Union Berlin vs RB Leipzig — Betting Insights
- RB Leipzig to Win — High Value
- Over 2.5 Goals — Likely (Union conceding heavily)
- Openda to Score — Yes
Union Berlin vs RB Leipzig — Where to Watch
- Germany: DAZN
- UK: Sky Sports Mix
- USA: ESPN+
- International: SonyLIV (India), BeIN Sports
Union Berlin vs RB Leipzig — FAQs
Q: When is the Union Berlin vs RB Leipzig match?
A: The match kicks off on Friday, 12 December 2025, at 20:30 CET (local time).10
Q: Where is the match being played?
A: The game takes place at the Stadion An der Alten Försterei in Berlin.
Q: Is Timo Werner playing against his former club?
A: No. Timo Werner is ruled out with a muscle injury.11
Q: How can I watch Union Berlin vs RB Leipzig in the USA?
A: The match will be streamed live on ESPN+.
Q: Who is the referee?
A: Daniel Schlager is expected to officiate the match.
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