Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen: match statistics
Bayer Leverkusen is showing significantly better form than Union Berlin, as confirmed by their last five matches' record – 4 wins and 1 draw for the visitors compared to just 2 draws and 3 defeats for the hosts. Leverkusen occupies 6th place in the table with 12 wins this season, while Union Berlin is in 10th position with only 6 victories. The visitors have a clear advantage in ball possession (57% vs 38%) and better shooting accuracy (17% vs 12%), which translates to an average of 1.9 goals per away match. Union Berlin has poor home form – only a 27% win rate and as many as 1.55 goals conceded on average per match in front of their own fans. Additionally, Leverkusen has conceded only 2 goals in their last five matches, which demonstrates a solid defense. All these factors point to a clear advantage for the visitors and a probable victory for Bayer Leverkusen.
Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Union Berlin played against Bayer Leverkusen in Bundesliga (Germany). The game was played on February 21, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Union Berlin has 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.40 points per game. Bayer Leverkusen has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Union Berlin scores 1.27 goals per game and allows 1.68. Bayer Leverkusen scores 2.05 and allows 1.29. Games in this league average 3.18 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 64% of Union Berlin's games and 57% of Bayer Leverkusen's. The Over 2.5 rates are 59% and 62%, compared with league averages of 58% for BTTS and 63% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Bayer Leverkusen has the higher season xG average, 1.54 to 1.38 per game. Union Berlin takes 12.9 shots per game, while Bayer Leverkusen takes 13.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Union Berlin leads at halftime in 23% of its games and scores 0.82 goals per game after halftime. Bayer Leverkusen leads at halftime in 52% and scores 0.76 after halftime.
When the teams score
Union Berlin's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (10 goals). For Bayer Leverkusen, it is minutes 31-45+ (11 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Bundesliga games average 3.18 goals. Both teams score in 58% of games, and 63% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Bayer Leverkusen is showing significantly better form than Union Berlin, as confirmed by their last five matches' record – 4 wins and 1 draw for the visitors compared to just 2 draws and 3 defeats for the hosts. Leverkusen occupies 6th place in the table with 12 wins this season, while Union Berlin is in 10th position with only 6 victories. The visitors have a clear advantage in ball possession (57% vs 38%) and better shooting accuracy (17% vs 12%), which translates to an average of 1.9 goals per away match. Union Berlin has poor home form – only a 27% win rate and as many as 1.55 goals conceded on average per match in front of their own fans. Additionally, Leverkusen has conceded only 2 goals in their last five matches, which demonstrates a solid defense. All these factors point to a clear advantage for the visitors and a probable victory for Bayer Leverkusen.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Union Berlin | Bayer Leverkusen | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 28% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.44 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Bayer Leverkusen is 400% better for: last-5 form.
0.4 pts / game - Union Berlin · 2 pts / game - Bayer Leverkusen
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Bayer Leverkusen is 61% better for: goals scored per game.
1.27 goals / game - Union Berlin · 2.05 goals / game - Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen is 30% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.68 goals / game - Union Berlin · 1.29 goals / game - Bayer Leverkusen
Union Berlin scores in 73% of games (16 of 22 meczów), while Bayer Leverkusen keeps a clean sheet in 29% (6 of 21 meczów).
Bayer Leverkusen scores in 86% of games (18 of 21 meczów), while Union Berlin keeps a clean sheet in 18% (4 of 22 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Union Berlin
Over / Under - Bayer Leverkusen
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Bayer Leverkusen is 72% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.05 pts / game - Union Berlin · 1.81 pts / game - Bayer Leverkusen
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Union Berlin - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 23% of games and wins 27%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Bayer Leverkusen - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 52% of games and wins 57%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.40 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 0% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -4 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (10 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (11 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Union Berlin
Bayer Leverkusen
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Bundesliga).
Teams vs league
| Union Berlin | Liga | Bayer Leverkusen | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.95 | 3.18 | ▲ 3.33 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 64% | 58% | • 57% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 59% | 63% | • 62% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 18% | 23% | ▲ 29% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 68% | 77% | ▲ 90% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 86% | 83% | ▼ 76% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Union Berlin's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Bayer Leverkusen. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen?
The Bundesliga match finished Union Berlin 1:0 Bayer Leverkusen. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen?
Union Berlin score 1.27 goals per game on average and Bayer Leverkusen 2.05. The Bundesliga average is 3.18 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 63% of games. Both teams score in 64% of Union Berlin's matches and 57% of Bayer Leverkusen's.
What form are Union Berlin and Bayer Leverkusen in?
Over the last 5 games Union Berlin have a 0-2-3 record (0.40 points per game) and Bayer Leverkusen 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.