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
Key match information
Union Berlin played Bayer Leverkusen in Bundesliga (Germany). The match was played on 21 February 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
Union Berlin: 0-2-3, 0.40 points/match. Bayer Leverkusen: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Union Berlin scores 1.27 and concedes 1.68 goals per match. Bayer Leverkusen scores 2.05 and concedes 1.29. League average: 3.18 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Union Berlin 64%, Bayer Leverkusen 57%. Over 2.5: Union Berlin 59%, Bayer Leverkusen 62%. League level: BTTS 58%, Over 2.5 63%.
xG, shots and style
Bayer Leverkusen has higher xG: 1.54 vs 1.38. Union Berlin: 12.9 shots per match, Bayer Leverkusen: 13.7.
Match halves
Union Berlin: half-time lead 23%, second-half goals 0.82. Bayer Leverkusen: half-time lead 52%, second-half goals 0.76.
Goals by minute
Union Berlin: 76-90+ (10 goals). Bayer Leverkusen: 31-45+ (11 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Bundesliga: 3.18 goals per match, BTTS 58%, Over 2.5 63%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 0%.
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.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Bayer Leverkusen is 400% better for: last-5 form.
0.4 pts / match - Union Berlin · 2 pts / match - 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 match.
1.27 goals / match - Union Berlin · 2.05 goals / match - Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen is 30% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.68 goals / match - Union Berlin · 1.29 goals / match - Bayer Leverkusen
Union Berlin scores in 73% of matches (16 of 22 matches), while Bayer Leverkusen keeps a clean sheet in 29% (6 of 21 matches).
Bayer Leverkusen scores in 86% of matches (18 of 21 matches), while Union Berlin keeps a clean sheet in 18% (4 of 22 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Union Berlin
Over / Under - Bayer Leverkusen
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Union Berlin · 1.81 pts / match - Bayer Leverkusen
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Union Berlin - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 23% of matches and wins 27%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Bayer Leverkusen - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 52% of matches and wins 57%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.40 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 2.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Union Berlin
Bayer Leverkusen
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▼ 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
Previous meeting: Union Berlin 0 - 0 - 1 Bayer Leverkusen. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
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.