Title Contenders Collide With Strugglers at the Alten Försterei
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 79/100. RB Leipzig's championship credentials face a test of ruthlessness against Union Berlin, whose survival instinct may prove the only weapon at Stadion An der Alten Försterei.
The Setup
The Balance here is stark: Leipzig sit second with 29 points and nine wins, whilst Union languish in 12th with just 15 points. The Stars overwhelmingly favour the visitors—Yan Diomande has plundered five goals in five games, a goal-per-match rate that's devastating at this level. Yet Union's Frederik Rønnow has kept two clean sheets in his last five outings, proof the defence isn't entirely porous.
Key Battle
Leipzig's tempo-control through Xavi Simons and Christoph Baumgartner will suffocate Union's midfield. The hosts must compress space, invite pressure, and hunt transitions—a classic underdog script against a side that's lost just twice in 13 matches.
Our Prediction
Leipzig 2–1. The visitors impose early control; Diomande and Lois Openda break through. Union snatch one on the counter, but Péter Gulácsi's three clean sheets in five games signal he'll shut the door when it matters.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match?
Yes if you're tracking Leipzig's title bid. No if you want drama—the quality gap is too wide.
What's the predicted outcome?
Leipzig 2–1 Union. Diomande and Openda strike; Union grab a consolation counter.
Where are Union Berlin and RB Leipzig in the league table?
Leipzig 2nd (29 points), Union 12th (15 points). A 14-point gulf after 13 games.
What is Union Berlin's current form?
Poor: L–L–W–D–D. One win in five. Fragile defence, blunt attack.
Who is the in-form player to watch?
Yan Diomande (Leipzig): 5 goals in 5 matches, 8.5 average rating. A goal-machine in overdrive.
Why is this match rated 79/100?
Our Futmetrix algorithm analyzed intensity, balance, and stakes. The final score of 79/100 places this match in the "Worth Watching" category.