Will RB Leipzigs Winning Streak Continue?
Early February. That was the last time that RB Leipzig lost. Keep in mind that the Red Bulls are competing in the Bundesliga, the UEFA Europa League, and the DFB Pokal.
They come in as the soccer predictions favorites to advance to the domestic cup Grand Finale. To do so, they must defeat FC Union Berlin, a team that won its last three games with a 7-1 aggregate. It’s going to be a thrilling, back-and-forth battle!
Let’s check the latest news, stats, injury reports, and Germany DFB Pokal for RB Leipzig vs Union Berlin. We’ve plenty of predictions for you to consider.
RB Leipzig Led by Christopher Nkunku
Individually, only Karim Benzema (Real Madrid) is having a better season than Christopher Nkunku. No joke, the offensive midfielder has scored 30 goals across the board, including three in the DFB Pokal.
Two of those goals were in the Quarterfinals, where RB Leipzig crushed Hannover 96 4-0. Most recently, he also scored two goals against Atalanta, helping the team advance to the UEFA Europa League Semifinals. I told you to pick the German side! And I’m also going to tell you this: Nkunku alone could be enough for you to consider including the Red Bulls in your soccer picks.
Besides Hannover 96, the Red Bulls also eliminated SV Sandhausen, Babelsberg, and Hansa Rostock. They haven’t allowed a single goal, being the only team in the Semis with such a stat. On the other hand, they’ve scored 11.
As if that wasn’t enough, Leipzig has been considerably better when playing at home thanks to an 11-2-3 record. Regarding the DFB Pokal, only their matchup against Hansa Rostock was at home and it finished 2-0.
RB Leipzig is offering a -220 price to win straight up. December, that was the last time the Red Bulls lost playing as the favorites.
Union Berlin Exceeding Expectations
Last season, FC Union Berlin was eliminated in the second round of the DFB Pokal by SC Paderborn (Bundesliga 2). Also, they finished seventh in the Bundesliga. This season, they could end up playing the Grand Finale and among the top four.
No matter what happens, the Iron Ones already exceeded expectations. Playing without pressure can make a huge difference. To boot – three of their previous four victories in the cup were on the road. They have no fear!
Turkgucu Munich, Waldhof Mannheim, Hertha Berlin, and St. Pauli – have all fallen victim to Berlin on the road to the Semis. The Iron Ones scored nine goals and allowed four, finishing with a clean sheet once.
If RB Leipzig has Nkunku, FC Union Berlin has Taiwo Awoniyi. The Nigerian has scored 18 goals in all competitions, including one in the DFB Pokal. He scored last weekend in Berlin’s 2-0 victory over Frankfurt. Yes, the same team that recently assaulted Camp Nou.
The visitors are offering a +620 price in the soccer picks and parlays to win straight up. They have already won one series while offering a plus price. It was against Hertha Berlin and the Iron Ones were offering a +155 price.
RB Leipzig vs Union Berlin Head-to-Head
- Previous Matches: 9
- RB Leipzig Victories: 5 (18 goals)
- Union Berlin Victories: 3 (10 goals)
- Draws: 1
These two met earlier in the Bundesliga. The game was in Berlin and the home side won 2-1. Taiwo Awoniyi and Timo Baumgartl scored for FC Union Berlin, while Christopher Nkunku scored for RB Leipzig. There was just one yellow card per side (in case you like to check the props).
When it comes two these two facing each other, the home team has lost just once.
RB Leipzig vs Union Berlin Game Information
- Date: Wednesday, April 20
- Time: 2:45 p.m. ET
- Location: Red Bull Arena, Leipzig
- RB Leipzig vs FC Union Berlin Live Stream: fuboTV
Leipzig vs Union Berlin Betting Lines
| Team | Handicap | Moneyline | Total | Team Total |
| RB Leipzig | -1 -135 | -220 | 2½-125o | 1½-160o / 1½+130u |
| Union Berlin | +1 +105 | +620 | 2½-105u | ½-130o / ½Evu |
| Draw | +330 |
RB Leipzig vs Union Berlin Prediction
With Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund out of the way, it’s now or never for RB Leipzig to win the DFB Pokal. The team is highly motivated thanks to the possibility of finishing the season with two trophies, and its attacking unit also includes Andre Silva, Yussuf Poulsen, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Emil Forsberg. The Red Bulls have talent to spare.
FC Union Berlin will put up a good fight, but this time it won’t be enough for them to pull off the soccer betting upset. Look for the total to go over.
Score Prediction: RB Leipzig 2, FC Union Berlin 1
