RB Leipzig vs 1.FC Union Berlin Prediction 24 April 2026
Added on 22 April, 2026
On Friday evening, the opening match of Bundesliga Matchday 31 will see RB Leipzig host Union Berlin.
After a narrow 0–1 loss to Stuttgart in mid-March, Leipzig bounced back impressively, winning their next four games against Hoffenheim (5–0), Werder Bremen (2–1), Borussia Mönchengladbach (1–0), and Eintracht Frankfurt (3–1). This strong run has lifted them to third place with 59 points and a goal difference of 59–37, highlighting both attacking power and solid form heading into the final stretch of the season.
Union Berlin, meanwhile, sit 11th with 32 points and a goal difference of 34–52, just six points above the relegation zone. Their recent form has been inconsistent: a win over Freiburg (1–0), a draw with St. Pauli (1–1), and defeats to Bayern Munich (0–4), Heidenheim (1–3), and Wolfsburg (1–2).
Given the contrast in momentum and overall quality, Leipzig are clear favorites at home. With strong recent performances and crowd support behind them, they are well positioned to dominate this match and could realistically secure a convincing victory by a margin of at least three goals.
RB Leipzig to win and over 2.5 goals 1.77