On October 4, 2025, Bayer Leverkusen will take on Union Berlin in Matchday 6 of the German Bundesliga. The match will start at 15:30 Central European Time. Here’s a look at the best betting option for this game.
Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen has not been as strong this season as in the last two, but they are starting to find their form. Competing in both the Champions League and Bundesliga, they are on a six-game unbeaten streak, although only two of those are wins, with the remaining four ending in draws. In their last Champions League match, Leverkusen drew 1-1 with PSV after giving up a home lead. This was their second straight draw in Europe, following a 2-2 result against Copenhagen.
In the Bundesliga, Leverkusen began their season with a home loss to Hoffenheim but have since avoided defeat, recording two draws and two wins, including a recent 2-1 away win over St. Pauli. Currently, they sit sixth in the table, trailing the leaders by seven points. Their home record looks strong: since that opening game, they have not lost at home. Historically, Leverkusen holds a clear advantage over Union Berlin, never losing in their past home matches, with five wins and three draws.
Union Berlin
This season, Union Berlin is only participating in domestic competitions. Their performance has been uneven: they started with a win in the DFB-Pokal and a Bundesliga victory over Stuttgart, but then faced two consecutive losses. They regrouped with a thrilling 4-3 away win against Eintracht but were held to a 0-0 draw at home against Hamburg in their last match. Union Berlin is currently 11th in the Bundesliga with seven points. On the road, they’ve lost once to Borussia, but secured a win at Eintracht in two away matches.
In their head-to-head matches, Union Berlin has not defeated Bayer Leverkusen since 2021. Since that last win, they have faced Leverkusen nine times, with Bayer winning four of those matches and five ending in draws.
Probable lineups
- Bayer Leverkusen: Flekken, Quansah, Bade, Tapsoba, Tah, Andrich, Garcia, Grimaldo, Tillman, Ben Seghir, Schick.
- Union Berlin: Rönnow, Doekhi, Querfeld, Leite, Kohn, Trimmel, Khedira, Haberer, Aensa, Burke, Ilic.
Key facts and head-to-head stats
- Bayer Leverkusen is unbeaten in 8 of their last 9 matches.
- Both teams have scored in 8 of Bayer’s last 9 matches.
- Bayer has scored first in 4 of their last 5 matches.
- Union Berlin has failed to win 4 of their last 5 matches.
- Both teams have scored in 3 of Union’s last 4 matches.
- Bayer Leverkusen has won 3 of the last 4 head-to-head matches.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Union Berlin match prediction
Bayer Leverkusen comes into this match with strong form and an unbeaten streak. After two consecutive home draws, they will be eager for a win in front of their supporters. In contrast, Union Berlin has been inconsistent, alternating between wins and losses. Recent encounters favor Leverkusen, who typically perform well at home against this team. All indicators suggest Bayer is the favorite for this match. My prediction is a Bayer victory at odds of 1.69.