Berlin, December 13 – 1. FC Union Berlin and RB Leipzig are set to clash this Friday at the Stadion Alte Försterei in a highly anticipated Match Day 14 encounter of the 1. Bundesliga. The match, scheduled for December 13, 2025, sees Union Berlin aiming to improve their standing against a high-flying RB Leipzig side.
Current Standings and Recent Form
1. FC Union Berlin currently sits in 12th position with 15 points. Their last outing saw Steffen Baumgart’s squad suffer a 3-1 defeat against Wolfsburg in the 1. Bundesliga 2025/26 season. The team has been struggling for consistency, with only one win in their last six games and coming off three consecutive defeats. At home, Union Berlin has endured four consecutive games without a win, including two consecutive losses, despite scoring in their last three home matches.
In contrast, RB Leipzig occupies a strong second position in the table with 29 points. Ole Werner’s team comes into this fixture on the back of an impressive 6-0 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt in their last 1. Bundesliga match. RB Leipzig boasts an excellent recent record, having lost only one of their last 14 games and currently enjoying a streak of four consecutive games without a loss, including two consecutive victories. However, their away form has seen them without a win in their last two outings, with one defeat in their last seven away games.
Team News and Injuries
Both teams face significant injury concerns ahead of this crucial match.
1. FC Union Berlin:
- Robert Skov – Knock
- Andrik Markgraf – Fatigue Fracture
- Dmytro Bohdanov – Knock
RB Leipzig:
- Timo Werner – Muscular problems
- Ridle Baku – Ankle Injury
- El Chadaille Bitshiabu – Hamstring Injury
- Viggo Gebel – Cruciate Ligament Tear
- Antonio Nusa – Ankle Injury
- Assan Ouédraogo – Knee Injury
- Rômulo Cardoso – Tendon Irritation
Predicted Lineups
Based on their last matches, the probable starting XIs are:
1. FC Union Berlin (vs Wolfsburg 2025-12-06):
Frederik Ronnow, Chris Trimmel, Leopold Querfeld, Stanley Nsoki, Derrick Köhn, Danilho Doekhi, András Schäfer, Janik Haberer, Aljoscha Kemlein, Ilyas Ansah, Jeong Woo-yeong
RB Leipzig (vs Eintracht Frankfurt 2025-12-06):
Péter Gulácsi, Kosta Nedeljkovic, Castello Lukeba, Willi Orbán, David Raum, Nicolas Seiwald, Chris Baumgartner, Xaver Schlager, Yan Diomande, Conrad Harder, Antonio Nusa
Head-to-Head Statistics
Historically, RB Leipzig holds a slight advantage in their 17 previous encounters, with eight wins compared to six for 1. FC Union Berlin. However, at the Stadion Alte Försterei, Union Berlin has a better record, securing four wins in eight games against RB Leipzig’s two victories. In the German League, out of 12 matches, both teams have five wins each, with two draws.
Managerial Matchup
The tactical battle between Steffen Baumgart (Union Berlin) and Ole Werner (RB Leipzig) will be a key factor. In six previous encounters, Baumgart has recorded one victory, three draws, and two defeats against Werner. Ole Werner has faced 1. FC Union Berlin six times, winning twice, drawing once, and losing three times. Steffen Baumgart has a more challenging record against RB Leipzig overall, with five draws and three defeats in eight matches.
Match Predictions
Given RB Leipzig’s current form and Union Berlin’s struggles, especially at home, RB Leipzig appears to be the stronger side on paper. However, Union Berlin’s home advantage in past head-to-head matches could make this a more closely contested game than recent form suggests. The extensive injury list for both teams could also play a significant role in the outcome.
