Union Berlin – Bayer Leverkusen

Union Berlin host Bayer Leverkusen in what promises to be a crucial clash for both sides. The hosts sit 16th in the table with just one point from three games, having scored four and conceded ten, while the visitors occupy seventh place with four points, a win, a draw and a loss to their name and a positive goal difference of eight for and five against. Berlin will be desperate to turn their fortunes around and pick up their first win of the campaign, whereas Leverkusen will look to consolidate their push for a European spot by extending their unbeaten run. The head‑to‑head record this season offers little precedent, leaving the outcome firmly in the hands of the performances on the day.