Probable Lineups

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3-5-2
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(38) 30 Goals 59 (81)
(27) 16 Assists 42 (58)
(6.5) 6.7 Average Ratings 7.1 (6.8)
33.4 Average Age 29.8
187.5 Average Height (cm) 185.4
(0.7) 0.9 Shots pg 1.2 (1.1)
(51%) 53% Aerial Duel Success 52% (51%)
(0.6) 0.6 Dribbles pg 0.8 (0.7)
(1) 1 Tackles pg 1.3 (1.3)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in 1. Bundesliga.

Missing Players

Union Berlin
RBL
No missing players.
Player Reason Status Rating
Tyler Adams Out 6.52
Dayot Upamecano Doubtful 7.06

Team News

Union Berlin
RBL
  • Expect former Stuttgart skipper Christian Gentner to bolster midfield, while Neven Subotic, twice Bundesliga champion under Jürgen Klopp at Borussia Dortmund, could lead central defence in a side otherwise totally bereft of Bundesliga experience.
  • New signings Marius Bülter, Sheraldo Becker and Marcus Ingvartsen will provide the bullets for lone striker Sebastian Andersson.
  • Regulars Dayot Upamecano and Tyler Adams are both likely to miss out through injury so Leipzig's squad depth is called on early in the campaign.
  • Want-away striker Timo Werner is unwilling to commit his long-term future to the club, with his heart set on a move to Bayern Munich. However, the German international should start up front alongside Denmark international Yussuf Poulsen, Leipzig's longest serving player from their days in the third-tier.
  • Youngsters Ethan Ampadu and Ademola Lookman, lured from the Premier League from Chelsea and Everton, respectively, will both have to settle for a spot on the bench in East Berlin.

Prediction

  • Two sides from eastern Germany meet in a mouthwatering final game of the opening match day.
  • Newboys Union become the fifth side from Berlin to play in the top-flight after Hertha, Tasmania 1900, Tennis Borussia and Blau-Weiss 90, while visitors RasenBallsport Leipzig are now an established Bundesliga side with highly-rated coach Julian Nagelsmann taking charge of the visitors for the first time after joining from Hoffenheim over the summer.
  • Leipzig have never won in three attempts on Bundesliga opening day, while over 2.5 goals were scored in their previous four away games last season. Roared on by a vociferous crowd, Union's best chance of gaining results will be early in the campaign and they could nick a surprise draw on home soil in a high-scoring draw.
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