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The 2022-23 season will be one that lives long in the memory for Union Berlin. They topped the German top-flight for the first time in their history early in the campaign, before landing a Champions League spot for the first time. Union will be looking to build on that hugely progressive showing this term, but a second straight finish in the top four appears to be a huge challenge. They will take pride from the fact that they are the only representative in the top-flight from the capital this term, following Hertha Berlin’s relegation in 2022-23. Union have strengthened the squad with some interesting additions this summer, including Brenden Aaronson from Leeds, David Fofana from Chelsea, and Robin Gosens from Inter Milan. [news_button][/news_button] Mainz also exceeded expectations in 2022-23, as they easily steered clear of the relegation places to finish in the top half of the standings. Ultimately, they finished just four points off the European spots, and a renewed effort for a place in the top seven this term will be their main goal for the season ahead. The German side have been able to add quality to their squad this summer, as they have brought in Liverpool’s Sepp van den Berg on a loan deal and Tom Krauss from RB Leipzig. They made a winning start to their domestic calendar last weekend, as they edged over the line to secure a 1-0 win over SV Elversberg in the DFB Pokal. Their only goal was scored from the penalty spot by Ludovic Ajorque.

Union Berlin vs Mainz Head to Head

Union boasts an excellent record in this fixture, as they have lost just once in eight matches against Mainz. Interestingly, Union have only picked up more points against one other team in the Bundesliga than Mainz.

Union Berlin vs Mainz Prediction

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Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig Prediction: Bundesliga Match Match on 19.08.2023

15th Aug 2023

Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig Prediction: Bundesliga Match Match on 19.08.2023

Alex Dudley

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RB Leipzig to Win
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Bayer Leverkusen kick off their 2023-24 campaign at BayArena on Saturday, as they welcome an in-form RB Leipzig. Both sides look set to be among the leading contenders for a Champions League spot this term.

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It promises to be a big season for Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen, as the club look to improve on their sixth-place finish from last term. They have lost a number of key stars during the summer window, with the big departure coming in the form of Moussa Diaby, who departed for Aston Villa. However, they have added quality to the squad, with the additions of Jonas Hofmann, Granit Xhaka and Victor Boniface.

Leverkusen enjoyed a solid pre-season campaign, which included wins over Marseille and West Ham. They kicked off their domestic campaign last weekend with a routine 8-0 win over Teutonia Ottensen in the opening round of the DFB Pokal. In total, seven different players found the back of the net in that win, including new signings Boniface and Hofmann. Meanwhile, Amine Adil, Jeremie Frimpong, and Adam Hiozek also found the net.

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RB Leipzig recovered from a slow start to the season last term to finish third in the overall standings. However, they will be looking to improve on that showing and put down a title challenge this term. That could be difficult following the departure of Christopher Nkunku, but the big-money arrivals of Benjamin Sesko and Lois Openda will be tasked with replacing his goals.

Leipzig made a stunning start to their domestic campaign last weekend, as they landed a huge 3-0 win in the DFL Supercup against Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena. Dani Olmo was in inspired form in that showpiece, as the Spanish star scored a stunning hat-trick against the reigning German champions.

Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig Head to Head

Leverkusen won the previous fixture between these two sides by a 2-0 scoreline in April 2023. That win ended a two-match losing streak against Leipzig, which included an away win for the visitors at BayArena in April 2022.

Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig Prediction

This is a really interesting opening match in the Bundesliga, and both sides have realistic chances of finishing the campaign in a Champions League spot. However, it could be challenging to overlook Leipzig after their stunning start to the domestic season against Bayern Munich last Saturday.

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