Union Berlin v RB Leipzig result
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Union Berlin 0–3 RB Leipzig — RB Leipzig won this Bundesliga match.
The result
RB Leipzig won 3–0 at Stadion An der Alten Försterei in the Bundesliga on Sunday 3 September. RB Leipzig have scored in 11 consecutive matches in all competitions.
The goals
It was 0–0 at half-time. The goals — RB Leipzig: X. Simons (51’, assisted by Benjamin Henrichs) and Benjamin Šeško (85’, assisted by X. Simons; 87’, assisted by Dani Olmo). K. Volland (64’) was sent off.
The numbers
Expected goals (xG) agree with the result: Union Berlin 0.13, RB Leipzig 1.12, from 3 shots to 14 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).
Discipline
D. Schlager showed four yellow cards and one red — against 4.2 yellows a game across the last 6 matches refereed (all competitions). The bookings — Union Berlin: Alex Král (27’), Robin Gosens (80’) and Janik Haberer (81’); RB Leipzig: Benjamin Henrichs (26’).
What it changes
It is RB Leipzig’s first win over Union Berlin since 20 April 2022, after three meetings without one (the 6 prior meetings TACTIX holds).
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, X. Simons (RB Leipzig) 9.9, Benjamin Šeško (RB Leipzig) 9.1 and Benjamin Henrichs (RB Leipzig) 7.5 led the match.
Next up
Union Berlin next travel to FC Augsburg on 24 October 2026.
RB Leipzig next travel to Real Madrid on 21 October 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for Union Berlin: FC Augsburg v Union Berlin, Saturday 24 October — the preview. Next for RB Leipzig: Real Madrid v RB Leipzig, Wednesday 21 October — the preview.
The numbers
- Result: Union Berlin 0–3 RB Leipzig · Bundesliga
- Venue: Stadion An der Alten Försterei · Berlin
- Referee: D. Schlager
- Head-to-head (last 6): Union Berlin 5 · draws 0 · RB Leipzig 1 · 3 goals/game
- Recent form: Union Berlin 4W 0D 1L · RB Leipzig 4W 0D 1L
Union Berlin 0–3 RB Leipzig (Bundesliga): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 8 May 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 26 August 2023. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Union Berlin for / against | Line | RB Leipzig for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 2.38 for · 1.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 2.75 for · 1 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 6 for · 2.86 against n 7 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 3.5 for · 4.17 against n 6 Last 5 |
| Shots | 12.57 for · 11.57 against n 7 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 16.5 for · 10.17 against n 6 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 4.29 for · 3.86 against n 7 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 7.83 for · 3.83 against n 6 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 13.14 for · 12.43 against n 7 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 11.17 for · 11.83 against n 6 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 2.29 for · 2.57 against n 7 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2 for · 1.67 against n 6 Last 5 |
Referee: D. Schlager.
Union Berlin
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Siebatcheu n 8 | 27 | 3.3 | 2.1 | — |
| M. Thorsby n 8 | 44 | 3.1 | 0.5 | — |
| A. Schäfer n 8 | 40.3 | 2.2 | 0.8 | — |
| K. Behrens n 8 | 73.9 | 2 | 2.7 | — |
| D. Fofana n 8 | 39.9 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| D. Fofana n 8 | 39.9 | 2.8 | 1.7 |
| K. Behrens n 8 | 73.9 | 2.7 | 1.4 |
| J. Leweling n 8 | 14.9 | 2.3 | 1.5 |
| S. Becker n 8 | 72.9 | 2.2 | 0.9 |
| S. Michel n 8 | 43.8 | 2.1 | 0.8 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| K. Behrens n 8 | 73.9 | 1.1 | 0 |
| S. Becker n 8 | 72.9 | 0.3 | 0.6 |
| A. Laïdouni n 8 | 59.8 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| S. Michel n 8 | 43.8 | 0.3 | 0.5 |
| D. Fofana n 8 | 39.9 | 0.6 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| B. Aaronson n 8 | 33 | 2.7 |
| R. Gosens n 8 | 43.6 | 2.6 |
| M. Thorsby n 8 | 44 | 2.3 |
| J. Roussillon n 8 | 73.4 | 2 |
| T. Baumgartl n 8 | 76 | 1.9 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| F. Rønnow n 8 | 90 | 2.9 |
RB Leipzig
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emil Forsberg n 8 | 32.5 | 2.8 | 3.1 | — |
| X. Schlager n 8 | 59.1 | 2.3 | 1 | — |
| André Silva n 8 | 46.8 | 2.2 | 1.4 | — |
| Y. Poulsen n 8 | 27.1 | 2.1 | 2.9 | — |
| A. Haidara n 8 | 63.1 | 2 | 0.9 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loïs Openda n 8 | 82.3 | 3.3 | 2.1 |
| Y. Poulsen n 8 | 27.1 | 3.3 | 1.7 |
| C. Nkunku n 8 | 71.5 | 3 | 1.6 |
| X. Simons n 8 | 74.1 | 2 | 0.9 |
| T. Werner n 8 | 66.9 | 2 | 0.5 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loïs Openda n 8 | 82.3 | 1 | 0.3 |
| X. Simons n 8 | 74.1 | 0.5 | 0.6 |
| C. Nkunku n 8 | 71.5 | 0.6 | 0.5 |
| Dani Olmo n 8 | 72.9 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| D. Raum n 8 | 64.5 | 0 | 0.5 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| K. Laimer n 8 | 61 | 4.6 |
| N. Seiwald n 8 | 79 | 3.3 |
| M. Halstenberg n 8 | 41.1 | 2.5 |
| A. Haidara n 8 | 63.1 | 2.3 |
| M. Simakan n 8 | 75.1 | 2.1 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Ø. Nyland n 8 | 90 | 2.5 |
| J. Blaswich n 8 | 90 | 2 |
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Match statistics & details
| Union Berlin | RB Leipzig | |
|---|---|---|
| 35% | Possession | 65% |
| 0.13 | Expected goals (xG) | 1.12 |
| 3 | Shots | 14 |
| 1 | Shots on target | 7 |
| 1 | Shots off target | 4 |
| 1 | Blocked shots | 3 |
| 1 | Shots inside the box | 7 |
| 3 | Corners | 7 |
| 1 | Offsides | 2 |
| 16 | Fouls | 9 |
| 3 | Yellow cards | 1 |
| 1 | Red cards | 0 |
| 4 | Saves | 1 |
| 338 | Passes | 642 |
| 72% | Pass accuracy | 85% |
Union Berlin player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F. Rønnow | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| D. Doekhi | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| R. Knoche | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.9 |
| Diogo Leite | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.5 |
| Alex Král | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | Y | 6.7 |
| R. Gosens | 86 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | Y | 6.7 |
| K. Behrens | 86 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| J. Juranović | 71 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| A. Laïdouni | 71 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6.9 |
| K. Volland | 64 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | R | 6.2 |
| D. Fofana | 61 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.3 |
| B. Hollerbach sub | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| J. Haberer sub | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Y | 6.2 |
| C. Trimmel sub | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| J. Roussillon sub | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| M. Kaufmann sub | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
RB Leipzig player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Blaswich | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 |
| W. Orbán | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 8 |
| D. Raum | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 7.2 |
| X. Schlager | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 7.2 |
| K. Kampl | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| Dani Olmo | 90 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7.9 |
| B. Henrichs | 88 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | Y | 7.3 |
| X. Simons | 88 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 8.3 |
| Loïs Openda | 75 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| Y. Poulsen | 75 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| M. Simakan | 67 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7.9 |
| L. Klostermann sub | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| C. Baumgartner sub | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| Benjamin Šeško sub | 15 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.2 |
| C. Lukeba sub | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.6 |
| Emil Forsberg sub | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.
Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Union Berlin v RB Leipzig — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2023-02-11 RB Leipzig 1–2 Union Berlin
- 2022-08-20 Union Berlin 2–1 RB Leipzig
- 2022-04-23 RB Leipzig 1–2 Union Berlin
- 2022-04-20 RB Leipzig 2–1 Union Berlin
- 2021-12-03 Union Berlin 2–1 RB Leipzig
- 2021-05-22 Union Berlin 2–1 RB Leipzig
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Union Berlin and RB Leipzig?
- In their last 6 meetings, Union Berlin won 5, RB Leipzig won 1 and there were 0 draws, averaging 3 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Union Berlin and RB Leipzig?
- Recent form — Union Berlin 4W 0D 1L; RB Leipzig 4W 0D 1L.
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