Bayer Leverkusen will look to continue their impressive match towards a top-six finish when they travel to the capital to face third-placed Union Berlin.
The hosts bounced back from a small dip in form to pick up their first win in four competitive outings last round (D1, L2) by defeating Borussia Mönchengladbach 1-0.
They return to Stadion An der Alten Försterei looking to maintain one of only two remaining unbeaten home records in this season’s Bundesliga (W9, D5) whilst keeping a grip on a place inside the division’s top three.
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The gap between them to Freiburg in fourth was just two points after the last round, so securing another victory here could be crucial to their Champions League aspirations. Revenge will also be an added motivation, as opponents Bayer Leverkusen handed Union their heaviest defeat of the season (5-0) back in November. But the hosts might take some comfort from the fact that was their only defeat from each of the last five Bundesliga head-to-heads (W1, D3).
Meanwhile, Bayer Leverkusen are eight points adrift of their opponents but are still on course to qualify for continental football next season.
The visitors finished the last round in sixth, and their endeavours have been boosted by an impressive run of eight league games without a loss (W6, D2) – only Mainz can match being undefeated for such an extended period.
That unbeaten stretch extends to 13 games across all competitions, shedding light on why manager Xabi Alonso is regarded as one of Europe’s most exciting young managers.
Yet, this contest is set to put Leverkusen’s resolve to the test, given that they’re winless in their four away games against teams currently sitting above them in the Bundesliga table (D1, L3).
Their struggles in those matches are highlighted by the fact they scored just one goal in total across the four games and trailed at the half-time break in each.
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