TIPS - Leverkusen VS Union Berlin

[(Bayer 04 Leverkusen) Strength]:
1. Bayer 04 Leverkusen drew 1-1 with PSV Eindhoven in the last Champions League match. They remained unbeaten in the last 6 games across all competitions, demonstrating commendable overall performances.
2. Bayer 04 Leverkusen scored 10 goals this season so far, averaging 2 goals per game, which showed excellent attack.
3. Bayer 04 Leverkusen received 2 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses in the last 5 home games, with an unbeaten rate of 80% at home.

[(Bayer 04 Leverkusen) Neutral]:
1. Bayer 04 Leverkusen officially announced that they have extended the contract of midfielder Exequiel Palacios until 2030. He has played in two matches for Bayer 04 Leverkusen across all competitions this season, but he may be unavailable for this fixture due to injury.
2. Bayer 04 Leverkusen conceded 5 goals in the last 5 home games, revealing mediocre home performances.
3. Bayer 04 Leverkusen ended only 2 of their last 10 competitive games with UNDERs in O/U, indicating open play.

[(Bayer 04 Leverkusen) Weakness]:
1. Bayer 04 Leverkusen released a medical update confirming that Axel Tape sustained a hamstring tendon injury in his left thigh during the match against PSV Eindhoven. The player will not require surgery and is expected to return after the November international break. Axel Tape joined the club on a free transfer this summer and has played in six matches this season.
2. Bayer 04 Leverkusen officially announced that forward Patrik Schick has suffered a muscle fascia injury in his hamstring. He is expected to return for the match against 1.FSV Mainz 05 on October 18, meaning he will miss this fixture.

[(1. FC Union Berlin) Strength]:
1. 1. FC Union Berlin forward Oliver Burke scored 3 goals in the last 3 Bundesliga games, revealing smooth form lately.
2. 1. FC Union Berlin scored 8 goals in the last 5 games, revealing an improvement in recent scoring ability and outstanding overall performances.

[(1. FC Union Berlin) Weakness]:
1. 1. FC Union Berlin drew 0-0 with Hamburger SV in the last match. They got wins, losses, and draws by turns in the recent games, showing unstable form.
2. 1. FC Union Berlin conceded 11 goals in the last 5 games, showcasing a decline in their defense.
3. 1. FC Union Berlin recorded 2 wins and 3 losses in the last 5 away games, with a win rate of 40%.
4. 1. FC Union Berlin won one, drew five, and lost eight in their 14 encounters between the two teams, placing them at a mental disadvantage.
5. 1. FC Union Berlin won only 3 of the last 10 games in AH, boasting poor winning strength and an underwhelming trend.

[Tips]:
Bayer 04 Leverkusen drew 1-1 with PSV Eindhoven in their last Champions League fixture.

The team remain undefeated in their last six matches across all competitions, and their overall performance is commendable.

Returning to the league, they will face 1. FC Union Berlin, a team that drew 0-0 with Hamburger SV in their last match and got wins, losses, and draws by turns recently, indicating a lack of overall stability.

Furthermore, in their historical head-to-head record, Union Berlin failed to win any of their previous eight visits to Leverkusen's home ground, losing five times, which highlights a clear psychological disadvantage in their encounters.

Union Berlin are also inferior in terms of overall strength compared to Leverkusen.

Therefore, Bayer 04 Leverkusen are still highly favored to secure a victory at home in this fixture.

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