RB Leipzig – Union Berlin: the Saxons are on the brink of Europe 
RB Leipzig head into the run-in with total focus as they push to lock down a Champions League spot. Union Berlin may have little left on the line, but they’re still a tough, awkward opponent. For Leipzig, it’s simple: win and pile the pressure on the teams above and below them. The stadium should be rocking, and the home crowd will expect a result that really matters. Every duel will be fought hard, but Leipzig’s technical quality ought to tilt this one their way on Friday night.
The calm power of RB Leipzig 
RB Leipzig have looked increasingly composed over the past few weeks, built on a back line that’s been rock solid. At the Red Bull Arena, they haven’t lost in five matches, a sign of how hard they are to break down at home. Ole Werner can also call on a full squad, which helps Leipzig keep the tempo high for 90 minutes. Their sharpness in the final third could be the difference. You get the sense they’ve taken a real mental step forward, and they’re handling these pressure games like a side that expects to win them.
Union Berlin’s physical test 
The visitors arrive in Saxony intent on disrupting Leipzig’s rhythm. The trouble is, their current form is miles off where it needs to be, and the defensive cracks are obvious. Dealing with Leipzig’s attacking power requires real discipline, and Union have struggled to produce that on the road. Without their suspended star striker, they may struggle to trouble Leipzig’s back line. It’s a tough assignment, and one that looks even tougher against a home side with no intention of giving an inch.
Likely line-ups
RB Leipzig : Vandevoordt ; Baku, Orban, Lukeba, Raum ; Ouedraogo, Seiwald, Baumgartner ; Diomande, Romulo, Nusa
Union Berlin : Ronnow ; Doekhi, Querfeld, Leite ; Trimmel, Khedira, Kemlein, Rothe ; Burke, Ansah ; Ilic
Football prediction RB Leipzig vs Union Berlin
RB Leipzig to win
The momentum is firmly with RB Leipzig, and they can’t afford to slip this late in the season. They’ve got enough firepower to open up the Berlin defence early.
The gap in individual quality is too big to ignore at this stage of the campaign. Leipzig should dominate territory from the first whistle and keep Union pinned back.
The Red Bull Arena crowd should see Leipzig get the job done and strengthen their grip on a place on the podium.
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