Union Berlin welcome RB Leipzig to the Stadion An der Alten Försterei tomorrow, December 12, 2025, in a key Bundesliga encounter, Softfootball reports. Both sides are eager to secure points as the league approaches the winter break.
Union Berlin recently produced a 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich on November 8, 2025, ending the Bavarians’ 16-game winning streak across all competitions. The hosts came from behind, with both goals scored by defender Danilho Doekhi, showcasing remarkable resilience and defensive contributions.
RB Leipzig have been traveling to Berlin with confidence. Their official English X account posted ahead of the trip:
RB Leipzig have experienced mixed form in the Bundesliga. They achieved a standout 6-0 away win against Eintracht Frankfurt, demonstrating attacking prowess. However, this was offset by a 3-1 loss to Hoffenheim and a 0-0 draw with Borussia Mönchengladbach, highlighting some inconsistency in recent matches.
Team News
Union Berlin currently sit 12th in the Bundesliga standings under head coach Steffen Baumgart, who was appointed in December 2024. Baumgart has maintained the team’s compact defensive style with quick transitions, relying on structured organization and counter-attacks to challenge stronger opposition like RB Leipzig.
RB Leipzig sit 2nd in the Bundesliga table, aiming to maintain pressure at the top. The team will focus on possession-based play, high pressing, and wide attacking runs to exploit Union Berlin’s defensive gaps.
Union Berlin’s home form has been inconsistent this season. In 7 home Bundesliga matches, they have recorded 2 wins, 3 draws, and 2 losses, conceding 10 goals, an average of 1.43 goals per match. The team has also been winless in their last three home matches, highlighting defensive vulnerabilities.
Union Berlin (3-4-2-1):
Frederik Rønnow (1), Danilho Doekhi (5), Leopold Querfeld (14), Stanley Nsoki (34), Christopher Trimmel (28), Aljoscha Kemlein (6), András Schäfer (13), Derrick Kohn (39), Janik Haberer (19), Ilyas Ansah (10), Jeong Woo-yeong (11).
RB Leipzig (4-3-3):
:Péter Gulácsi (1), David Raum (23), Castello Lukeba (4), Willi Orbán (19), Kosta Nedeljkovic, Xaver Schlager (13), Nicolas Seiwald (14), Christoph Baumgartner (22), Johan Bakayoko (11), Conrad Harder (49), Yan Diomande (24).
SoftFootball Prediction
Union Berlin’s inconsistent home form and defensive vulnerabilities could make this a challenging match, while RB Leipzig’s attacking quality and depth should give them the edge. Expect goals at both ends. Prediction: Union Berlin 1-2 RB Leipzig.
