Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs FC Union Berlin: kickoff time, lineups and prediction, 5 September

What to know

Bayer 04 Leverkusen host FC Union Berlin in round 2 of the Bundesliga on Saturday 5 September 2026. Kickoff is at 16:30 Mecca time at BayArena, Leverkusen. Bayer 04 Leverkusen are #14 in the table and FC Union Berlin are #9. The match is on TV in 94 countries, on channels including Tring Sport 1, Tring Sport 4, Shahid, STARZPLAY, DAZN Spain.

The table says one thing, the predictions another: Bayer 04 Leverkusen are the favourites.
Patrik Schick leads the way for Bayer 04 Leverkusen with 4 goals this season.
FC Union Berlin go into this one with 5 players out.

Which channel shows Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs FC Union Berlin?

Channels showing this match, by country.

All channels in 94 countries

Match prediction

55%

23%

21%

Form

The last five matches of each team before this one, most recent at the top.

Bayer 04 Leverkusen

Loss Elversberg 3 - 2 Bayer 04 Leverkusen away, 29 Aug

FC Union Berlin

Draw FC Union Berlin 3 - 3 Eintracht Frankfurt at home, 29 Aug

Lineups

Bayer 04 Leverkusen

FC Union Berlin

Match stats

11

Fouls

12

4

Goals

0

Saves

6

579

Passes

324

4

Assists

0

93

Attacks

78

11

Corners

1

10

Tackles

15

3

Offsides

3

18

Throwins

17

78

Ball Safe

51

37

Duels Won

36

12

Free Kicks

11

17

Key Passes

4

Who is out: Bayer 04 Leverkusen and FC Union Berlin

Bayer 04 Leverkusen

Kennet Eichhorn Ill
Montrell Culbreath Foot Injury
Guéla DouéMuscle Injury
Jonas HofmannNo Eligibility, until 29 Jan
Tim OermannNo Eligibility, until 29 Jan

FC Union Berlin

Oliver Burke Achilles tendon problems
Marvin Friedrich Knock
Stanley NsokiMuscle Injury
Andrik MarkgrafCruciate Ligament Tear
Mekhi GrayUnknown Injury

Stadium: BayArena

CityLeverkusen

Capacity30,210

SurfaceGrass

Open in maps Stadium guide

Table: Bundesliga

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Borussia Dortmund	4	4	0	0	+7	12
2	FC Bayern München	4	3	1	0	+12	10
3	SC Freiburg	4	3	1	0	+9	10
4	FC Augsburg	4	2	1	1	+5	7
5	Bayer 04 Leverkusen	4	2	1	1	+5	7
6	FSV Mainz 05	4	2	1	1	+4	7
7	Elversberg	4	2	1	1	+1	7
8	Werder Bremen	4	2	1	1	0	7
9	RB Leipzig	4	2	0	2	+4	6
10	Eintracht Frankfurt	4	1	2	1	-1	5
11	Schalke 04	4	1	2	1	-1	5
12	Paderborn	4	1	1	2	-2	4
13	FC Köln	4	1	1	2	-3	4
14	TSG Hoffenheim	4	1	0	3	-3	3
15	VfB Stuttgart	4	1	0	3	-3	3
16	Hamburger SV	4	1	0	3	-11	3
17	FC Union Berlin	4	0	1	3	-13	1
18	Borussia Mönchengladbach	4	0	0	4	-10	0

Questions and answers

What time does Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs FC Union Berlin kick off?

Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs FC Union Berlin kicks off on Saturday 5 September 2026 at 16:30 Mecca time (13:30 UTC). This page also shows the time in your own timezone.

Which channel is showing Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs FC Union Berlin?

The match is on TV in 94 countries. Channels include Tring Sport 1, Tring Sport 4, Shahid, STARZPLAY, DAZN Spain, Bluu. Search for your country in the list above to see yours.

Where is Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs FC Union Berlin being played?

At BayArena in Leverkusen, which holds 30,210 people.

Who is expected to win, Bayer 04 Leverkusen or FC Union Berlin?

Bayer 04 Leverkusen 55%, draw 23%, FC Union Berlin 21%.

How can I watch Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs FC Union Berlin if it isn't shown in my country?

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