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Striker Kevin Behrens – who signed a contract extension with Die Eisernen last week – is more likely to continue his partnership with Sheraldo Becker up front, however, after the 32-year-old made it three goals in four games in all competitions against the 05ers. January arrival Juranovic will compete with club captain Christopher Trimmel for a spot at right wing-back. Up to second place and just one point off record champions Bayern Munich going into Matchday 20, Urs Fischer's men will next be keen to extend their winning run against Leipzig in the Bundesliga to five games.
Latest Click here for the Leipzig vs. Union LIVE blog! Leipzig were kept off the scoresheet for the first time in eight games against Cologne last time out but, despite drawing a blank at the RheinEnergieStadion, Die Roten Bullen extended their incredible unbeaten run to 18 matches. Christopher Nkunku is still unavailable for this big Union test, Leipzig’s top scorer with 12 Bundesliga goals having only just returned to training after a long-term knee injury. Willi Orban’s presence at the weekend remains unsure after the stand-in captain donated stem cells in the week, meaning the onus is in Gvardiol to lead the Leipzig back line, but both Andre Silva and Kevin Kampl have recovered from colds and are available for selection. Dani Olmo (thigh), Peter Gulacsi (ACL) and Abdou Diallo (knee) all remain sidelined.
RB Leipzig vs 1. FC Union Berlin live score, H2H and lineups
Union's rocky end to 2022 is all a distant memory for fans of the club from Köpenick, with five straight victories in all competitions since the turn of the year reigniting hopes of silverware in the red-and-white half of the German capital. USMNT striker Jordan netted his first goal in four and a half months to secure victory against Mainz last weekend, putting the forward back in contention for a starting berth.
RB Leipzig vs. Union Berlin: probable teams, match stats and