Bayer Leverkusen vs Union Berlin (5 September 2026, Bundesliga): match facts, form and head-to-head

Bayer Leverkusen turned their home ground into a fortress, blasting Union Berlin 4‑0 and climbing to eighth place with four points after three matches, their goal tally now standing at eight for and five against. The win widens the gap to the league’s leaders and leaves Union Berlin stranded at 16th with just a single point, having scored four but conceded ten. Leverkusen’s dominant performance also settles the season’s head‑to‑head, giving them a clean sweep over Berlin after their earlier encounter. The three‑point haul not only erases the blemish of their earlier defeat but also puts pressure on the relegation‑battling side, who must now chase a rare victory to avoid slipping further down the table.