Frauen-Bundesliga Showdown: Union Berlin Women Host Leverkusen Women in Crucial League Clash
In a highly anticipated Frauen-Bundesliga fixture, promoted side Union Berlin Women will host Leverkusen Women in a pivotal match. Both teams are closely positioned in the league table, and the outcome of this game will significantly impact their seasonal standings and morale. Union Berlin Women aim to consolidate their top-flight status, while Leverkusen Women look to climb higher in the league.
Match Background & Qualification Scenarios
This match is a Round 15 fixture in the Frauen-Bundesliga, Germany's top-tier women's football league, which comprises 14 teams. Union Berlin Women, having been promoted for the 2025-26 season, are working to establish themselves in the top flight. After 14 rounds, Leverkusen Women sit in seventh place with 22 points from 7 wins, 1 draw, and 6 losses. Union Berlin Women are just behind them in ninth position, having accumulated 15 points from 4 wins, 3 draws, and 7 losses. For Union Berlin Women, this home game presents a crucial opportunity to distance themselves from the relegation zone and secure their position in the league. Leverkusen Women, on the other hand, will be looking for a victory to improve their standing, narrow the gap to the top half of the table, and contend for potential European qualification spots.
Recent Form
Union Berlin Women's recent form in the Frauen-Bundesliga has been mixed. In their last five league matches, they secured a 2-1 victory against Nürnberg Women on December 20, 2025, but drew 2-2 with Eintracht Frankfurt Women on December 15. They also suffered a 0-3 defeat to Hoffenheim Women on December 7, drew 1-1 with Hamburger SV Women on November 21, and lost 0-4 to formidable Bayern Munich Women on November 7. Overall, they have recorded 1 win, 2 draws, and 2 losses in their last five league outings. Leverkusen Women have endured a more challenging period in the league, registering 1 win and 4 losses in their last five matches. Their most recent league defeat was a 0-3 loss to Bayern Munich Women on December 22, 2025. Prior to that, they fell 0-1 to Werder Bremen Women on December 12, secured a 3-2 victory against RB Leipzig Women on December 6, and lost 0-1 to SGS Essen Schonebeck 19/68 Women on November 22.
Key Players & Injury News
Key players for Union Berlin Women include captain Lisa Heiseler and Sophie Weidauer, both of whom are joint top scorers for the team with 4 goals each. Eileen Campbell is another significant attacking threat with 2 assists. Regarding injuries, Union Berlin Women will be without Sarah Abu Sabbah, who has been sidelined indefinitely since October 2024 due to a knee injury. Maria Cristina Lange has also been out indefinitely with a knee injury sustained in November 2023. For Leverkusen Women, their leading scorer is Vanessa Fudalla, who has netted 8 goals this season. Loreen Bender has contributed 3 goals and 2 assists, while Kristin Kogel and Carlotta Wamser each have 1 goal and 1 assist. Currently, there is no specific new major injury news reported for the Leverkusen Women's team. It is important to note that recent injury reports concerning Leverkusen players Mark Flekken and Nathan Tella pertain to the men's team, not the women's team.