Bayer Leverkusen visits Weserstadion on Saturday for a Bundesliga clash with Werder Bremen.
Explore all the tips, statistics, and our pre-match poll for Werder Bremen vs. Bayer Leverkusen below, along with the best betting odds.
Werder Bremen Form
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Werder Bremen aims to build on their last match, a 2-4 victory over VfL Wolfsburg.
In that match, Werder Bremen had 57% possession and made 15 attempts at goal, with 7 on target. Scorers included Mitchell Weiser (45′), Felix Agu (51′), Marvin Ducksch (67′), and Marco Grüll (72′). Wolfsburg managed 14 shots, with 6 on target, and scored through Tiago Tomás (19′) and Joakim Mæhle (79′).
Defensively, Werder Bremen has struggled lately, failing to keep a clean sheet in 5 of their last 6 matches, conceding a total of 12 goals. This trend may not continue into this game.
Key Pre-Match Facts:
- Werder Bremen has not beaten Bayer Leverkusen in their last 8 league encounters.
- They have not won at home in their last 3 league matches.
Bayer Leverkusen Form
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Bayer Leverkusen drew 1-1 in their recent Champions League match against Brest.
In that match, they had 59% possession and took 8 shots, with 3 on target. Florian Wirtz scored for Leverkusen in the 24th minute, while Brest equalized through Pierre Lees-Melou (39′).
Leverkusen has been effective offensively, scoring 11 goals in their last 6 matches. However, they have also been vulnerable defensively, conceding in 5 of those games.
Key Pre-Match Facts:
- Bayer Leverkusen has not lost to Werder Bremen in their last 6 away league matches.
- They are undefeated in their last 20 away league games.
Head-to-Head
A look at their recent meetings since January 9, 2021, reveals that Werder Bremen has not won any of these encounters, with Bayer Leverkusen winning 3 times and 3 matches ending in a draw.
In total, 17 goals were scored across these matches, with Werder contributing 4 and Leverkusen 13, averaging 2.83 goals per game.
The last league match took place on April 14, 2024, ending in a 5-0 victory for Bayer Leverkusen. In that game, Leverkusen had 56% possession and 20 shots, with 10 on target. Goals came from Victor Boniface (25′), Granit Xhaka (60′), and Florian Wirtz (68′, 83′, 90′). Werder Bremen managed 7 attempts, 2 of which were on target.
Team News: Werder Bremen
Milos Veljkovic (fitness), Jens Stage (bruise), Justin Njinmah (fitness), Anthony Jung (adductor pain), Skelly Alvero (knee issues), and Niklas Stark (muscular problems) will be unavailable for manager Ole Werner.
Werder Bremen is expected to use a 3-4-2-1 formation, with Michael Zetterer, Julian Malatini, Marco Friedl, Amos Pieper, Felix Agu, Senne Lynen, Leonardo Bittencourt, Derrick Köhn, Mitchell Weiser, Romano Schmid, and Marvin Ducksch.
Team News: Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen is likely to adopt a 3-4-2-1 system, featuring Lukas Hradecky, Edmond Tapsoba, Jonathan Tah, Piero Hincapié, Jeremie Frimpong, Robert Andrich, Granit Xhaka, Alejandro Grimaldo, Martin Terrier, Florian Wirtz, and Patrik Schick.
Prediction
We believe Werder Bremen has the potential to score against Bayer Leverkusen, but they are likely to concede more than they score.
Thus, we predict a close match, ending in a 2-1 victory for Bayer Leverkusen.
Best Odds for This Match
Current bookmaker odds indicate that a win for Werder Bremen is priced at 5.65, a draw at 4.84, and a Bayer Leverkusen win at 1.49. These are the top prices currently available.
Our expert partners suggest betting on over 1.5 goals for this match.
Werder Bremen vs Bayer Leverkusen Predictions Tips October 26, 2024
