Bayer Leverkusen vs Werder Bremen Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

23 points separate the two sides on the points table.

Matchday 25 of the Bundesliga will take us to the Bay Arena, where Bayer Leverkusen will host Werder Bremen. The reigning Bundesliga champions are currently placed second on the points table and trail Bayern Munich by eight points. Xabi Alonso’s men will look to cut the gap between them and Bayern Munich. Some consecutive wins in their upcoming matches will be very important for that.

Werder Bremen, on the other hand, are in 12th place. They have accumulated 30 points with eight wins, six draws, and 10 losses. They are currently on a four-match losing streak in the league and will look to get back to winning ways against the defending champions. Manager Ole Werner will have to motivate his team to get a win, as it will serve as a huge confidence boost for his side.

KickOff:

• Location: Leverkusen, Germany
• Stadium: BayArena
• Date: Saturday, 8 March
• Kick-off Time: 20:00 IST/ 14:30 GMT / 9:30 ET / 6:30 PT
• Referee: Tobias Welz
• VAR: In Use

Das nächste Heimspiel steht an und in dem Zuge wollen wir eure Spieltagstipps hören – auf geht's! 👇🔜 #B04SVW | #Bayer04 | @eToroDE pic.twitter.com/X9dy92k2tY

— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04fussball) March 6, 2025

Form:

Bayer Leverkusen(in all competitions): L-W-W-D-D

Werder Bremen (in all competitions): L-L-L-L-L

Players to watch out for:

Alejandro Grimaldo (Bayer Leverkusen)

The Spanish international is having yet another incredible season under Xabi Alonso. He is very hardworking and brings a lot of intensity to his team. Despite Leverkusen’s recent run of poor results, Grimaldo has stood out and has played some of his best games of the season recently.

Good win on Saturday to keep fighting in the @Bundesliga_EN ➕3️⃣ We’re now focused on a new @ChampionsLeague challenge 🔜 #FCBB04 #UCL #Bayer04 pic.twitter.com/mgtxSHPJP1

— Alejandro Grimaldo (@grimaldo35) March 3, 2025

Jens Stage (Werder Bremen)

The Danish midfielder is the top goalscorer for his side in the ongoing Bundesliga campaign. He is a very clever player and reads the game very well. His positioning is incredible. The player can play multiple midfield positions. Stage is known for making late runs into the box and is effective in front of the goal as well.

Match Facts:

• The last game between these two teams ended in a 2-2 draw.
• Bayer Leverkusen lost 3-0 against Bayern Munich in their last game.
• Werder Bremen lost 2-1 against Wolfsburg in their last game.

Bayer Leverkusen vs Werden Bremen: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Bayer Leverkusen to win – 1.11 by Stake
• Tip 2: Both teams to score – 1.69 by 1XBET
• Tip 3: Expected Goals – Over 2.75 – 1.75 by Dafabet

Injury and Team news:

Jeanuël Belocian, Martin Terrier, and Robert Andrich will be unavailable for the home side due to their respective injuries.

Werder Bremen on the other hand will be without the likes of Niklas Stark, Skelly Alvero, Marco Friedl, and Marvin Ducksch.

Head to Head:

Total matches: 40

Bayer Leverkusen won: 13

Werder Bremen won: 12

Draws: 15

Predicted Lineup:

Bayer Leverkusen (4-4-2)

Kovár(GK); Mukiele, Tah, Hermoso, Hincapié; Frimpong, Xhaka, Palacios, Grimaldo; Adli, Wirtz

Werder Bremen (3-5-2)

Zetterer(GK); Veljković, Stark, Pieper; Agu, Bittencourt, Lynen, Stage, Weiser; Silva, Burke

Match Prediction:

Bayer Leverkusen are expected to win their clash against Werder Bremen.

Prediction: Bayer Leverkusen 2-1 Werder Bremen

Telecast details:

India: Sony Liv, Sony Sports Network

UK: Sky Sports Mix, Sky Go UK

USA: ESPN+

Nigeria: Star Times App, Canal+ Sport Afrique

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