Preview: Bayer Leverkusen vs Werder Bremen Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Bundesliga 2025-26

The previous outing between these clubs ended in a 3-3 draw.

Bayer Leverkusen are all set to host Werder Bremen for their matchweek 19 clash of the 2025-26 Bundesliga. This contest is going to be an interesting one and is scheduled to take place at the BayArena.

The Werkself will be at home, but it is not going to make things any easier for them. They have faced back-to-back defeats in their last three matches and despite being the hosts, Bayer Leverkusen will be under pressure. Out of 17 league matches, they have secured nine wins and are in sixth place on the league table.

The River Islanders have also not performed well in their last few matches. They will also be under pressure and are looking to return to winning ways. Werder Bremen have put up underwhelming performances since the beginning of the season and must work on their strategies if they want to secure three points in their next Bundesliga outing.

Kick-off:

• Location: Leverkusen, Germany
• Stadium: BayArena
• Date: Saturday, January 24
• Kick-off Time: 08:00 p.m. IST/ 02:30 p.m. GMT/ 09:30 a.m. ET/ 06:30 a.m. PT
• Referee: Tobias Reichel
• VAR: In use

Form:

Leverkusen: W-W-L-L-L

Werder: L-D-D-L-D

Players to Watch

Patrik Schick (Bayern Munich)

Patrik Schick has not been able to perform well this season, but will continue to play an important role in the attacking front for Bayer Leverkusen. In 13 league matches of the ongoing campaign, he has scored six goals and has two assists to his name. Schick will be looking to come up with a top performance and help his side return to winning ways.

Jens Stage (Werder Bremen)

Jens Stage is coming in after scoring an important goal for Werder Bremen in their previous league game. He will be looking to step up yet again and come up with a top performance so that he can help his side stand a chance against the Werkself. In 15 Bundesliga appearances this season, he has seven goal contributions.

Match Facts

• Bayer Leverkusen have won two of their last five matches.
• Werder Bremen have failed to register a win in their last five outings.
• The Werkself have not secured a win against the River Islanders in their last three attempts.

Bayern Leverkusen vs Werder Bremen: Betting Tips and Odds

• Bayer Leverkusen to win @8/13 bet365
• Goals under 3.5 @4/6 BetFred
• Patrik Schick to score @11/10 bet365

Injury and Team News

Edmond Tapsoba, Nathan Tella, Mark Flekken and Eliesse Ben Seghir are not going to be in action for Bayer Leverkusen as they are injured.

Werder Bremen will miss out on the services of Victor Boniface, Salim Musah, Mitchell Weiser, Niklas Stark, Maximilian Wober and Felix Agu due to their injuries.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 102

Leverkusen won: 28

Werder won: 37

Draws: 37

Predicted Lineups

Bayer Leverkusen predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Blaswich (GK); Quansah, Andrich, Badé; Vázquez, Fernández, García, Grimaldo; Tillman, Poku; Schick

Werder Bremen predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Backhaus (GK); Pieper, Friedl, Coulibaly; Sugawara, Lynen, Stage, Schmidt; Schmid, Grüll; Njinmah

Match Prediction

Both of these clubs are desperate for a win here. Bayer Leverkusen are likely to come out on top and secure a win against Werder Bremen in their upcoming Bundesliga clash.

Prediction: Leverkusen 2-1 Werder

Telecast Details

India: Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: Sky Sports, BBC, Amazon 

USA: ESPN+

Nigeria: StarTimes, Canal+

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