RB Leipzig vs Werder Bremen Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Only two points separate both teams making the game more interesting.

RB Leipzig will welcome Werder Bremen in their first home game of the year as the Bundesliga returns to action after a long winter break. Leipzig have had a good campaign so far as a whole, but have struggled in the recent weeks. The Red Bulls have been excellent at home and have remained undefeated in six of their seven home games. They will count upon their free flowing style of play to take down their opponents and start the year with a much needed win.

Werder Bremen on the other hand are off to their best ever start in the Bundesliga in the last 13 years. The River Islanders have left a lot of experts in disbelief with their consistent run of performances. They have been very impressive away from home and have managed seven wins on the road in the process. Bremen head into this fixture on the back of a dominant 4-1 win against Union Berlin at home.

Kick Off

Sunday, January 12, 8:00 PM IST

Venue: Red Bull Arena Leipzig

Form

RB Leipzig (in all competitions): W-L-W-L-W

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

Players to watch 

Benjamin Šeško (RB Leipzig)

The Slovenian target man will look to take Leipzig over the line in their first game of the year. He has been enjoying an exceptional run of form in the build-up to this and is expected to do the same come Sunday. Sesko is known for his pace, dribbling and impactful performances.

Standing at 6‘3, the striker possesses a towering presence and a strong aerial prowess. At 21, Sesko has given a fantastic account of himself and has been dropping consistent displays for Leipzig. He has found the back of the net 15 times this season, including four goals in a recent friendly. 

4️⃣ goals in his last 5️⃣ matches of 2024! 🚀👏 pic.twitter.com/nSxHgc07Eq

— RB Leipzig English (@RBLeipzig_EN) December 22, 2024

Marvin Ducksch (Werder Bremen)

Marvin Ducksch will be the man to watch out for Werder Bremen coming into this game. He has been one of their top performers and has been the driving force behind Bremen’s fantastic run of form this season. The German striker for his consistency, creativity and ability to handle pressure well.

He has 14 goal contributions across all competitions, including one in all of his last five games. Moreover, his physical presence makes him a huge aerial threat inside the box.

Match facts

• RB Leipzig are just two points above Werder Bremen
• Werder Bremen have not won their first game after the winter break in the last three seasons
• Bremen have not conceded a goal in six away games this season

RB Leipzig vs Werder Bremen: Betting tips and Odds

• Tip 1: RB Leipzig to win – 3/4 by betfair
• Tip 2: Lois Openda to score anytime – 13/10 by UNIBET
• Tip 3: Both teams to score – 1/2  by skybet

Injury & Team News

RB Leipzig will miss Castello Lukeba, David Raum, Amadou Haidara, Forzan Assan, and Eljif Elams.

Bremen will be without Justin Njinnmah, Felix Agu, Leonardo Bittencourt, Isak Aaroen, and Keke Topp.

Head-to-head

Total Matches played – 18

RB Leipzig wins – 11

Werder Bremen wins – 3

Draws – 4

Predicted Line-up 

RB Leipzig (5-3-2): 

Vandevoordt (GK); Henrichs, Seiwald, Orban, Geertruida, Nusa; Baumgartner, Schlager, Kampl; Sesko, Openda

Werder Bremen (3-5-2):

Zetterer (GK); Stark, Friedl, Jung; Weiser, Stage, Lynen, Schmid, Kohn; Grull, Ducksch

Prediction

RB Leipzig have an upper hand coming into this game and are expected to add three more points to their tally. 

Prediction: RB Leipzig 3-2 Werder Bremen

Telecast

India – SonyLiv, Sony Sports Network

UK – Sky Sports Mix, Sky Go UK

US –  ESPN+

Nigeria – StarTimes App, Canal+ Sport 1 Afrique

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