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

Defending champions face off against Die Werderaner

Werder Bremen will welcome Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen to their backyard in their eighth league game of the season. The River Islanders have failed to put in consistent performances, but have managed to get three wins in their last five encounters. They come into this game on the back of a thumping 2-4 victory over Wolfsburg away from home and will be aiming to continue their winning momentum.

Leverkusen on the other hand will be frustrated coming into this game after being held to a 1-1 draw against Brest in the Champions League. Xabi Alonso’s men have failed to keep a single clean sheet this season and haven’t looked as good as last season. Moreover, they have dropped points from a winning position in three of their last five games.

Kick Off

Saturday, October 26, 10:00 PM IST

Venue: Weserstadion

Form

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

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

Players to watch 

Marvin Ducksch (Werder Bremen)

The Dutch striker has enjoyed significant success at Werder Bremen, thanks to his natural goalscoring instincts and attacking prowess upfront. Ducksch has a magical left foot and can both create and score goals. He has made five goal contributions in the German top flight this season, including a goal and two assists in the last game. 

DUCKSCH is on FIRE. 🔥😁#Werder | #WOBSVW pic.twitter.com/O5sDUGXIaZ

— SV Werder Bremen (@werderbremen) October 20, 2024

Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen)

The German wonder kid marked his return to the lineup with a solid performance in the Champions League. Wirtz is Leverkusen’s main man upfront and is responsible for both creating and converting chances. He is well known for his creativity, technical intelligence and vision on the field. The 21-year-old has eight goal contributions to his name across all competitions.

⭐️ vs Feyenoord Rotterdam⭐️ vs AC Milan⭐️ vs Stade Brest3x #UCL-Spiele – 3x #MOTM – Flo #Wirtz💫🔙 #SB29B04 1:1 | #BrestB04 | #Bayer04 pic.twitter.com/tWxDPyLQ1G

— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04fussball) October 23, 2024

Match facts

• This fixture averages 3 goals per game
• Bayer Leverkusen have failed to keep a single clean sheet in the Bundesliga this season
• Werder Bremen have won just one of their last 14 games against Bayer Leverkusen

Werder Bremen vs Bayer Leverkusen: Betting tips and Odds

• Tip 1: Bayer Leverkusen to win – ½  y betfair
• Tip 2: Florian Wirtz to score anytime – 12/5 by Bet365
• Tip 3: Both teams to score – ½ by Skybet

Injury & Team News

Werder Bremen will be without Milos Veljkovic, Oliver Burke and Justin Njinnmah for this clash. Victor Boniface might miss the game for Leverkusen.

Head-to-head

Total Matches played – 46

Werder Bremen wins – 16

Bayer Leverkusen wins – 15

Draws – 15

Predicted Lineup 

Werder Bremen predicted lineup (4-1-4-1):

Grabara (GK); Fischer, Bornauw, Zesiger, Kaminski; Ozcan; Baku, Arnold, Svanberg, Tomás; Ducksch

Bayer Leverkusen predicted lineup (3-4-3)

Hradecky (GK); Tapsoba, Tah, Hincapie; Frimpong, Palacios, Xhaka, Grimaldo; Wirtz, Palacios; Schick

Prediction for Werder Bremen vs Bayer Leverkusen

Xabi Alonso’s men have enjoyed a great recent record against Werder Bremen and are in a much superior form. Expect Bayer Leverkusen to come out on top in the fixture.

Prediction: Werder Bremen 1-3 Bayer Leverkusen

Telecast for Werder Bremen vs Bayer Leverkusen

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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