Werder Bremen vs Bayer Leverkusen: Match Preview and Score Prediction
Overview
German Bundesliga giants Werder Bremen and Bayer Leverkusen will clash in a highly anticipated match at the Weserstadion in Bremen, Germany, on Saturday, August 19, 2023. Both teams have had contrasting fortunes in recent seasons, with Bremen fighting to avoid relegation, while Leverkusen has established themselves as a top-half contender. This match promises to be an exciting affair with plenty of action and drama.Current Form
Werder Bremen
Werder Bremen has endured a challenging start to the 2023-24 Bundesliga season, losing their opening two matches to Borussia Dortmund and Eintracht Frankfurt.
They have struggled to find consistency in recent seasons, finishing 13th and 10th in the previous two campaigns.
Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen, on the other hand, has started the season brightly, winning one and drawing one of their opening two matches.
They finished third in the Bundesliga last season, securing a place in the UEFA Champions League group stage.
Head-to-Head
The head-to-head record between Werder Bremen and Bayer Leverkusen is evenly balanced, with both teams winning 10 matches each in their 30 previous meetings.
Bayer Leverkusen won the last encounter between the two sides, a 3-1 victory in April 2023.
Injury News
Werder Bremen will be without several key players for the match against Bayer Leverkusen, including long-term absentee Leonardo Bittencourt.
Bayer Leverkusen has a relatively clean bill of health, with only Karim Bellarabi ruled out with a minor injury.
Match Prediction
Bayer Leverkusen is the favorite to win this match, given their superior form and squad depth.
However, Werder Bremen will be buoyed by the home crowd and will be determined to cause an upset.
A close and competitive match is expected, with Bayer Leverkusen likely to emerge victorious by a narrow margin.
