Match Overview

The Matchday 2 clash in the Bundesliga, featuring Werder Bremen and Bayer Leverkusen, is scheduled for August 30th at the Weserstadion in Bremen. This preview offers an in-depth analysis, predictions, and key statistics for the Werder vs. Bayer encounter.

Werder Bremen

Werder’s Recent Form and Standings

Under Horst Steffen’s guidance, Werder Bremen faced a tough start to their Bundesliga campaign, succumbing to a 1-4 defeat against Eintracht on their home turf. This result snapped their impressive 8-match unbeaten streak in the Bundesliga, which included 5 wins and 3 draws. Notably, it was only the second time in their last nine league matches that the club conceded more than one goal. Currently, Werder occupies the second-to-last position in the league table, ahead of only Leipzig on goal difference.

Home Performance Highlights

• The club has avoided defeat in 10 of their last 14 home matches in the Bundesliga (5 wins, 5 draws).
• The team has scored more than one goal in only 7 of their last 9 home league fixtures.
• Werder Bremen has kept clean sheets in their last four home Bundesliga matches.

Werder Bremen’s Probable Line-up (4-5-1)*

Mio Backhaus – Felix Agu, Niklas Stark, Marco Friedl, Julian Malatini – Justin Njinmah, Leonardo Bittencourt, Romano Schmid, Sen Lienen, Samuel Mbangula – Marco Grüll.

Team News: Injuries and Absences

Defenders Amos Pieper, Olivier Deman, Maximilian Wöber, and Mitchell Weiser, along with midfielder Jens Stage, are all sidelined due to injuries.

Bayer Leverkusen

Bayer’s Current Trajectory

In a surprising turn of events for their opening fixture, Erik ten Hag’s side suffered a 1-2 home defeat against Hoffenheim. This outcome extended Bayer Leverkusen’s winless streak in the Bundesliga to four matches, comprising 2 draws and 2 losses. Furthermore, they conceded at least two goals in each of these four encounters. With zero points, Leverkusen currently sits in 12th place in the league standings.

It is worth noting that defender Lucas Vázquez joined Bayer Leverkusen’s squad before this matchday.

Road Form and Goal-Scoring Prowess

• The team has remained undefeated in their last 34 away matches in the Bundesliga (23 wins, 11 draws).
• Bayer Leverkusen players have scored at least two goals in 9 of their last 12 away league games.
• Both teams have scored in 5 of Leverkusen’s last 6 away Bundesliga matches.

Bayer Leverkusen’s Probable Line-up (3-4-3)*

Marc Flekken – Piero Hincapie, Jarell Quansah, Edmond Tapsoba – Alex Grimaldo, Robert Andrich, Aleix García, Arthur – Nathan Tella, Patrik Schick, Ibrahim Maza.

Referee Profile

Robin Braun (Germany)

Referee Statistics

Matches – 17 (2. Bundesliga, 2024/25);

Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 78;

Average yellow cards per match – 4.6;

Red cards shown – 2;

Average fouls per match – 23;

Penalties awarded – 35%.

Match Prediction: Werder Bremen vs. Bayer Leverkusen

Werder’s Home Performance Analysis

At home, Werder Bremen has not consistently delivered top results for their fans. Last Bundesliga season, they managed only five victories in 17 home matches, alongside 6 draws and 6 losses. Despite this, the team maintains an aggressive attacking approach, scoring in 11 of their last 14 home league games. In seven of those instances, they netted at least two goals against their opponents.

Bayer’s Impressive Away Form

Bayer Leverkusen boasts an exceptional away record, remaining unbeaten on the road for two consecutive Bundesliga seasons, securing 23 wins and 11 draws. Furthermore, during this period, the team failed to score in only one match, finding the net at least twice in 25 encounters. However, Leverkusen’s defensive stability is a concern, as they have kept only four clean sheets in their last 17 away league fixtures.

Concluding Prediction

I anticipate the visitors will secure a favorable outcome, while also expecting an effective attacking display from both sides. My prediction for this match is: Bayer Leverkusen to win or draw, and both teams to score.

* The starting line-up listed for each team is based on their previous match in this tournament.