Bayer Leverkusen will be desperate to right the wrongs of recent weeks when they clash with Werder Bremen in a gameweek 19 Bundesliga encounter at the Bay Arena on Saturday.
The hosts are winless in three games across all competitions (L3), with the last defeat, a 2-0 loss to Olympiacos in the UEFA Champions League. The hosts are currently sixth in the Bundesliga standings, while the visiting find themselves in 13th place.
You can have a look at our free Bayer Leverkusen vs Werder Bremen Bundesliga predictions and betting tips below.
Contents
- 1 Bayer Leverkusen vs Werder Bremen predictions: The hosts have been poor
- 2 Most recent H2Hs: Leverkusen have dominated this fixture
- 3 Bayer Leverkusen preview: The hosts are looking to snap a three-game losing streak
- 4 Werder Bremen preview: Bremen seeking their first win in eight matches
- 5 Player to watch: Alejandro Grimaldo
Bayer Leverkusen vs Werder Bremen predictions: The hosts have been poor
Key stats
- Leverkusen have won only three of their last nine matches (D1, L5).
- The home side have lost two of their last three home games (W1).
- The visitors are winless in their last seven league matches (D3, L4).
- Bremen have conceded 10 goals, while scoring three in that time.
Correct score prediction: Bayer Leverkusen 3-1 Werder Bremen
Kasper Hjulmand's team are in dire straits after losing three consecutive matches across all competitions. It is even more worrisome that the hosts have only won three matches in their last nine outings. If this unimpressive run is not arrested, Hjulmand's team could further slide down the table, putting their European aspirations in jeopardy.
Werder Bremen are also going through a rough patch of their own, failing to win in their last seven encounters, but they will be buoyed by the 3-3 draw against Frankfurt last time out. That said, they are likely to struggle against the hosts, and their winless run could be extended by suffering a 3-1 loss at the hands of Leverkusen.
Pre-game odds and win probability: The bookies are backing the home side
- HOME: 8/13 (1.61) – 61.9%
- DRAW: 16/5 (4.20) – 23.8%
- AWAY: 19/5 (4.80) – 20.8%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
For 8/13 (1.61), and an implied probability of 61.9%, the bookies are backing Bayer Leverkusen to come out victorious on Saturday, while Werder Bremen have a price of 19/5 (4.80), which means a 20.8% chance of claiming an unlikely victory at the weekend.
Meanwhile, if you fancy a stalemate in this fixture, a full-time draw is set at 16/5 (4.20), and there is a 23.8% likelihood of that outcome.
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Most recent H2Hs: Leverkusen have dominated this fixture
Werder Bremen are unbeaten in their last three head-to-head meetings (W1, D2), but they did not win in any of their previous eight encounters, losing four, while recording draws in the other four matches.
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Bayer Leverkusen preview: The hosts are looking to snap a three-game losing streak
Bayer Leverkusen have lost some ground in their pursuit of European football, following an inconsistent run of results. The hosts claimed back-to-back wins at the end of December, but since the turn of the year, they have lost consecutive league matches.
Across all competitions, it has been three losses, and they will be looking to snap that this weekend. That said, the likes of Eliesse Ben Seghir (ankle), Mark Flekken (undisclosed), Exequiel Palacios (groin) and Nathan Tella (undisclosed) are ruled out.
Edmond Tapsoba is back with the squad after an international assignment, but he is not expected to be included in the squad.
Predicted lineup: Blaswich (GK), Quansah, Andrich, Bade, Vazquez, Fernandez, Garcia, Grimaldo, Maza, Kofane, Poku
Last five matches
- Olympiacos 2-0 Leverkusen
- Hoffenheim 1-0 Leverkusen
- Leverkusen 1-4 Stuttgart
- RB Leipzig 1-3 Leverkusen
- Leverkusen 2-0 FC Koln
Werder Bremen preview: Bremen seeking their first win in eight matches
Not only are Bremen looking to stop a rot that is dragging down the table, but they also have a mountain of injuries to contend with ahead of Saturday's fixture.
Nigerian duo Felix Agu and Victor Boniface are ruled out with ankle and knee injuries, respectively, while Mitchell Weiser and Maximilian Wober are stricken with knee and muscle injuries.
Predicted lineup: Backhaus (GK), Coulibaly, Friedl, Pieper, Schmidt, Lynen, Sugawara, Stage, Schmid, Grull, Njinmah
Last five matches
- Werder Bremen 3-3 Frankfurt
- Dortmund 3-0 Werder Bremen
- St Pauli 0-0 Werder Bremen
- Augsburg 0-0 Werder Bremen
- Werder Bremen 0-4 Stuttgart
Player to watch: Alejandro Grimaldo
Alejandro Grimaldo has distinguished himself this season. Having recorded five goals and four assists, the Spaniard will be crucial for the home side on Saturday.
Alejandro Grimaldo will be looking to help his team claim all three points this weekend. Photo: Imago | Credit: Nurphoto