RB Leipzig will be looking to maintain their perfect home record when they welcome Werder Bremen to the Red Bull Arena this Sunday afternoon.
This is expected to be a special match for Leipzig manager Ole Werner, who led Bremen for over three years in his previous role.
Can the hosts prevail in Sunday's clash, or will Werder Bremen pull off a surprise win? Read our RB Leipzig vs Werder Bremen prediction and preview to find out, but don't forget to also check out some of our other Bundesliga predictions.
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RB Leipzig vs Werder Bremen prediction: Hosts backed to win
Key Stats
- RB Leipzig’s last four competitive matches produced over 3.5 goals.
- RB Leipzig’s last six Bundesliga victories saw them score first.
- Six of Bremen’s last eight away Bundesliga matches produced over 1.5 goals in the first 45 minutes.
Correct score prediction: RB Leipzig 2-1 Werder Bremen
RB Leipzig boast a perfect home record in the Bundesliga, and they will be determined to continue that trend this weekend.
Werder Bremen are also in good form, and they are expected to give their opponents a run for their money. However, getting anything away at the Red Bull Arena is a tough ask.
Pre-game odds and win probability: RB Leipzig the big favourites
- HOME: 11/25 (1.44) – 69.40%
- DRAW: 4/1 (5.00) – 20.00%
- AWAY: 19/4 (5.75) – 17.40%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
It's clear from these RB Leipzig vs Werder Bremen odds that the bookies are expecting a big win for the home team.
Nevertheless, if you liked our predictions for this game, remember to also check our betting tips for today.
Most recent H2Hs: Bremen winless in six years
Previous meetings suggest we could be in for a close game. Three of the last four head-to-head games ended in draws, including a 0-0 stalemate last May.
Leipzig last won this fixture back in January, while Bremen last tasted victory against their rivals in 2019.
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RB Leipzig preview: Hosts missing injured trio
RB Leipzig return to action after the international break, looking for a return to winning ways. Ole Werner's men were beaten 3-1 by Hoffenheim in their last league outing – their first defeat since losing to Bayern Munich on the opening weekend of the season.
The home team head into the match without the injured trio of Benjamin Henrichs, Viggo Gebel and El Chadaille Bitshiabu. Romulo, meanwhile, is a doubt for Sunday’s game, with the player awaiting a late fitness test.
Predicted lineup: Gulacsi (GK), Baku, Orban, Castello, Raum, Ouedraogo, Seiwald, Baumgartner, Diomande, Romulo & Nusa
Last five matches
- Hoffenheim 3-1 RB Leipzig (Bundesliga)
- RB Leipzig 3-1 Stuttgart (Bundesliga)
- Cottbus 1-4 RB Leipzig (DFB Pokal)
- Augsburg 0-6 RB Leipzig (Bundesliga)
- RB Leipzig 2-1 Hamburger SV (Bundesliga)
Werder Bremen preview: Visitors have serious momentum
Werder Bremen are in great form and come into this game on the back of a five-match unbeaten run. The River Islanders have won three games during this time, including 2-1 success over Wolfsburg last time out.
have managed to get through the international break without picking up any new injuries. Nevertheless, the team are still missing Mitchell Weiser, Maximilian Wober and Felix Agu. Olivier Deman is also expected to remain on the sidelines despite recently returning to team training.
Predicted lineup: Backhaus (GK), Sugawara, Pieper, Coulibaly, Friedl, Stage, Lynen, Grull, Schmid, Mbangula & Boniface
Last five matches
- Werder Bremen 2-1 Wolfsburg (Bundesliga)
- Mainz 1-1 Werder Bremen (Bundesliga)
- Werder Bremen 1-0 Union Berlin (Bundesliga)
- Heidenheim 1-1 Werder Bremen (Bundesliga)
- Werder Bremen 1-0 St Pauli (Bundesliga)
Player to watch: Christoph Baumgartner
Leipzig’s Christoph Baumgartner simply loves to play against Bremen, having found the back of the net on four different occasions against them in the Bundesliga.
The player has seven goal contributions in his last five appearances for Die Roten Bullen, and is undoubtedly the man to watch.