Bayer Leverkusen Vs Werder Bremen Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | Bundesliga

Bayer Leverkusen Vs Werder Bremen Preview

• Tournament: Bundesliga
• Date: Saturday, March 8
• Kick-off time: 14:30 GMT
• Venue: BayArena

Bayer Leverkusen are back in action in Bundesliga as they take on a struggling Werder Bremen outfit in round 25 on Saturday at the BayArena.

Xabi Alonso's side will be aiming to return to winning ways here after suffering a defeat against Bayern Munich in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League round of 16. This defeat marked the end of their unbeaten streak of eight matches in which they were playing free-flowing attacking football. The upcoming matches will be very crucial for them considering they are trailing Bayern Munich by eight points at the top of the table. However, they have done well in their last five matches in the league, securing three wins and two draws while also keeping three clean sheets in the process. Currently, Bayer Leverkusen finds themselves in second spot having accumulated 53 points from the opening 24 matches. Patrik Schick is the top scorer for them this season with 16 goals, with Florian Wirtz providing the most assists(10).

Werder Bremen on the other hand are going through a poor run of form. They have lost their last four matches in the league while also getting eliminated by third-division side Arminia Bielefeld in the quarter-final of DFB Pokal. Currently, Ole Werner's side are languishing in the 12th spot in the overall standings, 13 points shy of the relegation zone. Defensively they have looked fragile in recent matches with the team conceding 13 goals in four matches while also scoring two goals in the process. Injuries have also hampered their season thus far with several players sidelined due to injuries. The only positives for them have been the form of Jens Stage, who leads the goalscoring chart with seven goals, while Marvin Ducksch provides the most assists(7).

Bayer Leverkusen Team News

Bayer Leverkusen have three injury concerns in their squad. Jeanuel Belocian's season is over after he suffered a cruciate ligament injury. Martin Terrier is sidelined due to an Achilles tendon injury and Robert Andrich is ill. Xabi Alonso is likely to recall Patrik Schick to the starting eleven after dropping him to the bench against Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League tie where they missed his center-forward presence.

Werder Bremen Team News

The visitors have been unfortunate with injuries this season, with a host of players still sidelined due to injuries. The injury list includes Justin Njinmah, Marco Friedl, Marco Grull, Marwin Ducksch, Michael Zetterer, Niklas Stark, Patrice Covic, Romano Schmid, and Skelly Alvero. It's a staggering amount of injuries that they are dealing with at the moment.

Bayer Leverkusen Vs Werder Bremen Predicted Lineups

Bayer Leverkusen predicted lineup(3-4-3):

Goalkeeper: Hradecky

Defenders: Mukiele, Tah, Hermoso

Midfielders: Frimpong, Garcia, Xhaka, Grimaldo

Attackers: Wirtz, Schick, Tella

Werder Bremen predicted lineup(3-5-2):

Goalkeeper: Zetterer

Defenders: Pieper, Jung, Veljkovic

Midfielders: Weiser, Stage, Lynen, Bittencourt, Agu

Attackers: Burke, Silva

Bayer Leverkusen Vs Werder Bremen H2H Record

Bayer Leverkusen have been the dominant side in these fixtures in recent matches with them registering three wins and two draws against them in the last five matches. In the most recent meeting, this match ended in a 2-2 draw with both teams sharing the points.

Key players to watch in Bayer Leverkusen Vs Werder Bremen

Patrik Schick(Bayer Leverkusen)

Patrik Schick has been in outstanding form for Xabi Alonso's side this season with the forward already scoring 16 goals in 21 appearances. In his last five matches in the league, he has found the back of the net three times, averaging an xG of 0.6. Known for his towering presence and clinical finishing, his movements have been particularly a treat to watch occupying the focal point in attack while also linking the play excellently in the final third.

Jens Stage(Werder Bremen)

The Denmark international is leading the goalscoring chart for them this season, scoring seven goals from 18 appearances, while also laying on another four assists. Despite playing as a midfielder, he has displayed his attacking qualities with his darting runs from midfield being the highlight of his displays. In the last five matches, he has registered two assists with the team struggling as a whole to display their brilliant attacking abilities displayed during the start of the season.

Bayer Leverkusen Vs Werder Bremen Prediction

Both teams are coming into this tie on the back of a defeat. However, Xabi Alonso's side has endured a positive season so far as compared to the visitors who have lost five consecutive matches in a row. We expect Bayer Leverkusen to return to winning ways considering their recent strong record against the visitors.

Predicted Score: Bayer Leverkusen 3-1 Werder Bremen

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