Werder vs Bayer Leverkusen Preview
- Tournament: Bundesliga
- Date: Saturday, October 26
- Kick-off Time: 05:30 pm GMT
- Venue: Weserstadion, Germany
German champions Bayer Leverkusen will travel to Werder Bremen for their eighth game of the 2024/25 Bundesliga season at Weserstadion. The visitors are heading into the domestic league following their 1-1 draw with Brest in the Champions League.
Hosts Werder will lock horns with defending champions in a highly-anticipated fixture and have two of their last four league fixtures. Ole Werner’s men have opened their season on a high note but have failed to score in three of their most six recent games. They are coming off a 4-2 win over Wolfsburg from their last game.
Meanwhile, Bayer Leverkusen have maintained an uptick in form despite a slow start to their title-defending campaign. They are one of the best-attacking teams under coach Xabi Alonso and have accumulated 14 points from their opening seven games. They are expected to grab an easy three points given their recent success on their travels.
Werder Team News
Werder Bremer will be without the services of winger Abdenego Nankishi and centre-back Milos Veljkovic. Niklas Stark, Mio Backhaus and Justin Njinmah who are expected to return to action will be unavailable until late October.
Bayer Leverkusen Team News
As for Bayer Leverkusen, they will be boosted with the return of midfielder Florian Writz who sustained an ankle injury during the international break. Other than that, Xabi Alonso’s side do not have any other major concerns.
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Werder vs Bayer Leverkusen Predicted Lineups
Werder predicted lineup (3-4-2-1):
Goalkeeper: Zetterer
Defenders: Malatini, Friedl, Jung
Midfielders: Agu, Lynen, Alvero, Kohn
Forwards: Weiser, Schmid; Ducksch
Bayer Leverkusen predicted lineup (3-4-3):
Goalkeeper: Hradecky
Defenders: Tapsoba, Tah, Hincapie
Midfielders: Frimpong, Palacios, Xhaka, Grimaldo
Forwards: Adli, Palacios; Boniface
Head-to-Head Record
The two sides have faced off 54 times in the past, with Bayer Leverkusen winning 20 of those games. Werder has only won 18 matches between both sides, whereas the remaining 16 matches ended in a draw.
Last five match results:
| Date | Match | Competition |
| April 14, 2024 | Bayern 5-0 Werder | Bundesliga |
| November 25, 2023 | Werder 0-3 Bayern | Bundesliga |
| March 12, 2023 | Werder 2-3 Bayern | Bundesliga |
| September 17, 2022 | Bayern 1-1 Werder | Bundesliga |
| May 08, 2021 | Werder 0-0 Bayern | Bundesliga |
Key Players to Watch in Werder vs Bayer Leverkusen
Marvin Ducksch (Werder)
Marvin Ducksch is coming off a sensational 2023/24 campaign with Bremen where he scored 12 and provided nine assists in 33 games. The German striker has started this season on a strong note and has found the net on two occasions.
Victor Boniface (Bayer Leverkusen)
The Nigerian striker had a sensational start to his 2024/25 campaign as he has already bagged seven goals and one assist in nine games across all competitions. His work rate and goalscoring instincts make him one of the biggest prospects in German football.
Werder vs Bayer Leverkusen Prediction
The hosts are coming off a 4-2 from their last game against Wolfsburg but have conceded 12 goals in their last four Bundesliga matches. Werder Bremen was disappointed to miss out on the Conference League last year due to a goal difference. They step into their next home match against the defending champions who had a sensational start to the new campaign.
As for Bayer Leverkusen, they once again made a solid start to the campaign but have dropped down to fourth position after seven games. Xabi Alonso’s side are unbeaten in their last eight games across all competitions and are just three points behind league-leaders Bayern Munich. The visitors are expected to eke out a narrow victory.
Predicted Score: Werder 1-3 Bayer Leverkusen
Where to Watch Werder vs Bayer Leverkusen Live?
| Country | Where to watch |
| USA | ESPN Plus |
| UK | Sky Sports Football |
| India | Sony |
FAQs
Q. When is Werder vs Bayer Leverkusen?
The Werder vs Bayer Leverkusen game will be played on 26th October at Weserstadion.
Q. Where to watch Werder vs Bayer Leverkusen live for free?
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Q. What is the predicted score in Werder vs Bayer Leverkusen?
The predicted score for Werder vs Bayer Leverkusen is 1-3.
Q. What is the head-to-head record for Werder vs Bayer Leverkusen?
Both sides have met 54 times in the past. Bayer managed 20 wins, with Werder only securing 18 whereas the remaining 16 matches ended in a draw.