Werder vs Bayern Munich Preview
- Tournament: Bundesliga
- Date: Saturday, Sep 21
- Kick-off Time: 02:30 pm GMT
- Venue: Weserstadion, Germany
German warlords Bayern Munich will travel to Werder Bremen for their fourth game of the 2024/25 Bundesliga season at Weserstadion. The Bavarians are heading into the domestic league following their historic 9-2 win over Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League.
Hosts Werder will lock horns with Bayern in a highly-anticipated fixture and have bagged five points from their initial three matches this campaign. Ole Werner’s men have opened their season on a high note and have beaten the Bavarians 1-0 in their most recent fixture. They are unbeaten in their last eight league fixtures.
Meanwhile, Bayern Munich secured a historic 9-2 win against Dinamo Zagreb in their last game and became the first team in the competition to score nine goals in a single match. Harry Kane starred once again after netting four times in the European fixture. He became the first player in European history to score three penalties in a single game.
Werder Team News
Werder Bremer defender Marco Friedl will be suspended for this game after he was shown a red card last weekend. Former Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita continues to be excluded from the squad and will not feature. Attackers Oliver Burge and Justin Njinnmah are also ruled out with their respective injuries.
Bayern Munich Team News
As for Bayern Munich, they will be without the services of Josip Stanisic, Tarek Buchmann and Hiroki Ito who are not the first-team starters. Vincent Kompany will field his best starting lineup this weekend in this domestic tie.
Werder vs Bayern Munich Predicted Lineups
Werder predicted lineup (3-4-3):
Goalkeeper: Zetterer
Defenders: Stark, Friedl, Jung
Midfielders: Weiser, Lynen, Stage, Agu
Forwards: Schmid, Njinmah; Ducksch
Bayern Munich predicted lineup (4-3-3):
Goalkeeper: Neuer
Defenders: Kimmich, Kim, Upamecano, Guerreiro
Midfielders: Pavlovic, Palhinha, Musiala
Forwards: Olise, Gnabry, Kane
Head-to-Head Record
The two sides have faced off 58 times in the past, with Bayern Munich winning 58 of those games. Werder has only won 10 matches between both sides, whereas the remaining 10 games ended in a draw.
Last five match results:
| Date | Match | Competition |
| January 21, 2024 | Bayern 1-2 Werder | Bundesliga |
| August 18, 2023 | Werder 3-2 Bayern | Bundesliga |
| May 06, 2023 | Werder 3-2 Bayern | Bundesliga |
| November 08, 2022 | Bayern 1-2 Werder | Bundesliga |
| March 13, 2021 | Werder 3-2 Bayern | Bundesliga |
Key Players to Watch in Werder vs Bayern Munich
Marvin Ducksch (Werder)
Marvin Ducksch is coming off a sensational 2023/24 campaign where he scored 12 and provided nine assists in 33 games for Bremen. The German striker has started this season on a strong note and has found the net just once in three matches.
Harry Kane (Bayern Munich)
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane became the first player in European history to score four goals in a single Champions League game. The 31-year-old England international has already scored nine goals in five games for the Bavarians this season.
Werder vs Bayern Munich Prediction
The hosts are coming off a 2-1 win from their last game against Mainz and so far has gone undefeated in the domestic competition. Werder Bremen were disappointed to miss out on the Conference League last year due to a goal difference. They step into their next home match against the high-flying Bavarians who had a sensational start to the new campaign.
As for Bayern Munich, they are topping the table once again after a solid start to the campaign securing nine points in their last three games. The Bavarians had one of the worst seasons in 2023/24 after they failed to win a trophy for the first time since 2012 finishing third in the Bundesliga.
Predicted Score: Werder 1-1 Bayern Munich (Watch Live)
Where to Watch Werder vs Bayern Munich Live?
| Country | Where to watch |
| USA | ESPN Plus |
| UK | Sky Sports Football |
| India | Sony |
FAQs
Q. When is Werder vs Bayern Munich?
The Werder vs Bayern Munich game will be played on 21st September at Weserstadion.
Q. Where to watch Werder vs Bayern Munich live for free?
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Q. What is the predicted score in Werder vs Bayern Munich?
The predicted score for Werder vs Bayern Munich is 1-3.
Q. What is the head-to-head record for Werder vs Bayern Munich?
Both sides have met 58 times in the past. Bayern managed 38 wins, with Werder only securing 10 whereas the remaining ten matches ended in a draw.