It’s game day 33 of the German Bundesliga, and Werder Bremen is playing at home against Leipzig.
What We Know
- Leipzig beat Werder 4-2 in the 1st round.
- Both teams scored in their last 7 head-to-head matches in the Bundesliga and the DFB Pokal.
- In 6 of their 7 last matches in Bremen, 2 or 3 goals were scored.
- Both teams scored in 4 out of 5 of Leipzig’s last matches.
Betting Tip Werder Bremen - Leipzig
A pivotal match for the spots in European football for both teams. Leipzig has shown an unstable game recently, while Werder are unbeaten in six matches. Teams that are both capable of capitalising on chances, even if playing at an uneven pace. Our pick is BTTS & Over 2.5 goals.
- Bet: BTTS & Over 2.5
- Odds: 1.72
- Stake: 5
Werder Bremen
Werder Bremen got shaken up in the Bundesliga standings after they played 2-2 against Union in Berlin. They started the game strong and had a two-goal advantage within the first 15 minutes of the game. But, the home team stepped up, scoring before half-time and then equalising at the 84-minute mark.
This game, following another draw against St. Pauli at home (0-0), dramatically reduced their chances for a spot in the top six of the table and, thus, a ticket to European football. Werder is sitting in the 8th place, 3 points away from Leipzig, who are in the 6th place. Of course, there’s still time to turn the tide, but Bremen’s momentum is down after four successive victories.
Their home record is nothing to write home about (5-5-6), including a -5 goal difference at their home, the Westerstadion.
Leipzig
Leipzig stood strong in their home game against Bayern, now German Champions, and got out with a 3-3 draw. They had an impressive first half, starting with Sesko’s and Klostermann’s goals (11’, 39’), but couldn’t keep up the pace in the second half. Bavarians quickly equalised at 62’ and 62’, and then took the lead in the 83rd minute. During the stoppage time, Poulsen scored the 3rd goal for Leipzig.
Zsolt Löw's team might not have won, but this was an important point for them. They’re in the 6th place with 50 points, just 1 point away from Dortmund and 2 points away from the 4th-placed Freiburg. Mainz (48) and Werder Bremen (47) are breathing down their neck, also contending for a European ticket.
However, Leipzig couldn’t secure a victory in their last three games (0-2-1), and their last clean sheet was a 2-0 win against Borussia Dortmund back in March. They haven’t performed very good in the away games, either (5-5-6). Their last matchday will be against Stuttgart at their home stadium.
