RB Leipzig – Werder Bremen
Our Leipzig – Bremen betting tip is: Leipzig to win – 1.76 odds
- Leipzig are in 4th place in the Bundesliga
- In the last ten meetings, Leipzig only lost one game against Bremen
- Home advantage for Leipzig
This weekend’s Bundesliga game between RB Leipzig and Werder Bremen promises to be a thriller. RB Leipzig are currently in fourth place with 27 points, while Werder Bremen are in seventh place with 25 points.
Founded in 2009, RB Leipzig has established itself as a force to be reckoned with in German football in recent years. In the 2023/24 season, the club achieved notable successes, including winning the DFL Super Cup.
Werder Bremen, a traditional Bundesliga club, has been performing solidly this season and is only two points behind Leipzig. A win could help them move up the table.
Particular attention will be paid to Leipzig striker Lois Openda, who is one of the top scorers in the league with six goals and six assists this season. On the other hand, Bremen’s defense will be challenged to neutralize his offensive power.
The game promises to be an intense clash between two ambitious teams, both of whom are aiming for important points in the fight for European places. Find out who will come out on top in our Leipzig – Bremen prediction.
Leipzig – Bremen info
- Date & Time: 12.01.2025, 3:30 pm
- Venue: Red Bull Arena, Leipzig
- Competition: Bundesliga, Matchday 16
- TV broadcast/livestream: DAZN
Leipzig Form & record check
In the last Bundesliga game, RB Leipzig faced FC Bayern Munich away from home and suffered a clear 1-5 defeat.
Jamal Musiala put Bayern in front with a quick goal in the first minute of the game. Just a minute later, Benjamin Sesko equalized for Leipzig. Despite this quick comeback, Leipzig fell behind again when former Leipzig player Konrad Laimer scored in the 25th minute to make it 1-2 to Munich. Joshua Kimmich made it 1-3 just before half-time with a long-range shot in the 36th minute.
In the second half, Bayern continued to dominate the game. Leroy Sane made it 1-4 in the 75th minute, before Alphonso Davies sealed the 1-5 final score with a header just three minutes later.
Leipzig put in a weak performance overall and were unable to stand up to Munich. This clear victory consolidated Bayern’s position at the top of the table, while Leipzig must use the winter break to regroup and emerge stronger for the challenges ahead.
No punch in their own stadium
This season, RB Leipzig are showing unusual weaknesses on home turf. In the seven home games played so far, the team has only managed four wins, two draws and one defeat. The goal difference of 11:7 illustrates that the offense is less effective and the defense is more vulnerable than in previous seasons.
In order to remain in the upper regions of the table and not lose touch with the top teams, Leipzig urgently needs to revive its home strength. Especially in the home Red Bull Arena, which has been a fortress in the past, points could be crucial for the season’s goals.
Leipzig facts & analysis
- Leipzig is in 4th place in the Bundesliga
- Has some injured players in its ranks
- RB Leipzig has only lost one of the last ten duels against Bremen
Bremen Form & Record Check
Werder Bremen celebrated a convincing 4-1 home win against Union Berlin. Marvin Ducksch hit the crossbar as early as the 8th minute, underlining Bremen’s offensive approach. Shortly afterwards, Marco Grüll scored a brace: in the 13th minute, he headed the ball into the net after an assist from Romano Schmid to take the lead, and just four minutes later he made it 2-0 with a long-range shot.
However, Union Berlin responded by reducing the deficit to 2:1 in the 23rd minute through Andreas Schäfer. Despite this goal, Bremen retained control and restored the old margin before half-time: Mitchell Weiser scored in the 45th minute after a remarkable combination to make it 3:1.
In the second half, Union tried to turn the game around, but were slowed down by a break due to pyrotechnics in their own fan block. Bremen took advantage of the spaces that opened up and put the final point on the board in the 87th minute: Jens Stage scored after an assist from Marvin Ducksch to make the final score 4:1.
This victory was the third in a row for Werder Bremen and brought the team closer to the European places. Union Berlin, on the other hand, remained winless in their eighth Bundesliga game in a row and slid further into crisis.
Lack of balance between defense and offense
There is a clear discrepancy between offense and defense at Werder Bremen this season. While the offense is performing impressively with 26 goals scored and repeatedly posing a threat in front of the opponent’s goal, the defense remains a major problem. With 25 goals conceded, the defense is extremely vulnerable and presents the coaching staff with major challenges.
The small goal difference of +1 illustrates that the balance between attack and defense is not always there. For the upcoming games, it will be crucial to improve defensive stability in order to convert offensive strengths into results and to climb further up the table in the long term.
Bremen facts & analysis
- Bremen is in 7th place in the Bundesliga
- Werder Bremen has won the last three Bundesliga games
- Bremen is the underdog in the upcoming duel
The upcoming match between RB Leipzig and Werder Bremen will likely see both teams field a 3-5-2 formation. This formation promises to deliver a tactically interesting game as it offers both defensive stability and offensive versatility. Both teams will try to make the most of their formation to ensure they are defensively sound and can create key chances in attack.
Leipzig – Bremen Head to Head & Statistics
The head to head comparison between RB Leipzig and Werder Bremen is clearly in favor of Leipzig. In the last ten duels, Leipzig has won seven games, while two games ended in a draw and Bremen has only managed to win a single game. This record underlines Leipzig’s dominance in recent encounters and makes them favorites in the upcoming game.
Direct comparison (H2H)
