Werder Bremen vs Bayer Leverkusen
A late game on Tuesday night will pit two clubs on different sides of the Bundesliga table against each other as Werder Bremen host Bayer Leverkusen at Weserstadion.
It’s a match where relegation strugglers will meet the Champions League chasers and both are looking to start on a good note upon the league’s resumption after a lengthy mandated break due to COVID-19.
Die Werderaner stand at the dreaded 17th spot at the table with only 18 points while Die Werkself are in a much better position at the fifth spot with 47 points.
Our Bundesliga 2020 odds obviously favour Bayer Leverkusen in the 1×2 market. They are placed at 1.74 while Werder Bremen are at 4.50 and a draw is at 3.70.
It can be remembered, however, that their previous encounter last October ended up in a four-goal thriller where Bayer Leverkusen came roaring back to draw level after trailing for the most part.
A win will be very important for both sides since there are only a few matches left in this 2019/20 season. But by the looks of it, it is clear that the home team will be playing with a bigger sense of urgency since their top-flight status is on the line.
Today, SBOBET examines on how these two teams will match up next week.
Talking Points
Can Werder Bremen get out of the relegation zone?
Werder Bremen are in a downward spiral right now as they are the second-worst team in the league sitting at 17th place.
Florian Kohfeldt’s men have yet to win since mid-January when they won against Fortuna with a 1-0 tally.
In the last six matches, the team suffered five straight losses before drawing level against Hertha BSC before the break. In the said stretch, they have conceded an average of 1.5 goals per match.
They are the league’s worst defence right now as they’ve given up 55 goals overall, and their chances of staying in top-flight are looking bleak as each day passes by.
It doesn’t help either that they will be missing some key players in this upcoming match.
Their second top scorer in Davy Klaassen, who currently has four goals and three assists, is suspended after picking up his fifth yellow card prior to the break. On the other hand, they will be missing another reliable presence in Claudio Pizarro as he is struggling with a thigh injury.
Die Werderaner’s already horrid backline will suffer even more with the likes of Omer Toprak and Kevin Mohwald listed as doubtful.
This leaves their star player in Milot Rashica in an unenviable position as he will face the daunting task of trying to lift his team out of the dirt again.
With their backs pushed against the wall, Werder Bremen should come into this game playing like they’ve got nothing to lose.
Die Werkself looking to sneak in
Bayer Leverkusen are in prime position for at least an Europa League spot. But for sure they will try to punch above their weight as they aim to secure a Champions League spot.
In order to do so, they would need to leapfrog Borussia Monchengladbach, and that will be easier said than done.
Peter Bosz’s side were in fantastic form prior to the season suspension. They have won eight of their last 10 since last December.
Save for their loss against Hoffenheim and draw against RB Leipzig, Die Werkself has found the back of the net at least twice in every victory during the said stretch.
They are led by their young star in Kai Havertz, who’s registered nine goals and seven assists this term along with some Bundesliga 2020 highlights. Although they’ve missed the services of his running mate in Kevin Volland, the 20-year-old forward has shown great poise in leading the squad.
Bayer Leverkusen will field in a more complete squad compared to Werder Bremen, so that should be a clear indicator on who is more likely to win this Tuesday.
History
These two proud clubs share quite a history as they’ve faced each other 47 times already, with Werder Bremen winning in 18 and Bayer Leverkusen winning in 16 along with 13 draws.
While Die Werkself weren’t able to grab a victory against Die Werderaner in the previous two occasions, they were able to dominate them two years ago with a 6-2 tally.
Matches between them are typically high-scoring by nature as they’ve tallied an average of 3.30 goals per match historically.
Betting Tip
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Werder Bremen vs Bayer Leverkusen | Bayer Leverkusen Asian Handicap -0.75 @1.97 |
| May 19, 2:30 (GMT+8) |
Neither side has played competitive football in the past two months, so fitness and rust will be the things to lookout for just like in all upcoming matches in the Bundesliga for the next few days.
It’s hard to imagine a depleted Werder Bremen squad stopping Bayer Leverkusen’s fluidity on the attack, so I expect the road team to make quick work of Florian Kohfeldt’s side.
I’m going to opt for a few goals to mark football’s resumption.
A SHORT EXPLANATION ON HOW OUR ( ) BETS ARE WORTH: |
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Disclaimer: Odds are correct at time of publish.
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