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Bundesliga: Bayer Leverkusen vs Werder Bremen
Kickoff Time: 2026-01-24 22:30 (HKT)
Bayer Leverkusen currently has a record of 9 wins, 2 draws, and 6 losses, placing them sixth in the league. They are only 4 points behind fourth-placed VfB Stuttgart, making them strong contenders for a spot in next season’s UEFA Champions League. Leverkusen has excelled at home, maintaining a record of scoring in every home game this season, even conceding goals to formidable opponents like Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain F.C. when playing at Bayer Arena. Among the team, 29-year-old striker Patrik Schick is the top scorer, contributing 6 goals and 2 assists in the league; left-back Alejandro Grimaldo is the second-top scorer with 5 goals and 3 assists, frequently threatening opponents with his attacking runs. Statistically, Leverkusen follows a tactic of maintaining possession and exploiting the flanks, boasting an average possession rate of 59%, which ranks second in the league, and an average of 7.6 dribbles per game, ranking third. Under the management of Kasper Hjulmand, the team has gradually moved away from purely speed-based tactics, striving for more refined ball control and more efficient counterattacks.
Werder Bremen has accumulated 18 points from 17 league matches, currently sitting 5 points above the relegation zone, indicating relegation pressure. Their away form has been poor, with a win rate of only 11.11% this season; they have even lost to promoted side Hamburg SV. For example, in their away match against Borussia Dortmund, they recorded 6 shots, with 3 on target, but failed to convert these into a goal, demonstrating low offensive efficiency. To address their attacking shortcomings, the team loaned in 20-year-old striker Jovan Milosevic from Stuttgart during the winter transfer window. Standing at 1.90 meters tall, his arrival adds tactical variation to the team’s play. In the last league match, Milosevic, who came off the bench, scored his first goal since joining. However, the team’s biggest issue now is their poor defense, having conceded 13 goals in the last 5 league matches. If they cannot improve their defensive weaknesses, no matter how many goals the attackers score, it will be in vain.
There is a significant disparity in strength between the two teams, with Leverkusen far surpassing their opponents in both offensive stability and defensive solidity. In this confrontation, it is believed that Leverkusen can easily win, taking advantage of their home ground.
Bayer Leverkusen’s Last 5 Games: LLLWW
26-01-21 Olympiacos 2-0 Bayer Leverkusen
26-01-17 TSG Hoffenheim 1-0 Bayer Leverkusen
26-01-11 Bayer Leverkusen 1-4 VfB Stuttgart
25-12-21 RB Leipzig 1-3 Bayer Leverkusen
25-12-14 Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 FC Cologne
Werder Bremen’s Last 5 Games: DLDLL
26-01-17 Werder Bremen 3-3 Eintracht Frankfurt
26-01-14 Borussia Dortmund 3-0 Werder Bremen
25-12-20 FC Augsburg 0-0 Werder Bremen
25-12-15 Werder Bremen 0-4 VfB Stuttgart
25-12-07 Hamburg SV 3-2 Werder Bremen
Head-to-Head Record
25-08-30 Werder Bremen 3-3 Bayer Leverkusen
25-03-08 Bayer Leverkusen 0-2 Werder Bremen
24-10-27 Werder Bremen 2-2 Bayer Leverkusen
24-04-14 Bayer Leverkusen 5-0 Werder Bremen
23-11-25 Werder Bremen 0-3 Bayer Leverkusen
Prediction: Bayer Leverkusen to win at home