Prediction: Match to end in 2-2 draw
Best Odds: 67/10
RB Leipzig and Werder Bremen will lock horns with each other in the Bundesliga this weekend. The match between Marco Rose’s side and Ole Werner’s team will be held at the Red Bull GmbH and is scheduled to kick off at 2:30pm UK time on Sunday.
RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig are a major club in the German top flight who tend to challenge for the Bundesliga title or push for the UEFA Champions League places in the league table. Marco Rose’s side finished as high as fourth in the Bundesliga table last season and will be expected to do something similar this time around.
Die Roten Bullen are fourth in the Bundesliga table at the moment with 27 points from 15 matches. Leipzig are level on points with third-placed Eintracht Frankfurt and are nine points behind leaders Bayern Munich.
RB Leipzig will head into the Bundesliga match against Werder Bremen on the back of a 5-1 defeat at the hands of Bayern Munich away from home at the Allianz Arena. It came after a 2-1 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt at the Red Bull GmbH in the Bundesliga which followed a 3-2 win against Aston Villa at home in the UEFA Champions League.
Team News:
RB Leipzig are likely to line up in a 5-3-2 formation against Werder Bremen. Peter Gulacsi will be in goal for Leipzig. Benjamin Henrichs, Nicolas Selwald, Willi Orban, Lutsharel and Antonio Nusa will be the five defenders. Christoph Baumgartner, Xaver Schlager and Arthur Vermeeren will be the three midfielders. Lois Openda and Benjamin Sesko will be the two forwards.
Werder Bremen
Werder Bremen are a major club in the German top flight who are a staple in the Bundesliga. They have done well over the years and are an established outfit.
Die Werderaner finished ninth in the Bundesliga table last season and will be determined to end up in a similar position this time around. Bremen are seventh in the standings at the moment with 25 points from 15 games, two points behind fourth-placed RB Leipzig.
Werder Bremen will head into the Bundesliga match against RB Leipzig on the back of a 4-1 victory over 1. FC Union Berlin at home in the Bundesliga. It came after a 2-0 defeat at the hands of St. Pauli away from home in the league which came after a 1-0 win against VfL Bochum on the road in the Bundesliga.
Team News:
Werder Bremen are likely to line up in a 3-5-2 formation against RB Leipzig. Michael Zetterer will be in goal for the visiting team. Niklas Stark, Marco Friedl and Anthony Jung will be the three defenders. Jens Stage, Senne Lynen and Romano Schmid will be the three midfielders. Mitchell Weiser and Derrick Kohn will be the two wingers. Marco Grull and Marvin Ducksch will be the two forwards.
Key Factors to Consider
- Lois Openda has scored 6 goals and given 4 assists in 15 matches for RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga so far this season.
- Benjamin Sesko has scored 6 goals and provided 2 assists in 15 matches for RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga so far this season.
- RB Leipzig have lost 3 of their last 6 Bundesliga games.
- Werder Bremen have won their last 3 Bundesliga matches.
- Werder Bremen have lost 4 of their 15 Bundesliga matches so far this season.
Conclusion
Both RB Leipzig and Werder Bremen are doing well at the moment, and the Bundesliga match between the two teams is going to be very exciting and entertaining. There could be a few goals in the game, which is likely to end in a draw.
Prediction: Match to end in 2-2 draw
Best Odds: 67/10
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