Bayer Leverkusen — Werder Bremen Prediction, H2H and Probable Lineups — 24 January 2026
On January 24, 2026, in Matchday 19 of the Bundesliga, Bayer Leverkusen will host Werder Bremen. The match is scheduled to kick off at 15:30 Central European Time. Let’s take a closer look at the potential outcome of this clash.
Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen have had a difficult start to the calendar year. The team has played three matches across all competitions so far, losing all three. In the Bundesliga, Leverkusen suffered a heavy 1–4 home defeat to Stuttgart and a narrow 0–1 away loss to Hoffenheim. Their struggles continued in the UEFA Champions League, where they were unexpectedly beaten 0–2 away by Olympiacos, complicating their chances of advancing to the knockout stage. Currently, they sit 19th in the group standings after seven matches, with nine points. However, they still have a good opportunity to reach the playoffs, as their final group game will be at home against Villarreal.
In the Bundesliga, Bayer are sitting 6th in the league table with 29 points, just four points shy of the Champions League qualification zone. Leverkusen’s home form this season has been solid. In nine home matches, they have recorded five wins, one draw, and three defeats.
Recent matches against Werder Bremen at home have been quite balanced. In their last five home games against Werder, Bayer have won only once, lost once, and drawn three times.
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Werder Bremen
Werder Bremen come into this match in poor form. The team has not won for a long time and is currently on a seven-match winless streak in the Bundesliga. This year, Werder have played two matches: first, they lost 0–3 away to Borussia Dortmund, and then drew 3–3 at home against Eintracht Frankfurt. Currently, they sit 13th in the Bundesliga table with 18 points, five points clear of the relegation zone.
Defensive problems remain a major concern. Werder have conceded 34 goals in 17 matches — one of the worst defensive records in the Bundesliga this season. Their away form has been particularly poor: in nine away games, they have managed only one win, three draws, and suffered five defeats.
Regarding recent head-to-head meetings against Bayer Leverkusen, Werder have remained unbeaten in the last three encounters, recording one win and two draws. Matches between these teams tend to be high-scoring: five of the last six meetings have seen over 2.5 goals.
Probable Lineups
- Bayer Leverkusen: Blaswich, Bade, Andrich, Quansah, Arthur, Garcia, Grimaldo, Fernandez, Tillman, Poku, Schick
- Werder Bremen: Backhaus, Friedl, Coulibaly, Malatini, Schmidt, Stage, Lynen, Schmid, Puertas, Grull, Njinmah
Key Facts and Head-to-Head
- Bayer Leverkusen have lost 3 of their last 4 matches.
- Bayer Leverkusen have conceded first in their last 4 matches.
- Werder Bremen have failed to win 8 of their last 9 matches.
- Bayer Leverkusen have won or drawn 9 of the last 10 head-to-head meetings.
- 5 of the last 6 head-to-head meetings have seen over 2.5 goals.
Bayer Leverkusen — Werder Bremen Prediction
Both teams come into this match in poor form. Bayer Leverkusen have had a disappointing start to the calendar year, suffering three consecutive defeats. The team currently sits sixth in the Bundesliga and continues to fight for a spot in the Champions League knockout stage. At home, Leverkusen have been relatively solid this season. Werder Bremen are struggling in recent matches, sitting in the lower part of the table and remaining winless in their last seven matches. However, in recent head-to-head encounters against Bayer, Werder have been competitive, going unbeaten in the last three meetings. Matches between these two sides are usually high-scoring. Considering both teams are eager to end their negative streaks and secure a victory, this clash is expected to be open, attacking, and likely to see goals from both sides. My bet for this match: Total Over 2.5 goals at odds of 1.5.
