RB Leipzig vs Werder Bremen prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups – January 12, 2025
One of the matches of the 16th round of the German Bundesliga will take place on Sunday at the "Red Bull Arena," where Leipzig will host Werder Bremen. We suggest a bet on the outcome of this match with promising odds.
Match Preview
The "Red Bulls" had a disappointing run in European competition, suffering six consecutive losses in the Champions League, effectively ending their chances of advancing to the next stage. However, Leipzig managed to recover slightly in the Bundesliga. Victories over Holstein Kiel (2-0) and Eintracht Frankfurt (2-1) helped the team return to the top four, boosting morale.
But they couldn’t end 2024 on a high note. The match against Bayern Munich was a real test. The Red Bulls were under relentless pressure, controlling possession for only 29% of the game and managing just one shot on target. An xG of 0.36 further highlighted their struggles. The result — a humbling 1-5 defeat — served as a wake-up call for the team and its fans.
As for Werder Bremen, the "musicians" convincingly defeated Union Berlin 4-1 in their last game. This victory extended Ole Werner’s team’s unbeaten streak in the Bundesliga to four matches (three wins and one draw). Such an impressive run lifted Werder to 7th place in the standings — their best position this season. They are behind Borussia Dortmund in the European qualification zone only due to goal difference.
On the road, Werder has shown excellent form, earning 16 points away from home — second only to Bayern Munich with 17 points. Notably, Bremen avoided defeat in eight of their last ten away league matches, securing six wins and two draws.
Expected Line-ups
- RB Leipzig: Gulácsi; Geertruida, Orban, Klostermann, Henrichs; Baumgartner, Haidara, Vermeeren, Nusa; Šeško, Openda
- Werder Bremen: Zetterer, Chiarodia, Jung, Friedl, Stark, Schmid, Lynen, Stage, Weiser, Njinmah, Ducksch
Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- Werder conceded no more than two goals in eight of their last ten away league matches.
- At least three goals were scored in four of the last five matches at Leipzig’s home ground.
- Last season, both meetings between the teams ended in 1-1 draws.
Prediction
Bookmakers favor the "Bulls," with their win priced at 1.81. We believe Leipzig has good chances for victory, and our suggested bet is "Leipzig to Win" with odds of 1.81.
