Read our Werder Bremen vs RB Leipzig prediction with betting tips, match odds, and predicted lineups ahead of Saturday's German Bundesliga clash.
Werder Bremen vs RB Leipzig Match Summary
Competition | German Bundesliga |
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Match Date | Saturday 5 September 2026 |
Match Time | 14:30 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Bremen, Weserstadion |
The Werder Bremen vs RB Leipzig fixture pits a struggling home side against in-form visitors at the Weserstadion, and this preview lays out our prediction, lineups and betting angles.
Werder Bremen arrive off the back of a 4-1 hammering at Freiburg, a result that did little to calm nerves after Daniel Thioune guided them to safety last term.
RB Leipzig could hardly have started better, thrashing Borussia Mönchengladbach 3-0 to hand new man Martín Demichelis the ideal opening to his reign in the German Bundesliga.
History points the visitors' way too, with Leipzig undefeated in their last 14 meetings with Bremen in all competitions, so the hosts face a stiff task to halt that run.
Werder Bremen vs RB Leipzig Form
Werder Bremen are in a rut, having lost their last four Bundesliga matches, and their opener offered no relief as they were beaten 4-1 by Freiburg. Sitting 16th in the table, the hosts lean on Niclas Füllkrug up top and Ludovit Reis in the engine room, but a leaky, stubborn-to-fix defence remains the pressing worry.
RB Leipzig look a different proposition. There have been over 2.5 goals in each of their last six Bundesliga games, and they opened with a dominant 3-0 win over Borussia Mönchengladbach, racking up 25 shots. Ranked fourth for form, the direct visitors carry a real cutting edge through Antonio Nusa and Timo Gomis.
Werder Bremen vs RB Leipzig Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Werder Bremen: Jens Stage (Injured/out), Justin Njinmah (Injured/out), Oskar Wójcik (Injured/out), Felix Agu (Injured/out), Yukinari Regeer (Injured/out)
RB Leipzig: Christoph Baumgartner (Injured/out), Ørjan Nyland (Injured/out), Assan Ouédraogo (Injured/out)
Werder Bremen
Bremen have a lengthy treatment room to contend with. Justin Njinmah faces an extended spell out with a thigh problem, while Jens Stage needs surgery and will miss the rest of 2026. Darius Stalmach could come into the starting XI for this one.
RB Leipzig
Leipzig are in a settled place. Neil El Aynaoui could make the matchday squad for the first time after his loan move from Roma, but with three players sidelined through injury, no changes are expected following the dominant win over Borussia Mönchengladbach.
Werder Bremen vs RB Leipzig Predicted Lineup
Werder Bremen
Formation: 4-3-3
Predicted Starting Lineup: Hein; Schmetgens, Pieper, Friedl, Deman; Reis, Stalmach, Chuki; Grüll, Füllkrug, Mbangula
RB Leipzig
Formation: 4-3-3
Predicted Starting Lineup: Vandevoordt; Baku, Orbán, Lukeba, Raum; Seiwald, Banzuzi, Reitz; Gruda, Gomis, Nusa
Werder Bremen vs RB Leipzig Key Stats & Match Facts
Werder Bremen have lost their last four matches in the Bundesliga.
There have been over 2.5 goals in RB Leipzig's last six Bundesliga games.
RB Leipzig are undefeated in their last 14 matches against Werder Bremen in all competitions.
RB Leipzig have scored 2+ goals in 7 out of 10 matches against Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga.
Both teams have scored in 7 of the last 9 meetings between the sides in the Bundesliga.
Werder Bremen vs RB Leipzig Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Everything points to an away win. Leipzig are the clear favourites at 4/5 with Ladbrokes, they are unbeaten in 14 against Bremen, and a struggling home side have lost four on the spin. Our prediction is a comfortable 0-2 for the visitors, with the projection favouring Leipzig by a clear margin.
Best Bets
Ludovit Reis to record over 0.5 shots on target in the Player Shots On Target market. Reis is a genuine attacking threat from Bremen's engine room, and our prediction gives him a strong shout to test the keeper at least once, generating real value on a player who gets forward regularly.
Niclas Füllkrug to record over 2.5 shots in the Player Shots market. Füllkrug is the focal point of everything Bremen do going forward, and with the hosts likely chasing the game, he should rack up the attempts. He has attempted three or more shots in four of his last four outings against Leipzig, which backs the case up nicely.
Werder Bremen vs RB Leipzig Bet Builder
Our four-leg bet builder leans on the head-to-head trends, pairing a Marco Friedl card with shot markets for Niclas Füllkrug and Antonio Nusa in a fixture that should carry plenty of edge.
Marco Friedl to be shown a card is up first. The defender has been carded in each of his last four appearances against Leipzig in the Bundesliga, and their direct forwards will drag him into trouble again.
Niclas Füllkrug over 2.5 shots is next. He has attempted three or more shots in four of his last four outings against Leipzig, and as Bremen's main man he will keep pulling the trigger.
Füllkrug over 0.5 shots on target adds another Bremen leg. He has landed at least one shot on target in five of his last five meetings with Leipzig in the Bundesliga, a dependable record.
Antonio Nusa over 0.5 shots on target rounds it off. The winger has recorded a shot on target in each of his last four appearances against Bremen, and he was lively in the opener.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 15/1 and is as short as 10/1 elsewhere.
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Werder Bremen vs RB Leipzig Talking Points
This is a clash of contrasting fortunes. Bremen, who finished 15th last season to preserve their top-flight status, have opened the new campaign in worrying fashion with a heavy loss and now sit 16th in the table. Leipzig, by contrast, arrive fourth for form after a 3-0 statement win. Martín Demichelis, the first Argentine head coach in Bundesliga history, has made a flying start, and with his side unbeaten in their last 14 against Bremen, the hosts will need Füllkrug at his sharpest just to make a game of it.
Werder Bremen vs RB Leipzig Predictions FAQs
When is the Werder Bremen vs RB Leipzig German Bundesliga game?
The match takes place on Saturday, 5 September 2026, kicking off at 14:30 UK time.
Where is Werder Bremen vs RB Leipzig being played?
The match will be played at the Weserstadion in Bremen.
What competition is Werder Bremen vs RB Leipzig in?
The fixture is part of the German Bundesliga.
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