Werder Bremen vs Bayer Leverkusen 30 Aug 2025

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This match is played on date 30 Aug 2025
This match takes place in Weserstadion (Bremen) – In championship competitions BundesLiga by Season 2025/2026
Match Summary Table
FEATURE | DETAILS |
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Fixture | Werder Bremen vs Bayer Leverkusen |
Competition | Bundesliga – Matchday 3 |
Date | Sunday, August 31, 2025 |
Kick-off Time | 19:30 CEST (17:30 UTC) |
Venue | Wohninvest Weserstadion, Bremen |
Broadcast | Sky Sport Bundesliga (Germany), ESPN+ (USA), beIN Sports (MENA) |
Last Meeting | Bayer Leverkusen 5–0 Werder Bremen (March 30, 2024) |
Head-to-Head | Werder Bremen: 32 wins, Leverkusen: 32 wins, Draws: 25 |
🔎 Overview
The Bundesliga serves up another exciting clash as Werder Bremen host Bayer Leverkusen at the Weserstadion. Bremen will look to improve their start to the season in front of their home supporters, but standing in their way are Leverkusen – the reigning German champions, who continue to play some of the most attacking and fluid football in Europe under Xabi Alonso.
Werder Bremen – Home Challenge
Werder Bremen enter this fixture knowing the scale of the task ahead. Their performances last season were inconsistent, and although they have attacking talent in Marvin Ducksch and Justin Njinmah, their defensive record has often let them down.
Bremen will hope the energy of the home crowd can push them to raise their level. The midfield duo of Christian Groß and Leonardo Bittencourt will be key in pressing Leverkusen’s creators, while goalkeeper Michael Zetterer could face a busy evening.
Key Players to Watch:
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Marvin Ducksch – Bremen’s most reliable attacking outlet.
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Justin Njinmah – Brings pace and unpredictability in the final third.
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Michael Zetterer – Must deliver top saves to keep Bremen in the contest.
Bayer Leverkusen – Champions’ Confidence
Bayer Leverkusen arrive full of confidence, having built on their historic title-winning campaign. Xabi Alonso has constructed a side that combines defensive solidity with quick attacking transitions, and they remain unbeaten in their last several Bundesliga games.
Florian Wirtz will once again be central to their creativity, linking up with striker Victor Boniface, while Granit Xhaka provides leadership and balance in midfield. Defensively, Edmond Tapsoba and Jonathan Tah will aim to neutralize Bremen’s strikers.
Key Players to Watch:
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Florian Wirtz – The creative heartbeat, capable of unlocking any defense.
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Victor Boniface – Powerful striker who thrives on chances created by Wirtz.
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Granit Xhaka – Controls tempo and provides defensive protection.
Tactical Breakdown
Werder Bremen
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Formation: 4-2-3-1
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Strengths: Home atmosphere, opportunistic strikers, pressing in phases
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Weaknesses: Defensive fragility, lack of squad depth
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Tactics: Likely to stay compact, press selectively, and counter through Ducksch and Njinmah.
Bayer Leverkusen
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Formation: 3-4-2-1
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Strengths: Structured build-up, attacking depth, defensive balance
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Weaknesses: Vulnerable to aerial balls and quick counters if caught high
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Tactics: Expect Leverkusen to dominate possession, overload midfield, and exploit wide areas with Jeremie Frimpong’s pace.
📊 Head-to-Head Stats
TOTAL MATCHES | 89 |
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✅ Werder Bremen Wins | 32 |
🟰 Draws | 25 |
❌ Leverkusen Wins | 32 |
⚽ Average Goals per Match | 3.0 |
A historically even rivalry, though Leverkusen have dominated recent meetings.
📉 Form Guide (Last 5 Matches)
TEAM | FORM |
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Werder Bremen | 🟥 🟨 🟩 🟥 🟨 |
Bayer Leverkusen | 🟩 🟩 🟩 🟩 🟨 |
Bremen remain inconsistent, while Leverkusen continue their strong momentum.
🎯 Prediction
Werder Bremen 1–3 Bayer Leverkusen
Leverkusen’s attacking firepower and tactical structure should be too much for Bremen, though the hosts might find a goal through counter-attacks or set-pieces. Expect Alonso’s men to continue their unbeaten streak with a convincing victory.