Werder Bremen vs Bayer Leverkusen Prediction: Leverkusen eyeing a statement win against Bremen

Werder Bremen vs Bayer Leverkusen Prediction and Odds on 30 August 2025

Werder Bremen welcomes a much-changed Bayer Leverkusen side to the Weserstadion, but the team is under much pressure after a bad start to the season that has left their defence in disarray. Bremen's opening performances exposed deep defensive lapses and a lack of offensive firepower. Their opponent, Bayer Leverkusen, is still in transition under new manager Erik ten Hag, whose debut was marred by a 2–1 home loss to Hoffenheim. 

With key players from their previous double-winning season gone, Leverkusen are searching for rhythm and stability. Both clubs are desperate to end their slow starts, and this will set the stage for an entertaining game. 

Werder Bremen: Forms and Statistics

Werder ended last season in 8th place in the Bundesliga (14 wins, 9 draws, 11 losses) with 54 goals scored and 57 conceded. Looking at their recent form at the tail end of 2024/25, Bremen picked up notable results (wins against Holstein Kiel, Eintracht Frankfurt, and Stuttgart)

Despite defensive inconsistencies, they ended the season reasonably well—showing glimpses of resilience and consistency.

Werder Bremen - Lineups

🔖 Werder Bremen Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)

Backhaus; Sugawara, Stark, Coulibaly, Agu; Bittencourt, Lynen; Njinmah, Schmid, Mbangula; Grüll

⛔️ Unavailable: Pieper, Stage, Weiser, Wöber, Deman, Malatini, Friedl, Salifou

👤 Head Coach: Horst Steffen

Bayer Leverkusen: Forms and Statistics

Leverkusen had an amazing 2023/24 season, completing the Bundesliga season unbeaten and securing both the Bundesliga title and DFB-Pokal. In this campaign, under new manager Erik ten Hag and following the exodus of many influential players, Leverkusen have struggled to replicate their dominance. Leverkusen suffered a 2–1 loss at home to Hoffenheim on matchday one. After the game, Ten Hag noted that the squad overhaul isn't complete and asked for patience amid defensive and structural struggles.

His remarks emphasise the need to adapt and rebuild after key players' departures, stressing that transformation takes time. Beneath it all, Leverkusen still benefits from an incredible 34-away-game unbeaten run, a Bundesliga record they’ll look to extend despite current challenges

Bayer Leverkusen - Lineups

🔖 Bayer Leverkusen Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1)

Flekken; Tapsoba, Badé, Quansah; Grimaldo, Andrich, García, Arthur; Maza, Tella; Schick

⛔️ Unavailable: Palacios, Belocian, Hofmann, Terrier, Tillman

👤 Head Coach: Erik ten Hag

Werder Bremen vs Bayer Leverkusen: Betting Tips & Odds

• In 4 of the last 5 games between Werder Bremen and Bayer Leverkusen, bet on over 2.5 goals has played. The bet is offered on the Betway bookmaker website for odds of 1.63 odds;
• In 4 of the last 5 games between Werder Bremen and Bayer Leverkusen, bet on under 4.5 cards has played. The bet is offered on the Betway bookmaker website for odds of 1.42 odds;
• In 4 of the last 5 games between Werder Bremen and Bayer Leverkusen, bet on under 10.5 corners has played. The bet is offered on the Betway bookmaker website for odds of 1.57 odds;

Werder Bremen vs Bayer Leverkusen match prediction 30 August 2025

Bremen have been inconsistent, leaking goals at an alarming rate and struggling to create offensively. This leaves them vulnerable at home. However, Leverkusen is clearly in a transitional phase under Ten Hag, having lost its opening match. But they possess superior individual quality, which could prove decisive, especially away from home. 

Leverkusen’s superior squad depth and experience give them the edge, despite their shaky start. Leverkusen will win with a potential scoreline of 1-3. 

Below are our predictions

Our match prediction: is BTTS to win for a coefficient of 1.60 in the Betway bookmaker.

Our betting tip on the match: is W2 for a coefficient of 1.98 in the Bet365 bookmaker.

Lastly: is over 2.5 goals for a coefficient of 1.65 in the 1XBet bookmaker.