Bayer Leverkusen vs Werder Bremen Prediction & Betting Tips (24 January)

While he finished 2025 with two convincing successes against Cologne 2-0 and RB Leipzig 1-3, Bayer Leverkusen was visibly cut short by the winter break. As proof, Kasper Hjumland's men have never tasted victory in the league this January since they were largely beaten by Stuttgart 1-3 and by Hoffenheim last weekend 1-0. In the meantime, their scheduled match against Hamburg had been postponed due to weather conditions. In the ranking, the 11th of the Usine therefore finds itself in 6th position with 4 lengths behind the top 4 qualifying for the C1 and one match less. In the Champions League, Bayer is heading to Olympiakos this week with the firm intention of securing their ticket to the play-offs.

No European Cup on the agenda this week for Werder Bremen, who can therefore focus all their attention on the championship. This will not be too much for this team which is encountering more difficulties than in the last two previous seasons. As proof, Horst Steffen's players only find themselves in 13th position in the standings with a 5-unit margin in the red zone and a match behind. After seeing their scheduled match against Hoffenheim postponed, the Werderaner lost to Dortmund 3-0 and then had to settle for a parity score against Eintracht Frankfurt 3-3 last weekend. 

Bayer still deplores the absence of Argentinian midfielder Palacios who has still not recovered. Returning injured from the CAN, senior defender Tapsoba also risks missing. In addition to that, goalkeeper Flekken and winger Tella joined the infirmary last weekend. Substitute Ben Seghir is making his return after losing the final with Morocco last weekend. Set back at the start of the calendar year, Czech striker Schick (6 goals, 2 assists) has still not found the net in 2026 unlike the excellent Spanish piston Grimaldo (5 goals, 4 assists). The French striker Martin Terrier (3 goals) is also present but he could start on the bench.

The former Bayer striker, the Nigerian Boniface, will not play again this season and will therefore not be traveling to his former club. Defenders used Agu and Stark and absent long duration Adeh, Weiser and Wöber will also have to forfeit this part. In the heart of the game, we will certainly find the excellent Dane Stage (6 goals) and the solid Lynen. The environments Mbangula (3 goals) and Schmid (2 goals, 5 assists) as well as the attacker Njinmah (4 goals) could also start. The probable line-ups for Bayer Leverkusen - Werder Bremen: