On Saturday afternoon, Werder Bremen host Bundesliga leaders Werder Bremen at the Wohninvest-Weserstadion as the home team looks to upset the odds in the Bundesliga.
Werder Bremen form guideThe home team drew 2-2 at home against Eintracht Frankfurt last time out in the Bundesliga. The result means they are unbeaten in three league matches but have won just once in their previous six outings.
Despite their inconsistent recent Bundesliga form, Werder have been prolific lately in the German top-flight, scoring at least two goals in seven of their last eight games in the league.
Werder have a decent recent home record in the Bundesliga, winning three of their previous five league games on home soil.
Ole Werner’s team has maintained that aforementioned eye for goal in recent home matches, scoring at least two goals in their last five league games at the Weserstadion.
Bayer Leverkusen form guideXabi Alonso’s team extended their recent run of wins in the Bundesliga last time out by recording a 4-0 home win over Union Berlin. The record now stands at seven straight wins in the German top-flight.
An 11-game unbeaten run has moved Die Werkself to the top of the table, two points clear of second-place reigning champions Bayern Munich.
Bayer has been irresistible going forward in the Bundesliga this season, scoring at least two goals in all 11 league matches.
Leverkusen have been strong on their travels in recent weeks and months, as they are unbeaten in five away games in the league, having recorded four wins and one draw.
The key to their recent stellar away form has been a potent attack, as Bayer has scored at least two goals in all five unbeaten away games lately.
What am I backing?This game pits two highly potent attacking teams against each other, which should produce a high-scoring encounter. With that in mind, I am backing over 2.5 goals scored.