Werder Bremen vs RB Leipzig Betting Tips & Match Preview – Bundesliga Showdown
Introduction
Werder Bremen and RB Leipzig square off in a pivotal Bundesliga clash at Weserstadion on Saturday, 10 May 2025. With just two games left this season, both teams have big aspirations: Bremen are chasing European qualification, while Leipzig are still in the hunt for a Champions League spot. Bremen enter the fixture on a six-match unbeaten run, while Leipzig are looking to bounce back from a three-match winless stretch. With high stakes and recent impressive form on both sides, this encounter promises drama—and plenty of betting opportunities. Read on for expert insights and betting tips.
Team News & Key Insights
- Werder Bremen are undefeated in their last six games, keeping four clean sheets during that run.
- RB Leipzig are winless in their last three matches but remain unbeaten in their last 11 encounters against Bremen.
- Both teams have scored in five of RB Leipzig’s last six matches.
- Five of the last six head-to-head clashes between these sides featured goals from both teams.
- Three of the last four meetings between Bremen and Leipzig ended in 1-1 draws.
- Bremen Team News: Full squad available with Leon Opitz, Abdenego Nankishi, and Milos Veljkovic back.
- Leipzig Team News: El Chadaille Bitshiabu returns from suspension. David Raum and Kevin Kampl are suspended. Benjamin Henrichs is out for the season.
Betting Odds & Predictions
The bookmakers slightly favor Werder Bremen going into this fixture, offering odds of 2.40 (7/5) for a home win, equating to a 41.7% implied probability. RB Leipzig are priced at 2.70 (17/10) to win, with a draw offered at 3.60 (13/5). Given the recent form of both teams and their mutual tendency to draw, the prediction leans towards a 1-1 draw. This is supported by the consistent occurrence of both teams scoring in recent meetings. Bettors can also consider markets such as Over 2.5 Goals or Both Teams to Score, both of which align well with the data from previous games.
Expert Betting Tips
- Correct Score – 1-1 Draw – backed by three 1-1 results in the last four H2Hs. 3.60
- Both Teams to Score – featured in five of Leipzig’s last six matches. 1.70
- Over 2.5 Goals – seen in four of Bremen’s last five matches. 1.85
- Double Chance – Draw or Leipzig – Leipzig have not lost to Bremen in 11 straight matches. 1.50
- Over 0.5 RB Leipzig Red Cards – three of Bremen’s last four opponents saw red. 6.50
Final Prediction & Verdict
All signs point towards a closely contested game with both teams likely to find the back of the net. Werder Bremen have shown solid defensive form recently, while RB Leipzig’s misfiring form could play into the home side’s hands. However, Leipzig have a strong record in this fixture and haven’t lost to Bremen in more than five years. Given this history, a draw appears the most plausible outcome, with goals expected on both sides.
With European competition hopes riding on this match for both clubs, expect a fiercely competitive contest. Bremen’s recent discipline and Leipzig’s attacking potential could cancel each other out. A 1-1 draw remains the most compelling prediction for this tie, especially given that three of the last four matches between the two sides have ended with that scoreline. Add value by backing both teams to score and considering the high odds on a Leipzig red card.
