RB Leipzig vs Werder Bremen Preview & Prediction | 2023-24 German Bundesliga
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THE FACTS
When is RB Leipzig vs Werder Bremen on and what time does it start? RB Leipzig vs Werder Bremen will take place on Saturday 11th May, 2024 – 14:30 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for RB Leipzig vs Werder Bremen? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What channel is RB Leipzig vs Werder Bremen on in the UK? Sky Sports have the rights to German Bundesliga matches in the UK so it is worth checking their schedule for RB Leipzig vs Werder Bremen
Where can I stream RB Leipzig vs Werder Bremen in the UK? If televised on Sky Sports, RB Leipzig vs Werder Bremen can be streamed live on the Sky Go app
THE LOWDOWN
HOW WILL RB LEIPZIG OPERATE WITHOUT XAVI SIMONS
The big news from an RB Leipzig perspective heading into this one is the absence of Xavi Simons through suspension. A key part of Marco Rose’s side, the RB Leipzig head coach will need to adjust as appropriate, a task made even more difficult due to midfielder Xavi Schlager’s injury.
Stuttgart’s victory on Friday night over Augsburg means that RB Leipzig are almost certain to finish in fourth-place regardless of the result here with a six-point-gap between themselves and third-placed Bayern Munich, who boast a superior goal difference to Leipzig.
WERDER BREMEN FINISHING THE SEASON STRONG
Werder Bremen deserve significant credit for their recent form. They’ve racked up seven points from the last nine available to them and still hold an outside chance of a place in Europe next season. Only a late equaliser saw them denied victory last time out in a 2-2 draw with Borussia Monchengladbach.
Their last away fixture ended in a 0-3 triumph over Augsburg, although RB Leipzig pose a much stronger challenge. They’ll need to defend very well to stand a chance in this one and take the chances when they come, which you’d expect their will considering recent performances.
THE TEAM NEWS
RB LEIPZIG
PREDICTED XI (4-2-2-2): Gulacsi; Simakan, Orban, Castello, Raum; Haidara, Seiwald; Olmo, Elmas; Poulsen, Openda
UNAVAILABLE: Schlager (Injured), Simons (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Olmo (Injured), Raum (Injured), Sesko (Illness)
WERDER BREMEN
PREDICTED XI (3-4-3): Zetterer; Veljkovic, Friedl, Jung; Weiser, Bittencourt, Lynen, Agu; Schmid, Woltemade, Ducksch
UNAVAILABLE: Alvero (Injured), Njinmah (Illness), Pieper (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Pavlenka (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
Werder Bremen have been playing with an impressive level of freedom lately, most likely due to having little pressure among them when it comes to their place in the table. But RB Leipzig are operating at a much higher standard and even though they may be without a number of players, the strength in depth of Marco Rose’s squad along with home advantage should see them through. Back RB Leipzig to gain the three points.
TIP: RB LEIPZIG TO WIN
