Werder Bremen welcome RB Leipzig to the wohninvest WESERSTADION on September 5th, 2026, for a Bundesliga clash that sees the hosts desperately seeking a turnaround in fortunes. Bremen’s season has been a struggle, reflected in their 8 wins, 8 draws, and 16 losses, scoring 37 goals while conceding a concerning 57. Their recent form offers little comfort, with just one win in their last five outings, alongside a draw and three defeats. This patchy run leaves them with a 25% win rate, placing immense pressure on manager and squad alike.
In stark contrast, RB Leipzig's season statistics are non-existent, suggesting this is their opening fixture of the campaign. Despite this lack of current form, the bookmakers heavily favour Leipzig with a 50% win probability, mirroring the draw at 50%, and giving Bremen a 0% chance of victory. Head-to-head records underscore Leipzig's dominance, with two wins and two draws in their last five encounters against Bremen, who only managed one draw and suffered two defeats. The last meeting saw Leipzig secure a 2-1 victory. All eyes will be on how Leipzig start their season, while Bremen must find a way to defy the odds and kickstart their own.
1. K. Hein, 33. M. Schmetgens, 5. A. Pieper, 32. M. Friedl, 2. O. Deman, 20. Chuki, 14. S. Lynen, 15. L. Reis, 11. J. Njinmah, 10. N. Fullkrug, 17. M. Grull
26. M. Vandevoordt, 17. R. Baku, 4. W. Orban, 23. C. Lukeba, 22. D. Raum, 20. R. Reitz, 13. N. Seiwald, 6. E. Banzuzi, 10. B. Gruda, 27. T. Gomis, 7. A. Nusa
Match events
4' Goal Normal Goal — Eren Dinkci (Werder Bremen) (assists: Iván San José Cantalejo)
23' Card Yellow Card — Iván San José Cantalejo (Werder Bremen)
24' Var Penalty cancelled — Christopher Nkunku (RB Leipzig)
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