A couple of weeks ago, Werder Bremen managed to shock Bayer Leverkusen in the DFB Pokal. This time, after two straight Bundesliga losses, Die Werkself can't afford losing more ground in their battle to earn a spot in European tournaments next season, and they will try to sink the green and white side even more in their struggle to avoid relegation.
Neither side gets to this match in fine form, as Bayer Leverkusen has only been able to win two of their last six games, including back-to-back losses against Borussia Dortmund and Mainz. On the other side, Werder Bremen has only won one of their previous six Bundesliga clashes, with Viktor Skripnik's side conceding 14 goals in those games, including a 5-1 blowout against Borussia Mönchengladbach.
Bayer Leverkusen currently ranks 6th in the German top flight, barely hanging on to their European football hopes for next season. Meanwhile, Werder Bremen needs to step it up a bit, as the team would have to fight to keep their spot in the Bundesliga via a play-off.
Bayer Leverkusen
Die Werkself can still make it to UEFA Champions League spots, but they have to keep their act together and stop dropping points at home. In order to do that, Mexican striker "Chicharito" Hernández will be crucial, as the Mexican is enjoying his best performance as a professional footballer. The former Man United player will have to team up with Julian Brandt up front, as fan-favorite Stefan Kiessling is out, joining Omer Toprak, Kiriakos Papadopoulos and Kevin Kampl among those ruled out for this game.
Werder Bremen
Having beaten Leverkusen a couple of weeks ago at BayArena should give Werder Bremen enough boost to work things out this time around. Coach Viktor Skripnik knows they're almost out of time, and dropping points could seriously damage their chances of keeping their spot among Germany's finest. Nevertheless, Skripnik's side will not have it easy without Clemens Fritz, one of the team's most influential players this season.
Head to head
Werder Bremen has the upper hand when it comes to games against Bayer Leverkusen. The green-and-white side has won 27 of the 74 games played facing Die Werkself, losing 19 times. Their most recent league game ended with a 3-0 scoreline for Bayer Leverkusen, but their latest matchup saw Werder Bremen come from behind to win 3-1 in the DFB Pokal.
Where to watch Bayer Leverkusen vs Werder Bremen on TV or online?
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In Germany, Sport1.FM, Sky Bundesliga 6/HD, Sky Bundesliga 1/HD, TeleClub Sport Live and Sky Go Deutschland will broadcast this game, starting at 20:00 hrs CET.
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In the U.S., Fox Soccer 2GO USA and Fox Deportes will be the options to follow this game, starting at 14:00 hrs EST.
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Fans living in Canada can tune in and watch this game on SportsNet World Now at 14:00 hrs EST.
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