Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(23) 18 Goals 19 (26)
(17) 11 Assists 18 (21)
(6.6) 6.7 Average Ratings 6.8 (6.6)
25.3 Average Age 27.7
184.1 Average Height (cm) 183.4
(0.7) 0.8 Shots pg 1.3 (0.9)
(55%) 54% Aerial Duel Success 49% (50%)
(0.5) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.4 (0.5)
(1.2) 1.2 Tackles pg 1 (1.3)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Bundesliga.

Missing Players

RBL
Werder Bremen
Player Reason Status Rating
Benjamin Henrichs Out 6.68
Eljif Elmas Out 6.3
Assan Ouédraogo Out 5.91
Xavi Simons Doubtful 7.31
El Chadaille Bitshiabu Doubtful 6.3
Yussuf Poulsen Doubtful 6.24
Castello Lukeba Doubtful 6.78
Player Reason Status Rating
Keke Topp Out 6.26
Justin Njinmah Out 6.52
Felix Agu Doubtful 6.64

Team News

RBL
Werder Bremen
  • Benjamin Henrichs is ruled out for the rest of the season after suffering an ACL injury.
  • Arthur Vermeeren is available after suspension, while Assan Ouédraogo has suffered another thigh injury and will be out until the Spring. Youssuf Poulsen and El Chadaille Bitshiabu are both nearing returns from muscle injuries.
  • Castello Lukeba is struggling with a muscle injury, while Xavi Simons is nearing a return from an ankle injury.
  • Keke Topp has an ankle injury and Felix Agu is struggling with a knee niggle. Justin Njinmah is struggling with a niggly ankle injury.

Match FactsSponsored

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RB Leipzig have drawn their last 3 matches against Werder Bremen in all competitions.
RB Leipzig draw
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Werder Bremen have won their last 3 matches (Bundesliga).
Werder Bremen win
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RB Leipzig have seen under 2.5 goals in their last 3 matches against Werder Bremen in all competitions.
Under 2.5 goals

Prediction

  • Leipzig slipped nine points behind Bayern after suffering a heavy 5-1 defeat in Munich before the winter break.
  • Four-time Bundesliga champions Bremen have won four games in a row, and have the league's second-best away record with five wins.
  • Their two meetings both ended 1-1 last term, but Leipzig will be looking to kick off the new year with a bang and can ease to the three points.
Home win
Over 2.5 goals
3-1
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