erman Bundesliga - RB Leipzig VS Werder Bremen Prediction

German Bundesliga - RB Leipzig VS Werder Bremen
Match Time:12-01-2025 22:30 Sunday (GMT+8)
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RB Leipzig
The home side will be without Benjamin Henrichs, who is ruled out for the remainder of the season with ACL damage. Assan Ouedraogo misses out with a thigh injury, Xavi Simons has an ankle problem, and Eljif Elmas misses out with a knock.
RB Leipzig are likely to shape up in a 4-4-2 formation vs Werder Bremen, with Peter Gulacsi in goal. Lukas Klostermann and David Raum will start as the full-backs. They will look to contribute at both ends of the pitch. Willi Orban will start alongside El Chadaille Bitshiabu at the heart of the defence.
Antonio Nusa and Christoph Baumgartner will start in the wide areas. They will look to create goal-scoring opportunities and add width to the side from the flanks. In the midfield, Xaver Schlager will start alongside Nicolas Seiwald. They will look to add creativity and defensive cover to the side. Finally, Benjamin Sesko will lead the line for Leipzig here alongside Lois Openda.
Werder Bremen
The visitors will be without Keke Topp due to an ankle injury, and Justin Njinnmah will miss out with an ankle problem as well. The visitors will shape up in a 3-4-2-1 formation, with Michael Zetterer in goal. In the back three, Anthony Jung will start alongside Niklas Stark and Marco Freidl.
Mitchell Weiser and Derrick Kohn will start as the wing-backs, and they will look to keep things tight at the back and hit Leipzig on the break. As for the midfield unit, Senne Lynen will start alongside Jens Stage, and they will look to add control and composure to the side.
Marco Grull and Romano Schmid will start in the attacking midfield roles, and they will look to link the midfield with the attack. Finally, Marvin Ducksch will lead the line for Werder Bremen vs RB Leipzig.
RB Leipzig possible starting lineup:
Gulacsi; Geertruida, Klostermann, Orban, Raum; Baumgartner, Seiwald, Vermeeren, Nusa; Sesko, Openda
Werder Bremen possible starting lineup:
Zetterer; Stark, Friedl, Jung; Weiser, Stage, Lynen, Kohn; Grull, Schmid; Ducksch
RB Leipzig vs Werder Bremen Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
Leipzig have 11 wins from their last 18 meetings with Bremen, losing thrice.
Leipzig are unbeaten in 10 games against Werder, winning seven, since a 3-0 loss in March 2017.
Werder are unbeaten in four league matches, picking up 10 points, since a 1-0 loss to Eintracht Frankfurt in November.
Leipzig have lost one of their seven Bundesliga home games this season, winning four.
Prediction: RB Leipzig 1-1 Werder Bremen
RB Leipzig's defensive record in the past weeks is alarming, and it is difficult to see them preventing Werder Bremen from scoring. However, the hosts' strong form at home should make them favourites on Sunday, and they are likely to at least avoid defeat.
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