Under Xabi Alonso’s guidance, Leverkusen is aiming for their first-ever Bundesliga title, which they can secure with a victory over Werder Bremen on Sunday at the BayArena.
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Werder Bremen hopes to upset Leverkusen’s celebration. However, it’s a tough task for Bremen, who are experiencing a poor run of form, having gone six matches without a win.
In their last six matches, Bremen only managed to gather two points, conceding 10 goals and scoring just five times.
Meanwhile, Leverkusen tops the current Bundesliga form table, accumulating 18 points in the last six matches, with 12 goals scored and only four conceded.
Die Werkself boasts the league’s best defense, allowing only 19 goals in 28 games. They dominate possession, averaging 60.4% per game, and rank second in the league for shots per game, averaging 18.4 shots.
Surprisingly, Leverkusen’s top scorer, Victor Boniface, has only netted 10 goals, accounting for just 14% of the team’s total goals.
Boniface missed a significant part of the season due to injury but returned to score against West Ham in the Europa League quarterfinal first leg, which Leverkusen won 2-0.
While Bremen managed to secure 1-1 draws in their last two matches at the BayArena, replicating the result against Leverkusen seems unlikely, especially considering their previous encounter this season, where Leverkusen cruised to a 3-0 victory.
Prediction & Analysis:
With Leverkusen’s impeccable form and Bremen’s struggles, the odds favor the home side.
Leverkusen’s dominance in possession and attacking prowess, coupled with Bremen’s defensive frailties, point towards a victory for Alonso’s men.
Our prediction sees Leverkusen clinching the Bundesliga title with a hard-fought 2-1 win, marking a historic moment for the club under Alonso’s leadership.
- Bayer Leverkusen 2-1 Werder Bremen
