Bayer Leverkusen vs Werder Bremen: match statistics
Bayer Leverkusen is the decisive favorite for this meeting, occupying 6th place in the table with a solid home record – 56% of home matches won and an average of 2.11 goals per game. The hosts score many goals (34 in the season) and have the advantage in possession (62%), which translates into a high xG (1.81). Werder Bremen, on the other hand, performs poorly on the road – just 11% wins, as many as 56% losses, and a dismal goal difference (-9). The visitors have not achieved a single victory in their last five matches, earning only 0.6 points per game, which confirms their poor form. The difference in quality of play, offensive and defensive efficiency clearly speaks in favor of Bayer Leverkusen, who should utilize the home field advantage and secure three points.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Werder Bremen: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Bayer Leverkusen played against Werder Bremen in Bundesliga (Germany). The game was played on January 24, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Bayer Leverkusen has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Werder Bremen has 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses, with 0.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Bayer Leverkusen scores 2.00 goals per game and allows 1.47. Werder Bremen scores 1.24 and allows 2.00. Games in this league average 3.24 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 59% of Bayer Leverkusen's games and 47% of Werder Bremen's. The Over 2.5 rates are 65% and 65%, compared with league averages of 58% for BTTS and 63% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Bayer Leverkusen has the higher season xG average, 1.58 to 1.35 per game. Bayer Leverkusen takes 14.2 shots per game, while Werder Bremen takes 11.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Bayer Leverkusen leads at halftime in 47% of its games and scores 0.76 goals per game after halftime. Werder Bremen leads at halftime in 24% and scores 0.82 after halftime.
When the teams score
Bayer Leverkusen's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (8 goals). For Werder Bremen, it is minutes 76-90+ (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Bundesliga games average 3.24 goals. Both teams score in 58% of games, and 63% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 6.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Bayer Leverkusen is the decisive favorite for this meeting, occupying 6th place in the table with a solid home record – 56% of home matches won and an average of 2.11 goals per game. The hosts score many goals (34 in the season) and have the advantage in possession (62%), which translates into a high xG (1.81). Werder Bremen, on the other hand, performs poorly on the road – just 11% wins, as many as 56% losses, and a dismal goal difference (-9). The visitors have not achieved a single victory in their last five matches, earning only 0.6 points per game, which confirms their poor form. The difference in quality of play, offensive and defensive efficiency clearly speaks in favor of Bayer Leverkusen, who should utilize the home field advantage and secure three points.
View the statistical overviewStats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Bayer Leverkusen | Werder Bremen | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.41 | 0.30 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Bayer Leverkusen is 200% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Bayer Leverkusen · 0.4 pts / game - Werder Bremen
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Bayer Leverkusen is 61% better for: goals scored per game.
2 goals / game - Bayer Leverkusen · 1.24 goals / game - Werder Bremen
Bayer Leverkusen is 36% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.47 goals / game - Bayer Leverkusen · 2 goals / game - Werder Bremen
Bayer Leverkusen scores in 82% of games (14 of 17 meczów), while Werder Bremen keeps a clean sheet in 24% (4 of 17 meczów).
Werder Bremen scores in 65% of games (11 of 17 meczów), while Bayer Leverkusen keeps a clean sheet in 24% (4 of 17 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Bayer Leverkusen
Over / Under - Werder Bremen
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Bayer Leverkusen is 65% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.65 pts / game - Bayer Leverkusen · 1 pts / game - Werder Bremen
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Bayer Leverkusen - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 47% of games and wins 53%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Werder Bremen - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 24% of games and wins 24%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.6 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 100% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -6 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -6 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (8 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Bayer Leverkusen
Werder Bremen
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Bundesliga).
Teams vs league
| Bayer Leverkusen | Liga | Werder Bremen | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.47 | 3.24 | • 3.24 |
| Both teams scored | • 59% | 58% | ▼ 47% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 65% | 63% | ▲ 65% |
| Clean sheets | • 24% | 24% | • 24% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 88% | 77% | • 76% |
| Goal after half-time | • 82% | 82% | ▲ 88% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Bayer Leverkusen's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Werder Bremen. Games average 6.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Bayer Leverkusen vs Werder Bremen?
The Bundesliga match finished Bayer Leverkusen 1:0 Werder Bremen. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Bayer Leverkusen vs Werder Bremen?
Bayer Leverkusen score 2.00 goals per game on average and Werder Bremen 1.24. The Bundesliga average is 3.24 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 63% of games. Both teams score in 59% of Bayer Leverkusen's matches and 47% of Werder Bremen's.
What form are Bayer Leverkusen and Werder Bremen in?
Over the last 5 games Bayer Leverkusen have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Werder Bremen 0-2-3 (0.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Bayer Leverkusen vs Werder Bremen?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.