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
Key match information
Bayer Leverkusen played Werder Bremen in Bundesliga (Germany). The match was played on 24 January 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
Bayer Leverkusen: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match. Werder Bremen: 0-2-3, 0.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Bayer Leverkusen scores 2.00 and concedes 1.47 goals per match. Werder Bremen scores 1.24 and concedes 2.00. League average: 3.24 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Bayer Leverkusen 59%, Werder Bremen 47%. Over 2.5: Bayer Leverkusen 65%, Werder Bremen 65%. League level: BTTS 58%, Over 2.5 63%.
xG, shots and style
Bayer Leverkusen has higher xG: 1.58 vs 1.35. Bayer Leverkusen: 14.2 shots per match, Werder Bremen: 11.9.
Match halves
Bayer Leverkusen: half-time lead 47%, second-half goals 0.76. Werder Bremen: half-time lead 24%, second-half goals 0.82.
Goals by minute
Bayer Leverkusen: 31-45+ (8 goals). Werder Bremen: 76-90+ (9 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Bundesliga: 3.24 goals per match, BTTS 58%, Over 2.5 63%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 6.00, BTTS 100%.
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 overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Bayer Leverkusen is 200% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / match - Bayer Leverkusen · 0.4 pts / match - 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 match.
2 goals / match - Bayer Leverkusen · 1.24 goals / match - Werder Bremen
Bayer Leverkusen is 36% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.47 goals / match - Bayer Leverkusen · 2 goals / match - Werder Bremen
Bayer Leverkusen scores in 82% of matches (14 of 17 matches), while Werder Bremen keeps a clean sheet in 24% (4 of 17 matches).
Werder Bremen scores in 65% of matches (11 of 17 matches), while Bayer Leverkusen keeps a clean sheet in 24% (4 of 17 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Bayer Leverkusen
Over / Under - Werder Bremen
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Bayer Leverkusen · 1 pts / match - Werder Bremen
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Bayer Leverkusen - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 47% of matches and wins 53%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Werder Bremen - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 24% of matches and wins 24%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.6 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.00 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 1.8 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Bayer Leverkusen
Werder Bremen
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▲ 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
Previous meeting: Bayer Leverkusen 0 - 1 - 0 Werder Bremen. Average goals 6.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
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.