German Bundesliga
2026-09-05 - Werder Bremen vs RB Leipzig
A Sports Betting Pick by Niko
Football; Germany: Bundesliga
Weserstadion – Bremen
Saturday, 05th September 2026 - kickoff 15:30 CET
Werder Bremen
Werder Bremen have plenty to improve after being beaten 4-1 at SC Freiburg on the opening Bundesliga weekend. They actually took the lead through Justin Njinmah, but SC Freiburg turned the game around and scored four times after the break. It was a rough start for Daniel Thioune's side, particularly defensively.
The first home game of the season gives Werder Bremen a chance to reset, but the opposition could hardly be more demanding.
RB Leipzig have been a difficult opponent for Werder Bremen for years, and the latest meeting at the Weserstadion ended in a 2-1 away win for Leipzig in April.
Werder Bremen have also just lost Njinmah for several months with a thigh injury, which is another blow to their attacking options.
RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig had a great Bundesliga start. They beat Borussia Mönchengladbach 3-0 at home, keeping a clean sheet while putting three goals past a Borussia Mönchengladbach side that had plenty of possession but struggled to create clear chances.
That result also continued a strong recent record against Werder Bremen. RB Leipzig are unbeaten in the last 10 meetings overall, winning six and drawing four, while last season they beat them twice.
There are some absences to consider, with Christoph Baumgartner expected to miss out with a thigh injury, but RB Leipzig still look to have the stronger squad and better momentum.
The Betting Verdict
RB Leipzig are the stronger side here, and the opening weekend only strengthens the case.
Werder Bremen conceded four at SC Freiburg, while RB Leipzig began with a convincing 3-0 win and have dominated this head-to-head for a long time. The away win is the obvious starting point, but check the price before committing.
I also like RB Leipzig on the Asian handicap lines for anyone wanting a little more protection.
Werder Bremen will have the home crowd behind them and should be more competitive than they were in Freiburg, but RB Leipzig look better equipped in both boxes.
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The Pick :
Werder Bremen 1-2 RB Leipzig
BEST BETTING TIP :
Take RB Leipzig to win at odds of 1.75 at SportBet.One
