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RB Leipzig vs SV Werder Bremen, Bundesliga 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Bundesliga · 2020-21
RB Leipzig
2 – 0
Full Time
SV Werder Bremen
Sat 12 Dec 2020 · 14:30 UTC Red Bull Arena HT 45+2' · FT 45+4'
Y 25' Ludwig Augustinsson
Kevin Kampl 43' Y
Nordi Mukiele 47' Y
Dayot Upamecano 78' Y

Overview

Match Preview

RB Leipzig vs SV Werder Bremen — Bundesliga at Red Bull Arena.

Match Details

  • Referee Jan Seidel
  • Referee Thorben Siewer
  • Referee Philipp Huwe
  • Referee Soren Storks

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Borussia Dortmund 4 12
2 FC Bayern München 4 10
3 SC Freiburg 4 10
4 FC Augsburg 4 7
5 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 4 7
6 1. FSV Mainz 05 4 7
7 SV 07 Elversberg 4 7
8 SV Werder Bremen 4 7
9 RB Leipzig 4 6
10 Eintracht Frankfurt 4 5
11 FC Schalke 04 4 5
12 SC Paderborn 07 4 4
13 1. FC Köln 4 4
14 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 4 3
15 VfB Stuttgart 4 3
16 Hamburger SV 4 3
17 1. FC Union Berlin 4 1
18 Borussia Mönchengladbach 4 0

Head-to-Head

11
3
2
RB Leipzig 16 games · Avg 3.1 goals SV Werder Bremen
Last 5 meetings
2020-12-12 RB Leipzig 2–0 SV Werder Bremen 2020-02-15 RB Leipzig 3–0 SV Werder Bremen 2019-09-21 SV Werder Bremen 0–3 RB Leipzig 2019-05-18 SV Werder Bremen 2–1 RB Leipzig 2018-12-22 RB Leipzig 3–2 SV Werder Bremen

Recent Form

RB Leipzig
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 Dec SV Werder Bremen H 2–0 W
08 Dec Manchester United FC H 3–2 W
05 Dec FC Bayern München A 3–3 D
02 Dec Medipol Başakşehir FK A 4–3 W
28 Nov Arminia Bielefeld H 2–1 W
24 Nov Paris Saint-Germain FC A 0–1 L
SV Werder Bremen
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 Dec RB Leipzig A 0–2 L
06 Dec VfB Stuttgart H 1–2 L
27 Nov VfL Wolfsburg A 3–5 L
21 Nov FC Bayern München A 1–1 D
06 Nov 1. FC Köln H 1–1 D
31 Oct Eintracht Frankfurt A 1–1 D

Season Stats

RB Leipzig SV Werder Bremen
#9 Position #8
6 Points 7
4 Played 4
2 / 0 / 2 W / D / L 2 / 1 / 1
9 Scored 8
5 Conceded 8
+4 GD +0
1.50 PPG 1.75
50% Win % 50%

Key Stats

69% Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
69% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
50% Clean Sheets
RB Leipzig this season
0% Clean Sheets
SV Werder Bremen this season

RB Leipzig are 9th (6 pts). SV Werder Bremen are 8th (7 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

RB Leipzig
0-15
–/1
16-30
3/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
1/1
61-75
3/1
76+
2/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
SV Werder Bremen
0-15
1/1
16-30
–/2
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/3
61-75
3/–
76+
4/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

RB Leipzig
Antonio Nusa 2 G 2 A
Ridle Baku 2 G
Rocco Reitz 1 G
SV Werder Bremen
Niclas Fullkrug 3 G
Marco Grull 2 G 3 A
Eren Dinkci 1 G
Dariusz Stalmach 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for RB Leipzig to score. At the same time, SV Werder Bremen does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 10' Marcel Halstenberg has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 2 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 15' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 20' The 37-year-old Christian Gross has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 25' A moment of madness from Ludwig Augustinsson on 25 minutes earns him a Yellow card. SV Werder Bremen will be frustrated.
  • 26' What composure from Marcel Sabitzer! The Austria international strokes it home. 1-0.
  • 31' Over 31 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 36' Justin Kluivert has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 44 cards already picked up this season.
  • 41' GOAL! Dani Olmo scores on 41. Assisted by Yussuf Poulsen
  • 43' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Kevin Kampl on 43 minutes.
  • 46' Tyler Adams has so much to prove this time. He replaces Kevin Kampl on 46 minute.
  • 47' Controversy at the stadium! Nordi Mukiele argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 52' RB Leipzig are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined SV Werder Bremen backline.
  • 57' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 62' RB Leipzig are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against SV Werder Bremen's shape.
  • 65' The supporters are chanting for Joscha Wosz. He replaces Nordi Mukiele on 65 minute.
  • 70' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 70 minutes.
  • 72' Emil Forsberg is ready to make an impact after coming on for Marcel Sabitzer at the 72 minute mark.
  • 74' Niklas Moisander is ready to make an impact after coming on for Omer Toprak at the 74 minute mark.
  • 78' The referee shows RB Leipzig player a Yellow card on 78.
  • 81' The SV Werder Bremen manager makes a substitution. Kevin Mohwald departs to be replaced by Jean-Manuel Mbom.
  • 86' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 89' Another change for SV Werder Bremen made on 89 minute. Christian Gross leaves to be changed by Yuya Osako.
  • 90' The RB Leipzig bench stirs into life. Justin Kluivert is withdrawn and Dennis Borkowski gets his opportunity.
  • With this win, RB Leipzig is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

Lineups

RB Leipzig Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Julian Nagelsmann

SV Werder Bremen Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Florian Kohfeldt

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Marcel Sabitzer 3
Dani Olmo 2
Benjamin Sesko 2
Alexander Sorloth 2
Lukas Klostermann 2
Leonardo Bittencourt 2
Xavi Simons 2
Milot Rashica 2

Head to Head

2020-12-12 RB Leipzig 2–0 SV Werder Bremen 2020-02-15 RB Leipzig 3–0 SV Werder Bremen 2019-09-21 SV Werder Bremen 0–3 RB Leipzig 2019-05-18 SV Werder Bremen 2–1 RB Leipzig 2018-12-22 RB Leipzig 3–2 SV Werder Bremen

RB Leipzig Form

2020-12-12 RB Leipzig 2–0 SV Werder Bremen W 2020-12-08 RB Leipzig 3–2 Manchester United FC W 2020-12-05 FC Bayern München 3–3 RB Leipzig D 2020-12-02 Medipol Başakşehir FK 3–4 RB Leipzig W 2020-11-28 RB Leipzig 2–1 Arminia Bielefeld W 2020-11-24 Paris Saint-Germain FC 1–0 RB Leipzig L

SV Werder Bremen Form

2020-12-12 RB Leipzig 2–0 SV Werder Bremen L 2020-12-06 SV Werder Bremen 1–2 VfB Stuttgart L 2020-11-27 VfL Wolfsburg 5–3 SV Werder Bremen L 2020-11-21 FC Bayern München 1–1 SV Werder Bremen D 2020-11-06 SV Werder Bremen 1–1 1. FC Köln D 2020-10-31 Eintracht Frankfurt 1–1 SV Werder Bremen D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.6 RB Leipzig xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.13 SV Werder Bremen xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 71% + RB Leipzig to win 67%

Match Result

✓ Correct
RB Leipzig67% Draw19% SV Werder Bremen14%
Actual: RB Leipzig win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes62% 0% No38%
Avg goals/match: 3.73
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 88%
12%
± 2.5 71%
29%
± 3.5 50%
50%
± 4.5 31%
69%

Double Chance

RB Leipzig or Draw
86%
Draw or SV Werder Bremen
33%
RB Leipzig or SV Werder Bremen
81%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
RB Leipzig50% Draw36% SV Werder Bremen14%
Actual: RB Leipzig win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 1
8.9%
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
7.8%
3 – 1
7.6%
3 – 0
6.9%
1 – 0
6%
4 – 1
5%
2 – 2
5%
4 – 0
4.5%
3 – 2
4.3%
1 – 2
3.9%
0 – 0
3.6%

Asian Handicap — RB Leipzig

Handicap RB Leipzig covers Push SV Werder Bremen covers
-2.5 28% — 72%
-2 28% 19% 53%
-1.5 47% — 53%
-1 47% 21% 32%
-0.5 68% — 32%
+0.5 86% — 14%
+1 86% 9% 5%
+1.5 95% — 5%
+2 95% 4% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

RB Leipzig keeps clean sheet
33% ✗
SV Werder Bremen keeps clean sheet
8% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.