Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs Werder Bremen - Predictions, Stats & Odds
Bundesliga Statistics, AI predictions, (Expected) Lineups and Insights for Gameweek 19
Goals
Game Review
In a tightly contested Bundesliga encounter, Bayer 04 Leverkusen edged past Werder Bremen with a narrow 1-0 victory, thanks to a decisive goal from Lucas Vazquez (GAP +1.9%) in the 37th minute. The match, held on Saturday, 24 January 2026, saw Leverkusen maintain their composure to secure all three points, a result that aligns with pre-match expectations given their superior league position and form. The game's only goal came from a well-executed move involving Vazquez, who capitalized on a defensive lapse by Werder Bremen to slot home the winner. This goal was a testament to Vazquez's impact on the game, as reflected in his Game Advantage Percentage. Leverkusen's lineup remained unchanged from their previous outing, suggesting a level of consistency and confidence from the home team manager. In contrast, Werder Bremen made two substitutions during the match, introducing Julián Malatini and Olivier Deman in an attempt to alter the game's dynamics, though these changes did not yield the desired effect. Key performances from Bayer Leverkusen included Alex Grimaldo (GAP +6.2%), who was instrumental in both defense and attack, and Robert Andrich (GAP +4.3%), who controlled the midfield with authority. For Werder Bremen, Marco Friedl (GAP +3.3%) stood out despite the team's overall struggles. This victory solidifies Bayer Leverkusen's position in the upper echelons of the Bundesliga table, continuing their positive momentum with another win. Werder Bremen, on the other hand, will need to regroup and address their attacking inefficiencies as they look to climb the standings in the coming weeks.
Lineups
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
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Werder Bremen
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Substitutes
| 15' | Julián Malatinifor Amos Pieper |
| 46' | Olivier Demanfor Isaac Schmidt |
League Table after the game
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
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| 6 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 18 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 35 | 25 | +10 | 32 | W W L L W |
| 15 | Werder Bremen | 18 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 21 | 35 | -14 | 18 | L D L D L |
Last Games
Head-to-Head
Bundesliga
Gameweek 19
What is GAP?
What is Plus Minus Goals (G±)?
Plus Minus Goals (G±) is the average goal difference per game while the player was on the pitch. A value above 0 indicates that the team rather wins, a value below 0 means his team concedes more goals than they score when the player is on the pitch. As an example, if the player's team is winning 3:1 the goal difference is +2, if the player's team is loosing 0:1, the goal difference is -1. It is a pure metric which is barely adjusted for circumstances to purely show the goal difference.
What is GAP?
GAP (Game Advantage Percentage) shows the percentage gap between a player and the average league player. It answers the question: How much does a player improve or worsen a team's performance? It is based on high level game data with a focus on the impact on the goal difference (G±) from the last 50 games of a player. Besides that, GAP goes further and considers game context by involving data from the player and all other players who are at the same time on the pitch, no matter if teammates or opponents. Football GAP - the individual metric for team players.