A score to settle
Bremen have won three of the last four competitive matches against Leverkusen with the last defeat in a 3-0 loss at home last term. In addition, Werder have an impressive home record against Bayer 04 in the Bundesliga: 16 wins, 15 draws and just five defeats.
Werkself never give up
Bremen of already lost eight points from a winning position while the Werkself have collected six after going behind – both are the highest number in the league.
The Werkself like top games
Bayer 04 have won four of their last six top games on Saturday nights (one draw, one defeat) and Bremen have lost four of their last six (with the two victories against Stuttgart and Wolfsburg).
Chicharito on fire
Chicharito has scored five of Leverkusen’s last six Bundesliga goals and is joint top scorer in the league. The Mexican has netted six of his seven competitive goals this season on the road.
LIVE action on the LIVE app
The Bayer 04 LIVE APP, recently nominated one of the most innovative apps on a popular App blog, will be packed full of exclusive information (in German) on Bayer 04 on Saturday. You can download it now to keep up-to-date with the action at Werkself while you are on the move. Go to LIVE-App. Check out the social networks at #SVWB04.
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