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.
After eight years in the youth set-up at Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Benjamin Adam is leaving the club. The 35-year-old, who most recently coached the Leverkusen U17s, will take charge of the Hansa Rostock U19 team next season.
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There was a successful end to the women's internationals with Werkself players Carlotta Wamser and Cornelia Kramer qualifying for the 2027 World Cup finals in Brazil. A third Leverkusen player is still in with a chance of joining them. The Germany U23 players also experienced success in their last two international friendlies of the season.
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Traveling to North America for the World Cup this summer to see your favorite Bayer 04 players? Here’s a quick cheat sheet with thumbnail portraits and insider tips for each city from a local expert, so you can make the most of your visit and activities beyond the game!
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A fresh look for the BayArena: The Bayer 04 stadium will have new seating in the form of folding seats for the 2026/27 campaign that will ensure significantly improved seating comfort and simplified movement within the rows of seats. As part of routine replacement after 17 years, fans of the Werkself were able to purchase the existing seats, used to witness the first German league title in the club's history. In addition, a large proportion of the seats will be donated to charitable projects, primarily in the local region. Bayer 04 fans can look forward to new, functional folding seats for the season opener at the beginning of August - still in the club colours of black and red, of course. A glimpse at the BayArena during the refurbishment.
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