The DFB Pokal Cup takes centre stage in Germany as it reaches the quarter final stages and there’s plenty to play for. Bayer Leverkusen will be targeting the cup as a genuine opportunity for silverware and confidence at the BayArena is very high whilst Werder are struggling in the Bundesliga and will be hoping the cup can provide some welcome rest bite from the rigours of the top-flight.
German Cup – Bayer Leverkusen v Werder Bremen – BayArena – Tuesday 6th February 2018 – 19:45 UK Time
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Draw Best Odd of: 10/3 at Skybet |
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Bayer Leverkusen
Werder BremenBayer Leverkusen
Leverkusen have recovered well from a poor start to the season and currently reside in 2nd place in the table with 34 points from their opening 20 matches – 16 points behind Bayern Munich. Bayer have only lost once in their last 17 matches in all competitions (to Bayern Munich) and look to be finding form at a crucial time of the season. Kevin Volland has been in great form for Leverkusen this term – bagging 10 goals already this term.
Werder Bremen
Werder Bremen have had a disappointing first half of the season and currently sit in 16th place in the table – one point above the drop zone. Florian Kohfeldt’s men have improved in recent weeks and have only lost two of their last 8 matches in all competitions. Max Kruse tops the scoring charts for Werder with 4 goals this season – a return he’d love to improve upon against Leverkusen.
Head to Head
Werder Bremen edge the head to head between the sides with a 29:20 lead over Bayer Leverkusen another 29 matches have ended in draws. Bayer Leverkusen edged the previous meeting between the sides in the Bundesliga this season, 1-0 thanks to an early goal from Lucas Alario back in December.
Bayer Leverkusen v Werder Bremen – Betting Odds and Predictions
Werder have only managed 16 goals in the Bundesliga this season but are in good form of late.
Both teams to score – YES – is a strong bet at 8/13 with Ladbrokes.
Kevin Volland is always a threat and has scored 10 goals in all competitions this term.
Robert Lewandowski to score anytime looks great value at 15/14 with Unibet.
Bayer Leverkusen are renowned for entertaining their home fans and will want to keep the trend going.
Over 2.5 goals in the game is a banker bet at 3/5 with Betway.
With a place in the next round of the cup up for grabs, this should be a real fire-cracker of a cup tie.
A red card in the match is a distinct possibility at 3/1 with William Hill.
Score Prediction
Bayern Leverkusen 3 – 1 Werder Bremen – 21/2 with Bet Victor.
Top Betting Tip Bayer Leverkusen v Werder Bremen
Werder Bremen won’t make it easy for Bayer but their quality should tell and with home support behind them, Bayer should pick up a comfortable win. Bayer Leverkusen to win the match and both teams to score is a good punt at 15/8 with William Hill.