Bayern Munich will be looking to stretch their lead at the top of the Bundesliga on Sunday as they welcome struggling Werder Bremen to the Allianz Arena. With the winter break now over, attention has turned back to domestic league action and with most of the teams around them dropping points last week, Bayern will be keen to continue to build on their 13 point advantage at the top of the table.
German Bundesliga – Bayern Munich v Werder Bremen – Allianz Arena – Sunday 21st January 2018 – 14:30 UK Time
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Draw Best Odd of: 8 at Ladbrokes |
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FC Bayern
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Despite changing manager this term, Bayern sit top of the Bundesliga – with 44 points from their opening 18 games. They are the leagues’ highest scorers with 40 and they also possess the meanest defence in the land – having only conceded 12 goals this term. Robert Lewandowski has notched 18 goals in all competitions for Bayern and the Pole has become a firm favourite with the Munich faithful.
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 one of their last 6 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 the league leaders.
Head to Head
Bayern hold a comfortable 55:26 lead in the head to head record between the sides whilst another 24 matches have ended in draws. Bayern Munich comfortably dispatched of Werder Bremen back in August – winning 2-0 thanks to a brace from Robert Lewandowski.
Bayern Munich v Werder Bremen – Betting Odds and Predictions
Werder have only managed 14 goals in the Bundesliga this season.
Both teams to score – NO – is a strong bet at 13/15 with Ladbrokes.
Robert Lewandowski is always a threat and has scored 18 goals in all competitions this term.
Robert Lewandowski to score anytime looks great value at 2/7 with Unibet.
Bayern Munich 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 2/7 with Betway.
Bayern Munich are the highest scoring team in the division and will look to take the game to Werder Bremen.
Bayern Munich to score 2+ goals is another banker bet at 1/7 with Coral.
Score Prediction
Bayern Munich 3 – 0 Werder Bremen – 7/1 with BetVictor.
Top Betting Tip Bayern Munich v Werder Bremen
Werder Bremen won’t make it easy for Bayern but their quality should tell and with home support behind them, Bayern should pick up a comfortable win. Bayern Munich to win the match with a -2.5 Asian Handicap is a good punt at Evens with PaddyPower.