Werder Bremen vs Bayern Munich
16th June 1930hrs
Football – Germany – Bundesliga
Bayern Munich (-1)
Bookmaker Bet365
Odds: 8/15 odds taken 1800GMT, Monday 15 June
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Werder Bremen Preview – Can Bremen halt the Bayern title party and improve their own chances?
It could barely be tighter at the bottom of the table as Werder sit level on points with Fortuna Dusseldorf. It’s the Bremen club who are in the second automatic relegation position whilst Fortuna are above them only on goal difference – currently occupying the relegation playoff position.
Saturday’s results would well be a significant turnaround in Werder’s fortunes. Their comprehensive victory was happening at the same time as Fortuna conceded in agonising fashion at home to Borussia Dortmund.
It’s still very much an uphill task for Werder but their fate is in their own hands now and looking more positive than it did this time last week.
The prospect of facing Bayern who are on the brink of yet another title is clearly a frightening one but they do have winnable games against Mainz and FC Koln to complete their season. The former who also require points to ensure they remain a Bundesliga club for another season.
Bayern Munich Preview – Is this the game where Bayern confirm their eighth consecutive Bundesliga title?
Bayern Munich were made to wait to clinch their eighth consecutive Bundesliga title at the weekend due to the last-minute winner for Dortmund. The leaders did manage to maintain their seven point lead at the top thanks to a late winner of their own at home to Borussia Monchengladbach. It wasn’t their finest performance by any stretch, most likely down to the fact Robert Lewandowski and Thomas Muller were both missing.
Their star duo are expected to return and that will be a huge boost for them. Not only will they welcome back Lewandowski who has 30 league goals already, but Muller’s craft and creativity in attack has led to 20 assists for him, too. Their link-up play is exceptional and a key feature of this team.
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It seems an awful long time ago since Niko Kovac was relieved of his duties and the unglamorous Hans Flick was given the task of turning Bayern’s season around. Flick has been a revelation in the months since, particularly since football returned last month.
It’s nine straight wins in the league dating back to February and 15 in their last 16 Bundesliga matches. The consistency has been incredible and they are still on course to win a remarkable treble with the German Cup final to come and an eventual resumption of the Champions League.
Werder Bremen vs Bayern Munich Betting Advice
Werder will need no reminding of the meeting with Bayern earlier this season. A 6-1 thrashing at the Allianz highlights just how big a gulf there is between the two clubs – both on the day and in general over the course of this season.
Incredibly, that was Bayern’s 21st straight win against Werder Bremen, with 18 of them coming in the league. It indicates the size of the task that the home team face here.
What makes a result even more unlikely for Werder is the fact they have gained just six of their 28 points in home matches. Unsurprisingly, that’s the worst home record in the league and the biggest reason as to why they are in their current position.
Key Facts – Werder Bremen vs Bayern Munich Betting Tip
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- Werder drew level on points with Fortuna courtesy of their 5-1 weekend win over Paderborn
- It was a ninth straight league win for Bayern when defeating Gladbach 2-1
- Bayern have won 18 in a row against Werder in the Bundesliga
The motivation for both teams is obvious but the question is can this struggling Werder team cope with the relentless attacking force that is Bayern?! And there is nothing to suggest they will.
The visitors are on the cusp of another title and I expect them to do it in the style we have come to expect from them under Flick.
The best betting odds for Werder Bremen vs Bayern Munich
Werder Bremen to win: 12/1 at Betway
Draw: 6/1 at Betway
Bayern Munich to win: 1/5 at Betway
