Verdict: Over 2,5 total goals yes
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The first week of the 2019-20 Bundesliga season following the Coronavirus suspension will end Monday with the matchup between Werder Bremen and Bayer Leverkusen. The hosts need the win if they want to avoid relegation, but the visitors enter this matchup in a thrilling run of form. This contest will kick-off at 20:30 hrs GMT.
Werder Bremen
Werder Bremen have been one of the most disappointing teams in the 2019-20 Bundesliga. They were expected to challenge for a UEFA Europa League berth or, at least, they were likely to finish in the top half of the standings. However, they look like a big candidate to get relegated 24 games into the season. Bremen are in 17th place with 18 points (W4, D6, L14) and a league-worst 55 goals conceded. They also own the league’s joint-worst attack with 27 goals scored, meaning the struggles are palpable on both ends of the pitch. To make things even more complicated, Bremen enter this matchup on the heels of a six-game winless run in the Bundesliga, taking just one point of 18 available during that stretch. They must play considerably better if they want to conquer the miracle of avoiding relegation. So far, their play has not been good enough.
Team News
Bremen will be considerably depleted ahead of this matchup. Ludwig Augustinsson (muscle), Davy Klaassen (suspension) and Claudio Pizarro (muscle) stand out as confirmed absentees.
Niclas Fullkrug (knee) and Kevin Mohwald (knee) won t play either, based on recent reports. Experienced centre-back Omer Toprak has been listed as questionable due to a calf problem.
Bayer Leverkusen
