Previous encounters: Our record against Leipzig is far from ideal. The Green-Whites have averaged just 0.7 points per game in the previous ten meetings with the Red Bulls. Rose’s side, who are currently sat fifth in the table, have also won all of their last five matches in all competitions. There is, however, a good omen. Milos Veljkovic, Marco Friedl and Jiri Pavlenka all featured back in May 2019 when Werder beat Leipzig 2-1. Pavlenka even saved a penalty.
Leaving it late: SVW aren’t the only team in the Bundesliga who like to leave it late. Although Werder have still scored the most goals in the last 15 minutes so far this season with eleven, Marco Rose’s side aren’t far behind with nine. The Champions League participants have also only conceded one goal in this period.
The provider: Mitchel Weiser has been the main provider this season with seven assists. He has also assisted Werder’s last three goals in the Bundesliga, which came in the 2-1 win over Schalke and in the 6-1 defeat to FC Bayern. The only player in the club’s history (since records began) to have set up four Werder goals in a row was Diego back in August 2006. The 37-year-old Diego is incidentally set to end his playing career this Sunday for Flamengo (13th November, 20:00 CET).
Complied by WERDER.DE and Opta.