Preview: Werder Bremen vs RB Leipzig | OneFootball

The race for European football continues as Werder Bremen host RB Leipzig at Weserstadion on Saturday.

Werder Bremen are currently in eighth place with 47 points and are just three points behind Leipzig who are in sixth place and are currently occupying a Conference League spot.

Ole Werner’s side recently threw away a 2-0 lead last weekend as they drew 2-2 against Union Berlin.

The green and whites will be unable to qualify for Europe if they lose on Saturday and will also be out of the race if they draw and Mainz beat Bochum.

Their opponents recently endured an entertaining affair with the champions Bayern Munich, as they drew 3-3.

Leipzig were 2-0 up in the game but then found themselves trailing 3-2 until the 95th minutes when Yussuf Poulsen rescued a point.

Zsolt Low’s side are just two points behind Freiburg who occupy the final spot to qualify for the Champions League.

Losing on Saturday would end their hopes of a Champions League spot if Freiburg beat Holstein Kiel.

Team News

For Werder Bremen, centre-back Milos Veljkovic is unavailable however Marco Friedl should be ready to start.

Despite Oliver Burke leaving the club for Union Berlin this summer, he has started the last five matches with Marvin Ducksch and is likely to lead the line with him again.

As for Leipzig, Peter Gulacsi is fit again following his concussion, as well as Ridle Baku who has fully recovered and is an option for the starting line-up.

Antonio Nusa has been assessed and is fit enough to play 30 to 45 minutes.

Chad Bitshiabu has served his suspension and is available again.

David Raum and Kevin Kampl are suspended after collecting five yellow cards each whilst Amadou Haidara has suffered an MCL injury in training and is out for the rest of the season.

GGFN  | Matthew Gritton