Werder Bremen - RB Leipzig

Werder Bremen face an immediate test of character after a difficult opening weekend as they prepare to host RB Leipzig at the Wohninvest WESERSTADION on 5 September 2026 for this Bundesliga matchday 2 encounter. The hosts are looking to move past a heavy 4-1 defeat at Freiburg, aiming to provide a more disciplined defensive display with Karl Hein in goal and Marco Friedl leading the back line. In contrast, the visitors arrive with significant momentum following a commanding 3-0 victory over Borussia Moenchengladbach.

RB Leipzig remain unbeaten in their last five Bundesliga meetings with Werder Bremen, a run highlighted by a 2-1 win on 4 April 2026. While the visitors will be without the injured Brajan Gruda, their expected XI features a potent attacking setup including Johan Bakayoko and Tidiam Gomis. Werder Bremen will hope that the home support can help them disrupt Leipzig’s rhythm and secure a positive result to kickstart their campaign.