Bundesliga Regular Season - 2
Werder Bremen 3 - 3 FT Bayer Leverkusen
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
P. Schick (N. Tella) 5'
M. Tillman 35'
37' Senne Lynen
42' Samuel Mbangula
44' R. Schmid
45'+4 Niklas Stark
HT
Christian Kofane 57'
↓ M. Tillman ↑C. Echeverri 61'
↓ A. Garcia ↑E. Palacios 61'
63' Niklas Stark
63' Niklas Stark
P. Schick 64'
65' ↓ J. Njinmah ↑S. Alvero
65' ↓ P. Covic ↑L. Bittencourt
Nathan Tella 70'
71' ↓ S. Mbangula ↑I. Schmidt
71' ↓ M. Grull ↑K. Topp
↓ A. Tape ↑L. Bade 72'
↓ C. M. Kofane ↑E. Poku 72'
76' I. Schmidt (K. Topp)
Jarell Quansah 86'
↓ N. Tella ↑I. Maza 87'
90' K. Coulibaly
90'+1 Isaac Schmidt
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Werder Bremen
Goalkeepers
M. Backhaus 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Y. Sugawara 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
N. Stark 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
2
Fouls
5.2
Rating
K. Coulibaly 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
5.3
Rating
F. Agu
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
11
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
P. Covic 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
S. Lynen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Njinmah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
R. Schmid 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
S. Mbangula
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
Forwards
M. Grull
STORMTROOPER
4
Shots
4
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
BENCH
K. Hein 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
M. Schmetgens
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Schmidt 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
W. Adeh
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Alvero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Hansen-Aaroen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Bittencourt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Opitz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Topp 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
19
Minutes
6.2
Rating
Bayer Leverkusen
Goalkeepers
M. Flekken
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
A. Tape
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
4
Fouls
5.6
Rating
J. Quansah 
MAGNET
96
Activity
96
Activity
89
Passes
7
Duels
E. Tapsoba
MAGNET
91
Activity
91
Activity
88
Passes
3
Duels
A. Grimaldo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
A. Garcia
MAGNET
74
Activity
74
Activity
73
Passes
1
Duels
R. Andrich
MAGNET
70
Activity
70
Activity
61
Passes
9
Duels
N. Tella 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.5
Rating
M. Tillman
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
C. M. Kofane
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
P. Schick 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
8.6
Rating
BENCH
J. Blaswich
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
P. Hincapie
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Bade
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arthur
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Echeverri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Palacios
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Sarco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Poku
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Maza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30/08/2025 | Werder Bremen | 3 - 3 | Bayer Leverkusen | Bundesliga | Weserstadion |
| 08/03/2025 | Bayer Leverkusen | 0 - 2 | Werder Bremen | Bundesliga | BayArena |
| 26/10/2024 | Werder Bremen | 2 - 2 | Bayer Leverkusen | Bundesliga | Weserstadion |
| 14/04/2024 | Bayer Leverkusen | 5 - 0 | Werder Bremen | Bundesliga | BayArena |
| 25/11/2023 | Werder Bremen | 0 - 3 | Bayer Leverkusen | Bundesliga | wohninvest WESERSTADION |
| 12/03/2023 | Werder Bremen | 2 - 3 | Bayer Leverkusen | Bundesliga | wohninvest WESERSTADION |
30/08/2025
08/03/2025
26/10/2024
14/04/2024
25/11/2023
12/03/2023
Werder Bremen Win
Bayer Leverkusen Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 2 GD: +7
P: 2 GD: +5
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -4
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -4
League Standings
P: 27 GD: +72
P: 27 GD: +30
P: 27 GD: +18
P: 26 GD: +17
P: 27 GD: +15
P: 27 GD: +16
P: 27 GD: -1
P: 26 GD: -6
P: 26 GD: -14
P: 27 GD: -15
P: 27 GD: -9
P: 27 GD: -9
P: 27 GD: -13
P: 27 GD: -17
P: 27 GD: -9
P: 26 GD: -19
P: 27 GD: -22
P: 27 GD: -34
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Schick's Masterclass and Stark's Nightmare: Bremen and Leverkusen Deliver Unforgettable Chaos
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 91/100. A six-goal crunch match at Weserstadion exposes two crisis teams locked in desperate battle—only to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.
Schick Strikes Early; Bremen Answers with Defiance
From the opening whistle, intensity reached elite levels. Bayer Leverkusen needed just five minutes to strike: Patrik Schick finished a sharp cross from Niklas Tella with ice-cold precision for 1-0. The Werkself controlled play with 55% possession, yet Werder Bremen refused to fold. Mathias Tillman extended it to 2-0 in the 35th—but Bremen had already loaded their weapons. A VAR-confirmed penalty in the 42nd brought Romano Schmid back into the contest (44'). Balance restored: 2-1 at the break.
Stark's Red Card Tilts the Pitch; Schick Turns Up the Heat
The second half descended into mayhem. In the 63rd minute, Niklas Stark saw red for a foul—and Leverkusen struck instantly. Schick converted the resulting penalty with ruthless efficiency for 3-1 (64'). Down to ten men, behind, surely finished? Wrong. Substitute Isaac Schmidt arrived in the 71st and scored in the 76th after a Keke Topp assist to make it 3-2. The stakes reached their apex in the 90th: Abdoul Karim Coulibaly conjured a dramatic equalizer from nowhere. 3-3—a winner-takes-all finale where both teams somehow lost.
Two Clubs in Free Fall, One Unforgettable Match
Schick's brace (rating 8.6) was sublime, yet Bremen proved their mettle: five shots on target, 84% pass accuracy, upset factor comeback against ten men. Leverkusen dominated technically (89% passing), but concentration crumbled. With just one point each from two matches (Bremen 16th, Leverkusen 12th), this spectacle reveals the truth: both teams are drowning—and that's precisely what makes such moments unforgettable.
Key Questions
How did Stark's red card reshape the match?
Stark was sent off in the 63rd. Leverkusen immediately converted a penalty (Schick 64'). Bremen played with ten men but stormed back—pure resilience.
Why was Schick the standout performer?
Schick scored twice—one from open play, one from the spot—and dominated the attacking third. His 8.6 rating tells the full story.
What triggered the six-goal thriller?
Two penalties (VAR-confirmed), Stark's dismissal, substitute Schmidt's goal, and Coulibaly's 90th-minute leveller. Drama incarnate.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Early Season Test at the Weserstadion
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 27/100. Leverkusen visits the Weserstadion looking to solidify their top-four standing, while Bremen searches for the stability needed to disrupt the league's elite.
The Setup
The opening rounds of the Bundesliga season bring Bayer Leverkusen to face a Werder Bremen side eager to punch above their weight in front of their home fans. Leverkusen boasts a significant advantage in Stars, yet their recent Form has been a mixed bag of results with two consecutive losses clouding their otherwise strong start. Currently sitting in fourth place, the visitors cannot afford many more slips if they intend to keep pace with the title frontrunners. Werder Bremen occupies the 11th spot, showing glimpses of tactical Balance but struggling for the consistency required to climb the table. With the Stakes still relatively low, the pressure is on the visitors to dictate the narrative.
Key Battle
The defining contest features Leverkusen's defensive stalwarts, P. Hincapié and E. Tapsoba, against the collective movement of the Bremen forward line. Without a standout individual name in the home side's attack, Bremen must rely on synchronized pressing and high-intensity transitions to unsettle a Leverkusen defense that thrives on physical dominance and recovery speed. Leverkusen's ability to build from the back through their center-halves will be the key to bypassing Bremen's mid-block.
Our Prediction
Expect Leverkusen to dominate possession while navigating a stubborn Bremen setup. The creative spark of M. Tillman should eventually provide the breakthrough the visitors need. While Bremen will likely remain competitive for the first hour, Leverkusen’s superior squad depth and individual quality should prove decisive in the final third. We foresee a methodical 2-0 win for Bayer Leverkusen as they professionally navigate this tricky away fixture.