Bundesliga Gameweek 2
Werder Bremen 3 - 3 FT Bayer Leverkusen
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Futmetrix Verdict
52
FT
Sat, Sep 19
Brighton
3-0
Arsenal
⚡ Intensity
37
⚖️ Balance
17
🏆 Stakes
70
🎲 Upset
80
Brighton dismantle league leaders Arsenal.
Futmetrix Verdict
55
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Gamba Osaka
0-1
Vissel Kobe
⚡ Intensity
40
⚖️ Balance
20
🏆 Stakes
78
🎲 Upset
0
Erik breaks Gamba hearts at 90'
Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Machida Zelvia
2-4
Kashiwa Reysol
⚡ Intensity
100
⚖️ Balance
78
🏆 Stakes
100
🎲 Upset
12
Kashiwa Reysol conquer Machida in away thriller
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'
↓ A. Garcia ↑E. Palacios 61'
↓ M. Tillman ↑C. Echeverri 61'
63' Niklas Stark
63' Niklas Stark
P. Schick 64'
65' ↓ P. Covic ↑L. Bittencourt
65' ↓ J. Njinmah ↑S. Alvero
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
Mio Backhaus 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Yukinari Sugawara 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Niklas Stark 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
2
Fouls
5.2
Rating
Abdoul Karim Coulibaly 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
5.3
Rating
Felix Agu
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
11
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Patrice Čović 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Senne Lynen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Justin Njinmah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Romano Schmid 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Samuel Mbangula
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
1
Pens Won
Forwards
Marco Grüll
STORMTROOPER
4
Shots
4
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
BENCH
Karl Hein 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Mick Schmetgens
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Isaac Schmidt 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Wesley Adeh
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Skelly Alvero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Isak Hansen-Aarøen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leonardo Bittencourt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leon Opitz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Keke Topp 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
19
Minutes
6.2
Rating
Bayer Leverkusen
Goalkeepers
Mark Flekken
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Axel Tape-Kobrissa
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
4
Fouls
5.6
Rating
Jarell Quansah 
MAGNET
96
Activity
96
Activity
89
Passes
7
Duels
Edmond Tapsoba
MAGNET
91
Activity
91
Activity
88
Passes
3
Duels
Álex Grimaldo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Aleix García
MAGNET
74
Activity
74
Activity
73
Passes
1
Duels
Robert Andrich
MAGNET
70
Activity
70
Activity
61
Passes
9
Duels
Nathan Tella 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.5
Rating
Malik Tillman
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Christian Kofane
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Patrik Schick 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
8.6
Rating
BENCH
Janis Blaswich
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Piero Hincapié
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Loïc Badé
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
Claudio Echeverri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Exequiel Palacios
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alejo Sarco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ernest Poku
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ibrahim Maza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/30/2025 | Werder Bremen | 3 - 3 | Bayer Leverkusen | Bundesliga | Weserstadion |
| 03/08/2025 | Bayer Leverkusen | 0 - 2 | Werder Bremen | Bundesliga | BayArena |
| 10/26/2024 | Werder Bremen | 2 - 2 | Bayer Leverkusen | Bundesliga | Weserstadion |
| 04/14/2024 | Bayer Leverkusen | 5 - 0 | Werder Bremen | Bundesliga | BayArena |
| 11/25/2023 | Werder Bremen | 0 - 3 | Bayer Leverkusen | Bundesliga | wohninvest WESERSTADION |
| 03/12/2023 | Werder Bremen | 2 - 3 | Bayer Leverkusen | Bundesliga | wohninvest WESERSTADION |
08/30/2025
03/08/2025
10/26/2024
04/14/2024
11/25/2023
03/12/2023
Werder Bremen Win
Bayer Leverkusen Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 2 GD: +7
P: 2 GD: +5
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +1
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
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Werder Bremen
Bayer Leverkusen
Werder Bremen
Bayer Leverkusen
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
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.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
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.