Our prediction for this Bundesliga match:
Bayer Leverkusen will be looking to clinch their first-ever Bundesliga trophy when they take on Werder Bremen on Matchday 29. The BayArena outfit survived ten-man Union Berlin at the weekend and they are seen as hot favourites to beat die Werderaner as well. Xabi Alonso’s men are eyeing their fifth consecutive win at home ground, but the former Bayern Munich midfielder must warn his men against complacency. The likes of Nathan Tella and Adam Hlozek have joined Arthur in the recovery room, but influential attacker Victor Boniface has overcome his long-term injury.
The visitors, on the other hand, are on the right track to secure the Bundesliga survival and given their poor form (0-1-4) in the national championship, anything but a routine home victory would be a big sensation. To make things even worse for the away team, all Marco Friedl, Jens Stage, and Anthony Jung are banned for the match.
Highlighted Player (Alex Grimaldo):
Alex Grimaldo is a Spanish footballer who plays for Portuguese side Benfica as a left back. Born in Valencia on September 20, 1995, Grimaldo started his youth career at his hometown club FC Valencia, but in 2008 Barcelona scouts brought him to Camp Nou.
The 171-cm-tall footballer scored six goals in 92 appearances for Barca B before joining Primeira Liga club Benfica in the winter of 2015. Alex Grimaldo made his debut with the Eagles on January 26, 2016 in a 6-1 win at Moreirense in the Taca da Liga. Speaking of his Primeira Liga debut, Grimaldo played his first league game for Benfica on February 29, 2016 in a 2-0 win over Uniao Leiria.
The Benfica defender has two caps for Spain U21 team, but he has yet to make his debut with the senior team. His main position is left-back, but he is capable of producing fine performances as a left winger as well.
Highlighted Team (Werder Bremen):
Werder Bremen is a German football club from the German city Bremen which holds different divisions next to football. Werder Bremen is playing in the Bundesliga since the start of it. The club was founded in 1899 and is playing its games in the Weserstadion which has a capacity of 43 000 spectators. The club colors of Werder Bremen are green and white. Known nicknames for the club from Bremen are Die Werder and Die Grün-Weißen.
Werder Bremen is a very successful club with 4 Bundesliga titles, 6 DFB Pokals, 4 Super Cups and one UEFA cup. Currently Werder Bremen is not competing for the title or Champions League positions anymore.
Important players in the history of Werder Bremen are: Pizarro, Voller, Klose, Ozil, Ailton and De Bruyne.