Martín Demichelis has eyes for maximum points as Leipzig visits Bremen.

Werder Bremen vs. RB Leipzig kicks off at 14:30 [GMT+1] on Saturday, September 5, at the Wohninvest Weserstadion. Werder Bremen have suffered four consecutive defeats in the Bundesliga and will be looking for an immediate response when they host Leipzig for their maiden game on home soil. They come off a 4-1 loss to Freiburg in their opening game of the season, and their wider league record highlights the extent of their struggles, having won just four of their last 25 Bundesliga matches. They have also lost each of their previous two home league fixtures, putting further pressure on the hosts to produce a positive result. Defensive problems have been a consistent issue for Bremen. They have conceded at least one goal in each of their last eight Bundesliga matches, while their matches across all competitions have seen them concede an average of 2.00 goals. Against a Leipzig side that has found the net regularly in recent weeks, Bremen's defence could be tested throughout the match. The recent head-to-head meetings have also demonstrated Bremen's ability to compete, with three draws from the last six encounters. However, their current four-match losing streak makes this a particularly challenging fixture. A 4—3—3 formation with Niclas Füllkrug, Samuel Mbangula, and Marco Grüll in attack is expected against the Red Bulls.

RB Leipzig got off to a flying start with a 3-0 win over Mönchengladbach on Match Day 1. They have now won 60 percent of their recent Bundesliga fixtures and will enter the game with considerable confidence. Their attacking consistency has been particularly impressive, with Leipzig scoring at least once in each of their last 10 matches across all competitions. The visitors also possess a remarkable head-to-head record against Bremen. Leipzig are unbeaten in their last 13 consecutive matches against Werder Bremen in all competitions. They have suffered just one defeat in their last 17 meetings with Bremen. Despite Leipzig's dominance in the overall head-to-head record, there is one statistic that could give Werder Bremen encouragement. Leipzig have conceded at least one goal in each of their last eight away Bundesliga matches. Head coach Martín Demichelis is nevertheless hoping for three points. “The games I played in Bremen during my career were never easy. Werder’s defeat last weekend doesn’t mean anything—this will be a different game. We’ll try to play our football and come away with the three points. Just like last weekend, we want to take control of the game from the very start,” he said in a pre-match press conference. A 4—3—3 formation with Felix, Gomis, and Nusa in attack may be seen on this trip to Bremen.