Pour yourself a hot cup of tea and get comfortable because trust me, this matchup between Werder Bremen and RB Leipzig isn't going to be an easy one to predict.
Let's shine the spotlight on our midfield warriors. Playing for RB Leipzig, we have Xavi Simons and Ridle Baku. Simons has been lighting up the field with a 7.87 rating, 2 goals, and an impressive 78.4% accurate pass rate. His associate-in-crime, Baku, isn't trailing too far behind with 86.0% a pass accuracy.
Now let's cross over to the other side of the pitch where we have Werder Bremen's Jens Stage and Oliver Burke. Stage's record this season stands at 7.35 rating and 2 goals, while Burke is not far behind with his own pair of goals to his name.
When we consider the past matches' results between these two, RB Leipzig seems to hold a slight upper hand. But you know as well as I do, these things can turn on a dime.
Now, onto the unsung heroes of our sport - the Goalkeepers. RB Leipzig's Péter Gulácsi and Maarten Vandevoordt are doing their part with ratings of 7.20 and 6.70 respectively. On the opposing end, Michael Zetterer brings his own 7.10 rating to the table for Werder Bremen.
The recent results and regular season data indicate a rather balanced performance from both teams. If it were up to me, I'd call it a tie, but alas it isn't.
Looking into my ball of predictions, Ladies, and Gentlemen, here it is.
Albert’s Prediction: Werder Bremen by 1