Bayern Munich will take on Werder Bremen in a crucial Bundesliga fixture at Weserstadion on Saturday. The defending champions and league leaders will be looking to extend their advantage over Borussia Dortmund at the top of the table to four points with a win this weekend.
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Serge Gnabry and Kingsley Coman scored the goals as Bayern ended a four-game winless run with a victory against Hertha Berlin in their last outing. They will be expected to take all three points against the hosts, whose form has been worse. Werder Bremen have managed to pick up just two wins in the last 11 outings and will need to be on their toes against Thomas Tuchel's team.
GOAL brings you details on how to watch the game on TV in the US as well as how to stream live online.
Werder Bremen vs Bayern Munich kick-off time
| Game: | Werder Bremen vs Bayern Munich |
| Date: | May 6, 2023 |
| Kick-off: | 12.30am EDT |
| Venue: | Weserstadion |
The Bundesliga game between Werder Bremen and Bayern Munich is scheduled for Saturday, May 6 2023, at Weserstadion.
It will kick off at 12.30am EDT in the US.
How to watch Werder Bremen vs Bayern Munich online - TV channels & live streams
| Country | TV channel | Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. | N/A | ESPN+ |
In the United States (US), the game can be streamed live on ESPN+ .
Team news
Werder Bremen team news & squad
Felix Agu has been ruled out for the remainder of the season due to an injury. Bremen will also be without Dikeni Salifou, Bundesliga top scorer Niclas Fullkrug, and Eren Dinkci, who are all sidelined due to knocks.
Fullkrug has scored 16 goals in the league this season and has been in fine form. However, Marvin Ducksch has scored four goals in his last two matches and will be expected to come up with the goods again.
Werder Bremen possible XI: Pavlenka; Veljkovic, Stark, Friedl; Weiser, Bittencourt, Gross, Stage, Jung; Philipp, Ducksch
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | Pavlenka, Zetterer |
| Defenders | Jung, Stark, Pieper, Weiser, Velkkovic, Buchanan, Dietrich, Friedl |
| Midfielders | Stage, Bittencourt, Schmidt, Opitz, Gross, Berger, Mbom |
| Forwards | Ducksch, Philipp |
Bayern Munich team news & squad
Bayern will miss defender Josip Stanisic who has suffered a muscle strain in his left adductor. The defender is set to be out of action for two weeks.
He will join long-term absentees Lucas Hernandez and Manuel Neuer in the medical room.
Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting, Alphonso Davies and Dayot Upamecano are also unavailable for selection on Saturday due to injuries. Leon Goretzka is suspended for the game due to the accumulation of yellow cards and will be back for the next fixture.
Bayern Munich possible XI: Sommer; Mazraoui, Pavard, De Ligt, Cancelo; Kimmich, Gravenberch; Coman, Gnabry, Musiala; Mane
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | Sommer, Ulreich, Schenk |
| Defenders | De Ligt, Blind, Cancelo, Sarr, Janitzek, Marusic, Mazraoui, Pavard |
| Midfielders | Musiala, Wanner, Mane, Kimmich, Gravenberch |
| Forwards | Goretzka, Musiala, Wanner, Sane, Kimmich, Coman, Gnabry |
Head-to-head record
| Date | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| November 2022 | Bayern 6-1 Bremen | Bundesliga |
| March 2021 | Bremen 1-3 Bayern | Bundesliga |
| November 2020 | Bayern 1-1 Bremen | Bundesliga |
| June 2019 | Bremen 0-1 Bayern | Bundesliga |
| December 2019 | Bayern 6-1 Bremen | Bundesliga |