Under Vincent Kompany’s leadership, Bayern Munich have become a possession-heavy, high-intensity attacking force, averaging 71.1% of the ball in the Bundesliga. This control of the ball translates directly into a high number of corners, with Bayern winning an average of 7.45 per match across all competitions, rising to 8.27 at home. Their consistency is evident, having recorded 7 or more corners in 11 of their 15 home matches, recording 6 or more in all but 2.

Bremen, meanwhile, have struggled to limit opposition set-piece opportunities, conceding an average of 5.08 corners per match. Their defensive setup, which frequently sees them pushed deep, suggests Bayern’s corner-rich form should continue, especially given that their last five home meetings with Bremen have seen them take 10, 8, 7, and 8 corners respectively.

Werder Bremen rank as the 7th-most booked team in the Bundesliga, accumulating 46 yellow cards so far this season. Their defensive discipline will be tested against Bayern’s relentless movement and fluid attacking play, increasing the likelihood of multiple bookings.

Their average of 2.3 cards per game remains relatively unchanged away from home at 2.1, and they have received at least 1 booking in every away fixture, with 2 or more in 5 of those matches.

Bayern’s attacking style naturally draws fouls, with 6 of their 10 Bundesliga opponents at the Allianz Arena this season receiving multiple bookings. Given Bremen’s physical approach and the immense challenge of containing Bayern, their chances of seeing at least 2 cards are high.

The cornerstone of Bayern Munich’s midfield, Goretzka transitions seamlessly between attacking and defensive duties, making him a constant presence in both phases of play. His involvement in attacking sequences has led to regular shooting opportunities, averaging 1.32 shots per game this season. His confidence in front of goal has been particularly evident in recent weeks, with the midfielder attempting 2 or more shots in each of his last 5 starts.

Facing a Bremen defence that concedes an average of 13.6 shots per match, Goretzka is well-positioned to test the goalkeeper once again. Adding further weight to this selection, he has recorded 3 or more shots in each of his last 3 appearances against Bremen, highlighting his ability to exploit their defensive vulnerabilities.

Musiala continues to be a consistent attacking presence in Bayern’s setup, frequently finding himself in goal-scoring positions. He is the team’s second-most prolific shooter, averaging 2.93 attempts per game, with 1.29 of those being on target.

While his shot accuracy fluctuates, he has managed to hit the target in 4 of his last 6 starts. Given his advanced role and Bayern’s dominance in possession, he is well-placed to test the Bremen goalkeeper at least once.

The Danish midfielder will have a difficult evening against Bayern’s technically gifted midfielders. He has committed 1.47 fouls per game this season, recording at least 1 in 9 of his last 10 matches.

While he has only committed 3 or more fouls in 3 of those games, he will be tasked with disrupting Bayern’s rhythm, particularly on the left side of midfield, an area where Bayern’s playmakers and midfield have drawn 12 fouls in their last 3 games. Given his defensive responsibilities, he is likely to be heavily involved in midfield duels and tactical fouls.

The Belgian midfielder will have his work cut out for him on Friday night as he forms part of Bremen’s central midfield alongside Jens Stage and Romano Schmid. While Stage has also been backed to commit multiple fouls in midfield, Lynen’s disciplinary record makes him the stronger selection for a card. He has already picked up 6 yellow cards this season, more than his midfield counterparts, and has been cautioned 3 times in his last 7 matches.

His history against Bayern also raises concern, having committed more fouls (7) than any other Bremen player in their last 3 meetings with the league leaders. Additionally, he is likely to face the full force of both Harry Kane and Jamal Musiala down the centre of the park, 2 players who have drawn a combined 12 fouls in their last 3 matches together. With Bayern’s relentless attacking approach, Lynen will be heavily involved in defensive duties, making him a prime candidate for a booking at nice odds.

Despite Werder Bremen’s struggles against Bayern, Marvin Ducksch remains their most reliable attacking threat. In the reverse fixture earlier this season, Bremen failed to register a single shot, but if they are to improve on that display, Ducksch is the most likely source.

He averages 1.13 shots on target per game and has hit the target in all of his last 4 matches, recording multiple shots on target in 2 of those. As Bremen’s top scorer with 10 goals in all competitions, he is expected to be their primary outlet when counterattacking. Odds of 1.80 represent excellent value here.

Bayern’s talisman Harry Kane has returned to his prolific goalscoring form since recovering from injury, netting 6 goals in his last 8 appearances. In the Bundesliga, he boasts an impressive average of 1.1 goals per game, consistently outperforming his expected goals (xG).

Kane scored in the reverse fixture against Bremen and remains Bayern’s most reliable finisher. With his movement, positioning, and finishing ability, he is an overwhelming favourite to find the back of the net in this fixture.