Advantage Kohfeldt: In big clashes like this, experience is key. Both teams have it in abundance with players like Theodor Gebre Selassie and Davy Klaassen set to feature for Werder, and Peter Gulasci for the away side. The Leipzig goalkeeper currently holds the best statistics in the league in terms of shots saved with a hefty figure of 83%. On the sidelines, however, it's a bit of a different outlook as the Bundesliga's youngest two head coaches in Florian Kohfeldt and Julian Nagelsmann get set to face off. After the first two meetings between the two coaches each finished in a 1-1 draw, it was Kohfeldt who took home the spoils in their most recent encounter. In doing so, Kohfeldt cemented his record against Nagelsmann, having never played another Bundesliga coach more often without losing. Now the Leipzig coach, who is four years younger than Kohfeldt, will visit the wohninvest WESERSTADION with his team as the current league leaders. But, this will not phase Kohfeldt, as he looks to continue his good form against his Leipzig counterpart.
Mentality a big plus: Both fixtures between the pair last season fall in to the category of "emotional rollercoasters.” Despite giving up a 1-0 lead each time in both of their previous matches against Leipzig, Florian Kohfeldt's team fought back to earn themselves three important points. This time out they will need not just their more experienced players like Davy Klaassen, Leonardo Bittencourt and Niclas Füllkrug to bring a strong mentality to the team, but also the younger individuals in the squad. Against Union Berlin, Füllkrug won 45% of his 29 duels with Union defenders – a strong return for the striker. They will need to bring this mentality to the Leipzig game as well, if they want to win.