Bundesliga 2025-2026: Werder Bremen vs Hoffenheim Prediction

Werder Bremen

Home Team
17%
VS

Hoffenheim

Away Team
67%
Draw: 17%
Over 2.5: 52%
Under 2.5: 48%
Goal: 59%
No Goal: 41%

Current Standings

Pos Team Pl W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Bayern Munich 19 16 2 1 72 16 56 50
2 Dortmund 19 12 6 1 38 17 21 42
3 Hoffenheim 18 11 3 4 38 22 16 36
4 Stuttgart 19 11 3 5 36 26 10 36
5 RB Leipzig 18 11 2 5 36 24 12 35
6 Leverkusen 18 10 2 6 35 25 10 32
7 Freiburg 19 7 6 6 31 32 -1 27
8 Ein Frankfurt 19 7 6 6 39 42 -3 27
9 Union Berlin 19 6 6 7 24 30 -6 24
10 FC Koln 19 5 5 9 28 32 -4 20
11 M'gladbach 19 5 5 9 23 32 -9 20
12 Wolfsburg 19 5 4 10 28 41 -13 19
13 Augsburg 19 5 4 10 22 36 -14 19
14 Hamburg 18 4 6 8 17 27 -10 18
15 Werder Bremen 18 4 6 8 21 35 -14 18
16 Mainz 19 3 6 10 21 32 -11 15
17 St Pauli 18 3 4 11 16 31 -15 13
18 Heidenheim 19 3 4 12 17 42 -25 13

Advanced Metrics (Last 5 games)

Werder Bremen

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.42
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 1.12
# Clean Sheets: 1

Hoffenheim

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.30
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 1.54
# Clean Sheets: 2

Key Prediction Insights

Hoffenheim is projected to triumph over Werder Bremen with a significant probability of 67.0%. The likelihood of a home victory or a draw stands at a lesser 17.0% each. As the teams prepare for battle, Hoffenheim sits comfortably in 3rd place in the Bundesliga standings, while Werder Bremen languishes at 15th. The game is predicted to feature more than 2.5 goals, with a 52.0% probability, suggesting an action-packed encounter.

Match Analysis

Werder Bremen has had a challenging run over their last three outings. A narrow loss to Leverkusen (0-1), a high-scoring draw against Eintracht Frankfurt (3-3), and a defeat by Dortmund (0-3) highlight their inconsistency. Despite averaging 1.4 goals per game in recent matches, their defensive frailties are shown in the 1.8 goals conceded on average. Bremen's expected goals metrics also suggest they have been underperforming slightly in attack but maintain a somewhat stable defense, averaging an expected concession of 1.122 goals per game. Contrastingly, Hoffenheim is riding high with a three-game winning streak, including victories over Eintracht Frankfurt (3-1), Leverkusen (1-0), and a dominant performance against M'gladbach (5-1). Their recent form is bolstered by an average of 1.4 goals scored and 1.2 goals conceded per game. Hoffenheim's defensive resilience is further highlighted by two clean sheets in the last five matches, indicating a robust backline. Their expected goals data reflects a solid attack, with an average expected goals scored of 1.296, suggesting they are adept at capitalizing on offensive opportunities.

Final Prediction

Hoffenheim's current form and higher league standing provide them with a significant edge over Werder Bremen. Their recent winning streak and defensive solidity could be pivotal factors in securing victory. Fans should keep an eye on Hoffenheim's ability to convert chances, as their efficient attack could prove decisive in the outcome of this fixture.