Werder Bremen – TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
Our Bremen – Hoffenheim prediction is: Bremen win – 1.90 odds
- Hoffenheim lost 4-0 at home to Union Berlin on the last matchday
- In the first half of the season, Bremen were able to win 4-2 away against TSG
- Hoffenheim have only won once in their last ten league games
The Weser Stadium clash on Sunday pits 10th-placed Werder Bremen against TSG Hoffenheim, who are currently in 15th place. Bremen, level on points with VfL Wolfsburg, were recently beaten 3-0 by record champions Bayern Munich – a defeat that came as little surprise given Munich’s dominance.
Hoffenheim’s most recent defeat was even more emphatic: Christian Ilzer’s team lost 4-0 to Union Berlin, revealing significant defensive weaknesses. TSG, who are only three points clear of the relegation places, urgently need to start picking up points. Interestingly, the Kraichgauer have conceded goals in their last five games – not a good sign for the away game at the offensively strong Bremen, who have scored more than 1.5 goals in 80% of their last games. You can find out who will come out on top here in our Bremen – Hoffenheim betting tip.
Bremen – Hoffenheim Info
- Venue: Weserstadion, Bremen
- Date and Time: 16.02.2025, 3:30 pm
- Competition: Bundesliga, Matchday 22
- TV broadcast: DAZN
Bremen Form & Record Check
Werder Bremen are currently going through a difficult patch, characterized by inconsistent performances. The recent 3-0 defeat to Bayern Munich once again revealed the defensive vulnerability of Ole Werner’s team. Particularly striking: in four of the last five games, the team has conceded at least one goal.
Lack of consistency
The only bright spot in recent weeks was the narrow 1-0 home win against Mainz 05. Before that, the team at least earned a respectable point in the 2-2 draw in Dortmund, but they were too vulnerable defensively in the 2-0 defeat against Augsburg and the wild 3-3 draw against promoted Heidenheim. Interestingly, there are almost always more than 1.5 goals scored in Werder games – a pattern that has been confirmed in 80% of the last few games.
With 30 points and 10th place in the table, Bremen is in a secure mid-table position, level on points with VfL Wolfsburg. You might think that the team has almost achieved its goal for the season. However, the defensive instability and the fact that the lead over the endangered places is not yet comfortable should continue to concern Ole Werner and his team.
Bremen facts & analysis
- Tenth place
- One win in last six league games
- Last league game lost 0-3 to Bayern
Werder Bremen are likely to line up again in the tried and tested 5-3-2 system that they used in the last game against Bayern. Zetterer will be in goal again, with the usual back five lined up in front of him, with Weiser and Köhn on the wings and Pieper, Veljković and Jung in the center. The midfield will probably be occupied by Stage, Lynen and the in-form Grüll. In attack, coach Ole Werner will likely again rely on the Njinmah/Ducksch duo, who have been working well together recently. It will be interesting to see whether the defensive approach will be maintained against Hoffenheim – after all, it allowed the team to put in a decent performance for long spells at Bayern Munich.
Hoffenheim Form & Record Check
TSG Hoffenheim are currently going through a worrying phase in the Bundesliga. The most recent 4-0 home defeat against Union Berlin was not only alarming in terms of the margin of the defeat, but also revealed fundamental defensive problems. Particularly striking: the Kraichgau team has conceded goals in the last five games without exception, both in the first and second halves.
Serious problems
With just one win in their last five competitive games – significantly, in the Europa League against Anderlecht – TSG is sliding deeper and deeper into the relegation battle. Fifteenth place in the table reflects the precarious situation, with the gap to the relegation places having become alarmingly narrow, at just three points. Interestingly, the team is certainly not short of attacking flair, as evidenced by the fact that they have scored at least two goals per game in their last five matches.
Hoffenheim’s main problem is their defensive instability. You might think that the team has completely lost its defensive concept – in each of the last five games, the team has conceded several goals. The first half in particular regularly turns into a problem area, with the team already behind at half-time in 80% of cases. A quick turnaround seems urgently needed to avoid slipping even deeper into the relegation battle.
Hoffenheim Facts & Analysis
- 15th place in the table
- One win in the last ten league games
- Last league game lost 0:4 against Union Berlin
TSG Hoffenheim could field the tried and tested 4-2-3-1 formation against Werder Bremen. Coach Ilzer may make some changes to the team lineup after the 4-0 defeat to Union Berlin.
Possible line-up in a 4-2-3-1 system: Philipp in goal, Østigård, Chaves, Akpoguma, Jurásek at the back, Geiger and Bischof in defensive midfield, Bülter, Kramarić and Hložek in the attacking midfield. Moerstedt is expected to start as striker.
Bremen v Hoffenheim head to head & stats
The last five meetings between Werder Bremen and TSG Hoffenheim have been real goal-festivals. Since October 2022, at least three goals have been scored in each game – a remarkable streak. The most recent encounter in September 2024 ended with a spectacular 4-3 away win for Bremen.
Interestingly, there has not been a single draw in the last five encounters. Hoffenheim has recorded three wins, Bremen two. Particularly striking: in all five games, both teams scored – a perfect rate of 100%.
The first half often seems to set the tone. In 80% of cases, at least two goals have been scored before the break. Curiously, Werder has not been able to take the lead in the first half, but has been regularly successful in the second half.
The first leg of this season’s tie was the highlight of this goal-laden series, with seven goals. You might think that the defensive lines of both teams regularly have lapses in these duels – since October 2022, each team has conceded at least one goal in every game.
