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Hertha BSC – Werder Bremen
The Bundesliga goes into its 29th matchday this weekend and it is very tight, especially in the bottom of the table. Four teams are still in acute relegation trouble. We also count the new bottom team from Berlin among them. The Hertha must play the home game against Werder Bremen on Saturday at 15:30 and due to the current situation of the Old Lady, must actually win against the promoted team. Who has the nose in front for us, you can find out in our Hertha – Bremen tip.
The look at the table will trigger different feelings for both teams. After the embarrassing 2:5 last weekend at Schalke, the low point of Hertha is reached. The club from the capital holds the red lantern for the first time this season. With 22 points, the gap to the saving bank is five points. Their upcoming opponents from Bremen, on the other hand, remain above the line and in twelfth place with 32 points.
Hertha – Bremen info:
- Date & Time: 04/22/2023, 15:30 hrs.
- Game venue: Olympiastadion, Berlin
- Competition: Bundesliga, 29. matchday
- TV coverage: Sky
Hertha form & balance check
If you thought as a fan of Hertha, it can not get any worse, then you saw yourself after last Friday of a disabused. The game at Schalke was without any question a declaration of bankruptcy of the entire team and of course the coach must take responsibility in such a defeat. Sandro Schwarz, who came before the season with the mission of leading Hertha back into calm waters, was dismissed. As the new strong man, an old acquaintance is now to set things right. Pal Dardai became Hertha’s coach for the third time. Only Jupp Heynckes and Huub Stevens were employed more often (four times) at Bayern and Schalke, respectively. Really, the Hungarian will not be able to change much in a week. Nevertheless, we expect a Hertha on Saturday, who will go into the game with a lot of passion and will.
Ungern vs Werder
When looking at the table, it quickly becomes clear to all Herthaners that really only a win counts this coming Saturday. However, the view must also be directed here to the numbers and they look anything but good. For seven home games, the Berliners have already not won against Werder. Even new coach Pal Dardai is not necessarily a fan of the men from the Weser. The Hungarian has met the Green-Whites a whole eight times so far and has never been able to win. In the one week of training, Dardai will have worked primarily on the weakness at corners and free kicks. Hertha is the team in the league that concedes the most headed goals (11).
Hertha facts & analysis
- Most goals conceded by head (11).
- Currently in 18th place in the league
- Lost 2:5 against Schalke last time
Bremen form & balance check
Werder Bremen can be glad that they got so many points in the Hinrunde. As of now, the team of coach Ole Werner is together with the upcoming opponent from Berlin the weakest team since the 23rd matchday. In this period, there were four defeats and only two draws. On the last matchday, the home match against Sport-Club from Freiburg was on the schedule and against the potential Champion League participant, the promoted team lost narrowly with 1:2 in the end. Bremen managed to give away a 1:0 lead within a few minutes. As a result of the defeat, Werder currently finds itself in twelfth place. With 32 points, the lead over the relegation places is still a comfortable eight points.
Worth the trip to Berlin
A little more than a four-hour drive awaits Werder fans on Saturday. In recent years, they have always been able to enjoy plenty of points at the Olympiastadion. For seven guest games in Berlin, Bremen has not lost. As far as Werder’s performances away from home are concerned, they are quite respectable. Bremen has scored 16 points in foreign stadiums so far, which is good enough for tenth place in the away table. Werder will again rely on its corners and free kicks on Saturday. Only the Unioners are more dangerous in the league when it comes to headed goals. Werder have already scored eleven goals with their heads.
Bremen facts & analysis
- Strong with the head
- Currently ranked 12th in the league
- Lost 1:2 against Freiburg last time
Predicted lineup – last update on April 20, 2023
Under Pal Dardai, there will probably be a change of system. The Hungarian stands for a compact defense and the Old Lady will therefore switch back to a four-man backline. The bottom line could be a 4-2-3-1. Ngankam will have his place in the forward line for sure. Pekarik could defend at right back. A use of Boateng on the six next to Tousart would also be conceivable. The opponent from Bremen hopes that Füllkrug will be used. Provided his calf holds up, he will move back into the attack alongside Ducksch. Philipp will have to sit on the bench. Pieper, who has a strong header, is also likely to move back into the three-man backline. Major experiments are therefore not expected.
Hertha – Bremen direct comparison & statistics
Both teams have faced each other in 87 duels in their history and the direct comparison clearly goes to Werder. Bremen have won 45 games so far and Hertha only 21, plus 21 draws. Bremen won the first leg 1:0.
- Both teams have lost their last game
- The average of goals scored in a meeting between Hertha BSC and Werder Bremen is 3.4
- The winner of the last meeting was Werder Bremen
- Werder Bremen have conceded one goal in each of their last 6 matches
