Werder Bremen have not won in the Bundesliga for almost two months, and now they face Hoffenheim, who have lost only once in their last nine matches.
Werder Bremen
Werder Bremen are in 10th place and look uninspiring. Over the last five matches, the squad have lost three times and drawn twice. They collected points only against clubs from the lower part of the standings: 1:1 with Köln and 0:0 with Augsburg. At home the situation is slightly better (only two defeats), but conceding 12 goals in seven rounds is disastrous.
Hoffenheim
Hoffenheim are firmly in fifth place and are fighting for UEFA Champions League places. They slipped up in the match against Borussia Dortmund (0:2), but over a run of nine games that is their only failure. In the other matches, the side have six wins and two draws. The visitors play bright attacking football and have scored at least three times in six of their last nine games. Fisnik Asllani, Grischa Prömel and Tim Lemperle have been particularly impressive, scoring 16 goals between them. Away from home, the team have only lost to Borussia Dortmund, but have collected 15 of their 27 points on the road.
Werder Bremen vs Hoffenheim Prediction
Hoffenheim are superior to their opponents in quality of play, consistency and finishing. Werder Bremen are capable of scoring at home, but the hosts’ defence is unlikely to withstand the visitors’ pressure. We expect an open game in which the visitors at least avoid defeat.
