Werder Bremen vs Frankfurt Prediction 16 January 2026
🔊 Are the clouds gathering over Werder Bremen's head coach Horst Steffen? On Friday, the Bremen side will play their first home match of 2026, hosting Eintracht Frankfurt. After a crushing defeat in Dortmund, Werder have extended their winless streak to six games. Meanwhile, Frankfurt suffered a narrow loss to Stuttgart and are also without a win in three consecutive matches. Dino Toppmöller's squad hasn't fared any better on the road, failing to secure a victory in their last three away games. Last season, Eintracht were defeated at the Weserstadion, conceding a goal in each half. Can Werder break their prolonged slump and give their manager some much-needed relief?
Head-to-Head
📊 Eintracht have lost just one of their last seven matches against Werder. That defeat came last season when the Bremen side secured a 2-0 home victory. In the first round of the current season in Frankfurt, the Eagles thrashed their opponents 4-1.
Head-to-head statistics Werder Bremen - Frankfurt
Werder Bremen Team Overview
🟢 On Tuesday, Werder Bremen played their first Bundesliga match of the new calendar year. After their initial home game against Hoffenheim was postponed due to adverse weather conditions and rescheduled for January 27, the Green-Whites suffered a heavy defeat to Borussia Dortmund (0-3). This result extends their winless streak to six matches: following a victory over Wolfsburg (2-1), Werder have endured four losses and two draws.
⚪ Horst Steffen's players are equally eager to break this unfortunate run, especially given the acute need for a victory felt on the banks of the Weser. However, their last home outing was particularly dismal, as they suffered a crushing defeat to Stuttgart (0-4). Scoring remains a significant issue, with Werder failing to find the back of the net in four of their last six matches. The team has slipped from tenth to thirteenth in the standings, yet they still maintain a five-point cushion above the relegation zone.
Match Results: Werder Bremen
Eintracht Frankfurt Team Overview
🔴 Eintracht suffered a defeat in a tense clash against one of their direct rivals for a top-six spot, Stuttgart, with a scoreline of 2-3. Rasmus Kristensen opened the scoring, and Ayoub Amaimuni-Echguayab leveled the match in the 80th minute, marking his debut goal for the Eagles. However, Frankfurt conceded a decisive goal three minutes before the final whistle.
⚪ Following a dramatic 3-3 draw with Borussia Dortmund and the loss to Stuttgart, Dino Toppmöller's side will make a third attempt to secure their first victory of 2026 on Friday. Including a 1-1 draw with Hamburg at the end of last year, Eintracht have gone three consecutive matches without a win. Frankfurt remain in seventh place in the league standings, gradually falling behind in the race for European competition. Away from home, Eintracht have not won in three Bundesliga matches-suffering two defeats and securing one draw.
Match Results: Eintracht Frankfurt
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Werder Bremen
🎙 Horst Steffen, after the defeat in Dortmund: "The result feels harsh because we played a respectable game. We found solutions, handled the ball well, and up until the 76th minute, we were holding our own and creating chances. The team believed in themselves, but at 0-2, the match was effectively decided. I feel for the guys-they put in a tremendous effort to defend our goal."
❌ In the upcoming match, Maximilian Wöber, Niklas Stark, and Wesley Ade will be unavailable-they also missed the game against Borussia. Ade sustained a ligament injury but is expected to return to training soon. Mitchell Weiser, Felix Agu, and Victor Boniface continue their recovery from long-term injuries.
Eintracht Frankfurt
🎙 Dino Toppmöller after the match against Stuttgart: "Stuttgart's victory was well-deserved. We witnessed an exciting and intense game. In the first 25 minutes, we defended well and hardly allowed them any chances. An individual mistake brought them back into the game, and Stuttgart grew stronger. We took too long to find solutions. In the second half, we played more boldly, equalized, and had a chance to take the lead. Then we conceded a silly goal, which was very disappointing. Nevertheless, the team spirit remains high. It's crucial now to start rewarding ourselves with points for our hard work."
❌ Fares Chaibi is expected to return to the lineup after international duty with Algeria. Toppmöller also hinted at the possible returns of Hugo Larsson, Nathaniel Brown, and Can Uzun, who missed the previous round. Winter signing Younes Ebnoutalib was substituted in the 20th minute against Stuttgart - examinations revealed a medial collateral ligament injury in his knee, sidelining the forward for several weeks.
🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards
The match at the Weserstadion will be officiated by Benjamin Brand. In his last ten matches, he has averaged three yellow cards per game. Werder rank among the top three most aggressive teams in the league, averaging 2.3 cautions per match. Eintracht, on the other hand, average 1.6. Given these statistics, a bet on over 3.5 yellow cards seems reasonable, as this outcome has occurred in the last five consecutive head-to-head meetings between these teams.
⚽ Goal Prediction
Both teams have significant defensive issues, making the bet on both teams to score (yes) worth considering. This bet has hit in 10 of Eintracht's last 11 away matches. Additionally, Werder have scored at home against Frankfurt in 8 of their last 9 head-to-head encounters at the Weserstadion.
🚩 Corner Prediction
The average corner stats for both teams are nearly identical: Werder average 4.3 corners per match, while Eintracht average 4.5. As a primary option, consider betting on Eintracht's individual total over 4.5 corners-this bet has come through in their last 12 head-to-head matches against Werder.
Editorial Prediction
The teams head into Friday's match amidst a congested schedule and a slew of issues. The hosts face more challenges, with numerous injuries and a six-game winless streak hanging over them. The visitors also have some personnel losses, but their results appear slightly more stable.
In the new year, the "Eagles" continue to live up to their reputation as a team capable of both scoring and conceding heavily. Given Bremen's extended goal drought, having failed to score in three consecutive matches, we lean towards Eintracht avoiding defeat here. Considering Toppmöller's side have failed to win eight of their last nine away games, a low-scoring draw seems the most likely outcome-1-1.
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