Werder Bremen vs Hoffenheim Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 31 October 2026
🔉 Werder Bremen go into this match in sixth place with 12 points and a six-game unbeaten run in the league. Hoffenheim are three points behind in tenth, but have picked up momentum in recent weeks: three consecutive wins across all competitions, including a 3-0 thrashing of Bayer. That said, Ilzer's side did stumble in the cup, going out on penalties at Kiel. The two teams are fairly evenly matched in quality, but Bremen have two notable advantages: their scoring record at home and an extra day's rest.
Head-to-Head
📊 The head-to-head record across 35 official matches stands at 14 wins for Werder Bremen, 12 for Hoffenheim and 9 draws. In recent years, though, the visitors have dominated: Hoffenheim have won the last three meetings in a row and 5 of the previous 6, and last season they beat Werder twice without giving them a chance (1-0 and 2-0). The record at the Weserstadion makes for uncomfortable reading for the hosts: Werder have not beaten Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga since 2014, and they have lost each of the last four home fixtures against them.
Head-to-head statistics Werder Bremen - Hoffenheim
Füllkrug in form, but the defence is cracking
Werder have finally found the backbone that was missing in previous seasons. Tioune's side don't fall apart after conceding and know how to see out matches in the closing stages. The main argument is Niclas Füllkrug: the 33-year-old has scored in six consecutive Bundesliga matchdays and has eight goals in total, putting him top of the scoring charts. In the Cup against Borussia he came off the bench and scored twice in a matter of minutes, nearly saving the match. Ahead of the Hoffenheim game, Tioune confirmed that Füllkrug will return to the starting XI.
The defence, however, remains a weak point. Werder have conceded at least two goals in each of their last five matches. At home their output is high - eight goals in three matches (2.67 per game) - but they have also let in five. A home run of two wins and a draw looks decent enough, but it won't get any easier against Hoffenheim, who have scored at Bremen in each of the last four head-to-head meetings there.
Match Results: Werder Bremen
Werder Bremen vs Hoffenheim Preview: Form Is There, but Away Trips and the Cup Leave Questions
Under Ilzer, Hoffenheim have stopped being a side that shies away from open football. Three consecutive wins in the Bundesliga and Europa League, including emphatic victories over Lyon (3-0) and Bayer (3-0), showed that the team can punish mistakes. Kramarić continues to be decisive in the opposition box, while Gložac and Dagim add creativity. However, their run came to an end in the Cup against Holstein Kiel, where they lost on penalties after 120 minutes on the pitch.
Hoffenheim's away form leaves a lot to be desired: three defeats in their last four away matches across all competitions. Against Werder, who score consistently at home, that is a worrying sign. There are also defensive absences: Zandré is out for an extended period after a fibula fracture, while the availability of Zoufall, Lemperle and Conte remains in doubt.
Match Results: Hoffenheim
Latest news
Werder Bremen
Njinmah has returned to the squad after a serious muscle injury and could get around half an hour of playing time, adding pace to counter-attacks. Deman has been training with the squad and, if he comes through the workload, will be included in the squad. Stark, Stage, Agu, Musa, Alvero, Topp and Ndiaye are all continuing their recovery and are unavailable.
Hoffenheim
Coufal played through the cup match with an injury and his availability for Bremen has not been confirmed. Lemperle was substituted at half-time due to a physical issue, and Conte came off shortly after coming on; both are doubtful. Wimmer is still recovering from a hamstring injury and will not return before November. Haidari and De Kat are unavailable, and Prass is suspended after picking up a second yellow card in the match against Bayer.
Predicted Lineups
Werder Bremen predicted starting XI: Hein - Arthur, Pieper, Friedl, Schmettgens - Reys, Regeer - Weiser, Ducksch, Grüll - Füllkrug.
Hoffenheim predicted starting XI: Baumann - Abraha, Kabak, Matida, Rots - Avdullahu, Bürger - Gložek, Kramarić, Dagim - Asllani.
🟨 Yellow Cards Prediction
At least four bookings have been shown in six of the last six Bundesliga head-to-head meetings at Werder's ground, with three of those games going even higher. We're backing Total Yellow Cards - Over 3.5 at 1.75*.
⚽️ Goals Prediction
Werder have conceded in the second half at home in four consecutive Bundesliga head-to-head matches. Hoffenheim have scored in the second half in six consecutive league matches and in 10 of their last 11 games across all competitions. Our pick is Hoffenheim to Score in the 2nd Half at 1.47*.
🚩 Corners Prediction
Werder have won the corners with a handicap of +1.5 in 12 of their last 15 Bundesliga head-to-head meetings at home. The hosts make active use of the flanks and earn set pieces even in matches where they are losing. Our prediction is Werder Bremen Corners Handicap +1.5 at 1.53*.
*Odds are indicative and may vary across different bookmakers.
⭐ Editor's Prediction
Werder Bremen are in good form: six matches without defeat, Füllkrug performing at the best level of his career, and at home the team have scored at least twice in each of their last three Bundesliga matches. Hoffenheim have also improved, but away form remains their weak point, and 120 minutes in the Cup does nothing for their freshness. The visitors have not lost to Werder in the last three head-to-head meetings, but that run cannot go on forever - Bremen could end it at home. Hoffenheim's defence is vulnerable without Zandré and with questions over Zoufall, and Füllkrug is capable of punishing any mistake. The prediction is Total Goals - Over 3.5. Predicted score: 3-2.
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