Werder Bremen vs Monchengladbach Prediction 31 January 2026
🔊 Could this be Horst Steffen's final match in charge of Werder? The Bremen side are at risk of slipping into the relegation zone if they lose their home game against Borussia Mönchengladbach, who themselves could edge closer to the bottom of the table. Both clubs are enduring rough patches, but the hosts find themselves in a far more dire situation-currently holding the longest winless streak in the Bundesliga at nine matches. There's no clear favorite in this clash, despite Gladbach's heavy defeat in the first round. On the contrary, the visitors have a prime opportunity to exact revenge on a significantly weakened opponent.
Head-to-Head
📊 At the start of the season, Werder Bremen thrashed Borussia Mönchengladbach away with a 4-0 victory, marking their first win in this matchup since October 2022. The goals came from Mbangula, Stage, Schmid, and Gideon.
Head-to-head statistics Werder Bremen - Monchengladbach
Werder Bremen Team Overview
🟢 On Tuesday, the Bremen side hosted Hoffenheim at the Weserstadion for a rescheduled match from the 16th round and failed to offer any resistance to their opponents, despite having a numerical advantage from the 52nd minute (0-2). To make matters worse, they conceded the second goal even when Hoffenheim were down to ten men. Their finishing issues are becoming chronic: with an xG of 1.99, the Green-Whites couldn't find the net, and in five of their last six matches, they have left the pitch goalless.
⚪ Without a single win in their last nine outings (three draws and six losses), Horst Steffen's team is dangerously close to the relegation playoff zone, sitting in 15th place, just three points ahead of Mainz, with a significantly poorer goal difference (-16). At home, Werder have not won in four consecutive games, and expecting a repeat of their first-round thrashing seems unrealistic. Furthermore, dropping points-even a draw-could prompt the club's management to part ways with Horst Steffen, who risks not completing his first season in Bremen.
Match Results: Werder Bremen
Borussia M'gladbach Team Overview
⚫ Since Eugen Polanski took over as head coach, Borussia's performance has noticeably improved. However, the team has recently hit a slump, securing just one win in their last six league matches. In the previous round, the "Foals" suffered a heavy home defeat to Stuttgart (0-3). The game could have taken a different turn if Haris Tabakovic had converted his penalty early on.
⚪ Gladbach are also struggling with their scoring, failing to find the net in three of their last five matches. With 15 rounds left in the season, their cushion from the relegation zone has shrunk to just five points. Borussia currently sit in 11th place and face the risk of swapping positions with Werder if they lose. The visitors have a good chance to seek revenge, given the significant defensive issues plaguing the hosts. Moreover, Borussia haven't lost at the Weserstadion for two consecutive seasons.
Match Results: Borussia M'gladbach
Latest news
Werder Bremen
🎙️ Horst Steffen ahead of the game: "We need to be prepared for a variety of scenarios. In my opinion, this is a strong Bundesliga team that has struggled with form in recent weeks. For this reason, the match should be quite balanced."
❌ Captain Marco Friedl returns to the lineup following a suspension for an accumulation of yellow cards. Leonardo Bittencourt, Isaac Schmidt, and Felix Agu are doubtful. Niklas Stark, Maximilian Weber, and Amos Pieper will not play. The situations with long-term injuries to Mitchell Weiser and Victor Boniface remain unchanged.
Borussia M'gladbach
🎙️ Eugen Polanski on Werder: "We're preparing for a match against a truly strong opponent and we're not thinking along the lines of: 'They're in worse form than us.' It's going to be a tough game. We need to stick to our plan, stay fully focused, and display a clear stance."
❌ Jens Castrop, who missed the previous round due to illness, is back in the squad. Kevin Diks remains sidelined with illness and will not play, nor will Giovanni Reyna, who left the final training session before the Stuttgart match due to muscle issues. Tim Kleindienst, Robin Hack, and Nathan Ngumu are also still in recovery from long-term injuries.
🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards
Felix Zwayer is appointed as the main referee for the match. Over his last 10 games, he has averaged 4.8 yellow cards per match. Werder players average 2.3 yellow cards, while Gladbach players average 1.3. We opt for under 3.5 total yellow cards - this outcome has occurred in 10 consecutive matches involving Borussia.
⚽ Goal Prediction
Despite both teams struggling with scoring lately, there's reason to believe they might finally break through in this matchup, as often happens in their head-to-head encounters. We choose the bet both teams to score (yes), which has hit in 7 of the last 8 meetings between these sides.
🚩 Corner Prediction
After 19 rounds, both teams average 4.4 corners per game. We select Werder's individual total under 6.5 corners - this option has been successful in 7 of the team's last 8 matches.
Editor's Prediction
This is a crucial match for both clubs. Where else but in encounters with direct rivals and teams of similar caliber should they aim to break a losing streak and secure those much-needed three points?
For Horst Steffen, this game could be defining - he needs a victory here. Werder are eager to bounce back from recent setbacks and start collecting points at home. Gladbach currently feel slightly more comfortable, but their winless run has dragged on and could once again push them towards the relegation zone.
Considering the squad issues, especially in defense for both sides, we predict a total of over 2.5 goals - this outcome has occurred in the last eight head-to-head matches between the teams consecutively. It's possible that a winner won't be determined here either, and the winless streaks will continue. A potential scoreline could be 2-2.
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