Werder Bremen v Hoffenheim

TL:DR

Werder Bremen are lacking confidence at the minute. An In-form, Hoffenheim arrive stronger, with good momentum and structure. Will Hoffenheim be able to take advantage of the situation?

Team News:

Werder Bremen have striker Victor Boniface out, GK Mio Backhaus is cleared to play despite a facial injury. No further problems for the home side.

Hoffenheim are without suspended starting centre back Albian Hajdari while back up defender Koki Machida is missing too. Ozan Kabak is likely to fill in.

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Formations:

Bremen mainly with the 4-2-3-1 formation. However, they are in poor form and confidence will be low. Will try and control the ball with the 5 in the midfield but may struggle against the intensity of the visitors.

Hoffenheim like to spin the wheel game to game and have changed formations in the last 5 straight games. Its paid dividends though as 4 wins and 1 draw has seen them rise to 3^rd. 4-4-2, 4-2-3-1 and the not often seen 4-1-2-1-2 utilized most.

Statistics:

Referee: Frank Willenborg (Average cards 4.02 Yellow 0.16 Red per game)

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Match Preview:

Huge gulf between the two sides as Bremen are just above the drop zone while Hoffenheim are chasing Champions League football for the first time since 2019. Bremen is on a nine-match winless streak, and you must go back to November for a win. Hoffenheim are not just winning but playing well also. Four wins from five for the visitors puts them in great spirits.

Betting Preview:

The odds are dropping on Hoffenheim here with punters liking the chances of a victory. Bremen will give it a go in front of their fans but the away team are better in all areas. We could see goals here and both score is an option but adding Hoffenheim win is worth it before odds drop further.