1899 Hoffenheim - Werder Bremen

Regular Season - 24
Kickoff: 2024-03-03 15:30

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1899 Hoffenheim - Werder Bremen Predictions

Prediction: 1899 Hoffenheim or draw
Best odds: 1.31

As the Bundesliga gears up for another weekend of high-octane football, the spotlight falls on the PreZero Arena where 1899 Hoffenheim is set to lock horns with Werder Bremen on a chilly Sunday afternoon. With predictions leaning towards a Hoffenheim win or draw, the encounter promises to be a riveting clash, as both teams vie to climb up the league standings.

Key Players

For 1899 Hoffenheim, the attacking prowess of Ihlas Bebou will be crucial. With a rating of 6.75, Bebou has managed to keep the defenders on their toes with 5 shots on target out of 13 attempts and has bagged 3 goals this season. His agility and ability to find space in the box could be a game-changer for the home side.

Joining him in the attack is Marius Bülter, whose contribution has been significant despite scoring just once. With a rating of 6.76, his 3 assists and 16 key passes from a total of 335 indicate his creative influence in Hoffenheim's forward thrusts.

In the midfield, the presence of Florian Grillitsch cannot be overlooked. Grillitsch, with a rating of 6.84, has been the linchpin for Hoffenheim, orchestrating play with 770 passes and contributing 2 assists and 1 goal.

Werder Bremen's midfield maestro Leonardo Jesus Loureiro Bittencourt, rated at 6.76, will be a crucial figure in dictating the pace and transition of the game. His vision and passing ability, with 388 total passes and 10 key passes, have been vital for Bremen's buildup play.

In defense, Miloš Veljković stands out with a rating of 6.78. His defensive acumen, combined with the ability to contribute in offensive set-pieces, has seen him score once this season.

Adding to the attacking mix is Romano Christian Schmid, who has been impressive with his 6.80 rating. Schmid's knack for finding the back of the net and creating chances is evident from his 3 assists and 6 shots on target from 19 attempts.

Recent Form

Hoffenheim's recent form has been less than ideal, with a string of LDDDL in their last five games, reflecting a team struggling to find its rhythm. However, playing at home might give them the slight edge they need to turn things around.

Werder Bremen, on the other hand, has been in fine form with a WLWWW in their last outings, showing a team brimming with confidence and the ability to grind out results.

Head-to-Head History

The head-to-head encounters between these two sides have been closely contested in recent times. The last three matches saw Hoffenheim emerge victorious twice with scores of 3-2 and 2-1 on October 7, 2023, and April 2, 2023, respectively. Bremen managed to snatch a win with a 2-1 scoreline on October 7, 2022, indicating a tight competition whenever these two teams meet.

Prediction

Given the recent form of both teams and the historical head-to-head record, this match is poised to be a closely fought battle. Hoffenheim, despite their lackluster form, have a slight edge with a 35% win prediction and a 35% chance of a draw. Werder Bremen is not far behind with a 30% win prediction.

The key players' performance, especially that of Ihlas Bebou and Florian Grillitsch for Hoffenheim, and Leonardo Jesus Loureiro Bittencourt and Romano Christian Schmid for Bremen, will be decisive. The prediction model suggests a "Double chance: 1899 Hoffenheim or draw," indicating that the home side might just have enough to either secure all three points or share the spoils.

Expect a tactical battle with both teams looking to assert dominance, but with Hoffenheim's home advantage and the need to bounce back from recent setbacks, they might just edge out Werder Bremen in what promises to be an enthralling encounter.

Prediction probabilities

Strength

38%
63%

Attacking Potential

50%
50%

Defensive Potential

36%
64%

Poisson Distribution

46%
54%

Stregth H2H

71%
29%

Goals H2H

65%
35%

Wins the game

51%
49%

1899 Hoffenheim - Werder Bremen Head to Head

Bundesliga standings

Rank Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Bayer Leverkusen players, news and schedule Bayer Leverkusen 28 24 4 0 69 19 50 76
2 Bayern Munich players, news and schedule Bayern Munich 28 19 3 6 80 36 44 60
3 VfB Stuttgart players, news and schedule VfB Stuttgart 28 19 3 6 64 34 30 60
4 RB Leipzig players, news and schedule RB Leipzig 28 16 5 7 64 33 31 53
5 Borussia Dortmund players, news and schedule Borussia Dortmund 28 15 8 5 55 33 22 53
6 Eintracht Frankfurt players, news and schedule Eintracht Frankfurt 28 10 12 6 43 36 7 42
7 FC Augsburg players, news and schedule FC Augsburg 28 9 9 10 45 46 -1 36
8 1899 Hoffenheim players, news and schedule 1899 Hoffenheim 28 10 6 12 48 53 -5 36
9 SC Freiburg players, news and schedule SC Freiburg 28 10 6 12 40 52 -12 36
10 FC Heidenheim players, news and schedule FC Heidenheim 28 8 9 11 41 49 -8 33
11 Werder Bremen players, news and schedule Werder Bremen 28 8 7 13 36 44 -8 31
12 Union Berlin players, news and schedule Union Berlin 28 8 5 15 25 43 -18 29
13 Borussia Monchengladbach players, news and schedule Borussia Monchengladbach 27 6 10 11 46 53 -7 28
14 VfL Wolfsburg players, news and schedule VfL Wolfsburg 27 7 7 13 33 44 -11 28
15 Vfl Bochum players, news and schedule Vfl Bochum 28 5 11 12 33 58 -25 26
16 FSV Mainz 05 players, news and schedule FSV Mainz 05 28 4 11 13 26 46 -20 23
17 1.FC Köln players, news and schedule 1.FC Köln 28 4 10 14 23 49 -26 22
18 SV Darmstadt 98 players, news and schedule SV Darmstadt 98 28 2 8 18 28 71 -43 14