Hoffenheim returns to Bundesliga action following the international break on Sunday, as they bid to record a second straight win to ease their relegation worries. Werder Bremen will have the home advantage, as they look to end a three-game winless run.
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The pressure will be on Hoffenheim throughout the second half of the season, as they look to ease their relegation worries. The German side currently sits 15th in the standings, and are just a single point above the automatic places in the Bundesliga standings. They come into this fixture after losing four of their last five, but they picked up a much-needed win before the international break against Hertha Berlin.
That was a vital win for the club, as they had gone 14 league matches without a victory before that success. However, their record on the road remains extremely concerning, as they have gone seven without success on their travels. Manager Pellegrino Matarazzo has also failed to record an away league win in each of his 17 matches in the Bundesliga across spells with Hoffenheim and Stuttgart.
Werder Bremen comes into this fixture sitting eleventh in the standings, but they could move up to tenth with a victory on Sunday. They will likely need to get back on track to ensure that they don’t get dragged back into the scrap at the bottom of the standings. Werder comes into this game after going three without a win.
It is an important game for the hosts, as they have collected just four points from the past 18 available, meaning that only Hoffenheim has collected fewer over the same period.
Werder Bremen vs Hoffenheim Head to Head
Hoffenheim’s record against Werder could be an interesting angle this weekend, as they have lost just twice in the previous 12 meetings. Over that period, they have picked up five wins and five draws. However, the reverse fixture this term did end in a 2-1 success for Werder Bremen.
Werder Bremen vs Hoffenheim Prediction
Both of these sides are out of form coming into this weekend, which makes for a compelling fixture in prospect. We will take a chance on Hoffenheim recording the win, as they have a fine historical record against Werder Bremen.
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