Bundesliga Regular Season - 33
1899 Hoffenheim 1 - 0 FT Werder Bremen
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Y. Sugawara 5'
↓ S. Musah ↑I. Schmidt 12'
26' B. Toure (A. Kramaric)
C. Puertas 41'
HT
57' ↓ B. Toure ↑A. Prass
66' Bernardo
↓ J. Stage ↑S. Mbangula 71'
↓ R. Schmid ↑M. Grull 71'
71' ↓ Bernardo ↑R. Hranac
71' ↓ T. Lemperle ↑C. Campbell
↓ I. Schmidt ↑M. Wober 81'
J. Njinmah 88'
D. Thioune 88'
89' ↓ A. Kramaric ↑G. Promel
89' ↓ F. Asllani ↑A. Hlozek
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
1899 Hoffenheim
Goalkeepers
Oliver Baumann 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Vladimír Coufal 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
68%
Pass Acc
Ozan Kabak 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Albian Hajdari 
MAGNET
92
Activity
92
Activity
87
Passes
5
Duels
Bernardo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
Midfielders
Leon Avdullahu
MAGNET
107
Activity
107
Activity
105
Passes
2
Duels
Wouter Burger
MAGNET
84
Activity
84
Activity
81
Passes
3
Duels
Andrej Kramarić 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.6
Rating
Fisnik Asllani
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Bazoumana Touré 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
Tim Lemperle
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
BENCH
Luca Philipp 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Alexander Prass
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Robin Hranáč
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin Akpoguma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Muhammed Damar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Grischa Prömel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cole Campbell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Max Moerstedt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adam Hložek
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Werder Bremen
Goalkeepers
Mio Backhaus 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Yukinari Sugawara 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
3
Rating
Amos Pieper
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marco Friedl 
GHOST
15
Actions
15
Actions
95
Minutes
6.5
Rating
Olivier Deman
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Midfielders
Senne Lynen 
SWEEPER
12
Cleanups
12
Cleanups
12
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Justin Njinmah
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Jens Stage
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
Cameron Puertas
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
26%
Pass Acc
Romano Schmid
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
17%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Salim Musah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
12
Entry
BENCH
Markus Kolke
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Isaac Schmidt
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
81
Entry
Maximilian Wöber
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Karim Coulibaly
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Niklas Stark
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Patrice Čović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Samuel Mbangula
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marco Grüll
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jovan Milošević
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/27/2026 | Werder Bremen | 0 - 2 | 1899 Hoffenheim | Bundesliga | Weserstadion |
| 02/16/2025 | Werder Bremen | 1 - 3 | 1899 Hoffenheim | Bundesliga | Weserstadion |
| 09/29/2024 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 3 - 4 | Werder Bremen | Bundesliga | PreZero Arena |
| 03/03/2024 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 2 - 1 | Werder Bremen | Bundesliga | PreZero Arena |
| 10/07/2023 | Werder Bremen | 2 - 3 | 1899 Hoffenheim | Bundesliga | wohninvest WESERSTADION |
| 04/02/2023 | Werder Bremen | 1 - 2 | 1899 Hoffenheim | Bundesliga | wohninvest WESERSTADION |
| 10/07/2022 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 1 - 2 | Werder Bremen | Bundesliga | PreZero Arena |
| 02/21/2021 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 4 - 0 | Werder Bremen | Bundesliga | PreZero Arena |
| 10/25/2020 | Werder Bremen | 1 - 1 | 1899 Hoffenheim | Bundesliga | wohninvest WESERSTADION |
| 01/26/2020 | Werder Bremen | 0 - 3 | 1899 Hoffenheim | Bundesliga | wohninvest WESERSTADION |
01/27/2026
02/16/2025
09/29/2024
03/03/2024
10/07/2023
04/02/2023
10/07/2022
02/21/2021
10/25/2020
01/26/2020
1899 Hoffenheim Win
Werder Bremen Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 33 GD: +82
P: 33 GD: +34
P: 33 GD: +22
P: 33 GD: +22
P: 33 GD: +17
P: 33 GD: +21
P: 33 GD: -9
P: 33 GD: -4
P: 33 GD: -12
P: 33 GD: -11
P: 33 GD: -14
P: 33 GD: -18
P: 33 GD: -15
P: 33 GD: -10
P: 33 GD: -21
P: 35 GD: -27
P: 33 GD: -29
P: 33 GD: -29
19 SC Paderborn 07 4 pts
P: 2 GD: +1
League Standings
P: 33 GD: +82
P: 33 GD: +34
P: 33 GD: +22
P: 33 GD: +22
P: 33 GD: +17
P: 33 GD: +21
P: 33 GD: -9
P: 33 GD: -4
P: 33 GD: -12
P: 33 GD: -11
P: 33 GD: -14
P: 33 GD: -18
P: 33 GD: -15
P: 33 GD: -10
P: 33 GD: -21
P: 33 GD: -26
P: 33 GD: -29
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
A Defining Moment at PreZero Arena
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 37/100. A catastrophic early red card dictated a match where Hoffenheim ruthlessly managed their European ambitions against a desperate Werder Bremen side.
Early Chaos
The match at PreZero Arena was immediately thrown into chaos. Any meticulous pre-match tactical plans went completely out the window in the fifth minute when Werder Bremen were reduced to ten men following a serious foul by Y. Sugawara. The Intensity of the opening exchanges shifted dramatically in a matter of seconds as the visitors had to abandon their offensive ambitions and dig deep into a low defensive blockade. 1899 Hoffenheim ruthlessly sensed blood and immediately took absolute control of the pitch. Edging their possession up to a staggering 72%, the hosts turned the remainder of the first half into an extended attacking training drill. They pushed forward in waves, relentlessly and patiently waiting for the inevitable gaps to appear in the stretched and exhausted away side's defensive shape.
The Breakthrough
The inevitable breakthrough arrived in the 26th minute, decisively altering the Balance of the contest. A. Kramaric drifted intelligently to find a pocket of space, delivering a precise ball that B. Toure dispatched to give the hosts a deserved lead. Despite the immense numerical disadvantage, Werder Bremen attempted to mount sporadic counter-attacks, incredibly managing to fire off 11 total shots, though only two truly troubled the keeper. Hoffenheim's defensive unit, marshalled expertly by Vladimír Coufal and Albian Hajdari, easily absorbed these isolated moments of pressure. The hosts suffocated the visitors through a relentless barrage of set-piece pressure, launching eight corners and keeping the ball firmly glued to their attacking third throughout the afternoon.
European Horizon
As the second half wore on, the Stakes became starkly apparent for both clubs across the pitch. Hoffenheim smartly managed the tempo, knowing the single goal was enough to solidify their grip on fifth place and a highly coveted UEFA Europa League spot. Leon Avdullahu orchestrated the midfield seamlessly, ensuring the Upset Factor remained practically zero throughout the closing stages. For Werder Bremen, languishing dangerously in 15th place just above the drop zone, this defeat adds to their miserable late-season run. The visitors simply could not overcome the physical toll of playing 85 minutes with ten men, and their focus now shifts entirely to surviving the brutal relegation battle. Hoffenheim, meanwhile, celebrate a calculated, professional victory that edges them significantly closer to continental football next season.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Y. Sugawara impact the match?
The 5th-minute dismissal forced Bremen into a deep defensive blockade, allowing Hoffenheim to comfortably dominate 72% possession and secure a crucial 1-0 victory.
What does this mean for 1899 Hoffenheim's season?
This vital victory solidifies their grip on fifth place, moving them significantly closer to securing UEFA Europa League qualification with only one match remaining.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Hoffenheim's Top-Four Charge Meets Bremen's Survival Scrap
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 60/100. A decisive late-season clash where the hosts' Champions League ambitions face off against a desperate fight for lower-table safety.
The Setup
On May 09, 2026, the PreZero Arena hosts a fixture defined by vast differences in quality and ambition. 1899 Hoffenheim sit comfortably in fourth place, needing points to lock down elite European football next season. Conversely, Werder Bremen find themselves stranded in 14th, sweating over their top-flight status. The tactical Balance heavily favors the home side, reflecting a massive gap that paints the hosts as overwhelming favorites. Despite a patchy WWDLL run, Hoffenheim's Form in front of goal remains lethal. With an expected combined goal tally of over three per game, the Stakes might appear modest on paper due to the disparity in the standings, but end-of-season desperation will fuel the fire.
Key Battle
The spotlight falls squarely on Andrej Kramarić as he looks to dismantle the visiting defense. Standing in his way is Jens Stage, who must anchor the midfield and disrupt the supply lines before the home side's Stars can take over. If Bremen cannot contain the central channels, their defense will collapse under the pressure.
Our Prediction
We expect a fast-paced start from the hosts, capitalising on Bremen's defensive fragility. The visitors will struggle to keep pace with the attacking rotations. Expect a 3-1 victory for Hoffenheim, driven by their superior firepower and crucial home advantage.