Bundesliga Gameweek 1
SC Freiburg 4 - 1 FT Werder Bremen
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
29' Y. Suzuki (J. Beste)
45' I. Matanovic (M. Ginter)
HT
↓ S. Lynen ↑D. Stalmach 46'
46' ↓ J. Beste ↑C. Irie
L. Reis 48'
48' Y. Suzuki
55' Y. Suzuki (I. Matanovic)
↓ N. Fullkrug ↑C. Itten 61'
↓ J. Njinmah ↑S. Musah 61'
69' ↓ L. Kubler ↑P. Treu
69' ↓ P. Lienhart ↑M. Rosenfelder
73' ↓ I. Matanovic ↑L. Holer
D. Stalmach (M. Grull) 76'
79' ↓ Y. Suzuki ↑K. Goto
↓ L. Reis ↑E. Dinkci 84'
↓ M. Grull ↑P. Covic 84'
88' K. Goto
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
SC Freiburg
Goalkeepers
Mio Backhaus 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Lukas Kübler 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Matthias Ginter 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
64%
Pass Acc
Philipp Lienhart
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
57%
Pass Acc
Jordy Makengo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Maximilian Eggestein
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yannik Engelhardt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jan-Niklas Beste 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
Yuito Suzuki 
HAT-TRICK HERO
3
Goals
3
Goals
3
On Target
9.5
Rating
Derry Scherhant
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Igor Matanović 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Florian Müller 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Philipp Treu 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Maximilian Rosenfelder
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Berkay Yilmaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christian Günter
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vincenzo Grifo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cyriaque Irié
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
48
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Höler
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Keisuke Goto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Werder Bremen
Goalkeepers
Karl Hein 
SIEVE
20%
Save %
20%
Save %
4
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
Mick Schmetgens
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Amos Pieper 
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
0
Interceptions
2
Tackles
Marco Friedl 
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
2
Blocks
Olivier Deman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Chuky San José
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Senne Lynen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Ludovit Reis
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
84
Entry
Forwards
Justin Njinmah
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Niclas Füllkrug
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Marco Grüll
PROVOCATEUR
5
Fouls Won
5
Fouls Won
13
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Alexander Schlager
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Julián Malatini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Patrice Čović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dariusz Stalmach 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Samuel Mbangula
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eren Dinkçi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Paul Erevbenagie
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Salim Musah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cedric Itten
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/07/2026 | SC Freiburg | 1 - 0 | Werder Bremen | Bundesliga | Europa-Park-Stadion |
| 09/20/2025 | Werder Bremen | 0 - 3 | SC Freiburg | Bundesliga | Weserstadion |
| 02/21/2025 | SC Freiburg | 5 - 0 | Werder Bremen | Bundesliga | Europa-Park Stadion |
| 10/05/2024 | Werder Bremen | 0 - 1 | SC Freiburg | Bundesliga | Weserstadion |
| 01/27/2024 | Werder Bremen | 3 - 1 | SC Freiburg | Bundesliga | wohninvest WESERSTADION |
| 08/26/2023 | SC Freiburg | 1 - 0 | Werder Bremen | Bundesliga | Europa-Park Stadion |
| 04/16/2023 | Werder Bremen | 1 - 2 | SC Freiburg | Bundesliga | wohninvest WESERSTADION |
| 10/22/2022 | SC Freiburg | 2 - 0 | Werder Bremen | Bundesliga | Europa-Park Stadion |
| 02/13/2021 | Werder Bremen | 0 - 0 | SC Freiburg | Bundesliga | wohninvest WESERSTADION |
| 10/17/2020 | SC Freiburg | 1 - 1 | Werder Bremen | Bundesliga | Schwarzwald-Stadion |
02/07/2026
09/20/2025
02/21/2025
10/05/2024
01/27/2024
08/26/2023
04/16/2023
10/22/2022
02/13/2021
10/17/2020
SC Freiburg Win
Werder Bremen Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 1 GD: -3
League Standings
P: 4 GD: +7
P: 4 GD: +12
P: 4 GD: +9
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -11
P: 4 GD: -13
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
SC Freiburg
Werder Bremen
SC Freiburg
Werder Bremen
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Suzuki's Spectacular Hat-Trick Demolishes Bremen
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 64/100. A breath-taking offensive showcase saw the hosts ruthlessly dismantle their opponents in a thrilling five-goal encounter.
Early Exchanges
The Europa-Park Stadion was buzzing as the hosts edged possession early on, immediately dictating the tempo with high Intensity. The match initially looked like it might be a cagey affair, but the home side’s creative sparks were already flying. Relentless set-piece pressure told a major part of the story, with a total of 11 corners forcing the visitors into a desperate defensive block. In the 29th minute, Y. Suzuki finally broke the deadlock, latching onto a clever ball from J. Beste to open his account. Werder Bremen tried everything they could to maintain their tactical Balance, but facing an eventual barrage of 27 combined shots, the cracks in their backline rapidly began to show long before the interval whistle blew.
The Blitz
The match completely slipped away from the visitors during a devastating ten-minute flurry that spanned either side of half-time. Right on the stroke of the break in the 45th minute, I. Matanovic doubled the lead after M. Ginter beautifully carved the defence open. Coming out of the tunnel, SC Freiburg turned up the heat even further. Suzuki struck again in the 48th minute with ruthless efficiency, and then completed a rare and magnificent hat-trick in the 55th, sweeping home a perfect pass from the brilliant Matanović. This sudden spike in the Stakes left the away side completely reeling and thoroughly beaten, transforming a competitive fixture into an absolute rout in the blink of an eye.
Final Reckoning
Trailing by four massive goals, Bremen attempted to salvage some shred of pride from a dark afternoon. Their high Upset Factor hopes had long been dashed, but substitute Dariusz Stalmach—who had entered the fray at the break—found a consolation strike in the 76th minute, excellently assisted by M. Grull. Ultimately, the hosts cruised to a comfortable 4-1 victory, fully justified by their dominant 1.92 expected goals output compared to Bremen's meagre 0.48. Sitting proudly near the summit with three crucial points in the bag, Freiburg look like a formidable attacking force. Meanwhile, Bremen will need to head back to the training ground and regroup quickly to avoid being dragged into a desperate relegation battle in the coming weeks.
Key Questions
What made Yuito Suzuki the Man of the Match?
He delivered a spectacular hat-trick, completely dismantling the Bremen defence and proving utterly lethal in front of goal to secure the victory.
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
A relentless 27-shot barrage combined with a devastating 10-minute spell where Freiburg scored three times to permanently break the game wide open.
What does this mean for SC Freiburg's season?
A massive opening win puts them second in the table, setting a highly confident tone for a potential top-tier Bundesliga campaign.
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.
Opening Day Pragmatism Overpowers Spectacle
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 28/100. Opening matchday caution will likely stifle creativity as both sides look to avoid an early slip-up.
The Setup
The Bundesliga season kicks off at Europa-Park Stadion on August 30, 2026, but early indicators suggest a slow burn rather than an explosive start. Both SC Freiburg and Werder Bremen carry a modest Form rating into this encounter, hinting at expected pre-season rust. Opening day naturally brings low Stakes, removing the desperate urgency of a late-season clash. However, the remarkably high Balance between the two squads indicates a tightly contested, tactical affair. Without a surplus of marquee Stars on display to single-handedly break a game open, this match will be decided by structure and defensive discipline rather than moments of individual brilliance.
Key Battle
The defining clash will unfold in the middle of the park. Freiburg's midfield engine room, featuring J. Manzambi and Y. Suzuki, must find a way to dictate the tempo and sustain possession. Conversely, Bremen’s structural integrity hinges on disrupting that rhythm. R. Schmid will need to quickly transition the ball to expose gaps before the home side sets their defensive block. Meanwhile, Abdoul Karim Coulibaly will anchor the Bremen backline against Freiburg's probing attacks. It is a classic unit-versus-unit chess match.
Our Prediction
We expect a low-scoring draw, perhaps 1-1. The tight competitive balance points toward a stalemate where neither side is willing to risk total exposure to chase a winner. Goalkeepers N. Atubolu and M. Backhaus should have relatively quiet afternoons, with most of the action bogged down in midfield gridlock.