Bundesliga Regular Season - 20
Werder Bremen 1 - 1 FT Borussia Mönchengladbach
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
R. Reitz 44'
HT
↓ F. Neuhaus ↑K. Stoger 57'
H. Tabakovic (F. Honorat) 61'
64' ↓ Y. Sugawara ↑M. Grull
64' ↓ J. Njinmah ↑J. Milosevic
↓ P. Sander ↑M. Friedrich 69'
75' ↓ J. Malatini ↑I. Schmidt
↓ H. Tabakovic ↑S. Machino 84'
↓ J. Scally ↑J. Castrop 86'
88' ↓ S. Mbangula ↑K. Topp
90'+4 K. Topp
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Werder Bremen
Goalkeepers
Mio Backhaus 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Julián Malatini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Marco Friedl 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Karim Coulibaly
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Yukinari Sugawara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Jens Stage 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Senne Lynen 
MAGNET
78
Activity
78
Activity
66
Passes
12
Duels
Olivier Deman 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
26%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Romano Schmid
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
46%
Pass Acc
Samuel Mbangula
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
34%
Pass Acc
Justin Njinmah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
BENCH
Karl Hein 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Isaac Schmidt
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Mick Schmetgens
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Felix Agu
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
Cameron Puertas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marco Grüll
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jovan Milošević
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Keke Topp 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.3
Rating
Borussia Mönchengladbach
Goalkeepers
Moritz Nicolas
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Joseph Scally
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Philipp Sander
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Nico Elvedi 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
Fabio Chiarodia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luca Netz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Franck Honorat 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.5
Rating
Rocco Reitz
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Yannik Engelhardt
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
10
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Florian Neuhaus
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
57
Entry
Forwards
Haris Tabaković 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Jan Olschowsky
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Marvin Friedrich
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lukas Ullrich
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin Stöger
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jens Castrop
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wael Mohya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shuto Machino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alejo Sarco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jan Urbich
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/09/2025 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 0 - 4 | Werder Bremen | Bundesliga | Borussia-Park |
| 15/03/2025 | Werder Bremen | 2 - 4 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | Bundesliga | Weserstadion |
| 03/11/2024 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 4 - 1 | Werder Bremen | Bundesliga | BORUSSIA-PARK |
| 04/05/2024 | Werder Bremen | 2 - 2 | Borussia Monchengladbach | Bundesliga | wohninvest WESERSTADION |
| 15/12/2023 | Borussia Monchengladbach | 2 - 2 | Werder Bremen | Bundesliga | BORUSSIA-PARK |
| 07/09/2023 | Borussia Monchengladbach | 0 - 1 | Werder Bremen | Friendlies Clubs | Rasenplatz Willingen |
14/09/2025
15/03/2025
03/11/2024
04/05/2024
15/12/2023
07/09/2023
Werder Bremen Win
Borussia Mönchengladbach Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 20 GD: +56
P: 20 GD: +22
P: 20 GD: +20
P: 20 GD: +11
P: 20 GD: +11
P: 19 GD: +12
P: 20 GD: -2
P: 20 GD: -5
P: 20 GD: -8
P: 20 GD: -3
P: 20 GD: -13
P: 20 GD: -9
P: 19 GD: -10
P: 20 GD: -14
P: 20 GD: -16
P: 20 GD: -10
P: 20 GD: -16
League Standings
P: 27 GD: +72
P: 27 GD: +30
P: 27 GD: +18
P: 26 GD: +17
P: 27 GD: +15
P: 27 GD: +16
P: 27 GD: -1
P: 26 GD: -6
P: 26 GD: -14
P: 27 GD: -15
P: 27 GD: -9
P: 27 GD: -9
P: 27 GD: -13
P: 27 GD: -17
P: 27 GD: -9
P: 26 GD: -19
P: 27 GD: -22
P: 27 GD: -34
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Late Drama Rescues Werder at the Weserstadion
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 33/100. A 94th-minute equalizer saved a point for a dominant Werder Bremen side that struggled to turn possession into a victory against a disciplined Gladbach defense.
The Territorial Battle
The air at the Weserstadion crackled with the kind of Intensity usually reserved for European deciders, yet this was a gritty battle for mid-table security. Werder Bremen seized the initiative from the opening exchange, dictating the tempo with a suffocating 67% of possession. The front line, fueled by the creativity of Samuel Mbangula, searched for chinks in the visitors' armor, but the Foals remained compact. Despite the territorial advantage, Bremen struggled to convert their 13 total shots into meaningful threats, often finding themselves recycled into harmless wide areas by a crowded midfield. Gladbach seemed content to weather the storm, trusting their defensive shape to hold firm under the relentless green-and-white pressure that defined the first hour of play.
The Clinical Breakthrough
The narrative of the match shifted violently in the 61st minute when Borussia Mönchengladbach struck with clinical efficiency. In a contest where they managed only a single shot on target, they made it count. F. Honorat provided the pinpoint delivery, and H. Tabakovic applied the finishing touch to stun the home crowd. Suddenly, the tactical Balance of the match was upended. Bremen were forced to chase the game with even greater desperation, while Gladbach’s Nico Elvedi turned in a defensive masterclass. Elvedi’s positioning and aerial dominance thwarted several crosses that seemed destined for the net, earning him the highest rating on the pitch as he marshaled a defense that refused to buckle under pressure.
The Final Redemption
As the fourth official signaled added time, the Stakes could not have been higher for a Werder side mired in a frustrating run of form. With the home fans beginning to fear another narrow defeat, the breakthrough finally arrived in the 94th minute. K. Topp became the hero of the hour, pouncing on a loose ball in the box to rifle home a dramatic equalizer. The 1-1 draw felt like a mental victory for Bremen, considering the timing, though the statistics suggest they should have secured all three points given their shot count. For Gladbach, it was a bitter pill to swallow, having held a lead they arguably did not earn on the balance of play. This result leaves both clubs hovering in the lower mid-table, still searching for consistency.
Key Questions
Did Werder Bremen deserve the late equalizer?
Yes. With 67% possession and 13 shots compared to Gladbach's one shot on target, Bremen's persistent pressure eventually broke a very lucky Gladbach defense.
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.
Mid-Table Tussle at the Weserstadion
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 51/100. This fixture serves as a critical barometer for two clubs desperate to escape the gravitational pull of the lower half of the Bundesliga.
The Setup
On January 31, 2026, the Weserstadion hosts a matchup defined by search for consistency. Werder Bremen currently sit in 13th place, trailing Borussia Mönchengladbach by a single point. Both sides enter with a stuttering Form; Bremen are winless in their last five, while Gladbach have struggled to string results together. Despite the lower Stakes in terms of European qualification, the Balance between the two is remarkably tight. Data points to a 40.9% home win probability, but the draw looms large at 26.6%. The Stars of the show so far have been the men between the posts. Moritz Nicolas leads the league in volume with 25 saves, closely followed by Bremen’s Mio Backhaus with 21, setting the stage for a defensive masterclass.
Key Battle
The tactical friction will occur in the transition phase. Bremen’s midfield unit, led by the creative vision of R. Schmid, must find a way through Gladbach’s structured defensive block. Conversely, Gladbach will rely on their midfield engines like R. Reitz to disrupt play and launch counter-attacks to exploit Bremen's high defensive line.
Our Prediction
Expect a cagey opening as both managers prioritise defensive integrity over expansive play. While V. Boniface provides a physical threat for the hosts, T. Kleindienst remains Gladbach's primary outlet. The statistical parity and current lack of momentum for both sides suggest they will cancel each other out. We predict a 1-1 draw in a match where the goalkeepers will likely earn their clean-sheet bonuses.