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
Season performance ratings for players in this match
Werder Bremen
Goalkeepers
Mio Backhaus 
NPC
85
minutes
85
minutes
26%
pass acc
6.5
rating
Defenders
Julián Malatini
NPC
75
minutes
75
minutes
53%
pass acc
6.5
rating
Marco Friedl 
MAGNET
85
activity
85
activity
80
passes
5
duels
Karim Coulibaly 
STORMTROOPER
1
shots
1
shots
0
goals
0
on target
Midfielders
Yukinari Sugawara
NPC
64
minutes
64
minutes
25%
pass acc
6.2
rating
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
0
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
NPC
64
minutes
64
minutes
12%
pass acc
6.5
rating
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 
CAMEO
0
minutes
0
minutes
0
touches
None
events
Felix Agu
CAMEO
0
minutes
0
minutes
0
touches
None
events
Patrice Čović
CAMEO
0
minutes
0
minutes
0
touches
None
events
Cameron Puertas
CAMEO
0
minutes
0
minutes
0
touches
None
events
Marco Grüll
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Jovan Milošević
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Keke Topp 
CLUTCH HERO
0
goal time
0
goal time
0
impact
0
rating
Borussia Mönchengladbach
Goalkeepers
Moritz Nicolas 
OCTOPUS
4
saves
4
saves
0
conceded
100%
save %
Defenders
Joseph Scally 
SWEEPER
4
cleanups
4
cleanups
4
interceptions
0
blocks
Philipp Sander
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Nico Elvedi 
WALL
0
dribbled past
0
dribbled past
2
tackles
100%
duel win %
Fabio Chiarodia
SWEEPER
4
cleanups
4
cleanups
4
interceptions
0
blocks
Luca Netz
NPC
85
minutes
85
minutes
16%
pass acc
6.3
rating
Midfielders
Franck Honorat 
PROVIDER
1
assists
1
assists
2
key passes
6.5
rating
Rocco Reitz
SWEEPER
2
cleanups
2
cleanups
2
interceptions
0
blocks
Yannik Engelhardt
SWEEPER
2
cleanups
2
cleanups
1
interceptions
1
blocks
Florian Neuhaus
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
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
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Lukas Ullrich
CAMEO
0
minutes
0
minutes
0
touches
None
events
Kevin Stöger
SWEEPER
2
cleanups
2
cleanups
1
interceptions
1
blocks
Jens Castrop
CAMEO
0
minutes
0
minutes
0
touches
None
events
Wael Mohya
CAMEO
0
minutes
0
minutes
0
touches
None
events
Shuto Machino
CAMEO
1
minutes
1
minutes
1
touches
None
events
Alejo Sarco
CAMEO
0
minutes
0
minutes
0
touches
None
events
Jan Urbich
CAMEO
0
minutes
0
minutes
0
touches
None
events
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: 19 GD: +21
P: 20 GD: +20
P: 20 GD: +11
P: 19 GD: +10
P: 19 GD: +12
P: 19 GD: -1
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: 19 GD: +56
P: 19 GD: +21
P: 20 GD: +18
P: 20 GD: +12
P: 19 GD: +10
P: 19 GD: +10
P: 20 GD: -3
P: 19 GD: -1
P: 20 GD: -6
P: 20 GD: -3
P: 20 GD: -9
P: 20 GD: -14
P: 20 GD: -14
P: 20 GD: -16
P: 18 GD: -10
P: 20 GD: -11
P: 20 GD: -15
AI-powered match analysis and previews 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.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.
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.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match?
Yes, it is a quintessential mid-table clash featuring two of the league's most inform goalkeepers.
What's the predicted outcome?
A 1-1 draw is the most likely result given both teams' recent struggles to find wins.
Where do they stand in the league?
Gladbach are 12th (20 points), while Werder Bremen are 13th (19 points).
Which goalkeeper is in better form?
Moritz Nicolas has 25 saves compared to Mio Backhaus’s 21, giving him a slight edge.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.