Bundesliga Regular Season - 30
Werder Bremen 3 - 1 FT Hamburger SV
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
37' J. Stage (Y. Sugawara)
R. Glatzel (N. Capaldo) 41'
45' O. Deman
R. Konigsdorffer 45'
HT
57' J. Stage (C. Puertas)
M. Muheim 58'
61' ↓ J. Milosevic ↑M. Grull
↓ A. Gronbaek ↑P. Otele 66'
67' ↓ J. Stage ↑L. Bittencourt
71' Y. Sugawara
73' L. Bittencourt
↓ M. Muheim ↑B. Jatta 75'
↓ R. Konigsdorffer ↑O. Stange 75'
P. Otele 79'
82' M. Grull
↓ N. Capaldo ↑D. Downs 83'
B. Jatta 89'
89' ↓ J. Njinmah ↑N. Stark
90'+1 C. Puertas (R. Schmid)
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Werder Bremen
Goalkeepers
Mio Backhaus 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
104
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Yukinari Sugawara 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.3
Rating
Amos Pieper
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
104
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Karim Coulibaly 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
64%
Duel Win %
Olivier Deman 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
38%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Justin Njinmah 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Jens Stage 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
3
On Target
8.5
Rating
Senne Lynen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
104
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cameron Puertas 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
8.2
Rating
Romano Schmid
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
1
Assists
40%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Jovan Milošević
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
61
Entry
BENCH
Markus Kolke 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Niklas Stark
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Isaac Schmidt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maximilian Wöber
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leonardo Bittencourt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
37
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
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Salim Musah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marco Grüll
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
44
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hamburger SV
Goalkeepers
Daniel Fernandes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
104
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Nicolás Capaldo
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
18%
Pass Acc
Jordan Torunarigha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
104
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Warmed Omari
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
83%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
William Mikelbrencis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
104
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolai Remberg
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Albert Grønbæk
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Miro Muheim
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Forwards
Fábio Vieira
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Robert Glatzel 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Ransford Yeboah Königsdörffer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
BENCH
Sander Tangvik
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Shafiq Nandja
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Giorgi Gocholeishvili
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel Elfadli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bakery Jatta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Philip Otele 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
2
Fouls
4.9
Rating
Damion Downs
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rayan Philippe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Otto Stange
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/07/2025 | Hamburger SV | 3 - 2 | Werder Bremen | Bundesliga | Volksparkstadion |
| 02/27/2022 | Hamburger SV | 2 - 3 | Werder Bremen | 2. Bundesliga | Volksparkstadion |
| 09/18/2021 | Werder Bremen | 0 - 2 | Hamburger SV | 2. Bundesliga | wohninvest WESERSTADION |
| 02/24/2018 | Werder Bremen | 1 - 0 | Hamburger SV | Bundesliga | Weser-Stadion |
| 09/30/2017 | Hamburger SV | 0 - 0 | Werder Bremen | Bundesliga | Volksparkstadion |
| 04/16/2017 | Werder Bremen | 2 - 1 | Hamburger SV | Bundesliga | Weser-Stadion |
12/07/2025
02/27/2022
09/18/2021
02/24/2018
09/30/2017
04/16/2017
Werder Bremen Win
Hamburger SV Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 30 GD: +80
P: 30 GD: +30
P: 30 GD: +22
P: 30 GD: +20
P: 30 GD: +15
P: 30 GD: +19
P: 30 GD: -4
P: 30 GD: -2
P: 30 GD: -16
P: 30 GD: -9
P: 30 GD: -18
P: 30 GD: -7
P: 30 GD: -14
P: 30 GD: -15
P: 30 GD: -18
P: 30 GD: -25
P: 30 GD: -25
P: 30 GD: -33
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GF | GA | GD | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bayern München | 31 | 82 | 113 | 32 | +81 | |
| 2 | Borussia Dortmund | 30 | 64 | 61 | 31 | +30 | |
| 3 | RB Leipzig | 31 | 62 | 62 | 38 | +24 | |
| 4 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 31 | 57 | 61 | 45 | +16 | |
| 5 | VfB Stuttgart | 30 | 56 | 62 | 42 | +20 | |
| 6 | Bayer Leverkusen | 31 | 55 | 62 | 42 | +20 | |
| 7 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 31 | 43 | 56 | 58 | -2 | |
| 8 | SC Freiburg | 30 | 43 | 44 | 48 | -4 | |
| 9 | FC Augsburg | 31 | 37 | 39 | 55 | -16 | |
| 10 | FSV Mainz 05 | 31 | 34 | 39 | 49 | -10 | |
| 11 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 31 | 32 | 36 | 50 | -14 | |
| 12 | Union Berlin | 31 | 32 | 35 | 55 | -20 | |
| 13 | 1. FC Köln | 31 | 31 | 45 | 53 | -8 | |
| 14 | Hamburger SV | 31 | 31 | 34 | 50 | -16 | |
| 15 | Werder Bremen | 30 | 31 | 35 | 53 | -18 | |
| 16 | FC St. Pauli | 31 | 26 | 26 | 53 | -27 | |
| 17 | VfL Wolfsburg | 31 | 25 | 41 | 66 | -25 | |
| 18 | 1. FC Heidenheim | 31 | 22 | 35 | 66 | -31 |
P: 31 GD: +81
P: 30 GD: +30
P: 31 GD: +24
P: 31 GD: +16
P: 30 GD: +20
P: 31 GD: +20
P: 31 GD: -2
P: 30 GD: -4
P: 31 GD: -16
P: 31 GD: -10
P: 31 GD: -14
P: 31 GD: -20
P: 31 GD: -8
P: 31 GD: -16
P: 30 GD: -18
P: 31 GD: -27
P: 31 GD: -25
P: 31 GD: -31
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Werder Paint the Weserstadion Green
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 76/100. In a crucial relegation six-pointer, the hosts harnessed their immense local pride to tear through their historic rivals with relentless attacking intent.
Fire from the Whistle
The famous Weserstadion provided the perfect amphitheatre for a fiercely contested Nordderby where the Stakes simply could not have been higher. Sitting dangerously close to the relegation drop zone, Werder Bremen took the game by the scruff of the neck right from the opening whistle, operating with controlled possession to systematically suffocate Hamburger SV. The relentless Intensity of their pressing game paid massive dividends in the 37th minute when Jens Stage found the crucial breakthrough. However, a local derby rarely follows a simple, predictable path. Just four minutes later, R. Glatzel silenced the passionate home crowd with a sharp, clinical equaliser, proving the incredibly delicate Balance of a fixture built entirely on pure emotion. The hosts rained down 18 total shots, forcing the visiting goalkeeper into a brilliant string of heroic saves just to miraculously keep the scoreline level at the interval.
Seeing Red and Going Ahead
Immediately after the break, the home side severely ramped up their offensive pressure, stubbornly refusing to let their bitter rivals settle into any sort of comfortable passing rhythm. It was the magnificent Stage once again who sparked sheer pandemonium in the stands, netting his second goal of the afternoon to deservedly restore the lead before the hour mark. The visitors desperately scrambled to mount a meaningful response, but a towering defensive display orchestrated by Karim Coulibaly successfully snuffed out their fleeting, isolated attacking threats. The definitive turning point of the afternoon arrived with just over ten minutes remaining on the clock. A horribly rash challenge from P. Otele earned him a straight red card from the referee. Reduced to ten men, the exhausted visitors completely lost their tactical shape and fighting spirit, leaving massive, unmanageable spaces for Bremen to ruthlessly exploit in the closing stages.
The Final Nail
Boasting the numerical advantage, the hosts essentially turned the pitch into a punishing shooting gallery, completely dominating the final phases of this chaotic encounter. Their relentless corner pressure pinned the desperate visitors back permanently, denying them any viable route out of their own defensive third. Deep into the dying embers of stoppage time, Cameron Puertas added the beautiful final flourish. Having already provided the crucial assist for the match-winning second goal, Puertas lashed home in the 90th minute to brilliantly cap off a midfield masterclass. This emphatic 3-1 victory gives the home side vital, season-defining breathing room in the treacherous relegation battle while concurrently plunging their fierce historical rivals into much deeper misery. The glorious full-time whistle sparked jubilant, unrestrained celebrations on the terraces, officially cementing a day of local pride that will live long in the memories of the Bremen faithful.
Key Questions
How did the red card for P. Otele impact the match?
The 79th-minute dismissal entirely destroyed HSV’s hopes of a late comeback. Down to ten men, they collapsed under pressure, allowing Bremen to dictate the finish.
What made Jens Stage the Man of the Match?
Stage was ruthlessly efficient, scoring a vital brace. His exceptional ability to find the net at pivotal moments shifted the match's momentum entirely in Bremen’s favour.
Did the derby intensity affect the quality of play?
Not at all. The immense pressure actually fueled a thrilling attacking display, resulting in 29 total shots, spectacular saves, and a brilliantly entertaining football match.
What is the Nordderby?
The Nordderby is the rivalry between Werder Bremen and Hamburger SV, a passionate regional rivalry with deep local significance.
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.
Nordderby Pride Trumps League Position at the Weserstadion
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 55/100. Both sides are lingering in the lower half of the table, but the ferocious nature of this regional rivalry renders league standings irrelevant.
The Setup
Hamburger SV head to the Weserstadion sitting 12th, just three points ahead of 14th-placed Werder Bremen. Our take points to a highly competitive Balance rating, meaning this derby clash is simply too close to call. Despite Werder Bremen's historically poor home form this season—winning just four of their fourteen home fixtures—they come into this one with a recent run of victories lifting their Form. A modest Stakes metric reflects their mid-table status, but leaky defences on both sides promise a remarkably open affair. The hosts will look to Mio Backhaus, who has been stringing together impressive performances between the sticks, while the visitors boast the quality of L. Vušković to anchor their back line. A solid Stars rating guarantees pockets of real individual quality amidst the derby chaos.
Key Battle
With local bragging rights on the line, the midfield trenches will dictate the outcome. Hamburger SV's creative engine room must find a way to bypass Werder Bremen's deep-lying enforcers. Expect a physical, stop-start battle in the centre of the park where discipline could make or break the match.
Our Prediction
The Nordderby rarely disappoints when it comes to pure tension. We expect a cagey opening before the defensive frailties of both teams are inevitably exposed. Werder Bremen's recent resurgence might just edge it, securing a narrow 2-1 victory in front of a raucous home crowd.