Bundesliga Regular Season - 8
Werder Bremen 1 - 0 FT Union Berlin
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
23' Karim Coulibaly
↓ A. Ilic ↑T. Skarke 29'
HT
↓ D. Kohn ↑T. Rothe 61'
↓ A. Kemlein ↑A. Schafer 61'
70' Marco Grüll
72' M. Grull (Y. Sugawara)
↓ D. Leite ↑Jeong Woo-Yeong 79'
↓ C. Trimmel ↑J. Haberer 79'
85' ↓ V. Boniface ↑K. Topp
85' ↓ S. Mbangula ↑C. Puertas
90' ↓ M. Grull ↑N. Stark
90' ↓ Y. Sugawara ↑J. Malatini
90'+1 Keke Topp
90'+2 Amos Pieper
90'+3 ↓ R. Schmid ↑J. Njinmah
FT
Player Cards
Season performance ratings for players in this match
Werder Bremen
Goalkeepers
M. Backhaus 
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
90
total mins
Started
entry
Defenders
Y. Sugawara 
PROVIDER
1
assists
1
assists
1
key passes
7.2
rating
A. Pieper 
WALL
0
dribbled past
0
dribbled past
3
tackles
91%
duel win %
K. Coulibaly
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
90
total mins
Started
entry
M. Friedl
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
90
total mins
Started
entry
Midfielders
J. Stage 
PROVOCATEUR
2
fouls won
2
fouls won
9
Duels Won
0
pens won
S. Lynen 
SWEEPER
3
cleanups
3
cleanups
3
interceptions
0
blocks
M. Grull 
SNIPER
50%
conversion
50%
conversion
1
goals
2
shots
R. Schmid
PROVOCATEUR
3
fouls won
3
fouls won
6
Duels Won
0
pens won
S. Mbangula
PROVOCATEUR
2
fouls won
2
fouls won
5
Duels Won
0
pens won
Forwards
V. Boniface
LATE SHIFT
5
late mins
5
late mins
85
total mins
85
entry
BENCH
K. Hein 
SPECTATOR
0
saves
0
saves
0
conceded
0
minutes
N. Stark
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
8
total mins
Started
entry
J. Malatini
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
8
total mins
Started
entry
L. Bittencourt
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
C. Puertas
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
13
total mins
Started
entry
P. Covic
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
S. Alvero
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
K. Topp
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
13
total mins
Started
entry
J. Njinmah
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
1
total mins
Started
entry
Union Berlin
Goalkeepers
F. Ronnow
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
90
total mins
Started
entry
Defenders
D. Doekhi
WALL
0
dribbled past
0
dribbled past
5
tackles
68%
duel win %
L. Querfeld
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
90
total mins
Started
entry
D. Leite
WALL
0
dribbled past
0
dribbled past
2
tackles
62%
duel win %
Midfielders
C. Trimmel 
ARCHITECT
4
key passes
4
key passes
0
assists
19%
pass acc
R. Khedira
SWEEPER
4
cleanups
4
cleanups
4
interceptions
0
blocks
A. Kemlein
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
61
total mins
61
entry
D. Kohn
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
61
total mins
61
entry
BENCH
M. Raab
SPECTATOR
0
saves
0
saves
0
conceded
0
minutes
T. Rothe
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
29
total mins
Started
entry
S. Nsoki
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
Jeong Woo-Yeong
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
11
total mins
Started
entry
A. Schafer
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
29
total mins
Started
entry
J. Haberer
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
11
total mins
Started
entry
T. Skarke 
STORMTROOPER
2
shots
2
shots
0
goals
1
on target
M. Ljubicic
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
D. Bogdanov
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/05/2025 | Union Berlin | 2 - 2 | Werder Bremen | Bundesliga | Stadion An der Alten Försterei |
| 21/12/2024 | Werder Bremen | 4 - 1 | Union Berlin | Bundesliga | Weserstadion |
| 16/03/2024 | Union Berlin | 2 - 1 | Werder Bremen | Bundesliga | Stadion An der Alten Försterei |
| 28/10/2023 | Werder Bremen | 2 - 0 | Union Berlin | Bundesliga | wohninvest WESERSTADION |
| 27/05/2023 | Union Berlin | 1 - 0 | Werder Bremen | Bundesliga | Stadion An der Alten Försterei |
| 25/01/2023 | Werder Bremen | 1 - 2 | Union Berlin | Bundesliga | wohninvest WESERSTADION |
| 24/04/2021 | Union Berlin | 3 - 1 | Werder Bremen | Bundesliga | Stadion An der Alten Försterei |
| 02/01/2021 | Werder Bremen | 0 - 2 | Union Berlin | Bundesliga | wohninvest WESERSTADION |
| 08/02/2020 | Werder Bremen | 0 - 2 | Union Berlin | Bundesliga | wohninvest WESERSTADION |
03/05/2025
21/12/2024
16/03/2024
28/10/2023
27/05/2023
25/01/2023
24/04/2021
02/01/2021
08/02/2020
Werder Bremen Win
Union Berlin Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +26
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -8
P: 8 GD: -7
P: 8 GD: -9
P: 8 GD: -12
League Standings
P: 20 GD: +56
P: 19 GD: +21
P: 20 GD: +20
P: 20 GD: +10
P: 20 GD: +11
P: 19 GD: +12
P: 20 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
AI-powered match analysis and previews to help you decide which games are worth watching
Grüll Breaks Through: Werder Edges Desperate Union
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 17/100. Two relegation-haunted sides collided in a six-pointer that remained goalless until the 72nd minute—when Bremen finally found their killer instinct.
Intensity Without Reward: 28 Shots, One Answer
The Weserstadion witnessed relentless intensity that failed to produce early reward. Werder Bremen controlled proceedings with 58% possession and 16 shots, yet lacked the clinical edge. Union Berlin defended with desperation, launching 12 efforts of their own—two on target. The xG gulf told the story: Bremen's 0.95 versus Union's 0.58. One team was clearly superior; the question was whether they'd execute.
Pieper's Wall, Grüll's Moment
Amos Pieper stood as Bremen's defensive colossus (7.9 rating), snuffing out every Union threat with ruthless efficiency. But it was Marco Grüll who shattered the stalemate in the 72nd minute. A precision cross from Yuta Sugawara on the left flank, Grüll's poacher's finish—1-0. The balance shifted irrevocably.
Set-Piece Siege and Defensive Collapse
Eleven corners combined (five for Bremen, six for Union) underscored the stakes of this relegation duel. Bremen's superiority crystallised: 81% pass accuracy, zero offsides, 16 total shots. Union crumbled: 74% pass accuracy, two offside positions, 13 fouls suggesting desperation over discipline. The lead change came late but decisively—Bremen's upset factor was zero; this was the expected outcome of a vastly superior side finally converting their dominance into three points.
Key Questions
Who decided the match?
Marco Grüll scored in the 72nd minute from Yuta Sugawara's assist to break the deadlock.
How dominant was Bremen?
Bremen controlled with 58% possession and 16 shots versus Union's 12, but lacked precision until Grüll's breakthrough.
What defined Pieper's display?
Amos Pieper (7.9 rating) was Bremen's defensive anchor, neutralising Union's attacks with commanding presence.
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 Stalemate Looming at Weserstadion
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 36/100. A tactical arm-wrestle between two sides struggling for consistency, where the fear of losing outweighs the ambition to dominate.
The Setup
The Weserstadion hosts a fixture on October 24 where the data points toward a high-scoring but balanced affair. Werder Bremen enters this Round 8 clash with a decent Form profile, having secured results in three of their last five. However, their defensive metrics are concerning, conceding 2.0 goals per game. Union Berlin mirrors this fragility, shipping an average of 2.7 goals on the road. Despite the low Stakes in terms of immediate European qualification or relegation pressure, the high Stars rating suggests individual quality from players like Samuel Mbangula could spark life into a statistically mediocre encounter.
Key Battle
The pivotal duel features Bremen’s defensive leader Marco Friedl against Union’s creative outlet Andrej Ilić. Friedl is tasked with organizing a backline that has lacked Balance throughout the early campaign. He must track the movement of Ilić, who has already registered three assists this season. If Ilić is allowed space to turn and find his teammates, Bremen’s high-concession rate is likely to continue, putting immense pressure on goalkeeper Karl Hein to perform more heroics.
Our Prediction
Expect a match defined by transitional play rather than sustained dominance. Both teams have the offensive tools to exploit the other's defensive lapses, but neither possesses the clinical edge to run away with the result. Union will rely on the goal-scoring instincts of their key forwards, while Bremen will look to Mbangula for a moment of magic. We anticipate a 1-1 draw, a result that keeps both clubs static in the mid-table pack.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match?
Only for die-hard fans; it’s a typical mid-table clash with low competitive stakes.
What's the predicted outcome?
A 1-1 draw is the most likely result given the teams' mirrored struggles.
Where are the teams in the league table?
Werder Bremen are 11th, while Union Berlin sit just one point behind in 12th.
What is Werder Bremen's current form?
They are in respectable form (DLWDW), picking up points regularly.
Who is the in-form player to watch?
Oliver Burke (Union Berlin) with 3 goals in 4 matches, averaging a 7.3 rating.
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.