Werder Bremen vs Eintracht Frankfurt: Preview, Predictions, Team News & Lineups
Eintracht Frankfurt will face Werder Bremen in a crucial Bundesliga matchup at Weserstadion on Friday. This game is vital for Frankfurt as they aim to maintain their hopes of qualifying for the Champions League. Currently, Frankfurt sits in seventh place with 26 points, six behind third-placed RB Leipzig. The Green-Whites are struggling in 13th place with 17 points after a recent 3-0 defeat to Borussia Dortmund.
Match Preview: Werder Bremen vs Eintracht Frankfurt
Werder Bremen’s recent form has been disappointing. They experienced a harsh defeat against Dortmund, producing only three shots inside the box throughout the match. With a precarious five-point cushion above the relegation playoff position held by Mainz 05, Bremen faces a daunting schedule with five of the top eight teams in their next six fixtures.
- Bremen’s past four matches at home featured three wins and one draw, but they lost 4-0 to Stuttgart in their latest encounter.
- They have not scored in the last three games and conceded at least three goals in three of their last four.
A loss on Friday would extend Werder Bremen’s winless run to seven games, posing severe risks to their season. Their coach Horst Steffen will be eager to break this negative streak.
Eintracht Frankfurt’s Recent Performance
Eintracht Frankfurt’s performance has also been underwhelming. They lost to Stuttgart 3-2 after initially taking the lead. The team has now conceded 36 goals this season, making them the second-worst defensive squad in the league, ahead of only last-placed Heidenheim.
- Frankfurt scored five goals in their last two matches but managed only one win in the previous six.
- They have struggled on the road, with one win in their last nine away matches.
In their first league encounter of the season, Frankfurt bested Bremen 4-1, providing hope for a repeat performance on Friday.
Team News
In terms of team news, Werder Bremen will miss defenders Maximilian Wober and Niklas Stark. Wober is expected to return in late January, while Stark’s comeback is anticipated in early February. Players Karim Coulibaly, Marco Friedl, and Amos Pieper are likely to feature in defense.
On the other hand, Frankfurt’s midfielder Hugo Larsson is a doubt due to illness. If he recovers, he may play alongside Oscar Hojlund. Their attack remains hampered by the ongoing absence of strikers Michy Batshuayi and Jonathan Burkardt, which could lead Ansgar Knauff to take on a forward role.
Possible Starting Lineups
| Werder Bremen | Eintracht Frankfurt |
|---|---|
| Backhaus | Kaua |
| Coulibaly | Collins |
| Friedl | Koch |
| Pieper | Theate |
| Sugawara | Kristensen |
| Stage | Hojlund |
| Lynen | Larsson (if fit) |
| Schmidt | Brown |
| Schmid | Uzun |
| Njinmah | Doan |
| Grull | Knauff |
Match Prediction
Both teams have been inconsistent recently, making this match unpredictable. However, Werder Bremen’s home advantage could play a significant role. A draw seems a likely outcome, with a predicted score of 1-1, considering both sides’ struggles to secure victories.
