The Round 16 Bundesliga encounter between Werder vs Hoffenheim will be staged at the iconic Weserstadion, with kick-off scheduled for 01:00 AM (IST) on Wednesday, 28 January 2026.
This fixture brings together two sides with very different ambitions this season. Werder Bremen are battling near the relegation zone, struggling for consistency and goals, while Hoffenheim are enjoying an outstanding campaign, firmly established in the top three and pushing for Champions League qualification. Despite the gap in form and league position, the freezing conditions in Bremen and the intimidating Weserstadion atmosphere could still make this a challenging away trip.
Match Overview – Werder vs Hoffenheim
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Fixture | SV Werder Bremen vs TSG Hoffenheim |
| Competition | Bundesliga |
| Round | Round 16 |
| Date & Kick-Off | Wednesday, 28 January 2026 – 01:00 AM (IST) |
| Venue | Weserstadion |
| Location | Bremen, Germany |
| Capacity | 42,100 |
| Surface | Grass |
| Weather | −1°C – Freezing |
Match Insight: Werder Bremen have one of the weakest defensive records in the league, while Hoffenheim are among the Bundesliga’s top-scoring sides this season.
Bundesliga Snapshot (Season So Far)
| Statistic | Werder Bremen | Hoffenheim |
|---|---|---|
| League Position | 15th | 3rd |
| Points | 18 (18 matches) | 36 (18 matches) |
| Wins | 4 | 11 |
| Draws | 6 | 3 |
| Losses | 8 | 4 |
| Goals For | 21 | 38 |
| Goals Against | 35 | 22 |
| Goal Difference | −14 | +16 |
Recent Form Guide – Werder vs Hoffenheim
Werder Bremen – Last 5 Matches (L–D–L–D–D)
| Date | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24/01 | Bayer Leverkusen | 0–1 | Loss |
| 16/01 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 3–3 | Draw |
| 13/01 | Borussia Dortmund | 0–3 | Loss |
| 04/01 | St. Pauli | 0–0 | Draw |
| 20/12 | FC Augsburg | 0–0 | Draw |
Hoffenheim – Last 5 Matches (W–W–W–D–W)
| Date | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24/01 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 3–1 | Win |
| 17/01 | Bayer Leverkusen | 1–0 | Win |
| 14/01 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 5–1 | Win |
| 20/12 | VfB Stuttgart | 0–0 | Draw |
| 13/12 | Hamburger SV | 4–1 | Win |
Head-to-Head – Werder vs Hoffenheim (Recent Meetings)
| Date | Competition | Home Team | Score | Away Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2025 | Bundesliga | Werder Bremen | 1–3 | Hoffenheim |
| Sep 29, 2024 | Bundesliga | Hoffenheim | 3–4 | Werder Bremen |
| Mar 3, 2024 | Bundesliga | Hoffenheim | 2–1 | Werder Bremen |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Club Friendly | Werder Bremen | 0–1 | Hoffenheim |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Club Friendly | Werder Bremen | 0–3 | Hoffenheim |
Top Scorers to Watch
- Werder Bremen: Jens Stage – 6 goals, 1 assist (16 matches)
- Hoffenheim: Andrej Kramarić – 6 goals, 3 assists (18 matches)
Stage remains Werder’s main midfield goal threat, while Kramarić continues to be Hoffenheim’s creative and scoring leader.
Predicted Lineups – Werder vs Hoffenheim
Werder Bremen (3-5-2)
Mio Backhaus – Julian Malatini, Marco Friedl, Karim Coulibaly –
Yukinari Sugawara, Romano Schmid, Senne Lynen, Jens Stage, Isaac Schmidt –
Justin Njinmah, Marco Grüll
Hoffenheim (3-4-2-1)
Oliver Baumann – Ozan Kabak, Albian Hajdari, Bernardo –
Vladimir Coufal, Leon Avdullahu, Wouter Burger, Alexander Prass –
Andrej Kramarić, Fisnik Asllani – Max Moerstedt
Unavailable Players
| Team | Players Out |
|---|---|
| Werder Bremen | Felix Agu, Amos Pieper, Maximilian Wöber, Niklas Stark, Wesley Adeh, Leonardo Bittencourt, Mitchell Weiser, Salim Musah, Victor Okoh Boniface |
| Hoffenheim | Tim Lemperle, Koki Machida, Adam Hložek, Cole Campbell |
Werder Bremen’s long injury list significantly weakens their squad depth, especially in defense and midfield, while Hoffenheim are missing some rotation options but retain a strong starting XI.
Statistical Projection – Werder vs Hoffenheim
| Metric | Werder Bremen | Hoffenheim |
|---|---|---|
| Win Probability | 22% | 52% |
| Draw Probability | 26% | — |
| Expected Possession | 43–46% | 54–57% |
| Shots on Target | 3–4 | 5–7 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 0.9–1.1 | 1.7–2.1 |
| Clean Sheet Probability | 24% | 42% |
| Most Likely Scorer | Jens Stage | Andrej Kramarić |
✅ Final Score Prediction
Werder Bremen 1–2 Hoffenheim
Likely Scorers:
- Jens Stage (Werder Bremen)
- Andrej Kramarić (Hoffenheim)
- Max Moerstedt (Hoffenheim)
Hoffenheim’s superior form, attacking depth, and tactical balance should be enough to overcome Werder Bremen’s resilience, even in freezing conditions at the Weserstadion.
Confidence Levels
- Werder Bremen Win: 22%
- Draw: 26%
- Hoffenheim Win: 52%
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Suggested Tips (Informational Only)
- Hoffenheim to Win
- Over 1.5 Total Goals
- Both Teams to Score: Yes
- Anytime Scorer: Andrej Kramarić
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FAQs – Werder vs Hoffenheim
1.What time is Werder vs Hoffenheim?
Kick-off is at 01:00 AM (IST) on Wednesday, 28 January 2026.
2.Where is the match being played?
At the Weserstadion in Bremen, Germany.
3.Who are the key players to watch?
Jens Stage for Werder Bremen and Andrej Kramarić for Hoffenheim.
4.What is the predicted score?
A 2–1 away win for Hoffenheim in Round 16 of the Bundesliga.