Werder Bremen arrive at this fixture in impressive form following back-to-back comebacks. They defeated Mainz 4-1 away on Saturday, with Niclas Füllkrug converting two penalties in the opening 25 minutes before Ludovit Reis and Jae-Sung Lee added further goals. Bremen then mounted a dramatic DFB Pokal comeback against Borussia Dortmund, with Füllkrug scoring twice after entering as a substitute in the 59th minute, though Dortmund ultimately prevailed 3-2.
However, Bremen face a significant challenge in their home record against Hoffenheim, having failed to win at home against them since 2017. Defensively, Bremen have conceded regularly in recent matches, a concern they must address. The club will be without Olivier Deman through injury, while Felix Agu, Moussa N'Diaye, Jens Stage, Justin Njinmah, and Keke Topp remain sidelined.
