"Starting with the hosts, while Werder Bremen might have shocked many last season as they secured a top-half finish among Germany's elite, the River Islanders have come crashing back down to earth in an infamous fashion this time around. Scrapping it out at the foot of the Bundesliga standings and breaking plenty of unwanted records, Daniel Thioune's downbeat squad also open this weekend's fixtures sat in the relegation play-off spot."
"All still dealing with respective knee injuries, Werder Bremen will once again be unable to call upon the trio of Mitchell Weiser, Amos Pieper and former Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface. Likewise, still trying to find full fitness and not featuring since opening 2026, Niklas Stark is not expected to play any part here. However, making a cameo appearance off the bench last week, Nigerian international Felix Agu should get some more minutes under his belt."
Werder Bremen have slumped from last season's top-half finish to sit in the relegation play-off spot, failing to win any of their last 11 Bundesliga matches (seven defeats, four draws). The club lost 1-0 at Freiburg in their most recent outing and continue to display multiple problems. Several players remain sidelined with knee injuries, including Mitchell Weiser, Amos Pieper and Victor Boniface, while Niklas Stark is not expected to feature. Felix Agu could get more minutes off the bench and Justin Njinmah leads the attack. Bayern Munich thrashed Hoffenheim 5-1 and are heavy domestic favourites.
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