Werder Bremen vs 1899 Hoffenheim - Predictions, Stats & Odds
Bundesliga Statistics, AI predictions, (Expected) Lineups and Insights for Gameweek 16
Goals
Game Review
In a Bundesliga clash on Tuesday, 27 January 2026, 1899 Hoffenheim secured a 2-0 victory over Werder Bremen, a result that was largely expected given Hoffenheim's recent form. The match saw Hoffenheim capitalize on their chances, with goals from Alexander Prass (GAP -1.6%) in the 44th minute and Grischa Prömel (GAP +2.0%) in the 54th minute sealing the win. The first half was tightly contested until Prass broke the deadlock just before halftime, giving Hoffenheim a crucial lead. Werder Bremen struggled to find their rhythm and were unable to respond effectively. The second half saw Hoffenheim double their advantage through Prömel, who was instrumental in midfield throughout the match. A significant turning point came in the 52nd minute when Wouter Burger (GAP +5.4%) received a red card, reducing Hoffenheim to ten men. Despite this setback, Werder Bremen failed to capitalize on their numerical advantage. Hoffenheim's defense, marshaled by Oliver Baumann (GAP +2.2%), remained resolute, ensuring a clean sheet. In terms of tactical adjustments, Werder Bremen made four substitutions, bringing in Patrice Čović, Samuel Mbangula, Keke Topp, and Marco Grüll to inject fresh energy into the side. However, these changes did not yield the desired impact. Hoffenheim also made strategic substitutions, with Ozan Kabak, Max Moerstedt, and Kevin Akpoguma coming on to solidify their lead. The result leaves Werder Bremen in a challenging position, as they continue to search for consistency in their performances. Hoffenheim, on the other hand, will be buoyed by this victory, which strengthens their position in the league standings and boosts their confidence moving forward. Post-match reactions highlighted Hoffenheim's resilience and tactical discipline, particularly after going down to ten men. The away team's head coach praised his players for maintaining composure and executing the game plan effectively despite the numerical disadvantage.
Lineups
Werder Bremen
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Substitutes
| 59' | Samuel Mbangulafor Olivier Deman |
| 59' | Marco Grüllfor Justin Njinmah |
| 76' | Patrice Čovićfor Cameron Puertas |
| 76' | Keke Toppfor Julián Malatini |
1899 Hoffenheim
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Substitutes
| 59' | Ozan Kabakfor Andrej Kramarić |
| 76' | Max Moerstedtfor Tim Lemperle |
| 90' | Kevin Akpogumafor Alexander Prass |
League Table after the game
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
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| 3 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 19 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 40 | 22 | +18 | 39 | D W W W W |
| 15 | Werder Bremen | 19 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 21 | 37 | -16 | 18 | D L D L L |
Last Games
Head-to-Head
Bundesliga
Gameweek 16
What is GAP?
What is Plus Minus Goals (G±)?
Plus Minus Goals (G±) is the average goal difference per game while the player was on the pitch. A value above 0 indicates that the team rather wins, a value below 0 means his team concedes more goals than they score when the player is on the pitch. As an example, if the player's team is winning 3:1 the goal difference is +2, if the player's team is loosing 0:1, the goal difference is -1. It is a pure metric which is barely adjusted for circumstances to purely show the goal difference.
What is GAP?
GAP (Game Advantage Percentage) shows the percentage gap between a player and the average league player. It answers the question: How much does a player improve or worsen a team's performance? It is based on high level game data with a focus on the impact on the goal difference (G±) from the last 50 games of a player. Besides that, GAP goes further and considers game context by involving data from the player and all other players who are at the same time on the pitch, no matter if teammates or opponents. Football GAP - the individual metric for team players.