Werder BremenvsUnion Berlin

Current Form and Recent Performances

Werder Bremen enters this fixture with a mixed bag of results, having not secured a victory in their last seven matches. Despite this winless streak, they have shown resilience, notably in their recent 2-2 draw against Borussia Dortmund, where they came back from a two-goal deficit. The form of Marco Grüll has been a bright spot, with four goals and an assist in his last four league appearances. However, injuries to key players like Felix Agu and Niklas Stark have been a concern, affecting their defensive solidity.

Union Berlin, on the other hand, has also struggled for consistency, with just one win in their last six matches. Their recent 2-1 victory over FSV Mainz was a much-needed boost, but their overall form has been erratic. The team has found it challenging to keep clean sheets, with both teams scoring in over half of their games this season. The absence of goals in their last two matches highlights their attacking struggles.

Head-to-Head and Statistical Insights

Historically, Union Berlin has had the upper hand in recent encounters against Werder Bremen, winning three of the last five meetings at Bremen's home ground. However, Werder Bremen's 4-1 victory in their last home match against Union Berlin last season suggests they can exploit weaknesses in Union's defense. On average, matches between these two sides have been high-scoring affairs, with an average of three goals per game.

Werder Bremen's home form has been slightly better than Union Berlin's away form, with Bremen scoring an average of 1.38 goals per home game compared to Union's 1.74 goals per away game. This suggests a potential for goals from both sides, especially given Bremen's tendency to concede.

Key Factors and Prediction

The return of Marvin Ducksch and Justin Njinmah to full training is a positive development for Werder Bremen, potentially bolstering their attacking options. Meanwhile, Union Berlin's recent struggles in front of goal and their defensive vulnerabilities could be exploited by Bremen's attacking players.

Considering the current form, historical data, and statistical trends, Werder Bremen is likely to edge this contest at home, with both teams finding the net. The prediction leans towards a home victory, with a scoreline that reflects the attacking capabilities and defensive frailties of both teams.