Werder Bremen take on the visitors Eintracht Frankfurt in the round 18 match of German Bundesliga. The match will be played on Friday, January 16th at Weserstadion (Bremen).
Werder failed to consolidate the level they showed last season. The Musicians were strong in the early 2000s, but then endured a long decline that even included relegation to the second division. Last season, however, they clearly improved, mounting a real push for a long-awaited return to European competitions, but eventually finished 8th with 51 points. Over the summer, head coach Ole Werner left the project, which proved to be a serious blow. Without him, they were knocked out of the cup in the very first round by Arminia, and league results have been mostly average. The end of 2025 was particularly disappointing, with plenty of defeats and, at best, a few draws. Last weekend’s match against Hoffenheim was postponed due to weather, but the extended break did not help, as they were soundly beaten 0-3 by Borussia Dortmund in the following game. Recent performances suggest Werder are struggling to regain consistency and confidence. Their form over the last few rounds points to deeper issues that have yet to be resolved.
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Eintracht Frankfurt finished in the top three of the Bundesliga last season, which earned them a return to the Champions League. However, their European campaign has been underwhelming so far, with only four points collected and merely mathematical chances of reaching the playoffs. In the cup, they were eliminated at home by Borussia Dortmund on penalties after a draw. In the Bundesliga, points have been dropped in more than half of their matches, although they still remain in the group of teams fighting for European places. In January, they first played out an entertaining 3-3 draw with Borussia Dortmund, followed by another dramatic match that ended in a 2-3 loss to Stuttgart in midweek. Supporters are eager to finally see a convincing win. Despite the setbacks, Eintracht’s recent games show attacking ambition and competitive intensity. If they can turn these performances into results, their position in the table could quickly improve.
The Eagles have won four of the last seven head-to-head encounters, suffering just one defeat in that span. This pairing is expected to deliver an open and entertaining game, and for good reason. The pick here is total goals over 3.0.
Prediction for the match: Over 3.0 scored goals.
