A place in the second round of the DFB Pokal will be at stake when Arminia Bielefeld and Werder Bremen draw swords at Schuco Arena on Friday, 15 August 2025.
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Arminia Bielefeld vs Werder Bremen predictions: Goals expected
Key stats
- At least three goals were scored in eight of Arminia Bielefeld’s last nine matches.
- Eight of the last 11 encounters between these sides produced goals at both ends.
- Arminia Bielefeld eliminated Werder Bremen from the DFB Pokal last season.
Correct score prediction: Arminia Bielefeld 2-1 Werder Bremen
Arminia Bielefeld have had a perfect start to their new campaign, winning two of two games and scoring a whopping seven goals.
In addition to winning five of their last six matches across all competitions, it is important to note that despite playing in the 3. Liga, the hosts were finalists in this competition last season, beating top-flight teams like Bayer Leverkusen, Werder Bremen, Freiburg and Union Berlin.
On the other hand, Werder Bremen are currently on a three-game losing streak and a four-match winless run. They have not been particularly impressive in front of goal, having scored only once in their last four matches.
Moreover, these teams have met twice in the history of the DFB Pokal, and Arminia Bielefeld won both encounters. On that note, we are confident that the hosts will emerge victorious at the end of this game.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Arminia Bielefeld are slightly favoured
- HOME: 7/5 (2.40) – 41.7%
- DRAW: 9/4 (3.25) – 30.8%
- AWAY: 6/4 (2.50) – 40%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Ahead of this encounter, Arminia Bielefeld are the expected winners at 7/5 (2.40). Teams with these odds generally have a 41.7% probability of winning.
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Also, keeping in mind that three or more goals were scored in eight of Arminia Bielefeld's last nine matches, over 2.5 total goals has an appealing look at 9/10 (1.90). That one has a 52.6% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Vengeance on the cards for Bremen?
Despite being the clear favourites, Werder Bremen suffered a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Arminia Bielefeld in the quarterfinal of this competition last season. However, they were victorious in four of the last five skirmishes between these outfits.
Germany DFB Pokal 25/02/25
Arminia Bielefeld
Werder Bremen
Germany Bundesliga I 10/03/21
Arminia Bielefeld
Werder Bremen
Germany Bundesliga I 03/10/20
Werder Bremen
Arminia Bielefeld
Europe Friendlies 23/10/18
Werder Bremen
Arminia Bielefeld
Europe Friendlies 27/07/18
Arminia Bielefeld
Werder Bremen
Arminia Bielefeld preview: Looking to maintain their perfect start
After marking their return to the 2. Bundesliga with two wins in as many games, Arminia Bielefeld will look to get the better of a Bundesliga side this Friday in the first round of the DFB Pokal.
Last season, Arminia knocked out four Bundesliga teams: Union Berlin, Freiburg, Werder Bremen and Bayer Leverkusen en route to the final of this competition, and they will be confident of staging another fantastic run this time.
Coach Michel Kniat will likely field a strong lineup for this clash in his usual 4-3-3 formation, with wingers Benjamin Boakye and Noah Joel Sarenren Bazee expected to play on either side of Joel Grodowski.
Predicted lineup: Kersken (GK), Lannert, Schneider, Grosser, Handwerker, Mehlem, Russo, Corboz, Boakye, Grodowski & Bazee.
Germany 3. Liga 11/05/25
W
Unterhaching
1
Arminia Bielefeld
2
Germany 3. Liga 03/05/25
D
Dynamo Dresden
1
Arminia Bielefeld
1
Germany 3. Liga 27/04/25
W
FC Ingolstadt
0
Arminia Bielefeld
3
Germany 3. Liga 19/04/25
W
Hansa Rostock
0
Arminia Bielefeld
4
Germany 3. Liga 13/04/25
W
FC Viktoria Ku00f6ln
0
Arminia Bielefeld
2
Werder Bremen preview: Hoping to halt their unwanted streak
Werder Bremen are in low spirits after losing their last three games, even though they were friendlies.
This will be Die Werderaner’s first competitive game of the season, and considering how impressive their opponents have been, coach Horst Steffen will probably put out his best players for this showdown.
We anticipate a 3-4-2-1 starting formation, with attacking midfielders Leon Opitz and Romano Schmid getting the nod to play behind Keke Topp, the likely lone forward.
Last season's top scorer Jens Stage is out of this DFB Pokal contest with a foot injury, as is Mitchell Weiser, who has an ACL injury.
Predicted lineup: Backhaus (GK), Stark, Friedl, Pieper, Malatini, Lynen, Alvero, Deman, Aaroen, Opitz & Topp.
Germany Bundesliga I 10/05/25
D
RB Leipzig
0
Werder Bremen
0
Germany Bundesliga I 03/05/25
D
Union Berlin
2
Werder Bremen
2
Germany Bundesliga I 27/04/25
D
St Pauli
0
Werder Bremen
0
Germany Bundesliga I 19/04/25
W
Bochum
0
Werder Bremen
1
Germany Bundesliga I 13/04/25
W
VfB Stuttgart
1
Werder Bremen
2
Player to watch: Noah Bazee
Noah Bazee has been unstoppable in recent weeks, scoring eight goals in his last six appearances for Arminia Bielefeld. The former Augsburg forward is on a six-game scoring run and will look to extend that streak on Friday night.