Eintracht Frankfurt will host Werder Bremen on the opening weekend of the 2025-26 Bundesliga season. The hosts finished third in the 2024-25 Bundesliga, their best finish since the 1992/93 season.
Meanwhile, Bremen finished eighth last season, but they will be hoping for a better finish in the new season.
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Frankfurt vs Bremen prediction: Frankfurt should seal victory
Key stats
- Frankfurt have lost their opening games in three of the last four seasons.
- Six of Frankfurt's last seven home Bundesliga matches produced over 2.5 goals.
- Frankfurt have won two of their last five matches against their opponents.
Correct score prediction: Frankfurt 2-1 Bremen
Having finished third in the last campaign, the home side will be aiming for a better campaign this term. Although Bremen won in their last meeting, the hosts are in a position to claim a victory as they kick-start the new season in front of their fans.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Frankfurt are the favourites to win
- HOME: 3/4 (1.75) – 57.10%
- DRAW: 29/10 (3.90) – 25.6%
- AWAY: 16/5 (4.20) – 23.80%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
According to the bookies, Frankfurt are the favourites to claim a win on Saturday, when they clash with Werder Bremen.
The bookmakers have priced Frankfurt at 3/4 (1.75), which represents a 57.10% chance of winning the encounter. On the other hand, Bremen have 16/5 (4.20) odds for them to claim a win at the weekend.
For a draw, the bookmakers have placed 29/10 (3.90) odds, with an implied probability of 25.6% odds for the fixture to end in a draw after regulation time.
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Most recent H2Hs: Frankfurt have the edge
Frankfurt have had the upper hand in the last few instalments of this contest. The hosts have won two, drawn three and lost only one of the last five meetings between both sides.
That run will be a source of confidence and inspiration to the home side ahead of this fixture on Saturday.
Although they suffered a 2-0 loss to Werder Bremen in their last meeting, another victory over the visiting side this weekend will improve their record.
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Frankfurt preview: Frankfurt will be without some key players this weekend
Frankfurt will miss the services of Kaua Santos, as he is currently sidelined with a knee injury.
Similarly, Jessic Ngankam is also ruled out as he is also recuperating from a leg injury.
Ellyes Skhiri is currently suffering from an undisclosed injury, and he will not be considered for a place in the squad this weekend.
Predicted lineup: Zetterer (GK), Kristensen, Koch, Collins, Theate, Larsson, Chaibi, Doan, Uzun, Bahoya, Burkardt
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Werder Bremen preview: Bremen have a lot to prove this weekend
Olivier Deman is suffering from an ankle injury, and he will not be considered for this fixture.
Amos Pieper is another player the visitors will do without when they do battle with the hosts on Saturday.
Jens Stage, Mitchell Weiser and Maximilian Wober are all injured, and they will not be named in the matchday squad for the away side.
Predicted lineup: Backhaus (GK), Agu, Malatini, Friedl, Deman, Lynen, Bittencourt, Njinmah, Schmid, Grull, Topp
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Player to watch: Jens Stage
The 28-year-old Dane scored 10 times in 28 Bundesliga games from his attacking midfield position. With no notable forward added to their squad so far, he is likely to be saddled with the goalscoring responsibility.