Werder Bremen host fellow strugglers, Heidenheim, at Weserstadion on Saturday, in a meeting between the Bundesliga’s bottom two.
Neither side has tasted victory in 2026, yet the psychological weight sits heavier on Bremen, whose alarming slide has dragged them into the automatic relegation places.
Heidenheim remain rooted to the foot of the table, but their recent performances suggest flickers of life in what has been a bruising campaign.
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Werder Bremen vs Heidenheim prediction: Draw is a likely outcome here
Key statistics
- Werder Bremen are winless in 13 Bundesliga matches (D4, L9).
- Bremen have lost three of their last five home league games, failing to score in each defeat.
- Heidenheim are winless in 10 Bundesliga outings (D3, L7).
- The visitors have taken just four points away from home this season (W1, D1, L9).
Correct score prediction: Werder Bremen 1-1 Heidenheim
Both teams are struggling for confidence and consistency, and while Bremen may see this as a must-win opportunity, their attacking issues at home remain concerning. Heidenheim’s defensive vulnerabilities on the road are equally problematic, pointing towards a tense stalemate.
Pre-game odds and probabilities: Bremen slight favourites
- Werder Bremen: 4/5 – 1.80 (55.6%)
- Draw: 14/5 – 3.80 (26.3%)
- Heidenheim: 3/1 – 4.00 (25.0%)
*Odds subject to change
Despite Bremen’s lengthy winless streak, the market gives them the edge due to home advantage and Heidenheim’s poor away record.
Recent Head-to-head history: A fixture defying trends
Interestingly, recent meetings have often favoured whichever side is away, with the home team failing to win any of the last four encounters.
In that time, this fixture has produced two draws, including a 2-2 stalemate in the reverse fixture this season, and a win each for both teams.
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Werder Bremen preview: Pressure mounting under Thioune
It has been a bleak winter for Werder Bremen. Their last league victory dates back to early November, and a 13-game winless run has severely damaged confidence.
Daniel Thioune’s arrival in February has yet to spark an upturn, with three straight defeats leaving the River Islanders entrenched in the relegation zone.
While early-season home form offered promise, recent displays at the Weserstadion have lacked cutting edge, particularly in attack.
Victor Boniface remains sidelined with a knee injury, while Amos Pieper, Wesley Adeh and Mitchell Weiser are also unavailable.
Maximilian Wober and Felix Agu are dealing with muscle injuries, while Karim Coulibaly is nursing a thigh problem.
Predicted lineup: Backhaus; Stark, Lynen, Friedl; Puertas, Njinmah, Schmidt; Stage, Schmid; Grull, Milosevic
Werder Bremen's last five results
- 22/02/26: St. Pauli 2-1 Werder Bremen (Bundesliga)
- 14/02/26: Werder Bremen 0-3 Bayern Munich (Bundesliga)
- 07/02/26: Freiburg 1-0 Werder Bremen (Bundesliga)
- 31/01/26: Werder Bremen 1-1 B. Monchengladbach (Bundesliga)
- 27/01/26: Werder Bremen 0-2 Hoffenheim (Bundesliga)
Heidenheim preview: Signs of fight at the bottom
Heidenheim’s 3-3 draw with Stuttgart last weekend was a reminder that, despite their position, they remain competitive. Conceding late denied them a long-awaited victory, but halting a four-match losing run could prove a turning point.
Frank Schmidt’s side have struggled badly on their travels, failing to keep a clean sheet in any away league fixture this term. However, they have shown a willingness to attack, even against stronger opponents, a trait that could be useful against a fragile Bremen defence.
On the injury front, left-back Leart Paqarada remains out long-term, while Jan Schoppner, Leonidas Stergiou, and Marnon Busch are doubtful.
Predicted lineup: Ramaj; Siersleben, Mainka, Gimber; Traore, Niehues, Dorsch, Behrens; Ibrahimovic, Dinkci; Pieringer
Heidenheim’s last five results
- 22/02/26: Heidenheim 3-3 Stuttgart (Bundesliga)
- 15/02/26: Augsburg 1-0 Heidenheim (Bundesliga)
- 07/02/26: Heidenheim 0-2 Hamburger SV (Bundesliga)
- 01/02/26: Dortmund 3-2 Heidenheim (Bundesliga)
- 24/01/26: Heidenheim 0-3 RB Leipzig (Bundesliga)
Player to watch: Romano Schmid
Romano Schmid has consistently enjoyed this fixture, contributing to five goals across his last four appearances against Heidenheim, scoring two and assisting three.
Notably, he has either scored or assisted Werder’s opening goal in each of those matches, underlining his influence in setting the tone early. In a contest likely to be tight and emotionally charged, Schmid’s creativity and composure in the final third could once again prove pivotal for Werder Bremen.
