Werder Bremen have got their sights set on extending their impressive unbeaten run in the Bundesliga when they welcome Wolfsburg to the Weserstadion this Friday night.
It has been over two months since the River Islanders last tasted defeat in the league. The same cannot be said about their opponents who are in the midst of a serious results crisis.
Can the hosts prevail in Friday's clash, or will Wolfsburg shake off their poor run of form? Read our Werder Bremen vs Wolfsburg prediction and preview to find out, but don't forget to also check out some of our other Bundesliga predictions.
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Werder Bremen vs Wolfsburg prediction: Hosts eye latest home win
Key Stats
- Bremen have won their last two home games with a 1-0 scoreline, beating St Pauli and Union Berlin.
- Bremen also won both of their Friday night home games in 2025.
- None of Wolfsburg’s Bundesliga matches this season stood goalless at the interval.
- Wolfsburg are winless in their previous five Friday-held Bundesliga away games.
Correct score prediction: Werder Bremen 2-0 Wolfsburg
With just two wins from nine head-to-head encounters to their name, it can be argued that Werder Bremen are not particularly fond of this fixture.
Nevertheless, Bremen are currently in the ascendency, while the same certainly cannot be said of Wolfsburg who have picked up just one win from their last nine competitive games.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bremen backed to win
- HOME: 6/5 (2.20) – 45.50%
- DRAW: 27/10 (3.70) – 27.00%
- AWAY: 2/1 (3.00) – 33.33%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
It's clear from these Werder Bremen vs Wolfsburg odds that the bookies expect a win for the home team.
Nevertheless, if you liked our predictions for this game, remember to also check our betting tips for today.
Most recent H2Hs: Wolfsburg have the edge
Wolfsburg are in the midst of a serious results crisis, though one positive which will aid their confidence levels is their head-to-head record with Werder Bremen.
The Wolves have only lost two of their last nine meetings, while also winning four of their last five trips to the Weserstadion.
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Werder Bremen preview: The unbeaten run continues
Werder Bremen are sitting in a comfortable ninth place heading into Friday's fixture, also boasting a four-match unbeaten run in the Bundesliga.
In terms of injuries, Maximilian Wober, Felix Agu, Olivier Deman and Mitchell Weiser are all on the sidelines with various problems.
Predicted lineup: Backhaus (GK), Sugawara, Pieper, Coulibaly, Friedl, Stage, Lynen, Grull, Schmid, Mbangula & Boniface
Last five matches
- Mainz 1-1 Werder Bremen (Bundesliga)
- Werder Bremen 1-0 Union Berlin (Bundesliga)
- Heidenheim 2-2 Werder Bremen (Bundesliga)
- Werder Bremen 1-0 St Pauli (Bundesliga)
- Bayern Munich 4-0 Werder Bremen (Bundesliga)
Wolfsburg preview: Crisis time for the Wolves
Wolfsburg have hit a serious bump in the road after not only losing six of their last seven, but also failing to score a single goal in four of those matches.
On the injury front, Wolfsburg head into Friday's game without defender Rogerio, who has been out of action since March 2024. Kevin Paredes, Joakim Maehle, Kilian Fischer and Jesper Lindstrom are all on the injury list.
Predicted lineup: Grabara (GK), Kumbedi, Jenz, Koulierakis, Zehnter, Arnold, Vinicius, Daghim, Eriksen, Wimmer & Amoura
Last five matches
- Wolfsburg 2-3 Hoffenheim (Bundesliga)
- Wolfsburg 0-1 Holstein Kiel (DFB Pokal)
- Hamburger SV 0-1 Wolfsburg (Bundesliga)
- Wolfsburg 0-3 Stuttgart (Bundesliga)
- Augsburg 3-1 Wolfsburg (Bundesliga)
Player to watch: Marco Grull
Werder Bremen striker Marco Grull has scored two goals in his last three games, and he is undoubtedly the man to watch at the Weserstadion this Friday night.
He also scored on his last outing against Wolfsburg back in October 2024 during a 4-2 victory away from home.