Werder vs Hoffenheim Prediction, Lineups & Score Forecast ,Round 16 Bundesliga

The Round 16 Bundesliga encounter between Werder vs Hoffenheim will be staged at the iconic Weserstadion, with kick-off scheduled for 01:00 AM (IST) on Wednesday, 28 January 2026. This fixture brings together two sides with very different ambitions this season. Werder Bremen are battling near the relegation zone, struggling for consistency and goals, while Hoffenheim are enjoying an outstanding campaign, firmly established in the top three and pushing for Champions League qualification. Despite the gap in form and league position, the freezing conditions in Bremen and the intimidating Weserstadion atmosphere could still make this a challenging away trip. Match Overview – Werder vs Hoffenheim Werder vs Hoffenheim Category Details Fixture SV Werder Bremen vs TSG Hoffenheim Competition Bundesliga Round Round 16 Date & Kick-Off Wednesday, 28 January 2026 – 01:00 AM (IST) Venue Weserstadion Location Bremen, Germany Capacity 42,100 Surface Grass Weather −1°C – Freezing Match Insight: Werder Bremen have one of the weakest defensive records in the league, while Hoffenheim are among the Bundesliga’s top-scoring sides this season. Bundesliga Snapshot (Season So Far) Statistic Werder Bremen Hoffenheim League Position 15th 3rd Points 18 (18 matches) 36 (18 matches) Wins 4 11 Draws 6 3 Losses 8 4 Goals For 21 38 Goals Against 35 22 Goal Difference −14 +16 Recent Form Guide – Werder vs Hoffenheim Werder Bremen – Last 5 Matches (L–D–L–D–D) Date Opponent Score Result 24/01 Bayer Leverkusen 0–1 Loss 16/01 Eintracht Frankfurt 3–3 Draw 13/01 Borussia Dortmund 0–3 Loss 04/01 St. Pauli 0–0 Draw 20/12 FC Augsburg 0–0 Draw Hoffenheim – Last 5 Matches (W–W–W–D–W) Date Opponent Score Result 24/01 Eintracht Frankfurt 3–1 Win 17/01 Bayer Leverkusen 1–0 Win 14/01 Borussia Mönchengladbach 5–1 Win 20/12 VfB Stuttgart 0–0 Draw 13/12 Hamburger SV 4–1 Win Head-to-Head – Werder vs Hoffenheim (Recent Meetings) Date Competition Home Team Score Away Team Feb 16, 2025 Bundesliga Werder Bremen 1–3 Hoffenheim Sep 29, 2024 Bundesliga Hoffenheim 3–4 Werder Bremen Mar 3, 2024 Bundesliga Hoffenheim 2–1 Werder Bremen Aug 1, 2025 Club Friendly Werder Bremen 0–1 Hoffenheim Aug 1, 2025 Club Friendly Werder Bremen 0–3 Hoffenheim Top Scorers to Watch Werder Bremen: Jens Stage – 6 goals, 1 assist (16 matches) Hoffenheim: Andrej Kramarić – 6 goals, 3 assists (18 matches) Stage remains Werder’s main midfield goal threat, while Kramarić continues to be Hoffenheim’s creative and scoring leader. Predicted Lineups – Werder vs Hoffenheim Werder vs Hoffenheim Werder Bremen (3-5-2) Mio Backhaus – Julian Malatini, Marco Friedl, Karim Coulibaly – Yukinari Sugawara, Romano Schmid, Senne Lynen, Jens Stage, Isaac Schmidt – Justin Njinmah, Marco Grüll Hoffenheim (3-4-2-1) Oliver Baumann – Ozan Kabak, Albian Hajdari, Bernardo – Vladimir Coufal, Leon Avdullahu, Wouter Burger, Alexander Prass – Andrej Kramarić, Fisnik Asllani – Max Moerstedt Unavailable Players Team Players Out Werder Bremen Felix Agu, Amos Pieper, Maximilian Wöber, Niklas Stark, Wesley Adeh, Leonardo Bittencourt, Mitchell Weiser, Salim Musah, Victor Okoh Boniface Hoffenheim Tim Lemperle, Koki Machida, Adam Hložek, Cole Campbell Werder Bremen’s long injury list significantly weakens their squad depth, especially in defense and midfield, while Hoffenheim are missing some rotation options but retain a strong starting XI. Statistical Projection – Werder vs Hoffenheim Metric Werder Bremen Hoffenheim Win Probability 22% 52% Draw Probability 26% — Expected Possession 43–46% 54–57% Shots on Target 3–4 5–7 Expected Goals (xG) 0.9–1.1 1.7–2.1 Clean Sheet Probability 24% 42% Most Likely Scorer Jens Stage Andrej Kramarić ✅ Final Score Prediction Werder Bremen 1–2 Hoffenheim Likely Scorers: Jens Stage (Werder Bremen) Andrej Kramarić (Hoffenheim) Max Moerstedt (Hoffenheim) Hoffenheim’s superior form, attacking depth, and tactical balance should be enough to overcome Werder Bremen’s resilience, even in freezing conditions at the Weserstadion. Confidence Levels Werder Bremen Win: 22% Draw: 26% Hoffenheim Win: 52% Read More:- Everton vs Leeds Prediction, Lineups & Score Forecast , Round 23 Premier league St. Pauli vs RB Leipzig Prediction, Lineups & Score Forecast ,Round 16 Bundesliga Suggested Tips (Informational Only) Hoffenheim to Win Over 1.5 Total Goals Both Teams to Score: Yes Anytime Scorer: Andrej Kramarić ⚠️ All predictions are for informational purposes only. Betting involves risk—please play responsibly. FAQs – Werder vs Hoffenheim 1.What time is Werder vs Hoffenheim? Kick-off is at 01:00 AM (IST) on Wednesday, 28 January 2026. 2.Where is the match being played? At the Weserstadion in Bremen, Germany. 3.Who are the key players to watch? Jens Stage for Werder Bremen and Andrej Kramarić for Hoffenheim. 4.What is the predicted score? A 2–1 away win for Hoffenheim in Round 16 of the Bundesliga.