Freiburg vs Werder Bremen prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on August 30, 2026
Bundesliga Germany
In the 1st round of the German Bundesliga on August 30, 2026, Freiburg will face Werder Bremen. The hosts are determined to make a strong start to the new championship.
Freiburg vs Werder Bremen team news and expert analysis
The Freiburg club reached the Europa League final last season. However, the Germans had no chance against Aston Villa, losing 0-3. At the same time, they also performed well domestically, finishing seventh with 47 points. In the Conference League, they started with two victories over Motherwell, winning 3-1 and 4-1. In between those matches, they also beat Fortuna Düsseldorf 5-1 away from home in the cup.
The Bremen side declined noticeably in 2025/2026. They collected just 32 points, and were simply fortunate that three teams were even weaker. As a result, they finished fifteenth and avoided even the relegation play-offs. They have already made a strong start this season, beating modest Hansa Lüneburg 3-0 in the cup.
Schuster's side scored 1.5 goals per game last season while conceding slightly more, 1.68. Their visitors had considerably poorer numbers: 1.09 goals scored and 1.76 conceded per match.
Previous matches: Freiburg vs Werder Bremen
Freiburg have won seven of their last eight meetings, suffering just one defeat, and have already won four in a row.
The visitors do not look hopeless. However, their opponents are in excellent form and will also have home support behind them. We expect the hosts to come away with a victory (odds – 2.03).
Freiburg vs Werder Bremen: key statistics and trends
- Freiburg have won three matches in a row
- Werder have won for the first time in three matches
Freiburg vs Werder Bremen: Possible starting line-ups
Freiburg play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible line-up): Backhaus - Makengo, Rosenfelder, Ginter, Treu - Engelhardt, Eggestein - Cherchant, Yuito Suzuki, Beste - Matanovic
Werder Bremen play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible line-up): Schlager - Deman, Friedl, Pieper, Schmetgens - Reiss, Lynen, Stage - Mbangula, Füllkrug, Njinmah
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