By OkayGoal 
Verdict: Hoffenheim draw no bet
Best Odds: 7/10
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
Looking to extend on their remarkable European charge on Tuesday night, a high-flying Hoffenheim will travel to Werder Bremen.
Werder Bremen
Starting with the hosts, while Werder Bremen might have sprung a real upset among Germany’s elite last season as they secured a top-half finish, the River Islanders have come crashing back down to earth this time around. Last seen over the weekend falling to a 1-0 loss at the hands of Bayer Leverkusen, Horst Steffen’s men are at the heart of a relegation scrap. Marking their return from Germany’s festive break with a routine 3-0 drumming away at Borussia Dortmund, Bremen currently hold just a three-point buffer from slipping into the drop zone. Facing what should prove to be another stern examination on Monday night, Steffen’s downbeat squad have also failed to win any of their previous eight consecutive Bundesliga appearances (five defeats, three draws). It should also be highlighted, Bremen have failed to find the net in four of their last five top-flight showdowns.
Werder Bremen Team News
Limping off in the opening 15 minutes against Bayer Leverkusen over the weekend with a reported knee injury, Amos Pieper will not play any part here. Likewise, sustaining his own respective knee injury last month, Nigerian striker Victor Boniface is expected to miss the remainder of the season.
Argentinian defender Julian Malatini should make a first Bundesliga start since the opening weekend of the 2025/26 campaign. Completing a summer loan switch from Southampton, Japanese international Yukinari Sugawara will start at right-back.
Hoffenheim
As for the visitors, only just clinging to their Bundesliga status last season, Hoffenheim found themselves at the heart of a public crisis. However, embarking on what has become a real fairytale this time around, Christian Ilzer’s men have firmly cemented their spot as Germany’s ultimate surprise package this year. In fact, opening Monday’s trip to Bremen sat in bronze medal position, they now have their sights firmly set on punching an iconic Champions League ticket in 2026. Last seen over the weekend putting in another remarkable display as they cruised their way to a 3-1 romp away at Eintracht Frankfurt, Hoffenheim will be confident of making another statement here. Getting the New Year underway with a sensational 5-1 victory at home against Borussia Monchengladbach, Monday’s guests have registered 13 points from their last five Bundesliga showdowns.
Hoffenheim Team News
Suffering another injure setback last month and dealing with a reported calf issue, Hoffenheim are once again expected to be without Czech Republic international Adam Hlozek. Likewise, enduring an injury cris since arriving from Royale Union over the summer, Koki Machida remains on the sidelines with a long-term knee issue.
Making a real impact since arriving from West Ham ahead of the 2025/26 campaign, Vladimir Coufal will start at right-back. Finding the net in two of his previous three Bundesliga appearances, 20-year-old Max Moerstedt should keep his spot lead the line.
Werder Bremen vs Hoffenheim Key Factors to Consider
- When Hoffenheim last travelled to Werder Bremen back in February 2025, Monday’s guests collected a 3-1 victory.
- Hoffenheim have won each of their previous three Bundesliga appearances by an aggregates score of 9-2.
- The Blues have registered 13 points from their last five Bundesliga showdowns.
- Werder Bremen have failed to win any of their previous eight consecutive Bundesliga appearances (five defeats, three draws).
- Monday’s hosts have drawn a blank in four of their last five top-flight matchups.
Conclusion
Putting in another stunning performance over the weekend as they stormed their way to an empathic 3-1 victory away at Eintracht Frankfurt, Hoffenheim will be dreaming of a repeat display here. Remarkably sat in bronze medal position among Germany’s elite, Monday’s guests will be confident of making another Champions League statement away from the PreZero Arena. Along with winning their last three straight Bundesliga showdowns by an aggregate score of 9-2, Hoffenheim have also registered 13 points from their previous five top-flight battles.
Verdict: Hoffenheim draw no bet
Best Odds: 7/10
Bookmaker: Olympusbet