Eintracht Frankfurt faces a critical match against Werder Bremen on Friday at Weserstadion in the Bundesliga. For Frankfurt, a defeat would severely hamper their ambition to qualify for the Champions League. Currently, they sit in seventh place with 26 points, six points behind third-placed RB Leipzig, having played one more game. Meanwhile, Werder Bremen is struggling in 13th place with 17 points, coming off a disappointing 3-0 defeat to Borussia Dortmund.
Match Preview: Werder Bremen vs Eintracht Frankfurt
Werder Bremen’s recent performance has left much to be desired. Their loss against Dortmund highlighted their attacking woes, managing only three shots in the match. Currently, they are just five points above the relegation playoff zone. The team has not scored in their last three games and has conceded at least three goals in three of their last four matches. Another loss would extend their winless streak to seven games, with the previous home match resulting in a heavy 4-0 defeat against Stuttgart on December 14.
Bremen’s Recent Form
- Last Match: Lost 3-0 to Borussia Dortmund
- Winless Streak: 6 matches
- Position: 13th in Bundesliga
In contrast, Eintracht Frankfurt is also facing challenges. They suffered a 3-2 defeat against Stuttgart after initially leading the match. With 36 goals conceded in the league, they have the worst defensive record, second only to Heidenheim. Despite scoring five goals in their last two outings, they have struggled overall, with only one win in their past six matches.
Frankfurt’s Performance Statistics
- Last Match: Lost 3-2 to Stuttgart
- Goals Conceded: 36 in Bundesliga
- Form: 1 win in last 6 matches
In their earlier matchup this season, Frankfurt secured a 4-1 victory over Bremen. However, they have been less effective on the road, with one win in their last nine away games, including three losses and one draw in their most recent four away matches.
Team News
For Werder Bremen, key defenders Maximilian Wober and Niklas Stark will miss the match. Wober is expected to return later in January, while Stark’s return is anticipated for early February. Potential starters include Karim Coulibaly, Marco Friedl, and Jens Stage.
On the other side, Frankfurt may have midfielder Hugo Larsson dealing with an illness. Strikers Michy Batshuayi and Jonathan Burkardt remain sidelined, and Ansgar Knauff might lead the attack. The expected starting lineup for both teams is as follows:
Possible Starting Lineups
| Werder Bremen | Eintracht Frankfurt |
|---|---|
| Backhaus | Kaua |
| Coulibaly | Collins |
| Friedl | Koch |
| Pieper | Theate |
| Sugawara | Kristensen |
| Stage | Hojlund |
| Lynen | Larsson |
| Schmidt | Brown |
| Schmid | Uzun |
| Njinmah | Doan |
| Grull | Knauff |
Match Prediction
Given the current form of both teams, a draw seems a likely outcome. Werder Bremen’s home advantage may help them secure at least one point against Eintracht Frankfurt. As both teams aim to bounce back from recent poor performances, a closely contested match is expected.
