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>SC Freiburg vs Werder Bremen Predictions, Picks & Odds – 30/08/2026
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SC Freiburg open their Bundesliga campaign at the Europa-Park Stadion having finished 17th last season, a position that belies their typically resilient home form. Their recent results show a mixed bag of two wins, two losses, and a draw across their last five outings. However, Freiburg's record against Werder Bremen at home is formidable, with four consecutive victories including a stunning 5-0 demolition in February 2025 and a 1-0 win last February.
Werder Bremen arrive in Freiburg sitting third after a strong previous campaign, though their pre-season has been turbulent. Coach Daniel Thioune admitted the squad is "not where we want to be yet," citing injuries and inconsistency. A comfortable 3-0 DFB-Pokal win over Lüneburger SK Hansa offered some encouragement, with the returning Niclas Füllkrug scoring on his second debut. Bremen have won just one of their last seven competitive matches, and their away form remains a concern heading into this opener.
Freiburg's home record against Werder Bremen is the cornerstone of our recommended bet. Four consecutive head-to-head victories, including that emphatic 5-0 result in February 2025 and a 1-0 win at this venue in February 2026, paint a clear picture of dominance. The home win at 2.17 reflects genuine value given this sustained superiority on their own turf.
Werder Bremen's preparation has been far from ideal. Coach Thioune openly admitted the squad is not where they want to be yet after a disrupted pre-season, and injuries have thinned his options considerably. Their record of just one win in seven competitive matches before the cup stroll against lower-league Lüneburger SK Hansa does little to inspire confidence for a trip to Freiburg.
The both teams to score market at 1.69 also warrants attention. Bremen possess attacking quality through the returning Niclas Füllkrug, who looked sharp in the cup, while Freiburg's defensive vulnerabilities last season suggest they could concede. Still, the primary selection remains a Freiburg home victory, backed by historical dominance and Bremen's evident growing pains under a reshaped squad.
Trends to Know about SC Freiburg vs Werder Bremen
- Freiburg won last four head-to-heads
- Bremen winless in six of seven
- Freiburg 83% home undefeated rate
Form & Statistics: SC Freiburg vs Werder Bremen
SC Freiburg
Recent form
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Werder Bremen
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Lineups: SC Freiburg vs Werder Bremen
SC Freiburg
Starters
- 1 Noah Atubolu
- 2 Philipp Treu
- 3 Matthias Ginter
- 4 Bruno Ogbus
- 5 Christian Günter
- 6 Maximilian Eggestein
- 7 Derry Scherhant
- 8 Yuito Suzuki
- 9 Niklas Beste
- 10 Johan Manzambi
- 11 Lucas Höler
Absent
- Manuel Gulde (injury)
- Cyriaque Irié (injury)
- Lukas Kubler (Knee Injury)
- Karl Steinmann (Injury)
- Florent Muslija (Injury / Knock)
Werder Bremen
Starters
- 1 Alexander Schlager
- 2 Yukinari Sugawara
- 3 Marco Friedl
- 4 Karim Coulibaly
- 5 Olivier Deman
- 6 Jens Stage
- 7 Senne Lynen
- 8 Ludovit Reis
- 9 Samuel Mbangula
- 10 Niclas Füllkrug
- 11 Justin Njinmah
Absent
- Oskar Wojcik (injury)
- Keke Topp (injury)
- Eren Dinkçi (injury)
- Karl Hein (injury)
- Marvin Ducksch (injury)
- Dariusz Stalmach (injury)
- Felix Agu (injury)
- Mitchell Weiser (injury)
- Niklas Stark (injury)
- Max Wober (Muscular problems / Hamstring Injury)
- Leo Bittencourt (Muscular problems)
- Julian Malatini (Season-ending syndesmosis ligament tear in ankle (suffered March 2026))
Low confidence
Both sides line up in a 4-2-3-1 vs 4-2-3-1 mirror, though neither XI is confirmed, with both sets of lineups drawn from speculated sources only. Treat the formations as educated projections rather than settled fact, particularly Freiburg's, where a defensive doubt adds further uncertainty to the backline.
Tactically, the symmetry sets up a fascinating midfield contest, with Freiburg's Maximilian Eggestein expected to anchor the double pivot against Bremen's Jens Stage and Senne Lynen. Up front, Niclas Füllkrug carries the greatest individual threat, while Lucas Höler leads the line for the hosts in what should be a compact, high-pressure Bundesliga opener.
SC Freiburg vs Werder Bremen: Head-to-Head
Average statistics (recent meetings)
How to Watch SC Freiburg vs Werder Bremen Match?
What time is SC Freiburg vs Werder Bremen?
SC Freiburg host Werder Bremen on Saturday, 30 August 2026, with kickoff scheduled for 14:30 local time.
Where is SC Freiburg vs Werder Bremen being played?
This fixture takes place at the Europa-Park Stadion in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany.
How Can I Watch SC Freiburg vs Werder Bremen on TV and Live Stream?
Indian viewers can watch SC Freiburg vs Werder Bremen live on FanCode, which holds Bundesliga broadcast rights.