Werder Bremen vs Schalke Prediction & Tips
Werder Bremen and Schalke 04 play at wohninvest WESERSTADION, in a match for the 19 th round of the Bundesliga. In the last confrontation between these teams in this competition, on 26‑09‑2020, Werder Bremen won away by (1‑3). At this stadium, the record of direct confrontations indicates balance between these two teams, since there have been 2 wins for each team in the last 4 games. However, the last time these teams met at this stadium, on 23‑11‑2019, in a match for the Bundesliga, Schalke 04 won by (1‑2). The goals of the match were scored by Y. Ōsako (80 ‘) for Werder Bremen and by A. Harit (43’) and B. Raman (53 ‘) for Schalke 04. In this match the home advantage may play an important role , as Werder Bremen presents significant differences in the results achieved at home and as a visitor.
Werder Bremen
The home team is currently in 13th place, with 21 points won, after 5 wins, 6 draws and 7 losses. In the penultimate match, they lost away to Borussia M’gladbach by (1‑0). In the last match, they have won an away match against Hertha BSC by (1‑4). This is a team that, curiously, has been stronger away than at home, since in the last 30 games they have recorded 7 wins, 5 draws and 3 losses as a visitor; against 7 wins, 3 draws and 5 losses at their stadium. For the league, Werder Bremen won 8 points out of 24 possible points, after 2 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses in the last 8 home matches. Defensive solidity has not been their strong point, as they have conceded goals in 8 of the last 10 games, but their offense has scored regularly, as they have scored goals in 7 of the last 10 games for this competition. In their home matches for this competition there is a tendency for few goals, since 5 of the last 8 matches for this competition have ended with Under 2,5 goals. In 18 games in this competition, he suffered the first goal 8 times and never managed to turn the score.
Werder Bremen heads into this motivated match after a 1-4 away win against Hertha: Selke, Toprak, Bittencourt and Sargent scored the winning goals. The home club usually plays in a 5-3-2, where they often take advantage of the depth that the full-backs provide to their team. In this drawing, the two men who will occupy a more advanced zone are Davie Selke and Romano Schmid. Coach Florian Kohfeldt will be without Niclas Fullkrug, Nick Woltemade, Christian Gross, Patrick Erras and Ludwig Augustinsson for being handed over to the medical department.
Schalke
After 1 win, 4 draws and 13 losses, the visiting team is in 18th position, having won 7 points. In the last match, they have lost at home against Bayern München by (0‑4), after in the previous match they have lost at home, in a game against Köln, by (1‑2). This is a team that maintains its performance when playing outside its stadium, since in the last 30 games it registers 3 wins, 3 draws and 9 losses as a visitor; against 4 wins, 2 draws and 9 losses at their stadium. Their last away match for this competition ended in a loss by (3‑1) against Eintracht Frankfurt. In the last 8 away matches Schalke 04 has recorded 2 draws and 6 defeats, having won 2 points out of 24 possible.
In this competition, they haven’t won any of the last 8 away matches. Defensive solidity has not been his strong point, as he has conceded goals in 9 of the last 10 games for this competition. In their away matches for this competition there is a tendency for goals, since 8 out of 8 ended with Over 2.5 goals on the scoreboard. This is a team that scores a few times first and that only managed to open the scoring in 2 of their last 18 games in the Bundesliga, of those 2 they reached the break in advantage in all and won in the end of the 90 ‘in 1. In 18 games in this competition , never managed to turn the scoreboard in the 16 games in which he suffered the first goal.
Schalke comes unmotivated for this match after a 0-4 draw at home, receiving Bayern Munich. Contrary to the “enemy” of this round, the visiting team should play in a 4-3-3 tactical system, with the aim of taking advantage of the quick transitions. In any case, it is expected that Schalke will adopt a more defensive stance, with the aim of trying not to concede the first goal. In this scheme, the three men who will occupy the most central part of the field are Benjamin Stambouli, Mark Uth and Suat Serdar. Coach Christian Gross will be without Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, Gonçalo Paciência, Steven Skrzybski, Kilian Ludewig, Salif Sané and Frederik Ronnow for being injured.
Werder Bremen – Schalke FREE TIPS
Werder Bremen – Win @ 1.75
Both teams to score / YES @ 1.80
Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.90
