Werder Bremen vs SC Paderborn 07

Werder Bremen have endured a mixed run of results, showing an ability to score freely while also proving vulnerable at the back. They earned draws against 1. FC Köln and Borussia Dortmund in their most recent league outings, following a victory over FC Augsburg. Their home form has been more consistent, having avoided defeat in their last two league matches at the Weser-Stadion. SC Paderborn 07 have found points harder to come by, losing three of their last four Bundesliga matches. Their only victory in that sequence came against 1899 Hoffenheim, while they have failed to score in their three league defeats during this period. Their away league form includes a goalless draw against FSV Mainz 05 and a heavy loss at Borussia Dortmund.

The history between these two sides is thin, with only a single recent meeting on our record. That encounter occurred in August 2026, when the two sides played out a two-all draw at the Weser-Stadion.

• Werder Bremen have shown a tendency to be more productive after the break, scoring nine goals in the second half across their recent matches.
• SC Paderborn 07 goalkeeper N. Noll has been a standout performer, recording nineteen saves in his recent appearances.
• Werder Bremen player M. Grüll has contributed significantly to their attacking play with two goals and four assists in the matches we hold stats for.
• The visitors are missing M. Hoffmeier, N. Awortwie-Grant, S. Klaas, and T. Gayret due to injury.
• Werder Bremen face this fixture with eight players ruled out and one in doubt, including F. Agu, J. Njinmah, J. Stage, K. Topp, M. N'Diaye, S. Alvero, S. Lynen, and S. Musah.

Werder Bremen enter this match with the stronger league standing and a more productive attacking record in recent weeks. While SC Paderborn 07 have benefited from solid goalkeeping, their struggle to score in the league presents a challenge away from home. Given the hosts' consistent scoring output at the Weser-Stadion, the evidence points toward a lean in their direction.

We hold no information regarding the specific nature of the one additional player absence reported for this fixture.