Werder Bremen — Freiburg : Match Preview and Prediction for September 20,2025

Team Overview: Werder Bremen’s New Season

The “Musicians” from Bremen have appointed a new coach this season. Ole Werner moved up to Leipzig, while Horst Steffen, an experienced manager, now leads Werder. However, this change hasn’t diminished the excitement in the hosts’ play. With Mbangu, Gruehl, Stage, and the newly signed Victor Boniface spearheading the attack, this is a formidable offensive line. After a thrilling 3-3 draw with Bayer, they spectacularly dismantled Borussia Mönchengladbach with a 4-0 away victory.

Early Season Performance and Challenges

The team quickly bounced back from an initial setback against Eintracht (1-4) to find a positive rhythm and showcase excellent attacking football, though defensive vulnerabilities remain a persistent issue for the white-greens. For the match against Freiburg, Bremen will be without Deman, Malatini, Stark, Weiser, and Weber.

Freiburg’s Recent Form and Breakthrough Win

Freiburg also secured their first victory of the season in the previous round. After two initial defeats against Koln (1-4 away) and Augsburg (1-3 at home), Julian Schuster’s team delivered an impressive final 10 minutes against Stuttgart. Thanks to Matanovic (who came on as a substitute late in the match and scored a brace) and his teammates, they turned the game around from 0-1 to a commanding 3-1 win.

Team Dynamics and Upcoming Challenges

It’s evident that the team lacks balance across its lines, and after finishing 5th last season, Freiburg has undergone significant changes. However, this victory should undoubtedly boost the visitors’ morale before their trip to Bremen. For this match, they will be without Kyere and the suspended Swiss player Manzambi, who was sent off in the final seconds of the game against Stuttgart for a harsh foul.