Win probability
36%Werder Bremen
26%Draw
38%1899 Hoffenheim
Bundesliga · Germany
Markets
Over 2.5 goals69%
Over 3.5 goals48%
Under 2.5 goals31%
Both teams score (GG)76%
Double chance X264%
Key factors
- ▼Conditions · 1899 HoffenheimHOF
Hoffenheim went to 120 minutes and penalties in Kiel on Wednesday, a day after Werder's cup tie. That leaves them one day less to recover before this trip.
- ▼Starter out · 1899 HoffenheimHOF
Alexander Prass was sent off with a second yellow for taking his shirt off after scoring against Leverkusen. He is suspended for Hoffenheim's next league match.
- ▼Key player out · 1899 HoffenheimHOF
First-choice centre-back Albian Hajdari injured his plantar fascia and was ruled out for several weeks. This has been known since 14 October, so it counts at half weight.
- ●Key defender out · 1899 HoffenheimHOF
Centre-back Albian Hajdari was again missing from Hoffenheim's matchday squad in Kiel on Wednesday; the club ruled him out for weeks on 14 October. Half weight as a known absence.
- ▼Kolke outWER
Kolke is listed as missing with an unspecified injury.
- ▼Hranáč outHOF
Hranáč is out with a knee injury.
- ▼An MRI confirmed a right-thigh injury and Werder say Weiser is out until further notice with no timescale, which also puts the 22 November derby with HSV at risk.WER
An MRI confirmed a right-thigh injury and Werder say Weiser is out until further notice with no timescale, which also puts the 22 November derby with HSV at risk.
- ▼Bambasé Conté doubtfulHOF
New Germany international Conté missed the Bremen game with adductor trouble; the club hoped for his return, with eight players injured at the time.
Preview
Both sides come into Saturday with cup legs. Werder went out 3-2 at Dortmund on Tuesday to a stoppage-time free kick, after Niclas Füllkrug scored twice off the bench. Hoffenheim had it harder: 120 minutes in Kiel on Wednesday, then a penalty shootout defeat. Christian Ilzer called the fixture load madness, and Crystal Palace come next in the Europa League. Hoffenheim are short at the back. First-choice centre-back Albian Hajdari has been out for weeks, Alexander Prass is suspended, and Valentin Gendrey hurt his ankle in Kiel. Werder have eight players out, including Niklas Stark, Felix Agu and Moussa Ndiaye, and Olivier Deman faces a late test on his sore foot. Justin Njinmah is back on the bench. Goals are the theme. Werder average 2.67 scored and 1.67 conceded per home game, and Hoffenheim concede 2.33 per away game. Three of the last five meetings went over 2.5 goals, including a 4-3. Hoffenheim won four of those five, but we trim them for the fatigue and the missing players. We rate over 2.5 goals at 69%.
Two tired, injury-hit sides who both concede freely. We rate over 2.5 goals at 69% at 1.41.
Head to head
- 2026-05-091899 Hoffenheim 1–0 Werder BremenBundesliga
- 2026-01-27Werder Bremen 0–2 1899 HoffenheimBundesliga
- 2025-02-16Werder Bremen 1–3 1899 HoffenheimBundesliga
- 2024-09-291899 Hoffenheim 3–4 Werder BremenBundesliga
- 2024-03-031899 Hoffenheim 2–1 Werder BremenBundesliga
FAQ
Who is missing for Hoffenheim at Werder Bremen?
Albian Hajdari, Nathan De Cat and Patrick Wimmer are long-term absentees, Alexander Prass is suspended, and Valentin Gendrey hurt his ankle in Kiel.
How have recent Werder vs Hoffenheim games gone?
Hoffenheim won four of the last five. Three of the five had over 2.5 goals, with 17 goals in total.
What is the SureTips pick for Werder Bremen vs Hoffenheim?
Over 2.5 goals at 1.41, which we rate at 69%. No bet is ever sure, so stake responsibly.
What is the best bet for Werder Bremen vs 1899 Hoffenheim?
Our top pick is Over 2.5 goals at odds of 1.41, rated 69% confidence. No bet is ever sure.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
We put the chance of three or more goals at 69% for this match.
When does Werder Bremen vs 1899 Hoffenheim kick off?
Sat 31 Oct, 14:30 UTC.