Wolfsburg and Werder Bremen meet at Volkswagen Arena on Sunday, both looking to distance themselves from the relegation zone. The hosts sit 12th with seven points from six matches, following a 3-1 win over VfL Bochum. In contrast, Bremen is 11th with eight points, coming off a 1-0 loss to Freiburg.
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Wolfsburg has struggled against top teams like Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen, narrowly losing several high-scoring matches. Despite their attacking prowess—scoring 13 goals so far—they’ve also conceded 12, showcasing a mixed start to the season. Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side has only one win in their last four matches and a poor home record with three losses and a draw in their last four Bundesliga games.
Werder Bremen, under Ole Werner, has had a disappointing run, losing two of their last three matches and failing to score in three of their last five. They’ve conceded 10 goals in their last three outings, which has raised concerns about their defensive solidity. However, Bremen has been more resilient on the road, winning three and drawing two in their last five away games.
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Wolfsburg faces multiple absentees, including defender Rogerio and goalkeeper Niklas Klinger. Midfielders Mattias Svanberg and Lukas Nmecha are also out, while attackers Lovro Majer and Bartosz Bialek will miss the match, potentially leading to a front two of Mohamed El Amine Amoura and Tiago Tomas.
Bremen’s injury woes include winger Abdenego Nankishi and midfielder Jens Stage, both sidelined until November. Centre-back Milos Veljkovic is also out, but Niklas Stark and Mio Backhaus are nearing returns. Keke Topp and Olivier Deman are doubts, but both could recover in time for the match.
Predicted Lineups:
- Wolfsburg: Grabara; Vavro, Bornauw, Koulierakis; Baku, Ozcan, Arnold, Kaminski; Wind; Amoura, Tomas.
- Werder Bremen: Zetterer; Malatini, Friedl, Jung; Agu, Lynen, Alvero, Kohn; Weiser, Schmid; Ducksch.
