Werder Bremen v Union Berlin prediction
Team pages: Werder Bremen · Union Berlin · Head-to-head
TACTIX’s free model pick for Werder Bremen v Union Berlin, Bundesliga on Sat, 09 Jan 2027 14:30 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
Werder Bremen host Union Berlin in the Bundesliga on Saturday 9 January (kick-off 14:30 UK).
The key numbers
12 of Union Berlin’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (80%).
Werder Bremen have scored in seven consecutive matches in all competitions. Werder Bremen are unbeaten in their last five matches in all competitions.
Form and the table
10 of Werder Bremen’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (67%). Both teams scored in 11 of Werder Bremen’s last 15 results in all competitions (73%). At home, Werder Bremen have three wins, one draw and three defeats in their last 7 home matches in all competitions — 1.43 points per game, scoring 1.86 and conceding 1.86. Werder Bremen have scored 12 goals, the seventh-most (shared) of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far). Werder Bremen have conceded 12 goals, the seventh-most (shared) of the 18 clubs.
Both teams scored in nine of Union Berlin’s last 15 results in all competitions (60%). Away from home, Union Berlin have two wins, no draws and five defeats in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 0.86 points per game, scoring 1.29 and conceding 3.43. Union Berlin have scored five goals, the third-fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far). Union Berlin have conceded 17 goals, the second-most of the 18 clubs.
Werder Bremen (eighth) and Union Berlin (17th) are four points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Werder Bremen the stronger side, 88 rating points above Union Berlin (Werder Bremen 1585, Union Berlin 1497, after at least 246 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
Werder Bremen are unbeaten in the last four meetings with Union Berlin. The most recent meeting, on 8 March 2026, finished Union Berlin 1–4 Werder Bremen.
Team news
Predicted Werder Bremen XI (4-2-3-1): K. Hein, O. Deman, M. Friedl, A. Pieper, Arthur, L. Reis, M. Grüll, Y. Regeer, C. José, E. Dinkçi, N. Füllkrug — derived from the last 6 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Marco Grüll (7.1 per match over seven appearances, two goals and five assists) and Niclas Füllkrug (6.4 per match over seven appearances, seven goals) have been Werder Bremen’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Werder Bremen (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Marco Grüll averages 2.3 key passes per 90 over 625 minutes, with a key pass in eight of the last nine appearances. Niclas Füllkrug averages 3.5 shots per 90 over 546 minutes, with a shot in seven of the last seven appearances.
Predicted Union Berlin XI (4-2-3-1): F. Rønnow, T. Rothe, F. Uduokhai, Z. Van Den Bosch, L. Querfeld, R. Khedira, M. Aebischer, A. Schäfer, J. Woo-Yeong, A. Kemlein, E. Lath — derived from the last 6 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Josip Juranović (5.8 per match over four appearances, three assists) and Leopold Querfeld (5.7 per match over four appearances, one goal and one assist) have been Union Berlin’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Union Berlin (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Josip Juranović averages 2.7 tackles per 90 over 328 minutes. Leopold Querfeld averages 2.0 tackles per 90 over 360 minutes.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The numbers
- Kick-off: · Bundesliga · Weserstadion
- Head-to-head (last 6): Werder Bremen 4 · draws 1 · Union Berlin 1 · 3.33 goals/game
- Recent form: Werder Bremen 2W 3D 0L · Union Berlin 1W 1D 3L
Werder Bremen v Union Berlin (Bundesliga): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 17 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Werder Bremen for / against | Line | Union Berlin for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.88 for · 1.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.63 for · 2.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 4.5 for · 5.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 4.63 for · 6.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 14.63 for · 13.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 13.88 for · 14.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 6.5 for · 5.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 5.63 for · 6.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 11 for · 10.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 11.75 for · 9.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1 for · 1 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2.63 for · 1.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
Werder Bremen
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. Itten n 8 | 20.5 | 3.3 | 0.5 | — |
| N. Füllkrug n 8 | 71.9 | 2.3 | 0.9 | — |
| Dariusz Stalmach n 8 | 29.3 | 2.3 | 1.5 | — |
| P. Erevbenagie n 5 | 18.2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| R. Schmid n 8 | 75.1 | 1.8 | 0.7 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| N. Füllkrug n 8 | 71.9 | 3.3 | 2.3 |
| J. Stage n 8 | 83.1 | 2 | 1.4 |
| P. Erevbenagie n 5 | 18.2 | 2 | 1 |
| M. Weiser n 8 | 57.8 | 1.9 | 1 |
| J. Njinmah n 8 | 70.4 | 1.8 | 1.1 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dariusz Stalmach n 8 | 29.3 | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| N. Füllkrug n 8 | 71.9 | 1.1 | 0 |
| M. Grüll n 8 | 76 | 0.3 | 0.6 |
| J. Stage n 8 | 83.1 | 0.7 | 0.1 |
| R. Schmid n 8 | 75.1 | 0.1 | 0.6 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| P. Erevbenagie n 5 | 18.2 | 4.9 |
| Dariusz Stalmach n 8 | 29.3 | 3.1 |
| O. Deman n 8 | 90 | 3 |
| S. Lynen n 8 | 78.8 | 3 |
| Y. Regeer n 8 | 70.9 | 2.9 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| K. Hein n 8 | 90 | 3.6 |
Union Berlin
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Kemlein n 8 | 51 | 2 | 0 | — |
| M. LjubiÄiÄ n 8 | 72 | 1.9 | 0.5 | — |
| T. Skarke n 8 | 35.5 | 1.9 | 2.2 | — |
| R. Khedira n 8 | 87.1 | 1.8 | 0.4 | — |
| K. Imeri n 8 | 62.9 | 1.8 | 2.1 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| T. Skarke n 8 | 35.5 | 3.2 | 2.2 |
| K. Imeri n 8 | 62.9 | 1.8 | 1.1 |
| Ilyas Ansah n 8 | 50.4 | 1.8 | 1.1 |
| Jeong Woo-Yeong n 8 | 57.4 | 1.4 | 0.4 |
| M. LjubiÄiÄ n 8 | 72 | 1.3 | 0.8 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. Juranović n 8 | 56.3 | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| T. Skarke n 8 | 35.5 | 0.6 | 0.3 |
| K. Imeri n 8 | 62.9 | 0.2 | 0.5 |
| O. Burke n 8 | 74.8 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| M. LjubiÄiÄ n 8 | 72 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| T. Rothe n 8 | 90 | 2.9 |
| J. Juranović n 8 | 56.3 | 2.6 |
| J. Haberer n 8 | 44.4 | 2.5 |
| A. Schäfer n 8 | 79.3 | 2.3 |
| Zeno Van Den Bosch n 8 | 81 | 2.2 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Werder Bremen v Union Berlin — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-03-08 Union Berlin 1–4 Werder Bremen
- 2025-10-24 Werder Bremen 1–0 Union Berlin
- 2025-05-03 Union Berlin 2–2 Werder Bremen
- 2024-12-21 Werder Bremen 4–1 Union Berlin
- 2024-03-16 Union Berlin 2–1 Werder Bremen
- 2023-10-28 Werder Bremen 2–0 Union Berlin
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Werder Bremen and Union Berlin?
- In their last 6 meetings, Werder Bremen won 4, Union Berlin won 1 and there was 1 draw, averaging 3.33 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Werder Bremen and Union Berlin?
- Recent form — Werder Bremen 2W 3D 0L; Union Berlin 1W 1D 3L.
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