Hwang Hee-Chan closes in on 50 career goals
Schalke 04 meet Werder Bremen at Veltins Arena, Friday 6:30am (Bundesliga). Nothing between them: Schalke 04 18, Werder Bremen 12, 8 drawn from 38 meetings.
The big picture
Schalke 04 come in 17th on the ladder with 6 points; Werder Bremen are 6th on 15. Werder Bremen are the side higher up the table.
Schalke 04 are 1–4–3 in Bundesliga 2026-27, averaging 0.5 goals for and 1.1 against.
Werder Bremen are 4–1–3 in Bundesliga 2026-27, averaging 2.1 goals for and 1.8 against.
Form
Schalke 04 have won zero of their last five and most recently lost to RB Leipzig 0–2.
Werder Bremen have won three of their last five and most recently beat TSG Hoffenheim 2–0.
Head to head
These sides have met 38 times on our records since 2003: Schalke 04 18, Werder Bremen 12, 8 drawn.
Last time out (2022-23), Schalke 04 won 2–1 at VELTINS-Arena.
Biggest margin between these two: Schalke 04 by 5 goals in 2011-12 (5–0).
Players to watch
For Schalke 04, watch Maximilian Wöber (0.2 goals a game in 2026-27) and Adil Aouchiche (0.1 goals a game in 2026-27).
For Werder Bremen, watch Niclas Füllkrug (1.1 goals a game in 2026-27) and Marco Grüll (0.3 goals a game, 6 assists in 2026-27).
Milestone watch
Hwang Hee-Chan is 1 goals short of 50 for their career.
At Veltins Arena
Schalke 04 have won 0 of their last 4 at Veltins Arena.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Werder Bremen go in as clear favourites.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
