Hwang Hee-Chan closes in on 50 career goals
Werder Bremen meet Schalke 04 at Weserstadion, Sunday 4:00am (Bundesliga). Nothing between them: Werder Bremen 12, Schalke 04 18, 8 drawn from 38 meetings.
The big picture
Werder Bremen come in 6th on the ladder with 15 points; Schalke 04 are 17th on 6. Werder Bremen have the higher position to protect.
Werder Bremen are 4–1–3 in Bundesliga 2026-27, averaging 2.1 goals for and 1.8 against.
Schalke 04 are 1–4–3 in Bundesliga 2026-27, averaging 0.5 goals for and 1.1 against.
Form
Werder Bremen have won three of their last five and most recently beat TSG Hoffenheim 2–0.
Schalke 04 have won zero of their last five and most recently lost to RB Leipzig 0–2.
Head to head
These sides have met 38 times on our records since 2003: Werder Bremen 12, Schalke 04 18, 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 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).
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).
Milestone watch
Hwang Hee-Chan is 1 goals short of 50 for their career.
At Weserstadion
Werder Bremen have won 8 of their last 20 at Weserstadion.
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.
