The big picture

Werder Bremen come in 6th on the ladder with 15 points; 1. FC Union Berlin are 16th on 7. 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.

1. FC Union Berlin are 1–3–4 in Bundesliga 2026-27, averaging 0.9 goals for and 2.4 against.

Form

Werder Bremen have won three of their last five and most recently beat TSG Hoffenheim 2–0.

1. FC Union Berlin have won one of their last five and most recently drew with FC Cologne 1–1.

Head to head

These sides have met 12 times on our records since 2019: Werder Bremen 5, 1. FC Union Berlin 6, 1 drawn.

Last time out (2025-26), Werder Bremen won 4–1 at Stadion An der Alten Försterei.

Biggest margin between these two: Werder Bremen by 3 goals in 2025-26 (4–1).

Players to watch

For Werder Bremen, watch Niclas Füllkrug (1.1 goals a game in 2026-27) and Eren Dinkci (0.3 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026-27).

For 1. FC Union Berlin, watch Tim Skarke (0.3 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026-27) and Janik Haberer (0.3 goals a game in 2026-27).

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.