On Sunday afternoon, Hoffenheim and Werder Bremen clash at the PreZero Arena in a Bundesliga game that could be pivotal in the race for the European spots.
Hoffenheim looking to make it two straight winsThe side from Sinsheim got back to winning ways last out by recording a 3-2 at Dortmund, ending an eight-game winless run for Pellegrino Matarazzo’s team in the Bundesliga.
The game followed a familiar high-scoring trend for the home team, as eight of their last 11 league games have produced over 2.5 goals.
Despite their recent underwhelming league form, Hoffenheim are still in seventh place in the table, just four points adrift of the European spots.
Hoffenheim have failed to win in their last four home games in the German top-flight. However, a 1-0 defeat by Union Berlin in their previous Bundesliga outing at the PreZero Arena ended a five-game unbeaten run.
Werder Bremen underwhelming last time outOle Werner’s team drew 1-1 with Darmstadt last time out in the Bundesliga. The result was slightly underwhelming, but it means that Werder have lost just once in their previous ten outings in the German top-flight.
Their recent Bundesliga games have been relatively low-scoring, with under 2.5 goals scored in three of their last four matches in the league.
Bremen’s recent steady form has them level on points with their hosts but behind them courtesy of an inferior goal difference.
Werder have an impressive recent away record in the German top-flight, as they are unbeaten in five league matches on their travels, including three straight away wins in the Bundesliga.
A big reason for their recent stellar record in the German top flight is their defence, as Werder has kept three straight clean sheets on their Bundesliga travels.
What am I backing?There is nothing but goal difference between these two teams in the table, and I am expecting this to be an even contest. With that in mind, the bet I am backing is the draw.
