Werder Bremen vs Hoffenheim prediction

Match preview
GOSSIPBALL's parrot has been crunching the numbersGossipBall sees Werder Bremen against Hoffenheim as too close to call in the Bundesliga on Saturday 31 October 2026 at 14:30 UTC. It gives Werder Bremen a 37% chance of winning, puts the draw at 24% and gives Hoffenheim 38%.
GossipBall expects 1.6 goals from Werder Bremen and 1.7 from Hoffenheim, so goals look likely: there is a 64% chance of three or more goals and a 66% chance that both teams score. The likeliest single score is 1–1 (11%). Werder Bremen keep a clean sheet in 19% of outcomes, Hoffenheim in 19%.
Werder Bremen are 6th in the table with 12 points from 7 games; Hoffenheim are 10th with 9. In their last five league games Werder Bremen took 9 points (DWDDW) and Hoffenheim took 9 (WLLWW). This season Werder Bremen average 1.77 expected goals (xG) for and 1.64 against per game; Hoffenheim average 2.01 for and 1.31 against.
In 8 league meetings since 2022, Werder Bremen won 2, Hoffenheim won 6 and 0 were drawn; the most recent, on 9 May 2026, finished Hoffenheim 1–0 Werder Bremen, a win for Hoffenheim.
GOSSIPBALL analysis · based on five seasons of results and expected goals · updated 29 October 2026, 20:50 UTC
Scoreline chances
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ExplainedGOSSIPBALL expects 3.3 goals in total: 1.64 for Werder Bremen and 1.67 for Hoffenheim.
Winning margin
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Head to head
In 8 league meetings since 2022, Werder Bremen won 2, Hoffenheim won 6 and 0 were drawn; the most recent, on 9 May 2026, finished Hoffenheim 1–0 Werder Bremen, a win for Hoffenheim.
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Questions and answers
Who will win Werder Bremen vs Hoffenheim?
GossipBall gives Werder Bremen a 37% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Hoffenheim 38%. GossipBall sees Werder Bremen against Hoffenheim as too close to call.
What is the most likely score in Werder Bremen vs Hoffenheim?
The likeliest single score is 1–1, with a 11% chance. The next most likely are 1–2 (8%), 2–1 (8%), 2–2 (7%).
Will both teams score in Werder Bremen vs Hoffenheim?
GossipBall gives a 66% chance that both Werder Bremen and Hoffenheim score.
Will there be three or more goals in Werder Bremen vs Hoffenheim?
There is a 64% chance of three or more goals. GossipBall expects 3.3 goals in total (1.6 for Werder Bremen, 1.7 for Hoffenheim).
When is Werder Bremen vs Hoffenheim?
Kick-off is Saturday 31 October 2026 at 14:30 UTC.
What is the head-to-head record between Werder Bremen and Hoffenheim?
In 8 league meetings since 2022, Werder Bremen won 2, Hoffenheim won 6 and 0 were drawn; the most recent, on 9 May 2026, finished Hoffenheim 1–0 Werder Bremen, a win for Hoffenheim.