Werder Bremen vs SC Freiburg – Pre-Match Analysis
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Poisson model rates Werder Bremen at 46%, yet other data sources diverge — this Werder Bremen vs SC Freiburg fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Analysis
SC Freiburg make the trip to Weserstadion to face Werder Bremen in Bundesliga, Regular Season - 18. The match kicks off on Saturday 23 January 2027 at 14:30 UTC.
Form & Momentum
Werder Bremen have collected 1.50 PPG across 10 Bundesliga outings this season: 4W 3D 3L. Last five: W D D W W. Offensively they are averaging 1.70 goals per game, with 1.70 conceded. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 70% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets. This season is still relatively young for Werder Bremen, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Werder Bremen's form when playing at home: 5W 1D 4L across 10 games at Weserstadion this term (1.60 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.70 goals scored and 1.50 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their home matches — a rate that supports the Yes angle in this fixture.
SC Freiburg's overall Bundesliga record this term: 6W 1D 3L from 10 games (1.90 PPG). Last five: D W L L W. Their attacking form is sharp — 2.40 goals per game is a high-output rate that commands respect in the goals markets. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 80% of their matches this season — one of the stronger BTTS rates in the division, making Yes a well-evidenced play. This season is still relatively young for SC Freiburg, so this record blends games from this season and last.
SC Freiburg's away record: 4W 1D 5L from 10 road trips in Bundesliga this season (1.30 PPG). Away from home they average 1.10 goals scored and 1.80 conceded per game. Their away PPG of 1.30 is notably below their overall 1.90 — form away from home has been a clear weakness this season.
Both sides are running at similar form levels — 1.50 PPG for Werder Bremen against 1.90 for SC Freiburg. There is no clear form edge to exploit here; other signals need to take the lead.
H2H Analysis
The head-to-head ledger leans to SC Freiburg, who have claimed 8 wins from 10 meetings compared to 1 for the hosts, with 1 draws.
The 10 previous meetings have averaged 2.5 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 30 Aug 2026, ended 1–4 with SC Freiburg winning.
It is worth noting that SC Freiburg have a superior record in this fixture despite their visitor status — 8 wins from 10 meetings. Home advantage alone is not a sufficient reason to dismiss that track record.
Trading & In-Play
Werder Bremen — key trading statistics (42 games, 21 at home): they score before half-time in 76% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 91% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 73% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 52% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 57% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 43%; they fail to score in 31% of games.
SC Freiburg — key trading statistics (42 games, 21 at away): they score before half-time in 62% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 83% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 58% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 48% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 62% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 40%.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Werder Bremen 55% versus SC Freiburg 64%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Werder Bremen 57% | SC Freiburg 69%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Werder Bremen 1.77 xG and SC Freiburg 1.39 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Werder Bremen attack 1.042 / defence 1.000 | SC Freiburg attack 1.007 / defence 0.894. League average goals — home 1.898 / away 1.375. Data: 42 Werder Bremen games / 42 SC Freiburg games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Werder Bremen 46% | Draw 24% | SC Freiburg 30%. Fair-value odds: Werder Bremen 2.17 | Draw 4.17 | SC Freiburg 3.33. Werder Bremen hold a narrow Poisson edge at 46% — the draw (24%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 61% | BTTS probability 63% | Total xG 3.15. Over 2.5 holds a meaningful probability edge at 61% — the 3.15 total xG provides moderate support, though the model is not projecting a high-scoring game. BTTS Yes at 63% reflects that both xG figures (1.77 / 1.39) are above the threshold where scoring blanks become the primary outcome — both sides are projected to find the net.
Picks & Verdict
On the Poisson output, Werder Bremen are the pick at 46% — moderate model lean. Draw probability of 24% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Werder Bremen if the outright odds are short. The opposing side holds a 30% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
Poisson projects 3.15 total expected goals, pointing to Over 2.5 at 61% probability — reasonable conviction, supported by form averaging 3.0 goals per game.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 63% on Yes. Form rates corroborate: Werder Bremen 60% | SC Freiburg 50% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Werder Bremen vs SC Freiburg | Competition: Bundesliga, Regular Season - 18 | Venue: Weserstadion • Kick-off: Saturday 23 Jan 2027, 14:30 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Werder Bremen 46% | Draw 24% | SC Freiburg 30% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 61% | BTTS 63% | xG Werder Bremen 1.77 / SC Freiburg 1.39 • Poisson strength factors: Werder Bremen attack 1.042 / def 1.000 | SC Freiburg attack 1.007 / def 0.894 | league avg home 1.898 / away 1.375 • Poisson stance: Werder Bremen (46%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.77
Werder Bremen xG
Expected Goals
1.39
SC Freiburg xG
63%
BTTS
83%
Over 1.5
61%
Over 2.5
39%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Werder Bremen vs SC Freiburg kick off?
Werder Bremen vs SC Freiburg is scheduled to kick off at 14:30 on Saturday 23 January 2027 at Weserstadion.
Where is Werder Bremen vs SC Freiburg being played?
The match is being played at Weserstadion.
What competition is Werder Bremen vs SC Freiburg part of?
Werder Bremen vs SC Freiburg is a Regular Season - 18 fixture in the Bundesliga (Germany).
Who is favourite to win Werder Bremen vs SC Freiburg?
Our statistical model gives Werder Bremen a 46% chance of winning, SC Freiburg a 30% chance, and a 24% chance of a draw — making Werder Bremen the favourite.
Will both teams score in Werder Bremen vs SC Freiburg?
Our model estimates a 63% probability that both Werder Bremen and SC Freiburg will score (BTTS).
Will Werder Bremen vs SC Freiburg have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 61%.
What is the head-to-head record between Werder Bremen and SC Freiburg?
Record (10 meetings): Werder Bremen 1W | Draws 1 | SC Freiburg 8W.
What form are Werder Bremen and SC Freiburg in?
Werder Bremen (all comps): 4W-3D-3L in 10 | 1.50 PPG | GF 1.70 / GA 1.70 | L5 W-D-D-W-W. SC Freiburg (all comps): 6W-1D-3L in 10 | 1.90 PPG | GF 2.40 / GA 1.40 | L5 D-W-L-L-W.
🧮 Model Insight
Behind the Numbers
The model rates Werder Bremen's attack at 1.04x the league average against SC Freiburg's defence at 0.89x — combine the two and it projects 1.77 expected goals for the hosts. Flip it around — SC Freiburg's attack (1.01x) against Werder Bremen's defence (1.00x) — and the away total comes out at 1.39.
These ratings are built from 42/42 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 1-1 carries the highest individual probability at 11.8% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 2-1 (9.2%), 1-2 (7.2%). Together the top three scorelines make up 28% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
Werder Bremen Win
46%
2.17
24%
4.15
30%
3.36
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
10.5%
Draw
Most likely
2 – 1
9.2%
Home win
1 – 0
7.6%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.77
Werder Bremen xG
Total xG
3.15
1.39
SC Freiburg xG
2.17
46%
Home win
4.15
24%
Draw
3.36
30%
Away win
Goals Markets
82%
Over 1.5
1.22
18%
Under 1.5
5.56
61%
Over 2.5
1.64
39%
Under 2.5
2.56
39%
Over 3.5
2.56
61%
Under 3.5
1.64
21%
Over 4.5
4.76
79%
Under 4.5
1.27
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
63%
BTTS Yes
1.60
37%
BTTS No
2.68
Clean Sheet
25%
3.99
17%
5.86
Win to Nil
12%
8.66
5%
19.73
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 4.3 | 5.9 | 4.1 | 1.9 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| 1 | 7.6 | 10.5 | 7.2 | 3.3 | 1.2 | 0.3 |
| 2 | 6.7 | 9.2 | 6.4 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0.3 |
| 3 | 3.9 | 5.5 | 3.8 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| 4 | 1.7 | 2.4 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 5 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Werder Bremen vs SC Freiburg?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 11.8%.
How many goals are Werder Bremen and SC Freiburg expected to score?
The model projects 1.77 expected goals for Werder Bremen and 1.39 for SC Freiburg, a combined total of 3.15.
How confident is the prediction model for Werder Bremen vs SC Freiburg?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 46%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
The Form Picture
Werder Bremen's recent record stands at 12W 11D 19L from 42 games, a 1.12 PPG return, with W-D-D-W-W in the last five. The sample for Werder Bremen is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
SC Freiburg, meanwhile, have gone 18W 9D 15L across 42 games — 1.50 PPG, with D-W-L-L-W in their last five. The sample for SC Freiburg is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
There isn't much between them on recent form — 1.12 PPG for Werder Bremen against 1.50 for SC Freiburg. Neither side arrives with a clear form advantage.
Home & Away Splits
At home specifically, Werder Bremen have managed 8W 5D 8L from 21 games — 1.38 PPG in front of their own supporters.
SC Freiburg's away record stands at 6W 4D 11L across 21 trips, a 1.05 PPG haul. That's a step down from their 1.50 PPG overall record — away form has been the weaker part of SC Freiburg's season.
Scoring & Defensive Trends
Werder Bremen are averaging 1.29 goals scored and 1.76 conceded per game recently; SC Freiburg are on 1.64 scored and 1.60 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: SC Freiburg in 64%.
Last 42 Results — Bundesliga
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Werder Bremen
Blended
SC Freiburg
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Werder Bremen and SC Freiburg in coming into this match?
Werder Bremen have gone 12W 11D 19L in their last 42 games (1.12 PPG), while SC Freiburg have gone 18W 9D 15L in their last 42 (1.50 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Werder Bremen at home or SC Freiburg away?
Werder Bremen's home record (1.38 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Werder Bremen at home: 1.38 PPG; SC Freiburg away: 1.05 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
History of the Fixture
On record, these two have faced off 10 times since February 2021 — enough meetings to establish some real patterns. Every recorded meeting has come in Bundesliga. The two were last together as recently as 30 August 2026, so this form is fresh in the memory.
Records & Recent Trends
There's a clear current trend here: SC Freiburg have taken the last 5 head-to-head results.
For context on how one-sided this fixture can get: SC Freiburg won 5-0 on 21 Feb 2025, the biggest margin either side has managed in the series.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Werder Bremen have gone 1W 1D 3L from 5 meetings on their own ground against SC Freiburg — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 10 Meetings
1
Werder Bremen
1
Draws
8
SC Freiburg
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Werder Bremen and SC Freiburg?
From 10 meetings on record, Werder Bremen have won 1, SC Freiburg have won 8, and 1 have been drawn.
When did Werder Bremen and SC Freiburg last play each other?
They last met on 30 August 2026, when SC Freiburg 4-1 Werder Bremen.
Who has won more matches between Werder Bremen and SC Freiburg?
SC Freiburg have the better head-to-head record, with 8 wins from 10 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
How These Sides Start
Werder Bremen are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 76% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 19% of those situations.
SC Freiburg are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 62% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 14% of those situations.
Goals & Clean Sheets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Werder Bremen 52%, SC Freiburg 48% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 57% (Werder Bremen) and 62% (SC Freiburg). Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 38% and 33% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Werder Bremen have failed to score in 29% of games; SC Freiburg in 38%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Werder Bremen home games / SC Freiburg away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Werder Bremen play SC Freiburg?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 52% of Werder Bremen's recent matches and 48% of SC Freiburg's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Werder Bremen vs SC Freiburg usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 57% of Werder Bremen's matches and 62% of SC Freiburg's.
Do Werder Bremen and SC Freiburg tend to score early?
Werder Bremen have had a goal before half-time in 76% of their recent matches, SC Freiburg in 62% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
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