Werder Bremen 1-3 1899 Hoffenheim – Result & Analysis
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Poisson rates Werder Bremen at 47% — current form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Werder Bremen vs 1899 Hoffenheim encounter.
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Match Analysis
Werder Bremen host 1899 Hoffenheim at Weserstadion in Bundesliga, Regular Season - 22. Kick-off is scheduled for Sunday 16 February 2025 at 14:30 UTC.
Form Guide
Werder Bremen — All Games: 4W 3D 3L from 10 Bundesliga outings this season, averaging 1.50 points per game. Last five: D L D W L. Offensively they are averaging 1.70 goals per game, with 1.70 conceded. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. This season is still relatively young for Werder Bremen, so this record blends games from this season and last.
At home at Weserstadion, Werder Bremen have gone 3W 4D 3L this season (10 games, 1.30 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.40 goals scored and 1.70 conceded per game.
Across all Bundesliga games this season, 1899 Hoffenheim have recorded 1W 3D 6L from 10 outings — 0.60 PPG. Last five: L W D L L. Their scoring rate of 0.90 per game is modest, conceding 2.20 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. Conceding 2.20 per game is a high rate — their defensive vulnerabilities have been exposed regularly this season. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market. This season is still relatively young for 1899 Hoffenheim, so this record blends games from this season and last.
1899 Hoffenheim's away record: 1W 4D 5L from 10 road trips in Bundesliga this season (0.70 PPG). Away from home they average 0.80 goals scored and 1.80 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their away games — meaningful support for the Yes angle in this specific context.
On current form, Werder Bremen have the edge — a 0.90 PPG advantage (1.50 vs 0.60) represents a meaningful gap. That momentum makes them the form-based pick, though if the outright price looks short, Draw No Bet is worth comparing.
Head to Head
There is little to separate the sides historically. From 7 previous meetings, Werder Bremen have won 2, 1899 Hoffenheim 4, with 1 draws — a balanced ledger that offers no obvious directional steer on its own.
Goals have been a feature of this fixture. The last 7 meetings have averaged 3.9 per game — a rate that gives the Over 2.5 market a solid historical foundation. The most recent clash, on 29 Sep 2024, ended 4–3 with Werder Bremen winning.
With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H-derived signal is in the goals market. At 3.9 goals per game historically, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle to extract from the head-to-head data.
In-Play Data
Werder Bremen trading profile (55 games, 27 at home): they score before half-time in 89% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 92% of the time; BTTS occurs in 59% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 67% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 42%.
1899 Hoffenheim trading profile (55 games, 27 at away): they score before half-time in 85% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 71% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 57% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 74% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 74% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 58%.
From a combined perspective, both sides have high BTTS rates — Werder Bremen 58% and 1899 Hoffenheim 78% — which reinforces the BTTS Yes angle from in-play data. Over 2.5 goals is well-supported by both sides' in-play profiles (Werder Bremen 62% | 1899 Hoffenheim 73%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Werder Bremen 1.73 xG and 1899 Hoffenheim 1.27 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 0.969 / defence 1.113 | 1899 Hoffenheim attack 0.843 / defence 1.079. League average goals — home 1.654 / away 1.351. Data: 55 Werder Bremen games / 55 1899 Hoffenheim games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Werder Bremen 47% | Draw 26% | 1899 Hoffenheim 27%. Fair-value odds: Werder Bremen 2.13 | Draw 3.85 | 1899 Hoffenheim 3.70. Werder Bremen hold a narrow Poisson edge at 47% — the draw (26%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 58% | BTTS probability 60% | Total xG 3.00. Over 2.5 holds a meaningful probability edge at 58% — the 3.00 total xG provides moderate support, though the model is not projecting a high-scoring game. BTTS Yes at 60% reflects that both xG figures (1.73 / 1.27) are above the threshold where scoring blanks become the primary outcome — both sides are projected to find the net.
Summary & Verdict
1899 Hoffenheim lead the H2H ledger, but Werder Bremen carry stronger current form — do not let history alone dictate your assessment.
The Poisson model's primary lean is Werder Bremen at 47% — moderate model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. With a 26% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Werder Bremen offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win.
The Poisson model projects 3.00 xG in total — Over 2.5 at 58% — strong confidence, supported by form averaging 2.9 goals per game and H2H averaging 3.9 goals per meeting.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 60% on Yes. Form rates corroborate: Werder Bremen 50% | 1899 Hoffenheim 60% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Werder Bremen vs 1899 Hoffenheim | Competition: Bundesliga, Regular Season - 22 | Venue: Weserstadion • Kick-off: Sunday 16 Feb 2025, 14:30 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Werder Bremen 47% | Draw 26% | 1899 Hoffenheim 27% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 58% | BTTS 60% | xG Werder Bremen 1.73 / 1899 Hoffenheim 1.27 • Poisson strength factors: Werder Bremen attack 0.969 / def 1.113 | 1899 Hoffenheim attack 0.843 / def 1.079 | league avg home 1.654 / away 1.351 • Poisson stance: Werder Bremen (47%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.73
Werder Bremen xG
Expected Goals
1.27
1899 Hoffenheim xG
60%
BTTS
81%
Over 1.5
58%
Over 2.5
35%
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 1899 Hoffenheim kick off?
Werder Bremen vs 1899 Hoffenheim kicked off at 14:30 on Sunday 16 February 2025 at Weserstadion.
What was the final score in Werder Bremen vs 1899 Hoffenheim?
Werder Bremen 1 - 3 1899 Hoffenheim.
Where is Werder Bremen vs 1899 Hoffenheim being played?
The match is being played at Weserstadion.
What competition is Werder Bremen vs 1899 Hoffenheim part of?
Werder Bremen vs 1899 Hoffenheim is a Regular Season - 22 fixture in the Bundesliga (Germany).
Who is favourite to win Werder Bremen vs 1899 Hoffenheim?
Our statistical model gives Werder Bremen a 47% chance of winning, 1899 Hoffenheim a 27% chance, and a 26% chance of a draw — making Werder Bremen the favourite.
Will both teams score in Werder Bremen vs 1899 Hoffenheim?
Our model estimates a 60% probability that both Werder Bremen and 1899 Hoffenheim will score (BTTS).
Will Werder Bremen vs 1899 Hoffenheim have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 58%.
What is the head-to-head record between Werder Bremen and 1899 Hoffenheim?
Record (7 meetings): Werder Bremen 2W | Draws 1 | 1899 Hoffenheim 4W.
What form are Werder Bremen and 1899 Hoffenheim in?
Werder Bremen (all comps): 4W-3D-3L in 10 | 1.50 PPG | GF 1.70 / GA 1.70 | L5 D-L-D-W-L. 1899 Hoffenheim (all comps): 1W-3D-6L in 10 | 0.60 PPG | GF 0.90 / GA 2.20 | L5 L-W-D-L-L.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
Working from Werder Bremen's attack rating (0.97) and 1899 Hoffenheim's defence rating (1.08), the model arrives at 1.73 expected goals for the home side. The same calculation in reverse, 1899 Hoffenheim's attack versus Werder Bremen's defence, projects 1.27 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 55/55 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
The Exact-Score Picture
Run the expected-goals figures through the full scoreline distribution and 1-1 emerges as the single most likely result, at 12.4%. Close behind: 2-1 (9.5%), 2-0 (7.5%). Together the top three scorelines make up 29% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
Werder Bremen Win
47%
2.13
26%
3.83
27%
3.72
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
11.0%
Draw
Most likely
2 – 1
9.5%
Home win
1 – 0
8.6%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.73
Werder Bremen xG
Total xG
3.00
1.27
1899 Hoffenheim xG
2.13
47%
Home win
3.83
26%
Draw
3.72
27%
Away win
Goals Markets
80%
Over 1.5
1.25
20%
Under 1.5
5.00
58%
Over 2.5
1.72
42%
Under 2.5
2.38
35%
Over 3.5
2.86
65%
Under 3.5
1.54
18%
Over 4.5
5.56
82%
Under 4.5
1.22
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
60%
BTTS Yes
1.66
40%
BTTS No
2.52
Clean Sheet
28%
3.55
18%
5.64
Win to Nil
13%
7.55
5%
20.99
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 5.0 | 6.3 | 4.0 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 8.6 | 11.0 | 6.9 | 2.9 | 0.9 | 0.2 |
| 2 | 7.5 | 9.5 | 6.0 | 2.5 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| 3 | 4.3 | 5.5 | 3.5 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 1.9 | 2.4 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| 5 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 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 1899 Hoffenheim?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 12.4%.
How many goals are Werder Bremen and 1899 Hoffenheim expected to score?
The model projects 1.73 expected goals for Werder Bremen and 1.27 for 1899 Hoffenheim, a combined total of 3.00.
How confident is the prediction model for Werder Bremen vs 1899 Hoffenheim?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 47%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Across their last 55 outings, Werder Bremen have picked up 1.31 PPG on a 19W 15D 21L record — D-L-D-W-L across the most recent five. The sample for Werder Bremen is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
1899 Hoffenheim's form line: 17W 13D 25L from 55 games, 1.16 PPG, last five L-W-D-L-L. The sample for 1899 Hoffenheim is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Form-wise this is close to level: Werder Bremen on 1.31 PPG, 1899 Hoffenheim on 1.16. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Home Ground vs the Road
On home soil, Werder Bremen have posted 1.41 PPG from 27 outings (10W 8D 9L).
On the road, 1899 Hoffenheim have gone 8W 6D 13L from 27 away games — 1.11 PPG when travelling.
The Goals Picture
Werder Bremen are averaging 1.49 goals scored and 1.69 conceded per game recently; 1899 Hoffenheim are on 1.67 scored and 2.00 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: 1899 Hoffenheim in 78%.
Last 55 Results — Bundesliga
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Werder Bremen
Blended
1899 Hoffenheim
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Werder Bremen and 1899 Hoffenheim in coming into this match?
Werder Bremen have gone 19W 15D 21L in their last 55 games (1.31 PPG), while 1899 Hoffenheim have gone 17W 13D 25L in their last 55 (1.16 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Werder Bremen at home or 1899 Hoffenheim away?
Werder Bremen's home record (1.41 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Werder Bremen at home: 1.41 PPG; 1899 Hoffenheim away: 1.11 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The fixture history between Werder Bremen and 1899 Hoffenheim runs to 10 recorded meetings, the earliest dating back to October 2020. Every recorded meeting has come in Bundesliga. They last met on 9 May 2026, roughly 4 months ago.
Digging Into the Numbers
1899 Hoffenheim go into this on the back of 3 straight wins in the series — the current momentum sits squarely with them.
The biggest gap between the sides came on 21 Feb 2021, when 1899 Hoffenheim won 4-0 — the largest margin of victory on record between these two.
Werder Bremen's record when hosting 1899 Hoffenheim specifically: 0W 1D 4L from 5 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 10 Meetings
2
Werder Bremen
1
Draws
7
1899 Hoffenheim
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Werder Bremen and 1899 Hoffenheim?
From 10 meetings on record, Werder Bremen have won 2, 1899 Hoffenheim have won 7, and 1 have been drawn.
When did Werder Bremen and 1899 Hoffenheim last play each other?
They last met on 9 May 2026, when 1899 Hoffenheim 1-0 Werder Bremen.
Who has won more matches between Werder Bremen and 1899 Hoffenheim?
1899 Hoffenheim have the better head-to-head record, with 7 wins from 10 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
Werder Bremen are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 89% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 33% of the time.
1899 Hoffenheim are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 85% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 41% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 18% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one.
The Numbers That Matter
Both teams scoring has been the norm for this pairing lately — Werder Bremen at 59%, 1899 Hoffenheim at 74%. That combined rate makes BTTS Yes a well-supported trading angle.
Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 67% for Werder Bremen and 74% for 1899 Hoffenheim. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 44% and 59% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Werder Bremen have failed to score in 26% of games.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Werder Bremen home games / 1899 Hoffenheim 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 1899 Hoffenheim?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 59% of Werder Bremen's games and 74% of 1899 Hoffenheim's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Werder Bremen vs 1899 Hoffenheim usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 67% of Werder Bremen's matches and 74% of 1899 Hoffenheim's.
Do Werder Bremen and 1899 Hoffenheim tend to score early?
Werder Bremen have had a goal before half-time in 89% of their recent matches, 1899 Hoffenheim in 85% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
1899 Hoffenheim cruise to a comfortable 1-3 victory over Werder Bremen.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
1899 Hoffenheim beat Werder Bremen 1-3 at Weserstadion, Regular Season - 22, in the Bundesliga. With the result on the board, the sections below measure it against everything the model and the numbers projected in advance.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Werder Bremen 1.73 xG and 1899 Hoffenheim 1.27 xG, a combined 3.00. The scoreboard read 1-3 for 4 actual goals. 1899 Hoffenheim outscored their 1.27 projection by 1.7. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Werder Bremen attack 0.97 / defence 1.11 against 1899 Hoffenheim attack 0.84 / defence 1.08, drawn from 55/55 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Werder Bremen 47% | Draw 26% | 1899 Hoffenheim 27%, with Werder Bremen to win its most likely call at 47%. The actual 1899 Hoffenheim win had been the model's second-ranked read at 27%, so the result diverged from the top call without being a shock.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 58%. The game delivered 4, so it went over — a call the model got right. Over 1.5 had been 81% and landed. Over 3.5 was 35% and came in. On both teams to score, the model sat at 60% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 67% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Werder Bremen 62%, 1899 Hoffenheim 73%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 68%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Werder Bremen's trading profile (55 games, 27 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 58% of their matches — today it did.
1899 Hoffenheim's trading profile (55 games, 27 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 78% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Werder Bremen 1.31 PPG, 1899 Hoffenheim 1.16 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the 1899 Hoffenheim win broke the near-deadlock. Werder Bremen (home/away splits) shipped 3 against a 1.59 concession average — a leakier day than usual. 1899 Hoffenheim (home/away splits) scored 3 against a 1.59 average — above their attacking norm and conceded 1 against a 1.96 average — tighter than their form line.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 2 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit). The model got the gist right while missing on the margins.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.