Schalke vs Werder Bremen – After losing to Freiburg 4-0 in their previous match in Bundesliga 1, Schalke will be looking to rebound here.
In that game, Schalke had 55% of the possession and none of their nine total shots on goal were successful. Four of Freiburg’s twelve shot attempts on goal were successful. For Freiburg, goals were scored by Matthias Ginter (82′), Lucas Höler (52′), and Michael Gregoritsch (7′, 35′).
In recent games involving Schalke, there has been a lot of scoring, which has made them fascinating games. A total of 22 goals have been scored for both teams over the course of their most recent six games (an average of 3.67 goals per game), with eight of those goals coming from Schalke.
In their previous six league games, Schalke had failed to defeat Werder Bremen.
Werder Bremen will enter the match fresh off a 2-4 Bundesliga 1 victory against Hertha Berlin in their previous match.
Werder Bremen had 46% of the ball in that game and made 14 total attempts on goal, scoring four of them. Marvin Ducksch (6′, 27′, 51′) and Mitchell Weiser (63′) scored goals for Werder Bremen.
Two of Hertha BSC’s 15 total shots on goal were successful. Hertha Berlin scored goals from Jessic Ngankam (68′) and Dodi Lukébakio (79′).
Recently, Werder Bremen has consistently penetrated opposition defenses, scoring twelve goals in their last six games.
While their manager Ole Werner will undoubtedly see that as encouraging news, Werder Bremen has also struggled defensively, conceding in six of those same matches. However, there is no guarantee that this pattern will continue into the match.
Schalke vs Werder Bremen – Betting Analysis
According to a review of their head-to-head records going back to May 30, 2020, Schalke has had terrible luck in these matches.
Werder Bremen has been the better of the two, winning in 67% of those games, while they have not been able to record any victories at all.
During this time, the two teams combined for 17 goals, with five goals coming from Schalke and twelve from Werder. This results in an average of 2.83 goals scored per game.
The teams’ previous league encounter took place on Bundesliga 1 Match Day 13 on November 5, 2022, with a final score of Werder Bremen 2-1 Schalke.
Werder Bremen had 45% of the possession in that game and eleven total attempts, five shots on goal, with two of those being on goal. Niklas Füllkrug (29′) and Marvin Ducksch (76′) scored the goals.
Schalke made three shots on goal, only one of which were on goal. (89′) Dominick Drexler scored. Felix Brych served as the referee.
Werder Bremen will need to perform well to have a chance against this Schalke team, who we believe should just have the advantage.
What are the top odds for this match?
Looking at the bookies’ prices in the full-time result market, a victory for Schalke is available for 2.37, backing a drawn result is 3.55 and putting your money on victory for Werder Bremen can get you 2.89. Those are the top returns offered as of now.
Schalke vs Werder Bremen – Head-to-Head
Our Prediction: Over 1.5 Goals
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