Werder Bremen – Union Berlin

Werder Bremen host Union Berlin in what promises to be a pivotal clash for both sides this weekend. Bremen sit 11th with four points from three games – a win, a draw and a loss, scoring five and conceding six – and will be looking to close the gap to the European places. Union Berlin, languishing in 16th place with just one point after three matches and a goal difference of minus six (four for, ten against), must secure a victory to keep their survival hopes alive. The hosts enjoy a modest home record this season, while the visitors have struggled to find a winning formula on the road. A positive result for Bremen could propel them back into the mid‑table scramble, whereas Berlin will need to overturn a difficult start to the campaign.