Werder against Hoffenheim - loads of goals are scored in these games. In the first showdown between these teams in 2008, nine goals were scored. In the first match-up this...
Werder against Hoffenheim - loads of goals are scored in these games. In the first showdown between these teams in 2008, nine goals were scored. In the first match-up this...
Werder against Hoffenheim - loads of goals are scored in these games. In the first showdown between these teams in 2008, nine goals were scored. In the first match-up this season, eight goals were scored. It remains to be seen if the return game on the 31st match day at Bremen's Weser Stadium will also be a goal festival. Kick-off is at Saturday at 3:30 p.m.
Did you know ...
... that Werder have not lost a home match against Hoffenheim? In five matches at Bremen's Weser Stadium, the Green-Whites are undefeated with three victories and two draws. Werder are also ahead in the overall match-up. In a total of 11 Bundesliga matches, SV Werder have only lost once with six wins and four defeats. And the loss dates back a while as Bremen fell to Hoffenheim in Sinsheim 4-1 on 21 August 2010.
... that Hoffenheim commit the most fouls in the Bundesliga? Markus Gisdol's team has committed 577 fouls this season, 75 more fouls than SV Werder.

... that the most goals are scored in matches with TSG 1899 Hoffenheim? Just like in the first match against Werder, matches involving Hoffenheim usually are a guarantee for a lot of scoring. In their 30 matches this season, 129 goals were scored, for an entertaining average of 4.3 goals per contest.
... that Hoffenheim have the worst defence in the league? With 63 goals conceded, Hoffenheim have given up more goals than any other club. The only season in which 1899 gave up more goals was the 2012-13 season (67 goals).
... that Hoffenheim will play on Saturday without their captain? Andreas Beck, who has been Hoffenheim captain since the beginning of 2013, will sit out the match due to his fifth yellow card. In addition, the guests will be without their top keeper Koen Casteels, who suffered a broken leg in the away match in Berlin and will be out indefinitely.
.. what Robin Dutt thinks of Markus Gisdol team? "They have a dangerous offensive power and unbelievable individual quality. Firminio is the top scorer in the league, and there's Volland and Modeste who are highly dangerous. In addition, they score a lot of goals on set pieces. Salihovic really does a good job with free kicks."
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