Werder Bremen vs Union Berlin Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Bundesliga 2025-26

The previous confrontation between these sides ended in a 2-2 draw.

Werder Bremen are all set to battle it out against Union Berlin for their matchweek 8 fixture of the 2025-26 Bundesliga. Weserstadion is ready to witness this interesting contest between these sides.

Die Werderaner will be the hosts, and they will be keen to use it to their advantage. They were held to a draw in their previous league game against FC Heidenheim. Werder Bremen need to work on both their attack and defence so that they can do better in their upcoming fixtures.

1. FC Union Berlin have performed decently since the start of their Bundesliga 2025-26 campaign. They have emerged victorious in three of their first seven fixtures. The Eisernen are coming in after securing an easy win against Borussia Mönchengladbach. They will now be looking to continue their winning run.

Kick-off:

• Location: Bremen, Germany
• Stadium: Weserstadion
• Date: Saturday, October 25
• Kick-off Time: 12:00 a.m. IST (Friday, Oct 24; 06:30 p.m. GMT/ 02:30 p.m. ET/ 11:30 a.m. PT)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Werder Bremen: W-L-L-W-D

Union Berlin: L-W-D-L-W

Players to Watch

Romano Schmid (Werder Bremen)

In seven Bundesliga appearances this season, the 25-year-old from Austria has four goal involvements. The midfielder can also play as a striker and is going to be a constant problem for the opponent’s defence. Roman Schmid will be looking to find the net, and that might help his team secure three points.

Ilyas Ansah (Union Berlin)

From controlling the midfield to playing an important role in the final third, Ilyas Ansah is going to be a crucial asset for the visitors. In seven league outings in the ongoing season, he has scored four goals and will once again be looking to find the net. A top performance by Ansah can help his team bag three important points.

Match Facts

• Werder Bremen are unbeaten in their last two matches.
• Die Werderaner have two clean sheets in their last five games.
• Union Berlin have secured two wins in their last five meetings against the hosts.

Werder Bremen vs Union Berlin: Betting Tips and Odds

• Union Berlin to win @12/5 BetFred
• Ilyas Ansah to score @15/2 Unibet
• Goals over 3.5 @39/20 BetMGM

Injury and Team News

Werder Bremen will be without the services of Isaac Schmidt, Maximilian Wober, Salim Musah and four other players. They are all injured.

Robert Skov, Andrik Markgraf and three other players will not be in action for Union Berlin as they are injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 12

Werder Bremen won: 4

Union Berlin won: 6

Draws: 2

Predicted Lineups

Werder Bremen predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Backhaus (GK); Sugawara, Pieper, Coulibaly, Friedl; Covic, Stage, Puertas; Grüll, Schmid, Mbangula

Union Berlin predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Ronnow (GK); Doekhi, Querfeld, Leite; Trimmel, Khedira, Kemlein, Kohn; Skarke, Ansah; Ilic

Match Prediction

Both of these clubs are looking for a win, and it is hence going to be an intense fixture. However, Union Berlin are likely to emerge victorious against Werder Bremen in their upcoming Bundesliga clash.

Prediction: Werder 2-3 Union Berlin

Telecast Details

India: Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: Sky Sports, BBC, Amazon 

USA: ESPN+

Nigeria: StarTimes, Canal+

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