Werder Bremen vs Paderborn Preview: Team News & Prediction
by Alex Sarwar ·
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Werder Bremen will move into the European places at least temporarily with three points at home against Paderborn.
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Werder Bremen preview: Knocking on the door
Werder Bremen are edging closer to the top six after extending their unbeaten streak in the Bundesliga to four following an excellent, battling 2-2 draw away to Borussia Dortmund, who were league leaders at the time. What made it even better was the manner of the draw, with Werder trailing 2-0 late on.
But Daniel Thioune’s side never gave up and produced a stunning comeback to shock the home crowd at Signal Iduna Park. Reis pulled a goal back with two minutes of normal time remaining, before Fullkrug netted against his old club in stoppage time to salvage a point.
Paderborn preview: Back in the loss column
Having recorded their first win since promotion to the Bundesliga in the final round of fixtures prior to the international break, Paderborn couldn’t follow that up afterwards, after they were shut out at home by Stuttgart. Scoring goals has been a big problem for Ralf Kettemann’s squad bar that victory over Hoffenheim.
No team in the Bundesliga has scored less than Paderborn following five rounds of Bundesliga games and although they aren’t conceding many themselves, you can’t win matches without putting the goal in the back of the net.
Werder Bremen team news: Several misses
Werder Bremen remain without several of their squad, including Agu, Musah, Ndiaye, Njinmah, Stage and Topp. Lynen could also miss out, although he at least stands a chance of beating out an abdominal injury.
Predicted XI (4-3-3): Hein: Arthur, Pieper, Friedl, Deman: Reis, Regeer, Chuki: Dinkci, Fullkrug, Grull
Unavailable: Agu (Injured), Alvero (Injured), Musah (Injured), Ndiaye (Injured), Njinmah (Injured), Stage (Injured), Topp (Injured)
Questionable: Lynen (Injured)
Paderborn team news: Four out for visitors
Paderborn will be missing a healthy number of players themselves, with Awortwie-Grant, Gayret, Hoffmeier and Klaas are all expected to be absent for the visiting side here.
Predicted XI (3-5-2): Noll: Ter Horst, Scheller, Hansen: Curda, Ulrich, Castaneda, Vidovic, Obermair: Marino, Pieringer
Unavailable Awortwie-Grant (Injured), Gayret (Injured), Hoffmeier (Injured), Klaas (Injured)
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Werder Bremen vs Paderborn prediction
Werder Bremen are playing good football right now, which is reflected in their recent unbeaten run and they come into this match as favourites against a struggling side in comparison. Scoring goals has been a huge issue for Paderborn, who are yet to find the net away from their home stadium in this season’s Bundesliga so far.
When comparing the two sides, you have to give the edge to Werder Bremen. Their players are stronger as a collective unit at this level and at home, the expectation is that they will control much of this encounter. Considering the struggles faced offensively by the visitors, back Werder to pick up the three points.
Werder Bremen vs Paderborn tip: Werder Bremen to win
