Werder Bremen
Hamburger SV
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1.73
Expected Goals (xG)
0.58
Passing by
360 (81%)
Accurate passes
253 (74%)
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1
G
Daniel Fernandes
7.2
17
d
Poached lobster
6.3
25
d
To Jordan Torunari
6.0
d
Nicolas Capaldo (C)
41′ M
I look at Muheim
58′ Unsportsmanlike conduct
23
M
Albert Grønbaek
6.6
21
M
Nicholas Remberg
6.6
2
M
Guillem Mikelbrencis
6.2
20
F
Fabio Vieira
7.3
F
Ransford Yeboah Königsdörffer
45′ Unsportsmanlike conductF
Robert Glatzel
41′
Bundesliga classification – Bundesliga
Qualification/Relegation
- Champions League
- UEFA Europa League
- Conference League Standings
- Relegation Playoffs
- descent
Werder Bremen secured a vital 3-1 victory over Hamburger SV at the Weserstadion, powered by a dominant two-goal performance from Jens Stage.
Werder Bremen came into this game sitting 15th in the Bundesliga, desperately needing points to move away from the danger zone. Hamburger SV came in 13th place, hoping to climb the table with a rare win away from this intense rivalry.
The hosts started with purpose and controlled the tempo from the start. Their efforts were rewarded in the 37th minute when Jens Stage fired home the opener, sending the home crowd into a frenzy.
The lead only lasted four minutes. Robert Glatzel responded quickly for the visitors, slotting the ball into the net in the 41st minute to level the scores just before the break.
Tensions flared just before the break as both Olivier Deman and Ransford Konigsdorffer received yellow cards. The referee struggled to keep order as the half ended in a tie apiece.
Both managers tried to adjust their tactics during the interval, knowing that the draw did not significantly help either team. Werder needed more creativity, while Hamburg hoped to exploit gaps on the counter-attack.
Bremen regained the lead in the 57th minute. Stage again proved his quality, finding the net for the second time to restore the home side’s advantage and change the momentum.
The match became more and more physical as the hour went on. Hamburg’s discipline failed, prompting a flurry of bookings before Patrick Otele was shown a red card in the 79th minute, leaving his side a man down.
With the numerical advantage, the locals have strengthened the control of the match. Cameron Puertas sealed the win in stoppage time, firing past the keeper to make it 3-1.
Werder dominated the statistical battle, managing 18 total shots with an Expected Goals (xG) rating of 1.73. Hamburg struggled to create chances, finishing with an xG of just 0.58 and just three shots on goal.
The win provides a much-needed boost for Bremen as they battle to climb the league table. For Hamburger SV, the defeat highlights ongoing defensive struggles and leaves them searching for answers in the final weeks of the season.
