Competition: Bundesliga

Market: Hoffenheim win

Odds: 4/7 @ Pribet

Looking to skyrocket their way into the Champions League spots on Saturday afternoon, Hoffenheim will welcome Werder Bremen to the PreZero Arena.

Starting with the hosts, while Hoffenheim might have found themselves at the heart of a public relegation scrap last season, Christian Ilzer’s side have cemented their spot as Germany’s ultimate surprise package this time around. Despite suffering a late collapse last time out as they eventually had to settle for a thrilling 3-3 stalemate against Stuttgart, the Blues have rightfully received a string of plaudits from across the continent. Mustering seven points from their previous three Bundesliga appearances, the former Strum Graz boss will be smelling a golden opportunity here. Opening Saturday’s showdown with just their goal difference keeping them outside the Champions League spots, Hoffenheim are rightfully installed as a standout contender this weekend. Signing off April with consecutive 2-1 victories against Borussia Dortmund and Hamburg, Ilzer’s side should also be excited by their clinical performances in the final third. Notching nine goals in their last four Bundesliga showdowns, the Champions League chasers have also suffered just a sole defeat in front of their own supporters since back in February.

As for the visitors, although Werder Bremen might have secured a much-welcomed 3-1 victory at home against Hamburg, it appears that was just a minor boost for Daniel Thjoune’s struggling squad. Last seen falling to a 3-1 loss at the hands of Augsburg, the River Islanders have drastically failed to find any kind of stability. Despite officially retaining their Bundesliga status for another campaign, Saturday’s guests have shown some real defensive issues. Marking their return from March’s international break with a 2-1 defeat against RB Leipzig, Werder Bremen have mustered just a sole clean sheet from any of their last eight appearances. Facing what looks set to be another stern examination this weekend, they should also be concerned by a nightmare record against Hoffenheim. Including a 2-0 loss when they welcomed Saturday’s hosts to the Weserstadion for their reverse showdown back on January 27th, they have lost all of their previous four consecutive meetings by an aggregate score of 9-1.

Bet: Hoffenheim 4/7 to beat Werder Bremen in Saturday’s Bundesliga battle @ Pribet