#TSGSVW: encouraging signs in the hunt for Europe

Did you know that…

…TSG’s record against Bremen has improved in recent years?

For many years, Werder were something of a bogey team for Hoffenheim, who managed to win just three of their first 22 Bundesliga encounters with Bremen. However, Hoffenheim have won five and lost just one of the last seven meetings between the teams.

…Werder have been in good form recently?

SV Werder Bremen have lost just one of their last ten Bundesliga games, and Ole Werner’s team have the third best record in games played in the second half of the season thus far. What is more, Bremen are unbeaten in their last five away games (three wins, two draws).

…Matarazzo enjoys playing against Bremen?

TSG coach Pellegrino Matarazzo has not lost any of his five Bundesliga encounters with Werder Bremen, with his team winning four of these games. Against no other club has Matarazzo celebrated so many wins in the Bundesliga.

…the winners will put themselves within close reach of sixth place?

Hoffenheim (7th) and Bremen (8th) are not only neighbours in the table, they are also level on points (30). If Eintracht Frankfurt lose at Heidenheim on Saturday, the winner of the match could move to within one point of sixth place in the table.

…both teams are effective at making the most of big chances?

Bremen have converted 52% of their big chances so far this season – the best percentage in the Bundesliga. However, TSG also regularly capitalise on their gilt-edged chances, with a conversion rate of 45%, putting them in fourth place in the league-wide rankings.