Highlights
T. Welz
Full-time: Werder Bremen 0-1 Freiburg
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Full-time
90'
+ 5
Höler misses
Höler sneaks in behind the Werder defence, takes a touch, and drills a low shot wide.
90'
+ 3
Goalkeeper Efficiency of Noah Atubolu
Goalkeeper Efficiency
Goalkeeper Efficiency compares the number of saves a goalkeeper makes with his expected saves (xSaves). xSaves is calculated with the help of artificial intelligence. When a goalkeeper has a positive efficiency value, it means he has saved more shots than statistically expected.
1
Saves3
xSaves2
90'
+ 2
Atubolu rescues visitors
Weiser spins and shoots at the Freiburg target. Atubolu leaps and parries the shot out.
90'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
89'
Höler miss
Höler blows a chance to seal the win for Freiburg, the substitute skying his shot following a rapid counter-attack.
86'
Substitution
86'
Substitution
83'
Substitution
83'
Substitution
79'
Dōan top of the charts
Ritsu Dōan's third goal of the season makes him Freiburg's top scorer in 2024/25.
79'
Substitution
79'
Substitution
77'
Substitution
75'
Freiburg lead
Ritsu Dōan picks up possession on the right, cuts in towards goal and lets fly with a low strike. The ball takes a deflection, taking it past Michael Zetterer. Stunned silence follows inside the Weserstadion.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
74'
Bittencourt miss
Bittencourt has a go from outside the area. The ball zips over the top.
72'
Goal attempts
3off target
2on target
9off target
2on target
66'
Dinkçi injured
Eren Dinkçi has picked up a knock and is coming off. The 22-year-old's race is run in Bremen.
66'
Substitution
66'
Substitution
63'
Ball Recovery Time
Ball Recovery Time
Ball Recovery Time gives the time in seconds in which it takes a team to win back the ball following a loss of possession. It also allows conclusions to be drawn about a team's style of play. Only time when the ball is in play is counted (i.e. no breaks in play such as for goal-kicks, throw-ins etc).
1st Half
2nd Half
61'
No-go Dōan
Ritsu Dōan fancies his chances with a right-footed shot from distance. His effort flies harmlessly off target.
57'
Bittencourt on
Ole Werner mixes things up with the introduction of experienced midfielder Leonardo Bittencourt.
57'
Substitution
55'
Bremen probing
Weiser and Ducksch combine well on the right, with the latter whipping a cross into the mixer. There's nobody there for Bremen. The hosts work it back into the area soon afterwards and Schmid heads narrowly wide.
51'
Grifo again
The Freiburg attacker gets his third shot of the game away but Zetterer is more than equal to it.
48'
Pressure Handling
Pressure Handling
This Match Fact examines how successfully players perform under pressure. The percentage of "solved situations" indicates how often a player has freed himself from opponent pressure by dribbling, passing, scoring a goal or drawing a foul.
83%
%
Ritsu Dōan
12 times under pressure
46'
Away we go again
Bremen get us back underway in the second half.
Kick-off!
Half-time
Half-time: Werder Bremen 0-0 Freiburg
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44'
So close Grifo!
Vincenzo Grifo suddenly has space on the left and he side-foots the ball past Zetterer, who spins around to see the effort smack the outside of the upright.
42'
Goal attempts
1off target
1on target
7off target
1on target
38'
Atubolu on hand
Lovely build-up from Bremen and when Ducksch whips a cross into the danger zone, Atubolu can only flap at the ball by way of a clearance.
36'
Eggestein booked
Eggestein lands a foot on Alvero and that's a yellow card for the former Werder man.
33'
Visitors apply pressure
Lukas Kübler's cross misses all comers but Freiburg come again and when Adamu's clever flick reaches Eren Dinkçi, the 22-year-old's shot is blocked. That looked destined for the bottom corner.
30'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
29'
Freiburg effort
Maximilian Eggestein has a pop from the left but his shot is gathered comfortably by Michael Zetterer.
26'
Adamu off target
Junior Adamu hits a snap-shot from a central position that bounces wide of the right-hand post.
Evenly matched
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18'
Almost Agu
Marvin Ducksch cushions a header back for Felix Agu, who smashes a left-footed volley at the target. The ball looks like it might go through Noah Atubolu, but the Freiburg goalkeeper recovers to hold on at the second attempt.
14'
Bremen's foray forward
Derrick Köhn menaces his way into the Freiburg area on the left before cutting the ball back towards the penalty spot. There's nobody there for Werder.
10'
Possession (%)
3961
7'
Slow start
Both sides are probing during these early stages as the sun shines down in Bremen. It's glorious day for football in northern Germany.
3'
Freiburg attack
Lovely work from Ritsu Dōan, who tricks his way through the centre before sending a low shot at goal that is deflected wide. The subsequent corner comes to nothing.
1'
Peeeep!
Freiburg get us underway ...
Kick-off!
Teams in tunnel
While the Werder anthem sounds out around a packed Weserstadion, the teams gather in the tunnel.
0:07
Watch: Werder in the house
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More on those teams
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Werder starting XI
Zetterer - Malatini, Friedl (c), Jung - Agu, Alvero, Stage, Köhn - Weiser, Schmid - Ducksch
Werder subs
Kolke, Deman, Pieper, Bittencourt, Hansen-Aarøen, Burke, Grüll, Topp
Freiburg starting XI
Atubolu - Kübler, Ginter, Lienhart, Günter (c) - Eggestein, Osterhage - Dōan, Dinkçi, Grifo - Adamu
Freiburg subs
Müller, Sildillia, Makengo, Rosenfelder, Weißhaupt, Muslija, Höfler, Höler, Gregoritsch
Julián Malatini on special guests
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Werner on the return of captain Friedl
"He's an important figure in our backline and consistently performs well. But it's up to everyone to contribute. We haven't defended well recently. We need overall improvement in this area; it's not just dependent on Marco."
Marco Friedl on Freiburg
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Werner on Bremen's lack of home goals
"There's probably a spider web in front of the goal. It's time that we blew it away."
Werner's thoughts on Freiburg
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Schuster's thoughts on Bremen
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Probable Werder line-up
Zetterer - Malatini, Friedl (c), Jung - Agu, Alvero, Stage, Köhn - Weiser, Schmid - Ducksch
Probable Freiburg line-up
Atubolu - Kübler, Ginter, Lienhart, Günter (c) - Eggestein, Osterhage - Dōan, Dinkçi, Grifo - Adamu
Tale of the tape
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Favourite opponents on either side
Leonardo Bittencourt has seven career goals against Freiburg - a personal record. The same goes for Michael Gregoritsch (six) against Bremen.
Freiburg could make history
Never before have Die Breisgau Brasilianer won four of their opening six games in the top flight. The result against St. Pauli was a setback, but has still been a strong start to the campaign.
Bremen's home struggles
While Werder did earn a point against Borussia Dortmund on home turf, they are yet to score at the Weserstadion this campaign. It is the first time in their Bundesliga history that they have failed to find the back of the net across the first two matchdays.
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