Werder Bremen begins the new Bundesliga season with an away match at SC Freiburg. The fixture on the first matchday is scheduled for a 3:30 PM kick-off, with live coverage provided by Kronen Zeitung.
What is the historical record on opening day?
This marks the third time SV Werder Bremen and SC Freiburg have met on the first Bundesliga matchday. The two previous encounters took place in 1996 and 2001. On both occasions, the team from Freiburg emerged victorious. In 1996, Freiburg won 3-2 at home, with Volker Finke coaching the hosts and Hans-Jürgen Dörner in charge of Werder. Five years later, in 2001, Freiburg repeated the success with a 3-0 home win. Volker Finke was again on the bench for the hosts, while Thomas Schaaf coached Werder Bremen.
In what shape does Werder Bremen start?
Werder Bremen enters the new campaign with a mixed record from the previous season. The team finished 15th in the final 2025 table with 32 points. From 34 games, they recorded eight wins, eight draws, and 18 defeats. A goal tally of 37 scored and 60 conceded, resulting in a difference of minus 23, highlights the deficits of the past season. The final five games of the last season ended with three losses, a draw, and a win (LLLDW). In the overall standings, Werder finished 57 points behind champions Bayern Munich. You can find the complete current table on our standings page.
Which players are missing for Werder Bremen?
For the season opener, Werder Bremen will be without several injured players. Currently, Dariusz Stalmach, Felix Agu, Oskar Wójcik, and Eren Dinkçi are unavailable. The exact squad composition and current injury status can be tracked on our squad and injuries pages. These personnel shortages present an initial challenge for the team.
What comes after the match in Freiburg?
Immediately after the season opener, Werder Bremen faces another tough test. On September 5, 2026, SVW hosts RB Leipzig, who finished third last season, at the Weserstadion. This early match against a top contender will provide further insight into the team's capabilities. The full season schedule is compiled on our fixtures page. The Kronen Zeitung live ticker is open for comments from 6:00 AM. The editorial staff notes that user contributions do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the editorial team or Krone Multimedia (KMM). KMM reserves the right to delete posts that violate applicable law or netiquette and to assert claims for damages.
