The Weserstadion is set for a high-intensity Bundesliga showdown this Saturday, February 14, 2026, as Werder Bremen hosts league leaders Bayern Munich. Kick-off is scheduled for 14:30 UTC (15:30 local time).
The match presents a stark contrast in fortunes: Bayern (1st, 54 points) is looking to maintain their lead over a surging Borussia Dortmund, while Werder Bremen (16th, 19 points) is mired in the relegation playoff spot and desperate for a result to ignite their survival bid.
Match Information
| Feature | Details |
| Competition | Bundesliga (Matchday 22) |
| Date | Saturday, February 14, 2026 |
| Kick-off | 14:30 UTC / 15:30 CET / 09:30 ET |
| Venue | Weserstadion, Bremen |
| Referee | TBD |
| TV Channel | Sky Sports (Germany) / ESPN+ (US) |
Werder Bremen: Searching for a Valentine’s Spark
Werder Bremen enters the weekend in a precarious position. After a promising start to the season, their form has plummeted, and they are currently winless in their last five league outings. A recent 1–0 loss to Freiburg and a 0–2 home defeat to Hoffenheim have left the Grün-Weißen looking over their shoulders at the automatic relegation zone.
Team News and Selection:
Injury Crisis: Bremen’s defense is heavily depleted. Amos Pieper, Maximilian Wöber, and Niklas Stark are all sidelined, forcing a makeshift backline. They are also missing key wing-back Mitchell Weiser.
Attacking Hopes: Jens Stage remains the team’s primary outlet with 6 goals this season. Interim management will likely rely on Romano Schmid’s creativity (ranked 2nd in the league for big chances created) to unlock the Bayern defense.
Predicted XI (3-4-2-1): Backhaus; Malatini, Friedl, Coulibaly; Sugawara, Lynen, Stage, Deman; Schmid, Mbangula; Njinmah
Bayern Munich: Maintaining the Bavarian Standard
Despite a minor slip-up recently—a 2–2 draw with Hamburger SV and a 1–2 loss to Augsburg in January—Vincent Kompany’s side remains the class of the Bundesliga. Bayern returned to form emphatically with a 5–1 thrashing of Hoffenheim last weekend, reminding the league of their offensive firepower.
Team News and Selection:
Major Injury Concerns: Bayern is navigating this trip without several key pillars. Harry Kane, Konrad Laimer, and legendary keeper Manuel Neuer are all listed as unavailable due to injury.
The "Karl" Rising: Young talent Lennart Karl has been integrated into the starting XI recently and has shown immense promise in the attacking midfield role.
Clinical Replacements: With Kane out, Luis Díaz (13 goals) and Michael Olise (10 goals) are expected to carry the scoring burden.
Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Ulreich; Stanisic, Upamecano, Kim Min-jae, Davies; Pavlovic, Kimmich; Olise, Karl, Gnabry; Luis Díaz.
? Head-to-Head (H2H) and Key Stats
Historical Dominance: In their last 117 meetings, Bayern has won 64 times compared to Bremen's 27.
The 2025/26 Reverse Fixture: Bayern secured a dominant 4–0 win at the Allianz Arena in September 2025, with Harry Kane netting a brace.
Goal Gap: Bayern has scored 79 goals this season; Werder Bremen has managed just 22.
Clean Sheet Records: Bayern has kept 8 clean sheets this campaign, whereas Bremen has only 4.
Tactical Preview and Prediction
Kompany will likely instruct Bayern to control the game through high possession (approx. 65%) and use the overlapping runs of Alphonso Davies to exploit Bremen’s injury-ravaged defense. For Werder Bremen, the blueprint must be "resilience and transition." They will likely sit in a deep block and hope Justin Njinmah’s pace can exploit Bayern's characteristically high defensive line.
However, the quality gap remains significant. Even without Kane and Neuer, Bayern’s depth—particularly the form of Michael Olise—should be enough to navigate a hostile Weserstadion atmosphere.
Final Score Prediction: Werder Bremen 0–3 Bayern Munich
