Werder Bremen vs FC Heidenheim 1846 Prediction: Both teams to score but home side to win or draw

Before Saturday's round 21 match at Weserstadion, Werder Bremen and Heidenheim were separated by two points and a spot in the Bundesliga standings. In seven league games, neither team has lost, however, the home team has recently accrued more points than the newcomers to the division.

The last time Werder Bremen lost in the league was in early December, as Ole Werner's team lost 3-0 to high-flying Bayer Leverkusen. Stuttgart defeated Werder Bremen 2-0. Nevertheless, Werder has responded to those defeats by winning four of their past seven games, including three straight before Saturday.

Even though the newcomers to the Bundesliga are just six months into their first season in the top division, Frank Schmidt's team is winning the relegation battle. When he took over in September 2007, the former defender became the first manager to serve as manager of a single club in German history. He guided the Baden-Wurttemberg team to many promotions prior to their debut season in the top flight.

Heidenheim's inaugural Bundesliga triumph was achieved against the opponents on Saturday, and the guests ought to be eager to capitalize on those September 2023 memories. Can Heidenheim do the double over Werder Bremen?

Werder Bremen's recent form has been inconsistent. Their last few matches include a 2-2 draw against Borussia M'gladbach, a 2-0 win over Augsburg, followed by two consecutive losses against Stuttgart (2-0) and Bayer Leverkusen (3-0), another 2-2 draw with Frankfurt and a win against Bayern Munich. When playing at home, Werder Bremen is with 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss when considering the last 5 games played.

Werder Bremen has shown an ability to score but also a tendency to concede goals. Their inconsistency in securing wins is a notable concern.

FC Heidenheim 1846's recent form has been inconsistent, with moments of promise overshadowed by defensive lapses and an inability to secure points consistently. They will be aiming to turn things around by converting the many draws to wins as they prepare for their upcoming match against Borussia Dortmund.

Both teams have had issues with their defence recently, as evidenced by the number of goals they've conceded. This could lead to a high-scoring match. Werder Bremen will be playing at home, which could give them a slight edge.

Werder Bremen has had a mixed bag of results, but they have managed to secure some points in their recent matches and the same can be said for the away side.

Expect both teams to score with potential scoreline of 1 - 1 or 2 - 1.