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Nordderby Preview | Werder Bremen vs Hamburg
TL;DR
Werder Bremen faces Hamburg in a crucial Nordderby this Saturday, with both teams fighting to avoid relegation. A win for Bremen could see them overtake Hamburg in the Bundesliga standings.
Key points
- Werder Bremen and Hamburg are major clubs in Northern Germany.
- Both teams are fighting to avoid relegation in the Bundesliga.
- Bremen could overtake Hamburg in the standings with a win.
- This is their first Bundesliga meeting since 2018.
- The match has historical significance with past intense encounters.
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Nordderby Preview | Werder Bremen vs Hamburg
The two of Northern Germany’s biggest clubs are no strangers to big matches against each other. Werder Bremen and Hamburg meet on Saturday afternoon in what could turn out to be a season-defining clash for both sides.
Back in April 2009, the two clubs were faced with one of the wildest schedules German football has seen. They met four times in the space of three weeks, with Bremen overcoming their bitter rivals on penalties to reach the final of the DFB-Pokal. Die Werderaner backed that up by knocking Hamburg out at the same stage of the Europa League over two legs. As if those eliminations were not tough enough to take for Die Rothosen, three days later they succumbed to a 2-0 defeat at the Weser-Stadion – a result that extinguished any hopes of a first Bundesliga triumph since 1983 for the visitors.
Fast forward to 2026, and both clubs have been on a turbulent ride, with each suffering relegation in that time. Now, with both sides back in the Bundesliga together for the first time since 2018, they once again find themselves in precarious positions as the season edges towards its climax. Bremen sit two points above St. Pauli in the relegation play-off spot after Die Kiezkicker’s draw with Köln on Friday night. Hamburg are also far from safe yet, sat three points above their famous foes. Therefore, depending on the result, Bremen could leapfrog Hamburg in the Bundesliga table with a win on Saturday afternoon.
The first of this season’s two Nordderbys took place in early December and delivered an absolute classic, with Hamburg emerging as 3-2 winners thanks to a dramatic late goal from Yussuf Poulsen. Sitting ninth in the table going into that match, this weekend’s hosts have suffered a drastic drop-off, which ultimately resulted in the sacking of head coach Horst Steffen.
Q&A
What is the significance of the Werder Bremen vs Hamburg match?
The match is significant as it could be season-defining for both teams, impacting their chances of avoiding relegation.
When was the last time Werder Bremen and Hamburg played each other in the Bundesliga?
This is the first time both clubs have been in the Bundesliga together since 2018.
How do Werder Bremen and Hamburg's current standings affect the Nordderby?
Bremen is two points above the relegation play-off spot, while Hamburg is three points above Bremen, making the match critical for both teams' survival.
What historical context exists between Werder Bremen and Hamburg?
Historically, the two clubs have faced each other in intense matches, including four encounters in three weeks back in April 2009.
