Promoted Werder Bremen make the short trip to Wolfsburg for the Northern derby, who have ex-Bayern coach Niko Kovac in charge. Wolfsburg have won their last three against Bremen, but this time around the teams look hard to split and the points could be shared in the season opener. 0:0
Werder Bremen have lost 9 of their last 10 matches (Bundesliga). Wolfsburg have won their last 3 matches against Werder Bremen in all competitions. There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Wolfsburg's last 3 home games (Bundesliga). Wolfsburg have scored at least 2 goals in their last 3 home matches (Bundesliga). Werder Bremen have conceded at least 2 goals in their last 3 away matches (Bundesliga).
Yannick Gerhardt has a ligament injury, while captain Maxi Arnold has a back injury. Jean-Manuel Mbom has a torn Achilles, while Benjamin Goller has an ankle knock. Dikeni Salifou has a muscle injury and Eren Dinkci has a thigh injury.
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