Werder Bremen enters this fixture under considerable pressure, not just from their precarious league position of 15th, but also from a debilitating injury list that has decimated their defense. Key players like Mitchell Weiser and Maximilian Wöber are sidelined, forcing the team into a likely reshuffle at the back. Their recent form is a mixed bag, with a commendable 2-2 draw last time out, but also heavy defeats in preceding weeks. The primary challenge for the home side will be to find defensive stability against a capable Union Berlin attack. At home, they will be expected to take the initiative, and in Romano Schmid, they have a player capable of creating opportunities. Union Berlin travels to Bremen in better spirits, following a solid 3-1 victory. They sit comfortably in 11th place and have demonstrated a clear threat from set-pieces, as evidenced by Danilho Doekhi's recent brace. While their away form is not formidable, they possess the tactical discipline and physical presence to cause problems for Bremen's weakened backline. The historical head-to-head record is relatively even, but recent encounters have often been high-scoring affairs, with their last meeting ending in a 2-2 draw. The odds favor a home win, but the underlying data suggests a tighter contest. The likelihood of both teams scoring is high, given Bremen has conceded 14 goals and Union 11 in their last several matches respectively. A narrow 2-1 home victory is predicted, acknowledging Bremen's home advantage while respecting Union's ability to get on the scoresheet.