Werder Bremen vs Eintracht Frankfurt

Frankfurt came to Bremen and put on a clinical display to secure a 2-4 victory at the Weserstadion. The visitors were sharper when it mattered, converting their chances with ruthless efficiency despite the hosts matching them for possession and even slightly edging the shot count at 11 to 10. Bremen had spells where they looked dangerous going forward, but they couldn't maintain the intensity needed to punish a Frankfurt side that was always one step ahead in the final third. This was a result that stings for Bremen. They weren't outplayed for long stretches and had chances to get something from the game, but Frankfurt's quality in attack made the difference. The away side's willingness to break quickly and finish clinically proved decisive on the night, leaving Bremen with plenty to work on heading into the next fixture.

Werder Bremen 2-4 Eintracht Frankfurt was the final score at Weserstadion, in a game where Eintracht Frankfurt did enough across the ninety minutes to deserve the three points. Even without the extra share of possession, which finished 50% in favour of Werder Bremen, Eintracht Frankfurt made the most of the chances that mattered and did enough to see the game out. The shot count told a similar story, with 10 attempts from Werder Bremen against 11 from Eintracht Frankfurt over the course of the game. It was not always comfortable for Eintracht Frankfurt, and Werder Bremen pushed for a way back into the game, but the result stood. Games like this can carry real weight later in the season, so this is a scoreline worth remembering. Below is a closer look at how the match broke down, statistically.