Werder Bremen vs. Holstein Kiel: Bundesliga 2 Match Preview

Die Grün-Weißen aim to extend their unbeaten run against the Storks

Bundesliga 2 action returns this weekend with Werder Bremen hosting Holstein Kiel at wohninvest WESERSTADION on Sunday, 26 February (1:30 PM CET).

Werder Bremen will be looking to extend their unbeaten run to eight games when they host Holstein Kiel on Sunday afternoon.

The Green-Whites are currently third in the Bundesliga 2 table, just two points behind leaders Darmstadt 98. They have won four of their last five games, including a 2-0 victory over Hansa Rostock last weekend.

Holstein Kiel, meanwhile, are 11th in the table, nine points behind Werder Bremen. They have won just one of their last five games, a 3-2 victory over Karlsruher SC on 11 February.

Team News

Werder Bremen will be without the services of Niklas Schmidt, who is suspended after being sent off against Hansa Rostock last weekend.

Holstein Kiel, meanwhile, have no fresh injury concerns.

Head-to-Head

Werder Bremen have won the last two meetings between the two sides, including a 2-0 victory in the reverse fixture earlier this season.

The Green-Whites have also won four of the last five meetings between the two sides overall.

Prediction

Werder Bremen will be confident of extending their unbeaten run against Holstein Kiel on Sunday.

The Green-Whites are in good form and will be playing at home. They should have too much quality for Holstein Kiel, who have struggled for form in recent weeks.

Prediction: Werder Bremen 2-0 Holstein Kiel