SV Werder Bremen vs FC Schalke 04, Bundesliga 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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SV Werder Bremen vs FC Schalke 04 — Bundesliga at Weserstadion.
- SV Werder Bremen 34 games · 32 pts (2025/26)
- FC Schalke 04 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Eduard Beitinger
- Referee Christian Bandurski
- Referee Martin Petersen
- Referee Tobias Reichel
- Referee Gunter Perl
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Bayern München | 34 | 89 |
| 2 | Borussia Dortmund | 34 | 73 |
| 3 | RB Leipzig | 34 | 65 |
| 4 | VfB Stuttgart | 34 | 62 |
| 5 | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | 34 | 61 |
| 6 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 34 | 59 |
| 7 | SC Freiburg | 34 | 47 |
| 8 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 34 | 44 |
| 9 | FC Augsburg | 34 | 43 |
| 10 | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 34 | 40 |
| 11 | 1. FC Union Berlin | 34 | 39 |
| 12 | Borussia Monchengladbach | 34 | 38 |
| 13 | Hamburger SV | 34 | 38 |
| 14 | 1. FC Koln | 34 | 32 |
| 15 | SV Werder Bremen | 34 | 32 |
| 16 | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | 29 |
| 17 | 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 | 34 | 26 |
| 18 | FC St. Pauli 1910 | 34 | 26 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Mar | FC Schalke 04 | H | 4–2 | W |
| 03 Mar | VfL Wolfsburg | A | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Feb | VfB Stuttgart | H | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Feb | Hertha BSC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 10 Feb | FC Augsburg | H | 4–0 | W |
| 05 Feb | Borussia Dortmund | A | 3–3 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Mar | SV Werder Bremen | A | 2–4 | L |
| 02 Mar | TSV Fortuna 95 Dusseldorf | H | 0–4 | L |
| 23 Feb | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | A | 0–3 | L |
| 20 Feb | Manchester City FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 16 Feb | SC Freiburg | H | 0–0 | D |
| 09 Feb | FC Bayern München | A | 1–3 | L |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
H2H (9 games)
56%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
18%
Clean Sheets
SV Werder Bremen this season
SV Werder Bremen this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
SV Werder Bremen
0-15
–/2
16-30
1/2
31-45
1/2
46-60
1/2
61-75
1/3
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: FC Schalke 04 gets underway.
- 5' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 10' With 0 assists to his name this season, Daniel Caligiuri is clearly more than just a goal scorer for FC Schalke 04.
- 15' SV Werder Bremen is showing some good football. However, SV Werder Bremen are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 19' A moment of madness from Maximilian Eggestein on 19 minutes earns him a Yellow card. SV Werder Bremen will be frustrated.
- 21' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Milos Veljkovic.
- 26' What a strike from Breel Embolo! The score is 0-1.
- 31' Milot Rashica doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 36' SV Werder Bremen currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 41' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 46' Davy Klaassen is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for FC Schalke 04 so far.
- 51' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Max Kruse makes no mistake. 2-1!
- 56' Czech Republic international Jiri Pavlenka has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 61' It is a cagey affair so far. SV Werder Bremen in their trying to find a way past FC Schalke 04's compact .
- 66' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Domenico Tedesco will be considering his options from the bench.
- 67' The crowd applauds Claudio Pizarro as he leaves the pitch. Martin Harnik steps in for SV Werder Bremen.
- 70' Controversy at the stadium! Nabil Bentaleb argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 73' What a moment for Milot Rashica! That strike on 73 puts his side firmly in control.
- 73' Another substitution for FC Schalke 04 to replace Nabil Bentaleb by Ahmed Kutucu on 73 minute.
- 78' SV Werder Bremen seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 79' Time for substitution for FC Schalke 04. Steven Skrzybski is replaced by Robbi Matondo.
- 84' The whistle greets Milot Rashica as he departs to be replaced by Fin Bartels.
- 85' What a strike from Breel Embolo! The score is 3-2.
- 87' A change in the FC Schalke 04 ranks — Daniel Caligiuri exits the field as Salif Sane enters on 87.
- 90' Martin Harnik does the damage! The net is bulging and SV Werder Bremen surge ahead!
- 90' Max Kruse makes way for Kevin Mohwald at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from SV Werder Bremen.
- The points are shared — SV Werder Bremen 4-2 FC Schalke 04. Honours even.
Lineups
SV Werder Bremen Lineups
Starting XI
-
4
Claudio Pizarro ↓ Martin Harnik 67'
- 13
- 30
- 1
- 23
- 18
- 5
- 44
- 35
-
11
Milot Rashica ↓ Fin Bartels 84'
-
10
Max Kruse C ↓ Kevin Mohwald 90'
Bench
-
6
Kevin Mohwald ↑ 90'
-
9
Martin Harnik ↑ 67'
- 32
-
22
Fin Bartels ↑ 84'
- 24
- 27
- 2
Coach
Florian Kohfeldt
FC Schalke 04 Lineups
Starting XI
- 27
- 5
- 36
- 35
- 24
- 17
-
10
Nabil Bentaleb ↓ Ahmed Kutucu 73'
- 19
-
18
Daniel Caligiuri ↓ Salif Sane 87'
- 2
- 22
Bench
-
26
Salif Sane ↑ 87'
- 13
- 1
- 21
- 11
-
15
Ahmed Kutucu ↑ 73'
-
14
Rabbi Matondo ↑ 79'
Coach
Domenico Tedesco
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Niclas Fullkrug | 4 |
| Milot Rashica | 3 |
| Dominick Drexler | 3 |
| Marvin Ducksch | 2 |
| Maximilian Eggestein | 2 |
| Breel Embolo | 2 |
| Kevin Mohwald | 1 |
| Max Kruse | 1 |
Head to Head
SV Werder Bremen Form
FC Schalke 04 Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.28
SV Werder Bremen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.1
FC Schalke 04 xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 64% + SV Werder Bremen to win 64%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: SV Werder Bremen win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.38
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 3.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 4.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
Double Chance
SV Werder Bremen or Draw
84%
Draw or FC Schalke 04
36%
SV Werder Bremen or FC Schalke 04
80%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 4–2 not predicted4 – 2Actual
2 – 1
9.4%
1 – 1
9.3%
2 – 0
8.8%
1 – 0
7.3%
3 – 1
7.1%
3 – 0
6.6%
2 – 2
5.1%
0 – 0
4.8%
1 – 2
4.5%
4 – 1
4.1%
3 – 2
3.9%
4 – 0
3.7%
Asian Handicap — SV Werder Bremen
| Handicap | SV Werder Bremen covers | Push | FC Schalke 04 covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -2 | 22% | 19% | 59% |
| -1.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| -1 | 41% | 22% | 37% |
| -0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +0.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +1 | 84% | 10% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 4% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
SV Werder Bremen keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
FC Schalke 04 keeps clean sheet
11%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.