Werder Bremen have not lost a Bundesliga match at the Weserstadion in 20 consecutive games, a run that stretches back to a 2-1 defeat to Bayer Leverkusen on Nov. 25, 2023. The streak stands as the club's longest top-flight home unbeaten run since the 2004-05 season, when Bremen finished third under coach Thomas Schaaf.
The run will be tested Saturday when Bayern Munich visit for a 6:30 p.m. local kickoff. Bayern have won their last four away matches in the Bundesliga and sit atop the table, making the fixture the stiffest challenge Bremen have faced at home since the streak began.
Bremen's record across the 20 matches is 13 wins and seven draws. The club has scored in every one of those games, totaling 41 goals, and has kept eight clean sheets. Forward Marvin Ducksch has contributed 11 goals and six assists during the stretch, while goalkeeper Michael Zetterer has started 18 of the 20 fixtures.
The streak has lifted Bremen into contention for European qualification. The club currently sits seventh in the table with 38 points from 26 matches, four points behind fifth-place RB Leipzig. A top-six finish would send Bremen into the Europa League for the first time since the 2010-11 season.
Bayern arrive having scored at least three goals in each of their last five league games. Striker Harry Kane leads the Bundesliga with 24 goals in 25 appearances, and midfielder Jamal Musiala has added nine. Bayern have not lost to Bremen in any competition since 2019.
Bremen coach Ole Werner has not confirmed his starting lineup, but defender Marco Friedl is expected to return after serving a one-match suspension. Midfielder Romano Schmid remains doubtful with a thigh injury sustained in training last week.
Saturday's match is the 116th competitive meeting between the two clubs. Bayern hold the advantage with 60 wins to Bremen's 26, with 29 draws. Bremen's most recent victory over Bayern came in a 1-0 home result in November 2021.
