Berlin, Jan. 28 -- Werder Bremen's slump deepened as Hoffenheim preserved their unbeaten start to the new year with a composed 2-0 away victory, even after being reduced to 10 men in a rescheduled Bundesliga matchday 16 fixture at the Weserstadion on Tuesday.
The contest brought together two sides moving in opposite directions, with Bremen entering the night as one of the league's most out-of-form sides and Hoffenheim arriving unbeaten in 2026. The hosts, forced into several defensive changes, began with early intent and nearly struck inside the opening minute when Justin Njinmah broke clear, only to squander a promising opportunity.
Hoffenheim gradually imposed control but initially struggled to stretch a compact Bremen back line. Clear ...