Bremen's first press will test Hoffenheim's ability to move the ball into the space behind it. Augsburg and Freiburg both have wide routes into the box, and each has recently needed another attack after a lead. These are separate matches, but both turn on whether the first defensive action actually ends the possession.
Grüll and Weiser can feed Füllkrug for Bremen, while Avdullahu and Burger can pass through the press to Hložek, Asllani and Kramarić. Hoffenheim lose Prass and Gendrey after both played in the cup, but its core forwards were active there; Bremen's longer absence list was mostly already present in its last match. Hoffenheim's open chances against strong recent opposition and Bremen's frequent box concessions give the visitors repeated scoring supply. That's why I'm siding with Hoffenheim to get the better of Bremen.
Augsburg can create from Behrens and Rieder's wide delivery, while Freiburg can answer through Suzuki, Beste and Grifo's dead balls. Bah played Augsburg's cup match but is suspended in the league, and the other home defensive gaps were largely already absorbed; Freiburg's Treu left its cup game and Günter completed it in his place. Augsburg have kept shooting after falling behind, and Freiburg's bench supplied a late response in its recent comeback. That gives this game a path to another goal even after the teams trade early chances. That's why I'm siding with a high-scoring match.
