Bundesliga comeback: Heidenheim challenges Bremen on the Schlossberg!
Bundesliga return: FCH meets Werder Bremen on October 15, 2025. Changes in coaching and new players shape the game.

Bundesliga comeback: Heidenheim challenges Bremen on the Schlossberg!
Everyday life in the Bundesliga continues! Next Saturday, SV Werder Bremen will face FC Heidenheim, and the anticipation for this encounter is palpable. Both teams are coming from an international break, which was certainly not just about regeneration, but also about improving their previous performances. Kick-off takes place at 3:30 p.m. in the Voith Arena, Heidenheim's home stadium. The game promises to be an exciting battle!
Werder Bremen has had a mixed start to the season. With three defeats, two wins and one draw, Bremen are currently in 12th place in the table with a total of seven points. They recently returned from the international break with a psychologically important 1-0 win against FC St. Pauli, which should certainly give them a boost. Further details on Bremen's season has been provided Yahoo Sports compiled.
Change of coach at SV Werder Bremen
A remarkable change has come to the coaching bench of SV Werder Bremen. Ole Werner was released after last season and Horst Steffen, who previously ran SV Elversberg, has taken over the helm. Steffen plans to change the defensive formation to a compact four-man chain and wants to bring a breath of fresh air into the way they train and play. What exactly these changes will have in Bremen's game remains to be seen.
Transfer policy is also a topic that excites or worries fans. There are prominent names on the departure side: regular goalkeeper Michael Zetterer moved to Eintracht Frankfurt, while center forward Marvin Duksch joined Birmingham City. But Bremen also provided a breath of fresh air and presented two new additions. Victor Boniface from Bayer Leverkusen and Samuel Mbangula from Juventus Turin should lead the team forward. FC Heidenheim reports that this is part of the plan to address the previous deficiencies.
The history of the duels
When the two teams meet, the history of the duels cannot be neglected. In ten matches that took place in various competitions, Werder Bremen recorded a total of four wins, three draws and three defeats. It will be exciting to see whether Heidenheim can do something in this encounter and perhaps even influence the statistics in his favor.
The atmosphere in the stadium is eagerly awaited by everyone. Werder Bremen, as one of the most traditional clubs in Germany and a founding member of the 1st Bundesliga, not only brings sporting ambition, but also a loyal fan base. An average of around 41,400 spectators were counted at home games in the Weserstadion last season, and away from home they are not without support either. This is certainly an important element for the upcoming games.
Bremen occupies third place in the Bundesliga's all-time table and has shaped the football landscape with very successful years in the past. Statista has revealed that the entire team is worth over 100 million euros - a sign that the club is still very popular. The course for the next few weeks will be set on Saturday, and the pressure tension is likely to be correspondingly high.
So it remains exciting! Who can prevail at Schlossberg? Fans and experts alike are excited about the duel between SV Werder Bremen and FC Heidenheim.