Hertha Berlin vs Werder Bremen. BTTS or over 2.5 goals in this game

Hertha Berlin and Werder Bremen square off in a crucial contest at the Olympiastadion Berlin on Saturday as the Bundesliga resumes play with a new round of games this weekend. The opposition will arrive in Germany's capital after a six-game losing run.

Werder Bremen is presently ranked 12th in the Bundesliga rankings and has had a patchy season thus far. The away team suffered a humiliating loss at the hands of SC Freiburg after scoring the first goal and will need to recover in this match.

On the other side, Hertha Berlin is having a difficult time adjusting to the demands of the top division this season. Hertha Berlin is presently stuck at the bottom of the league standings. Due to their recent 5-2 loss to FC Schalke 04, the hosts are out to redeem themselves this weekend.

Hertha Berlin (LDLDLL)

Hertha's ten-year tenure in the Bundesliga seems to be seriously at risk this season after losing 5-2 at home to Schalke 04, their relegation opponents. Sandro Schwarz was ultimately fired as a manager earlier this week, with Hertha two points below Schalke and Stuttgart at the bottom of the table. The former Mainz 05 manager had lost 12 of his previous 17 league matches as a manager.

The newly appointed coach (Pal Dardai) has been chosen as Schwarz's successor until the end of the season. He has already coached Hertha on two occasions, and he will be hoping to make an immediate impact by defeating Werder Bremen at the Olympiastadion this weekend. With the away team having such a fantastic start to their first season back in the Bundesliga after their promotion in May, that scenario does not seem all that improbable given their current performance.

At home in the Bundesliga, Hertha Berlin has won 4, drawn 5, and lost 5 of the 14 games played. Considering the 28 games played in the Bundesliga this season, Hertha Berlin scored 33 goals but conceded 55. 

Looking at the injury list, Filip Uremovic will be unavailable due to suspension obtained following his accumulation of cautions. Jovetic will also be unavailable due to a muscle injury he sustained last weekend. Agustin Rogel may take Uremovic's position on the right flank.

Hertha Berlin's possible starting lineup:

Goalkeeper: Christensen; 

Defenders: Rogel, Kempf, Dardai; 

Midfielders: Richter, Tousart, Sunjic, Serdar, Plattenhardt; 

Strikerws: Lukebakio, Kanga

Werder Bremen (LLDLDL)

 Werder appeared to be on track to snap their five-game losing streak when Philipp score the first goal of the game in the first half. However, Christian Streich's team rallied with goals from Roland Sallai and Lucas Holer to hand Die Werderaner their sixth loss in their last nine games.

With only six games left in the season, Werder likely already has enough points on the board to escape thanks to their strong early-season performance. Werder still maintains an eight-point lead over the relegation spots. The most urgent area for improvement for the away team is undoubtedly the defense, which has allowed two or more goals in eight of their last nine games. Nevertheless, Werner will almost certainly tell his players otherwise and demand more of the spirit that has brought them this far under his leadership. Scoring goals continues to be their strength as they have done in each of their previous seven games, so there is a good chance they can further their agony for Hertha and humiliate them on Saturday in the capital.

Away from home, Werder Bremen has 4 wins, 4 draws, and 5 defeats considering the 13 games played in the Bundesliga this season. Considering the 28 games played in the Bundesliga this season, Werder Bremen scored 43 goals but conceded 54. 

Werder, meanwhile, may remain without Niclas Fullkrug after the forward missed last weekend's defeat to Freiburg due to a calf issue. The coach will hope to have his top goalscorer available from the bench at least. With the exception of Niclas Fullkrug, the away side appears to have no other injury concerns. The return of Amos Pieper will be welcome news as the coach desperately attempts to improve his side's defensive record.

Werder Bremen's possible starting lineup:

Goalkkeerper: Pavlenka; 

Defenders: Pieper, Veljkovic, Friedl; 

Midfielders: Weiser, Bittencourt, Gross, Stage, Jung; 

Strikers: Ducksch, Philipp

Expert Betting Tips

Although Werder Bremen has a good team at their disposal, they have not yet performed up to expectations this year. The away team is going through a tough time right now, so they will need to step it up in this game. Werder's ability to start Fullkrug following his recent injury will be crucial, although the visitors can still score goals even without their pivotal attacking force.

Despite having a terrible season thus far, Hertha Berlin still has a chance to overtake their rivals in the relegation zone. Given that Dardai already has a close relationship with the club's fan base, we anticipate Hertha to respond after ultimately deciding to remove their manager earlier this week. They could, though, fall short of the triumph they so sorely need.

This season, Werder Bremen has been the superior team, and they have the advantage coming into this contest. BTTS with over 2.5 goals is expected. The potential scorelines are 1-1, 1-3, or 2-2.