Hansa Luneburg - Werder Bremen prediction 22 August 2026

The Werder Bremen vs Hansa Luneburg prediction for the DFB Pokal clash on August 22, 2026, at 13:30 points to a massive mismatch. Based on the available odds, Hansa Luneburg is the overwhelming favorite with a 97% win probability. This cup tie pits a Bundesliga side against lower-league opposition, and the numbers reflect a clear gulf in class.

Team Form

Werder Bremen's recent form in the Bundesliga has been poor. They have lost three of their last five matches (L, L, L, D, W), with defeats against Borussia Dortmund (0-2), TSG 1899 Hoffenheim (0-1), and Augsburg (1-3). Their only win came at home against Hamburger SV (3-1), alongside a 1-1 draw at VfB Stuttgart.

Hansa Luneburg, competing in the Oberliga, shows much better consistency. Their last five results are W, D, W, D, D. They secured a 3-1 away win at Borussia Hildesheim and a 2-1 home victory over SV Wilhelmshaven. The three draws came against Heeslinger SC, Germania Egestorf-Langreder, and Meppen II, all finishing 1-1.

Head-to-Head Record

There is no previous head-to-head record between Werder Bremen and Hansa Luneburg. This will be the first competitive meeting between the two clubs.

League Table Positions

Werder Bremen competes in the Bundesliga, the top tier of German football, while Hansa Luneburg plays in the Oberliga, several divisions below. The difference in league stature heavily influences the match prediction and the available odds.

Win Probability: Werder Bremen or Hansa Luneburg?

Based on the bookmaker odds and the massive gap in league levels, the win probabilities are clear. Hansa Luneburg has a 97% chance of winning this match. The draw sits at just 2%, and Werder Bremen has a mere 1% chance of causing an upset. These percentages are derived from the inverse of the 1X2 odds (1.01, 29.00, 46.00), normalized to remove the bookmaker margin. The form data supports this: Hansa Luneburg is unbeaten in five, while Werder Bremen has struggled against Bundesliga opposition. The conclusion is that Hansa Luneburg is overwhelmingly more likely to win.

Odds & Match Prediction

The odds for this DFB Pokal match show a clear favorite. An away win for Hansa Luneburg is priced at 1.01, the draw at 29.00, and a home win for Werder Bremen at 46.00. Bookmakers see Hansa Luneburg as the near-certain winner. Our Werder Bremen vs Hansa Luneburg prediction aligns with the bookmakers: based on the stats, an away victory is the most probable match outcome.