Freiburg - Werder Bremen

Freiburg welcome Werder Bremen to Europa-Park Stadion on 30 August 2026 for the opening matchday of the new Bundesliga season. The hosts enter the campaign with significant momentum, having recently secured a dominant aggregate victory over Motherwell in the Conference League qualifiers and a convincing cup win against Fortuna Duesseldorf. With a core featuring Maximilian Eggestein in midfield and the attacking threat of Vincenzo Grifo, Freiburg will look to maintain their recent domestic dominance over the visitors.

Werder Bremen arrive in search of a fresh start following their own clean victory against SK Hansa Lueneburg in the DFB Pokal. The expected XI, led by Niclas Fuellkrug and Samuel Mbangula, faces a stern test against a side that has claimed four wins in their last five league meetings. Whether the visitors can disrupt the rhythm of the Freiburg backline will likely determine the outcome of this early-season clash.