Werder Bremen Faces Bayern Munich Amid Oktoberfest Excitement

Bremen, Germany – The SV Werder Bremen is set to face off against FC Bayern Munich on Friday, September 26, 2025, at 8:30 PM in the Allianz Arena. Approximately 6,000 fans will accompany the Green-Whites as they look to secure points in this Bundesliga matchup, despite it being a weekday.

Goalkeeper Karl Hein will start for Werder after recovering from an injury. Samuel Mbangula is also available after overcoming thigh issues. However, Mitchell Weiser, Max Wöber, Olivier Deman, and Niklas Stark remain sidelined due to various injuries.

Head coach Horst Steffen spoke about the challenge of facing Bayern, stating, “We are going to Munich with a brave mindset. We know we will likely have around 30 percent possession and will have to defend a lot. That is Bayern Munich – a top European team.” Steffen emphasized the importance of making the most of any opportunities that arise throughout the match.

Meanwhile, the Oktoberfest festivities will be in full swing as the match takes place. Historically, Bayern has struggled during this time, winning only five of their last eleven Oktoberfest home games. In previous encounters, Werder has seen success, including a victory earlier this year when they defeated Bayern 1-0.

This matchup marks the 117th meeting between Werder Bremen and Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga, making it the most contested fixture in German football. Bayern has won 63 of those encounters, while Werder has claimed victory 27 times.

Fans can follow the game live through various platforms, including Sky Sport and the DeichStube live ticker, which starts at 7:30 PM with both teams’ starting lineups. nAs the teams prepare to meet under the backdrop of Oktoberfest, both will be eager to earn valuable points in the Bundesliga standings.

The current weather forecast for Munich indicates temperatures around 14°C with light rain, but Steffen believes that weather conditions will not impact the game significantly.