Matchday 6

Sunday13:30

Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor

Defender Matej Maglica is set to go straight back into the starting line-up after missing the Stuttgart loss through suspension. Matthias Honsak was preferred to Tobias Kempe in that game, and is expected to retain his place in midfield. Fabian Nürnberger is a doubt because of illness.

Bremen team news

Ole Werner has been talking up Frankfurt loanee Rafael Borré after the Colombian marked his first start for the club with a goal against Cologne. "He does Niclas Füllkrug's job to some extent," he said, referencing last season's joint top scorer, now of Borussia Dortmund. Strike partner Marvin Ducksch's ears were also burning, with the Werder boss praising his general game and understanding. That suggests the impressive Justin Njinmah will be among the subs once more. Summer signing Naby Keïta can also expect more minutes after making his long-awaited debut last time out, following injury.

Hope for Darmstadt

The Lilies have picked up more points in Bundesliga meetings with Bremen than any team they've faced (10), avoiding defeat in all four fixtures on home soil (W2, D2). Will that positive run continue?

Probable line-ups

Who’s set to play this weekend? Who’s going to miss out? Keep up to date with all the latest team news right here!

1:02

Watch: Bremen 1-0 Darmstadt - previous meeting

Bremen and Darmstadt were vying for promotion when they met at the business end of the 2021/22 Bundesliga 2 season. Niclas Füllkrug scored the only goal as Werder went on to seal the deal as runners-up.

2:03

Watch: Stuttgart 3-1 Darmstadt - highlights

Darmstadt took the lead in Stuttgart, before succumbing to the Serhou Guirassy show. The result leaves them winless since their return to the Bundesliga.