Hoffenheim has won its fourth game in 2026, continuing its winning streak. Coach Christian Ilzer said after the game: 'We have a lot of momentum.' This momentum helped the team in the catch-up game against Werder Bremen. Alexander Prass scored in the 44th minute to make it 1-0, before Grischa Prömel increased the lead to 2-0 in the 54th minute after Wouter Burger's red card. The club consolidated its third place with 39 points and is heading for the Champions League. However, Prömel did not want to dream too much about the Champions League. 'We're on a good path, but we still have a lot of work to do,' said the midfielder. Werder Bremen, on the other hand, has not won since November 7 and is slipping to 15th place with 18 points. Coach Horst Steffen received backing from the club management. 'I see how he works with the team. I see a team that gets things done with the coach,' said Werder sports director Clemens Fritz. RB Leipzig, however, squandered a win against FC St. Pauli. Christoph Baumgartner found it 'very disappointing' and said: 'What we're missing right now is a really good game over 90 minutes.'