Werder Bremen Ends 13-Match Winless Streak with 2-0 Victory over Heidenheim

Werder Bremen finally ended their painful 13-match winless streak in the Bundesliga with a vital 2-0 home victory against 1. FC Heidenheim on February 28, 2026. The match was played in front of 40,000 spectators at the Weserstadion and marked a significant turning point for Bremen and their coach Daniel Thioune, who celebrated his first Bundesliga win after a challenging start with three consecutive losses.

Jovan Milosevic opened the scoring in the 57th minute, netting his third goal of the season following a precise cross from Romano Schmid. Despite dominating periods of the game, Werder Bremen struggled to convert several clear chances, including a goal from Olivier Deman that was disallowed by VAR for offside. The match was sealed in stoppage time when Heidenheim's Hennes Behrens inadvertently scored an own goal, securing the 2-0 triumph for Bremen.

This victory also altered the Bundesliga relegation dynamics temporarily, lifting Werder Bremen above VfL Wolfsburg into the relegation playoff spot. Conversely, Heidenheim's dire situation worsens as they remain winless in 11 games, trailing the safety zone by eight points with only 10 fixtures left in the season.

Before kickoff, a spokesperson for the Werder-Ultras made an emotional appeal for unity between players and fans after a disappointing prior game against St. Pauli. Responding positively to this call, the team showed determination and fighting spirit throughout the match.

Daniel Thioune described the victory as a "magic moment," emphasizing the pressure and high expectations the team faced going into the game. The coach highlighted the importance of finally breaking the negative streak to rebuild confidence within the squad.

With this win, Werder Bremen revitalizes their hopes in the Bundesliga relegation battle and will look to build on this momentum in the coming matches.