Werder Bremen vs FC Augsburg

Werder Bremen enters this fixture following a draw against 1. FC Köln on September 12, having beaten RB Leipzig 3:1 on September 5. Over the matches we hold statistics for, Marco Grüll has been the standout performer with one goal and three assists over the listed matches, while goalkeeper Karl Hein has recorded four saves. FC Augsburg arrives unbeaten in its newest four Bundesliga matches, most recently drawing 2:2 with Bayer Leverkusen on September 12 following a 4:1 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt on September 6. M. Gregoritsch has led their attack with three goals and one assist over the listed matches, and goalkeeper F. Dahmen has been highly active, recording 20 saves over the listed matches. The best-rated over the listed matches for the hosts was Marco Grüll, while for the visitors it was Anton Kade.

The history between these two sides favors the visitors, who remain unbeaten in their last four meetings. FC Augsburg recorded victories in both the January 2025 and May 2026 matches, while two of the four encounters ended in draws.

• FC Augsburg is without A. Kade, F. Sakar, and S. Mounie, three of their six ruled out players.
• Werder Bremen is without F. Agu, J. Njinmah, and J. Stage, three of the six players reported out or in doubt.
• FC Augsburg's goalkeeper F. Dahmen has recorded 20 saves over the listed matches, contrasting with Werder Bremen's Karl Hein who has made four saves.
• FC Augsburg has shown a clinical second-half edge, scoring 10 goals in the second half across the matches we hold timing for.
• FC Augsburg has been clearly less of the ball over the matches we hold possession statistics for, while Werder Bremen has been about even.

FC Augsburg looks well placed given its recent league form and defensive record compared to the hosts. With M. Gregoritsch providing three goals over the listed matches and F. Dahmen offering a reliable presence in goal with 20 saves over the listed matches, the visitors appear to have the edge. Werder Bremen will look to Marco Grüll, who has one goal and three assists over the listed matches, to spark their attack in front of their home supporters.