Match Information
Match Overview
Werder Bremen host FC Augsburg at the Weserstadion on September 19 in Regular Season - 4, a fixture that pits ninth-placed Bremen against a strong Augsburg side sitting third in the early Bundesliga table. With the season only four matchdays old, this clash offers an early signal of where both clubs stand relative to the division's upper tier.
The most striking factor here is the contrast in league position and momentum. Augsburg's third-place standing under M. Baum reflects a side that has already banked two wins and a draw from its opening three league matches, including a 4-1 away victory at Eintracht Frankfurt on September 6. Bremen, by contrast, sit mid-table under D. Thioune, having produced a mixed sequence of results that leaves them searching for the consistency Augsburg has already shown. For a matchday 4 fixture, this gap in league position is significant enough to shape expectations, even though plenty of the season remains.
Recent form adds further texture. Bremen's 3-1 home win over RB Leipzig on September 5 demonstrated attacking quality, but it was sandwiched between a 4-1 away defeat at SC Freiburg on August 30 and a 1-1 draw at 1. FC Köln on September 12, pointing to inconsistency. Augsburg's form line, meanwhile, shows only one blemish in the league since the campaign began, with their 2-2 draw against Bayer Leverkusen on September 12 the closest they have come to dropping points at home.
Squad availability is not a complicating factor for either side. Both Werder Bremen and FC Augsburg report no injuries, meaning both managers can select from full-strength squads and are likely to name lineups closely resembling their most recent matchday XIs.
With both sides fielding fully fit squads, the match at Weserstadion should provide a clear test of Bremen's home form against Augsburg's early-season table position.
Predicted Lineups
Werder Bremen
K. Hein; Arthur, A. Pieper, M. Friedl, O. Deman; L. Reis, Y. Regeer, E. Dinkçi, Chuky San José, M. Grüll; N. Füllkrug
FC Augsburg
F. Dahmen; Noahkai Kai Daniel Banks, C. Matsima, C. Brackelmann; M. Wolf, H. Massengo, F. Rieder, Hennes Behrens, R. Fellhauer, A. Ibrahimović; M. Gregoritsch
Team Form Analysis
Werder Bremen
League Position: 9Werder Bremen Form Analysis
Werder Bremen's recent results tell a story of inconsistency. Their most recent Bundesliga outing produced a 1-1 draw away at 1. FC Köln on September 12, following a strong 3-1 home win over RB Leipzig on September 5 that showcased attacking punch, with N. Füllkrug and midfield support producing three goals. However, that victory came sandwiched between a heavy 4-1 defeat away at SC Freiburg on August 30, exposing defensive vulnerabilities against a well-organized opponent. A DFB Pokal win away at Lüneburger SK Hansa (3-0) on August 22 showed squad depth capable of producing comfortable results against lower-tier opposition, though a pre-season 0-1 loss to Auxerre on August 15 offered little reassurance heading into the campaign. Overall, Bremen have shown they can score freely against mid-table opposition but have struggled to maintain defensive solidity against both stronger and inconsistent Bundesliga sides, a pattern that will need addressing as the season progresses.
FC Augsburg
League Position: 3FC Augsburg Form Analysis
FC Augsburg arrive in excellent form, unbeaten in their last three Bundesliga fixtures. Their most recent league match produced a 2-2 draw at home against Bayer Leverkusen on September 12, a result against a quality opponent that underlines their competitiveness at this early stage. Before that, Augsburg produced two convincing victories: a 4-1 away win at Eintracht Frankfurt on September 6, and a 3-0 home win over FC Schalke 04 on August 30, both showing attacking efficiency and defensive control against varied opposition. Their DFB Pokal away win at Energie Cottbus (2-0) on August 22 further reflected squad depth. The only blemish across recent fixtures was a 4-0 friendly loss to Leeds on August 15, though pre-season results carry less weight than competitive form. With M. Gregoritsch leading the attack and a settled group producing goals across multiple matches, Augsburg's third-place league position appears well earned based on their recent performances.
Head-to-Head
Werder Bremen
FC Augsburg
Recent Meetings
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-02 | Werder Bremen | 1 - 3 | FC Augsburg |
| 2025-12-20 | FC Augsburg | 0 - 0 | Werder Bremen |
| 2025-01-19 | Werder Bremen | 0 - 2 | FC Augsburg |
| 2024-08-24 | FC Augsburg | 2 - 2 | Werder Bremen |
| 2024-04-27 | FC Augsburg | 0 - 3 | Werder Bremen |
| 2023-12-09 | Werder Bremen | 2 - 0 | FC Augsburg |
| 2023-03-04 | FC Augsburg | 2 - 1 | Werder Bremen |
| 2022-09-09 | Werder Bremen | 0 - 1 | FC Augsburg |
| 2021-05-15 | FC Augsburg | 2 - 0 | Werder Bremen |
| 2021-01-16 | Werder Bremen | 2 - 0 | FC Augsburg |
Memorable Matches
The head-to-head history between these two sides has produced some notable swings. On 2026-05-02, FC Augsburg won 3-1 away at Werder Bremen, continuing a pattern of competitive away performances in this fixture. Earlier, on 2025-01-19, Augsburg claimed a 2-0 win at Bremen, while the reverse fixture on 2025-12-20 finished goalless. Further back, a 2024-04-27 meeting saw Werder Bremen win 3-0 away at Augsburg, one of the more emphatic results in the fixture's recent history. Across the sampled meetings, results have gone both ways, reflecting a fixture without a dominant side in recent years.
Venue Factor
The Weserstadion provides Werder Bremen with a familiar home environment for this Regular Season - 4 fixture. Bremen's home record this season includes a 3-1 win over RB Leipzig on September 5, suggesting they can be productive in front of their own supporters. FC Augsburg, meanwhile, have shown they can perform away from home, having won 4-1 at Eintracht Frankfurt on September 6, indicating comfort traveling to strong Bundesliga ven
Injury Concerns
Werder Bremen
FC Augsburg
