Werder Bremen – FC Augsburg
Our Bremen – Augsburg betting tip is: Bremen to win – 1.86 odds
- Bremen is currently in better form than Augsburg
- Werder Bremen is undefeated against Augsburg in their last three games (two wins and a draw)
- Augsburg has a few players missing
Next Bundesliga match day, Werder Bremen and FC Augsburg will face each other. The game promises to be exciting as both teams have different starting positions and form curves.
Werder Bremen are currently in 9th place with 26 points from their previous matches. Coach Ole Werner’s team has established a solid position in the middle of the league. FC Augsburg are in 12th place and have collected 19 points so far. For Enrico Maaßen’s team, the aim is to further distance themselves from the relegation places.
Bremen have put in a strong performance in their last five Bundesliga games, winning three, drawing one and losing just one. Their victory over Union Berlin was particularly impressive and demonstrated the quality of Bremen’s offense.
FC Augsburg, on the other hand, have only recorded one win in their last five games. Three defeats and one draw show that the team is currently struggling to find consistency. Their defense, in particular, has been vulnerable in some games, which could pose a problem against the goal-scoring Bremen team.
The game offers a lot of excitement as both teams need important points: Bremen to move closer to the international places, and Augsburg to secure themselves in the lower midfield of the table. Find out who will come out on top in our Bremen – Augsburg tip.
Bremen – Augsburg info
- Date & Time: 19.01.2025, 17:30
- Venue: Weserstadion, Bremen
- Competition: Bundesliga, Matchday 18
- Broadcast/Live stream: DAZN
Bremen Form & Bilanz Check
Last Wednesday evening, the spectators in the Weser Stadium in Bremen experienced a thrilling Bundesliga game between SV Werder Bremen and 1. FC Heidenheim, which ended in a 3-3 draw.
Marco Grüll put the home side in front as early as the first minute of the game, when he finished off a cross from Romano Schmid while turning and the ball was deflected into the goal. Werder initially dominated the action and were unlucky when Marvin Ducksch only hit the crossbar in the eleventh minute.
Despite creating further chances, Bremen was unable to extend its lead. Instead, Heidenheim capitalized on a lapse in concentration in the Bremen defense: Jan Schöppner scored the surprising equalizer in the 30th minute, curling the ball into the goal after a save on Paul Wanner’s shot. After the break, Werder went back in front. In the 56th minute, Ducksch took advantage of a mistake by Heidenheim goalkeeper Kevin Müller, who unfortunately saved a cross from Mitchell Weiser at the feet of the Bremen striker.
But their joy was short-lived: just five minutes later, Luca Kerber equalized for the visitors after the Bremen defense was again disorganized. In the 79th minute, Werder seemed to be on the road to victory when Grüll scored his second goal of the evening to make it 3-2.
But in the fourth minute of stoppage time, Leonardo Scienza scored the much-celebrated equalizer for Heidenheim with a directly converted free-kick from a half-left position. Werder Bremen thus missed the chance to move closer to the international places with a win, while 1. FC Heidenheim was able to take an important point in the relegation battle.
Dominance
Werder Bremen go into the upcoming clash against FC Augsburg with an impressive series: in the last three direct encounters, Bremen have remained unbeaten, celebrating two victories and drawing one game. This record and their current better form make the team of coach Ole Werner favorites again this time. Bremen will be looking to continue their strong run in front of their home crowd and pick up important points towards a top-four finish.
Bremen facts & analysis
- 9th place in the Bundesliga
- Unbeaten in three straight duels against Augsburg (two wins and one draw)
- Bremen have not won in the last two Bundesliga games
Augsburg form & record check
FC Augsburg celebrate an important 2-0 away win against 1. FC Union Berlin. Alexis Claude-Maurice put the visitors in front as early as the 9th minute, when he in the box and fired the ball under the crossbar. Union Berlin tried to respond quickly and Lucas Tousart had a good opportunity, but his shot from distance was saved by Augsburg goalkeeper Finn Dahmen.
In the 30th minute, Augsburg went 2-0 up again through Claude-Maurice. He finished off a precise assist from captain Jeffrey Gouweleeuw to complete his double. Union Berlin tried hard to get a goal in the second half and had bad luck when Jordan hit the crossbar in the 47th minute. Despite further offensive efforts, the hosts were unable to overcome Augsburg’s well-organized defense.
With this victory, FC Augsburg ended their away drought and inflicted Union Berlin’s tenth consecutive game without a win. Alexis Claude-Maurice’s two goals made him the man of the match, underlining his importance to the Fuggerstadt side’s offense.
Injuries piling up
FC Augsburg are currently struggling with significant personnel issues, which explains the team’s recent fluctuating performances. Several key players are missing due to injuries, suspensions or a lack of training.
Frank Onyeka is unavailable due to a suspension, while Mads Pedersen is out after groin surgery and Masaya Okugawa with a thigh injury. Reece Oxford is still lagging behind in training, Maximilian Bauer is recovering from a concussion, and Keven Schlotterbeck is struggling with thigh problems. Yusuf Kabadayi is also missing after knee surgery.
These absences make it difficult for the team to bring consistency and stability to the pitch, which was clearly evident in the past few games.
Augsburg facts & analysis
- 12th place in the Bundesliga
- FCA have to do without some key players
- Augsburg are the underdogs in the upcoming clash
Werder Bremen will line up in a 3-5-2 system in the upcoming game, combining a stable back three with a flexible midfield diamond to both defend defensively and create offensive momentum. This formation allows Bremen to apply pressure through the two strikers and make use of the width of the pitch at the same time.
FC Augsburg, on the other hand, will play in a 3-4-2-1 system, which proved extremely successful in the last game against Union Berlin. With a compact back three and two offensive wing players, Augsburg aims to stabilize the defense and be dangerous on the counterattack with quick passes into the box.
Bremen – Augsburg Head-to-Head Comparison & Statistics
A glance at the statistics of the last five meetings between Werder Bremen and FC Augsburg shows that they have been evenly matched. Both teams have won twice, while the most recent encounter ended in a draw. This even balance suggests that we can look forward to another exciting chapter in the rivalry between the two teams.
Head to head (H2H)
