Werder Bremen vs Augsburg – News and Probable Lineups

A rejuvenated Werder Bremen is set to host a form-driven Augsburg at Weserstadion for what promises to be an exciting Bundesliga clash on Saturday.

Die Werderaner are aiming for their third victory in five matches this weekend, while Die Fuggerstadter are looking to extend their unbeaten streak this season.

Match overview

After a challenging 2025-26 season, where Daniel Thioune steered Werder to safety in the Bundesliga, he has managed to keep the team on an upward trajectory this season.

Entering their Bundesliga opener with high hopes after a 3-0 win over Luneburger Hansa in the DFB-Pokal on August 22, Die Werderaner faced a setback, losing 4-1 to Freiburg.

However, showcasing their resilience, they rebounded from that defeat with an impressive 3-1 victory against RB Leipzig, secured by strikes from Eren Dinkci, Niclas Fullkrug, and Marco Grull.

Demonstrating their mental toughness once more, Bremen fought back last time to earn a 1-1 draw with FC Koln, a result that places them 10th in the league with four points.

Fullkrug, who has netted three times in his initial four fixtures for Die Werderaner this campaign— including the equalizer against RheinEnergieStadion— is anticipated to be a major threat once again come Saturday.

On the other hand, Manuel Baum was pivotal in reviving his squad during the previous season, steering them away from relegation dangers to a secure mid-table position.

This season, Die Fuggerstadter have made a solid beginning in the 2026-27 campaign, securing four wins and a draw across their first five matches in all competitions.

Most recently, Augsburg played to a 2-2 draw with Bayer Leverkusen, a match in which they rallied from behind to take a 2-1 lead, only for Patrick Schick to score a late equalizer in the 89th minute for Die Werkself.

Although Baum’s team might feel frustrated that their four-match winning streak has ended, they have successfully maintained a run of scoring at least two goals in every game this season.

Die Fuggerstadter will be optimistic about returning to their winning ways on Saturday, fueled by their strong start to the campaign and a record of four victories in their last five competitive away encounters.

Team News

Werder Bremen is dealing with a long list of injuries, including midfielders Jens Stage and Senne Lynen, who are recuperating from thigh and groin issues, respectively.

To fill these gaps, Thioune may choose to deploy Youri Regeer and Ludovit Reis in a double pivot, with Chuki operating in the number 10 position.

In attack, the adaptable Justin Njinmah has his own thigh concern, while striker Keke Topp is ruled out until next year due to an anterior cruciate ligament injury; thus, Niclas Fullkrug is likely to lead the attack, flanked by Eren Dinkci and Marco Grull on the wings.

Defensively, left-backs Felix Agu (calf) and Moussa N’Diaye (groin) are both unavailable, although Olivier Deman should be ready to take his place on the left side of the hosts’ defence.

For Augsburg, they will be missing Tim Breithaupt (toe), while Anton Kade (muscle) is a doubt for the match. If he is unable to play, Han-Noah Massengo and Fabian Rieder are expected to partner in the midfield.

Additionally, winger Faik Sakar is sidelined with an ankle injury, and versatile center-back Sima Suso is also out due to a muscle issue, meaning that Noahkai Banks, Calvin Brackelmann, and Chrislain Matsima will likely form the backline, with Marius Wolf and Hennes Behrens starting as wing-backs.

Werder Bremen probable starting XI:

Hein; Arthur, Freud, Pieper, Deman; Rice, Regeer; Dinkci, Chuki, Grull; Full jug

Augsburg probable starting XI:

Dahmen; Banks, Brackelmann, Matsima; Wolf, Massengo, Rieder, Behrens; Fellhauer, Ibrahimovic; Gregoritsch

Werder Bremen has begun the season significantly better than they did last year, yet they remain the underdogs going into this fixture.

Augsburg enters the match with confidence as they seek all three points, and it wouldn’t be surprising to see them emerge as narrow victors given their attacking capabilities.