Werder Bremen vs FC Augsburg Predictions
Bundesliga · Germany
Werder Bremen
Full Time
0 - 0
AI predicted 1 - 2
FC Augsburg
Win Probability (1X2)
Best Value Pick
Match Result: Draw
@ 3.7(+4% edge)
Match Result
8.5/10Werder Bremen Edge Five-Goal Thriller Over Augsburg With Dramatic Late Winner
Werder Bremen clinched a pulsating 3-2 victory over FC Augsburg at the Weser-Stadion, coming from behind in a match packed with drama and attacking intent. Despite trailing twice, Bremen showed impressive resilience, overturning a 2-1 deficit with two late goals to snatch all three points. Augsburg had taken the lead early and again shortly after the break, but Bremen's relentless pressure eventually paid off. The hosts dominated possession with 59% and peppered the Augsburg goal with 20 shots, 11 of them on target. Augsburg, for their part, were clinical with their limited opportunities, but ultimately could not withstand Bremen's late surge. The match was a showcase of attacking football, tactical adjustments, and high stakes, capped by a dramatic stoppage-time winner.
💪 AI Prediction Report
DECENT HITPredicted
1 - 2
Actual
3 - 2
💰 Bet Results0/1 hit
Key Moments
18' — Goal
Augsburg open the scoring, capitalizing on a defensive lapse by Bremen.
58' — Goal
Augsburg retake the lead, making it 2-1 after Bremen's initial equalizer.
66' — Goal
Bremen equalize for the second time, shifting the momentum.
86' — Goal
Bremen finally take the lead for the first time, setting up a tense finish.
90' — Goal
Bremen seal the win with a stoppage-time goal, completing their comeback.
Various' — Yellow Cards
Both teams pick up bookings in a fiercely contested midfield battle.
Werder Bremen
Werder Bremen displayed attacking verve and resilience, coming from behind twice to secure a memorable win. Their 3-4-3 formation allowed for width and numbers in attack, reflected in their 20 total shots and 11 on target. After conceding twice, Bremen kept their composure, ramping up the pressure late on and reaping the rewards with goals in the 86th and 90th minutes. Defensively, they were occasionally exposed, but their offensive persistence was the difference.
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FC Augsburg
Augsburg started brightly, taking the lead in the 18th minute and again going ahead just before the hour mark. Their 3-4-2-1 setup provided solidity and allowed them to hit Bremen on the break, but they struggled to maintain possession (41%) and ultimately could not withstand Bremen's late onslaught. Despite only 7 shots, they were efficient, scoring twice from 4 shots on target, but fatigue and pressure told in the closing stages.
Key Players
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Tactical Analysis
Bremen's 3-4-3 formation allowed them to dominate the ball and create overloads in wide areas, stretching Augsburg's back three. The wing-backs pushed high, supporting a fluid front three that kept Augsburg's defense under constant pressure. Augsburg's 3-4-2-1, meanwhile, focused on compactness and quick transitions, with Gregoritsch as the focal point and support from Kömür and Fellhauer. Bremen's tactical shift to increase attacking impetus in the final 20 minutes, likely through substitutions and increased pressing, paid dividends as they overwhelmed Augsburg late on. Set pieces were evenly matched with two corners apiece, but Bremen's ability to sustain attacks and recycle possession wore down the visitors. Augsburg's defensive discipline faltered under relentless pressure, and their inability to retain the ball in the final stages proved costly.
Turning Point
Bremen's 86th-minute goal, which gave them the lead for the first time, broke Augsburg's resistance and set the stage for the dramatic late winner.
Man of the Match
N. Füllkrug
Led Bremen's line with determination, directly involved in the crucial late goals that secured the comeback victory.
Werder Bremen vs FC Augsburg: Match Preview
Augsburg travel to Bremen as early Bundesliga pacesetters, having taken maximum points from their opening two fixtures with a combined 7-1 goal difference. Bremen, meanwhile, sit mid-table after a heavy 1-4 loss at Freiburg was offset by a 3-1 home win over Leipzig, leaving them with a negative goal difference but a strong attacking output at home. The league table reflects Augsburg’s sharper start, but Bremen’s home form and attacking options suggest this is far from a foregone conclusion.
Statistically, Augsburg’s attack is the standout unit in this matchup, averaging 3.5 goals per game and 12.2 shots across their last five, while Bremen’s defence has struggled—conceding 2.5 per game and failing to keep a clean sheet so far. Bremen’s attack is effective at home (three goals vs Leipzig, 2.0 per game season average), but their defensive frailty is a concern against an Augsburg side that has scored in both halves and netted eight second-half goals in their last five matches. Both teams’ matches have gone over 2.5 goals, and neither side has looked especially disciplined, with Augsburg averaging one yellow per game and Bremen 0.6.
Given these rates, the model expects a high-scoring contest with both teams likely to find the net. Augsburg’s superior shot volume and conversion rate, combined with Bremen’s defensive issues, point to a narrow away win as the most probable outcome, though the draw is well within range given Bremen’s home output and the H2H record. The likeliest scoreline is 2-1 to Augsburg, but a 1-1 or 2-2 draw is not far behind.
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Werder Bremen vs FC Augsburg Prediction Confidence at a Glance
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Stats Worth Knowing
The numbers behind Werder Bremen vs FC Augsburg that most previews miss.
- 1Augsburg have scored eight of their last eleven goals in the second half across all competitions.
- 2Bremen’s last five matches average 3.4 total goals per game, with both teams scoring in three of those.
- 3Augsburg have won on three of their last four league visits to Bremen, including a 3-1 win in May 2026.
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Where the Model Sees Value: Werder Bremen vs FC Augsburg(1)
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Match Result: Draw@ 3.81
The model assigns a 28% probability to the draw, slightly above the 27% implied by 3.7 odds, with both teams showing a tendency for close, high-scoring games and Augsburg drawing two of the last five H2H in Bremen.
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The Case For This Werder Bremen vs FC Augsburg Prediction
Augsburg arrive as early Bundesliga leaders, having scored seven and conceded just once in their opening two matches, while Bremen are mid-table after a heavy defeat at Freiburg was balanced by a home win over Leipzig. Both sides have shown attacking intent, with Bremen averaging 2.0 goals scored but 2.5 conceded per game, and Augsburg even more prolific at 3.5 scored and 0.5 conceded, though the sample is limited. The underlying shot and xG volumes suggest Augsburg's attack is more sustainable, with 12.2 shots and 5.4 on target per game across their last five, compared to Bremen's 9 and 3.6. The tactical matchup is shaped by Augsburg's direct, high-shot approach against a Bremen defence yet to keep a clean sheet this season. Bremen's attack is functional at home (three goals vs Leipzig) but their defensive structure gives up high-quality chances, as seen in the 1-4 loss at Freiburg. Augsburg's defensive record is flattered by the small sample, but their away win at Frankfurt (4-1) was built on clinical finishing and a strong second half (eight goals in the second half across the last five). Both teams' matches have cleared 2.5 goals in all league games so far, and both average over 1.5 goals scored per match. Statistically, this is set up for a high-scoring contest with both teams likely to find the net. Augsburg's sharper attack and slightly more robust defence tip the balance, but Bremen's home output and the H2H record—five Augsburg wins in the last ten, but draws and home wins not uncommon—keep the draw in play. The likeliest outcome is a narrow Augsburg win, but the model sees value in the draw at current odds.
Key Factors at a Glance
Defence
- →Augsburg average 3.5 goals scored and 0.5 conceded per league game this season.
- →Bremen have conceded in both league matches and have a 0% clean sheet rate so far.
Match Context
- →All four league matches involving these sides have gone over 2.5 goals.
🚩 Werder Bremen vs FC Augsburg Corners Prediction
medium confidenceOur corners model projects roughly 5.3 corners for Werder Bremen and 5 for FC Augsburg, for an expected total of 10.3. That makes the model lean Over 9.5 corners (58%). Over 8.5: 70% · Over 10.5: 46%.
How Werder Bremen and FC Augsburg Are Arriving
Form, fitness and who's likely to start.
Werder Bremen vs FC Augsburg Goalscorer Form
Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals ÷ 5 games. XI badge shows player is in the expected starting lineup.
Werder Bremenlast 5 matchesRegular contributor
Occasional threat
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FC Augsburglast 5 matchesScoring consistently
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Augsburg enter on a three-match winning streak in all competitions, including a 4-1 away victory at Frankfurt and a 3-0 home win over Schalke, with a combined 7-1 Bundesliga goal difference. Bremen's form is more mixed, having bounced back from a 1-4 defeat at Freiburg with a 3-1 home win over Leipzig, but their defensive record remains a concern. Both teams have shown attacking intent, but Augsburg's momentum and output are notably stronger.
Werder Bremen vs FC Augsburg — Last 2 Matches
Strengths
- +Over 2.5 goals in 100% of games this season
Strengths
- +4/5 wins in last 5 — excellent form
- +Prolific attack — 2.4 goals/game (last 5)
- +50% clean sheet rate this season
- +Over 2.5 goals in 100% of games this season
What History Says: Werder Bremen vs FC Augsburg
Augsburg have had the upper hand in recent meetings, winning five of the last ten encounters and three of their last four visits to Bremen, including a 3-1 away win in May 2026. Draws have occurred twice in that span, and both teams have scored in six of the last ten matchups, suggesting a tendency for open games. Bremen do have three home wins in the last ten, so the fixture is not one-sided.
Werder Bremen vs FC Augsburg Head-to-Head History
Last 10 meetings between these sides
3
Werder Bremen wins
2
Draws
5
FC Augsburg wins
Where the Model Disagrees with the Odds: Werder Bremen vs FC Augsburg
The model sees marginal value on the draw at 3.7, with a 28% probability versus a 27% implied by the odds. There is no positive edge on both teams to score or under 2.5 goals at current prices, as bookmaker odds are shorter than model probabilities. The goal markets are efficiently priced, so the only clear value edge is a small one on the draw.
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Things to Watch: Werder Bremen vs FC Augsburg
- ⚠️Season data is based on only two league matches per team, so underlying rates may not be stable.
- ⚠️No injuries reported, but lineups are not confirmed at time of analysis.
- ⚠️Recent H2H has favoured Augsburg, but Bremen have shown home resilience in the past.
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Final Verdict
Werder Bremen 1–2 FC AugsburgThe model projects a 2-1 win for Augsburg, driven primarily by their 3.5 goals per game scoring rate and Bremen’s 0% clean sheet record in the league. The strongest data point is Augsburg’s attacking shot volume and conversion, which has overwhelmed both Schalke and Frankfurt. The main risk to this outcome is Bremen’s home attack, which could turn this into a high-scoring draw if Augsburg’s defence regresses toward the mean.
Werder Bremen vs FC Augsburg: Common Questions
Who will win Werder Bremen vs FC Augsburg?
The model gives Augsburg a 43% chance of victory, with Bremen at 29% and the draw at 28%. Augsburg's early-season attack and recent away form tip the balance slightly in their favour.
Will both teams score in Werder Bremen vs FC Augsburg?
There is a 62% probability that both teams will score, with Bremen conceding in every league match so far and Augsburg averaging 3.5 goals scored per game.
Is over 2.5 goals likely in Werder Bremen vs FC Augsburg?
The probability for over 2.5 goals is 66%, as all four league matches involving these teams have cleared that line and both sides average over two goals scored per game.
How This Prediction Was Made
The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for Werder Bremen vs FC Augsburg: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.
This fixture was routed to The Numbers Desk, the statistical baseline — season-long rates, splits and distributions. An AI model running that profile analyses the pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.
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