Match Preview: Augsburg vs Werder Bremen
Date and time: 24 Aug 2024 at 13:30 UTC
Stadium: WWK Arena
Location: Augsburg
Referee: Sascha Stegemann
Historical Head-to-Head (H2H):
– 2024-04-27: Augsburg 0-3 Werder Bremen
– 2023-12-09: Werder Bremen 2-0 Augsburg
– 2023-03-04: Augsburg 2-1 Werder Bremen
– 2022-09-09: Werder Bremen 0-1 Augsburg
– 2021-05-15: Augsburg 2-0 Werder Bremen
– 2021-01-16: Werder Bremen 2-0 Augsburg
– 2020-02-01: Augsburg 2-1 Werder Bremen
– 2019-09-01: Werder Bremen 3-2 Augsburg
– 2019-02-10: Werder Bremen 4-0 Augsburg
– 2018-09-22: Augsburg 2-3 Werder Bremen
Team Formations and Key Players:
Augsburg:
– Formation: Likely to play a 4-4-2 formation.
– Starters:
– Goalkeeper: Nediljko Labrović (22)
– Defenders: Marius Wolf (29), Jeffrey Gouweleeuw (6), Keven Schlotterbeck (31), Dimitris Giannoulis (13)
– Midfielders: Arne Engels (27), Kristijan Jakic (17), Arne Maier (10), Fredrik Jensen (24)
– Forwards: Samuel Essende (9), Phillip Tietz (21)
– Key Players:
– Samuel Essende: Key forward presence
– Kristijan Jakic: Strong midfield enforcer
– Nediljko Labrović: Solid goalkeeper

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Werder Bremen:
– Formation: Likely to play a 3-5-2 formation.
– Starters:
– Goalkeeper: Michael Zetterer (1)
– Defenders: Niklas Stark (4), Marco Friedl (32), Miloš Veljković (13)
– Midfielders: Senne Lynen (14), Mitchell Weiser (8), Romano Schmid (20), Jens Stage (6), Felix Agu (27)
– Forwards: Keke Topp (42), Marvin Ducksch (7)
– Key Players:
– Marvin Ducksch: Key forward presence
– Mitchell Weiser: Dynamic in the midfield
– Michael Zetterer: Reliable goalkeeper
Recent Form:
Augsburg:
– Recent 4-1 win against FC Viktoria 1889 Berlin in the DFB-Pokal.
– Mixed friendly results: loss to Marseille (3-1), win against Leicester City (1-0).
Werder Bremen:
– Recent 3-1 win against Energie Cottbus in the DFB-Pokal.
– Mixed friendly results: loss to Rennes (1-0), win against Coventry City (2-1).
Strengths and Considerations:
Augsburg:
– Strengths: Home advantage, recent high-scoring win in DFB-Pokal.
– Considerations: Maintain defensive discipline; capitalize on scoring opportunities.
Werder Bremen:
– Strengths: Strong attacking lineup and recent away win in the DFB-Pokal.
– Considerations: Focus on defensive consistency, maintain momentum from recent victories.
Prediction:
Given both teams’ recent form and potential offensive threats:
– Final Score: Augsburg 1-1 Werder Bremen
– Predicted Scorers:
– Augsburg: Samuel Essende
– Werder Bremen: Marvin Ducksch
A closely contested match is expected with both teams having their moments, ultimately resulting in a balanced draw.



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