Matchday 18 of the Bundesliga between Werder Bremen and Augsburg will take place on January 19 at the Weserstadion in Bremen. Werder Bremen vs. Augsburg: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Referee: Benjamin Brand (Germany)
Matches – 8 (Bundesliga, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 26;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.2;
Red cards shown – 2;
Average fouls per match – 20;
Penalties – 13%.
Predicted lineups for Werder Bremen vs. Augsburg
Werder Bremen (4-3-3): Jiri Pavlenka – Mitchell Weiser, Amos Pieper, Niklas Stark, Anthony Jung – Leonardo Bittencourt, Christian Gross, Romano Schmid – Marvin Ducksch, Niclas Füllkrug, Oliver Burke.
Augsburg (4-4-2): Rafal Gikiewicz – Robert Gumny, Jeffrey Gouweleeuw, Reece Oxford, Iago – Daniel Caligiuri, Arne Maier, Carlos Gruezo, Ruben Vargas – Florian Niederlechner, Mergim Berisha.
Werder Bremen
Werder Bremen is aiming to bounce back after a challenging start to the season. The team has shown resilience in recent matches and will look to capitalize on their home advantage. With a solid defensive lineup, they hope to keep Augsburg at bay and secure crucial points.
- Werder Bremen has not lost in regular time in 3 of their last 4 home matches (2 wins, 1 draw).
- The team has scored at least one goal in each of their last 6 Bundesliga games.
- Werder Bremen has kept a clean sheet in 2 of their last 5 home games.
Augsburg
Augsburg comes into this match following a narrow victory in their previous outing. The team has been inconsistent on the road, but they have the potential to challenge Werder Bremen with their attacking prowess. Augsburg will aim to exploit any defensive lapses from their opponents.
- Augsburg has not won in regular time in their last 4 away matches (1 draw, 3 losses).
- The team has conceded at least two goals in 3 of their last 5 away games.
- Augsburg has scored in 4 of their last 5 Bundesliga matches.
Werder Bremen vs. Augsburg: Match Prediction
Both teams have shown mixed form this season, but Werder Bremen's home advantage could be a decisive factor. While Augsburg has been inconsistent on the road, their ability to score could pose a threat. Considering both teams' recent performances, this match could see goals from both sides.
My prediction: Total over 2.5 goals
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