Mid-Table Dogfight Lacking Spark
Normal Puntuación Futmetrix: 56/100. Two Bundesliga sides locked in a relegation scrap collide at the WWK Arena, but neither Augsburg's leaky defence nor Bremen's inconsistency promises compelling theatre.
The Setup
FC Augsburg hosts Werder Bremen in a clash defined by desperation rather than quality. The Form picture is murky: Augsburg has mustered just one draw in five outings, while Bremen can point to two wins in the same span. Yet the Balance is fragile—Augsburg's defence bleeds 2.1 goals per game, Bremen's 2.2. That should guarantee chances, but also careless mistakes. The Stakes are muted—a six-pointer in the middle of the table, not a title decider or survival lifeline.
Key Battle
Dimitrios Giannoulis (Augsburg) versus Jens Stage (Bremen): The left-back Giannoulis has injected stability with 1 goal and 2 assists across four recent matches, averaging an 8.0 rating. Stage, meanwhile, is Bremen's midfield metronome—2 goals, 1 assist in five games with a 7.4 average. Whoever controls the width and tempo wins this duel.
Our Prediction
A grinding, defensively-minded contest with chances scattered across both boxes. Augsburg's Finn Dahmen has posted 3 clean sheets in 5 matches, suggesting the defence can tighten. But errors will creep in. We see 1-1 or a narrow 2-1 for Augsburg—a result that leaves both teams frustrated.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match?
Only if you crave relegation-battle grit. Better Bundesliga options exist on this weekend.
What's the predicted outcome?
1-1 draw or 2-1 Augsburg. Both teams will create chances, but sloppy defending tips the balance toward stalemate.
Where are Augsburg and Bremen in the league table?
Augsburg 13th on 13 points from 13 games. Bremen 11th on 16 points from 12 games. Both in the relegation fight.
What is Augsburg's current form?
Patchy (W-L-W-L-L). Only one win in five. Defence concedes 2.1 per game—a liability.
Who is the in-form player to watch?
Jens Stage (Bremen): 2 goals, 1 assist in 5 matches, 7.4 average rating. Giannoulis (Augsburg) with 1 goal, 2 assists in 4 games at 8.0.
¿Por qué este partido tiene 56/100?
Nuestro algoritmo Futmetrix analizó intensidad, equilibrio e importancia. La puntuación de 56/100 sitúa este partido en la categoría "Normal".