Highlights
S. Stegemann
Full-time: Augsburg 2-2 Bremen
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Full-time
90'
+ 5
90'
+ 4
Substitution
90'
+ 1
Added time
We'll have five extra minute. Can either side find one more decisive goal?
90'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
88'
Substitution
81'
Substitution
80'
Substitution
79'
No penalty
It wasn't given originally against Jung and that's the decision that stands after review.
79'
Substitution
77'
VAR check
Referee Stegemann has been called over to the monitor to look at a potential handball...
77'
SituationNo penalty
ReviewHandball?
DecisionNo penalty
72'
Ducksch!
What a chance for the away side as Ducksch is played clean through without a defender in sight. He tries to go between the legs of Labrović, but the Augsburg goalkeeper gets his move spot on to block coming off his line.
69'
Essende again! But ruled out...
The man from DR Congo puts away a second on his debut, taking down a cross into the box completely unmarked, side-stepping a defender and slotting past Zetterer, but it's chalked off after the ball touched his arm when controlling the cross.
69'
SituationNo goal
ReviewHandball?
DecisionNo goal
66'
Change of shape
The hosts change things up by sending on defender Bauer for striker Tietz. That could be a move to a back three.
66'
Substitution
65'
Bremen with better chances?
xGoals
The xGoals value of a club is calculated from the sum of all goal probabilities (goals and shots on goal) of that team. During a match, it’s easy to see whether the club is performing better than expected (goals > xGoals) - or maybe even higher (xGoals > goals).
xGoals
2
0.81
1.43
2
Goals
59'
Substitution
59'
Substitution
58'
Super-sub strikes!
We're level again at the WWK! Another Weiser cross from the right, high to the far post, nodded in at the back by substitute Njinmah.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
55'
Engels booked
He's late on Lynen and picks up his first caution of the campaign.
53'
Ducksch again
He got his last goal here on Matchday 31 last season and is edging closer to opening his account this term, but his header sails over.
51'
Almost from Ducksch
Schmid goes for an outside-of-the-boot ball into the middle. It takes a deflection but Ducksch is quickest to react, but can't quite get to the bouncing ball in time as Labrović bears down.
46'
Double change
Ole Werner has reacted to that first half with two changes. A slight reshuffle at the back as Jung replaces Stark, while Njinmah is on for Topp up top.
Kick-off!
Half-time: Augsburg 2-1 Bremen
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45'
+ 3
Substitution
45'
+ 3
Substitution
Half-time
43'
Firsts for Augsburg
PSG youth product Essende has opened his Bundesliga account following his summer move from Vizela, while Breithaupt's assist is the first time he's directly contributed a Bundesliga goal in his 17th appearance.
39'
Big turnaround from Augsburg
Big turnaround from Augsburg
12'
23.1 %
35'
69 %
Augsburg lead!
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Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
34'
Weiser denied
Good move by the wing-back, shifting inside Giannoulis, but his left-footed shot is held by Labrović.
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30'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
28'
Drinks
It's hot this afternoon in Bavaria, so the players pause for a quick drink.
28'
Augsburg with more chances
Goal attempts
2off target
2on target
0off target
2on target
25'
Stage lets fly
Thumping effort from the Dane on the volley after Topp's lay-off, but Labrović gets down to his right and pushes it away.
24'
Deja-vu
Rexhbecaj scored Augsburg's first goal of last season as well as they drew 4-4 at home to Gladbach. We could be on for a similar score if things continue like this...
20'
In a flash
That Rexhbecaj shot clocked almost 106 km/h from 28 metres out.
Immediate response!
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Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
Werder strike first!
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Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
10'
Huge chance!
Maier floats a free-kick from deep on the right high into the box. Essende with a huge leap above his marker, heading the ball down to Engels in space, but he puts his shot at Zetterer, who does very well to spread himself. What an opportunity for the hosts.
8'
Too easy for Zetterer
Now Augsburg come forward down the right with Pedersen, but his cross is held by Zetterer in the Bremen goal.
3'
Topp quickly in the action
Weiser brings the ball forward down the right and finds Topp on the run. Last weekend's hat-trick scorer gets his shot away quickly but only finds the side netting.
Kick-off!
All smiles from the home boss
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Teams in the tunnel
Just moments to go before Augsburg and Bremen kick off their campaigns.
Milestone for Ducksch
The striker makes his 100th competitive appearances for Werder today. He was directly involved in four of their five goals against Augsburg last season.
0:11
Watch: Warm-up time in Augsburg
0:13
Watch: Werder take in their southern surroundings
More on those teams
Jess Thorup names the same side that started last week's DFB Cup victory over, meaning Bundesliga debuts in Augsburg colours for Labrović, Giannoulis, Schlotterbeck and Essende. As does Ole Werner after Bremen saw off Energie Cottbus. Keke Topp got a hat-trick that day and now makes his Bundesliga debut for his boyhood club, having returned this summer from Schalke.
Bremen starting XI
Zetterer - Stark, Veljković, Friedl (c) - Weiser, Lynen, Stage, Agu - Schmid, Ducksch - Topp
Bremen subs
Backhaus, Deman, Jung, Malatini, Bittencourt, Hansen-Aarøen, Alvero, Njinmah, Grüll
Augsburg starting XI
Labrović - Pedersen, Gouweleeuw (c), Schlotterbeck, Giannoulis - Rexhbecaj, Breithaupt, Maier - Engels - Essende, Tietz
Augsburg subs
Klein, Wolf, Bauer, Kabadayı, Vargas, Jensen, Dorsch, Kömür, Mounié
Thorup on Bremen
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Werner on Augsburg
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Probable line-ups
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Debut hat-trick
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Bremen reinforce
Bremen have made two key signings, impressive young forward Keke Topp from Schalke and Skelly Alvero in midfield from Lyon.
A busy summer for Augsburg
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Augsburg claim first win
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Tale of pre-season
Augsburg headed to South Africa for pre-season where they racked up a win and a loss. Heading home to Germany, they beat English Premier League side Leicester City and then lost to Marseille to complete a mixed bag. The story wasn't too dissimilar for Bremen, who ended with two wins, two draws and two defeats.
Augsburg looking to stop record run
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2:03
Watch: Augsburg 0-3 Werder Bremen - highlights
Head-to-head
Historically, there is little to separate these two teams, with Bremen winning 13 encounters to Augsburg's 12. Werder prevailed twice last term, but Augsburg won the previous three before that.
0:27
Watch: Augsburg vs. Werder Bremen on Matchday 1 of 2024/25
More progression for Bremen?
Ole Werner's men, meanwhile, have improved in each season under their current coach. They finished 13th after winning promotion to the Bundesliga in 2021/22, and followed that up with a ninth-placed finish last term. Can they battle for the top eight this season?
Life after Demirović
Augsburg will kick off the campaign without last season's captain and top goalscorer Ermedin Demirović, who made a summer move to Stuttgart. He netted 15 goals and provided nine assists and was a key player as Augsburg challenged for a European spot for much of the campaign. How they cope without his input will be key.
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