FC Augsburg 0-0 Werder Bremen: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Bwin’s post-match review of FC Augsburg 0-0 Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga on Saturday, 20 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

FC Augsburg and Werder Bremen played out a goalless draw, finishing 0-0 in a tightly contested Bundesliga match. The first half saw both sides create chances but fail to convert, with yellow cards to Dimitrios Giannoulis and Romano Schmid in added time highlighting the growing tension. Augsburg made early adjustments at half-time, with Mert Kömür replacing Marius Wolf, and further changes in the 56th minute as Elvis Rexhbecaj came on for Kristijan Jakic and Mads Pedersen for Dimitrios Giannoulis, aiming to inject energy amid their recent mixed form that included a home win over Bayer 04 Leverkusen but losses to Eintracht Frankfurt and TSG Hoffenheim.

The second half remained cagey, with Noahkai Banks picking up a yellow for Augsburg in the 65th minute and Amos Pieper for Bremen shortly after at 74 minutes. Bremen introduced Marco Grüll for Justin Njinmah in the 68th minute and made double changes in the 83rd minute, with Julián Malatini replacing Niklas Stark and Keke Topp for Isaac Schmidt, but neither side could break the deadlock despite a VAR check involving Alexis Claude-Maurice at 81 minutes. Late bookings for Cédric Zesiger, Senne Lynen and Yukinari Sugawara in stoppage time underscored the frustration, as Bremen’s recent struggles – including heavy defeats to VfB Stuttgart and RB Leipzig – continued without a win, while Augsburg extended their unbeaten run at home following a victory over Hamburger SV.

Augsburg edged possession with 53% compared to Bremen’s 47%, allowing them to control spells of the game, though Bremen’s 11 corners to Augsburg’s 6 suggested they were more threatening from set pieces. Successful dribbles favoured Augsburg at 47 against Bremen’s 36, pointing to better individual flair in breaking lines, but the match grew feisty with seven yellow cards in total – three for Augsburg and four for Bremen – reflecting a battle for midfield dominance without any reds. No penalties were taken, and while there were no assists or injury-time goals, the substitutions highlighted tactical shifts: Augsburg used all five, starting with Mert Kömür for Marius Wolf at 46 minutes, followed by Elvis Rexhbecaj for Kristijan Jakic and Mads Pedersen for Dimitrios Giannoulis at 56 minutes, Aiman Dardari for Fabian Rieder at 78 minutes, and Phillip Tietz for Han-Noah Massengo at 90+2 minutes; Bremen deployed four, with Marco Grüll replacing Justin Njinmah at 68 minutes, Patrice Covic for Cameron Puertas at 75 minutes, and a double switch at 83 minutes as Julián Malatini came on for Niklas Stark and Keke Topp for Isaac Schmidt.

The match’s tension built late in the first half with yellow cards to Dimitrios Giannoulis at 45+4 minutes for a foul and Romano Schmid at the same time for dissent, setting a combative tone. Augsburg responded with half-time and early second-half substitutions, including Mert Kömür replacing Marius Wolf at 46 minutes, followed by Elvis Rexhbecaj for Kristijan Jakic and Mads Pedersen for Dimitrios Giannoulis at 56 minutes, which helped stabilise their defence amid growing pressure. A VAR review involving Alexis Claude-Maurice at 81 minutes briefly halted play but didn’t alter the scoreline, while further yellows – Noahkai Banks at 65 minutes, Amos Pieper at 74 minutes, Cédric Zesiger at 90+4 minutes, Senne Lynen at 90+5 minutes and Yukinari Sugawara at 90+9 minutes – emphasised the frustration in a game where Bremen’s changes, like Marco Grüll for Justin Njinmah at 68 minutes and later swaps, failed to unlock Augsburg’s backline.

FC Augsburg lined up in a 3-4-2-1 formation, focusing on a solid defensive base that allowed midfielders like Kristijan Jakic and Fabian Rieder to support the attack before their substitutions. Key partnerships emerged in defence, with players such as Dimitrios Giannoulis providing width until Mads Pedersen replaced him, while Han-Noah Massengo’s late exit for Phillip Tietz aimed to add a forward threat.

Werder Bremen deployed a 3-5-2 shape, emphasising wing play through players like Isaac Schmidt before Keke Topp came on in his place, with midfield control sought via Cameron Puertas until Patrice Covic’s introduction. Defensive adjustments saw Niklas Stark make way for Julián Malatini late on, bolstering a backline that included Amos Pieper, who picked up a yellow card.

Bwin’s Man of the Match was Mio Backhaus, who delivered a commanding performance in goal with six saves to keep a clean sheet, alongside one clearance that helped repel Bremen’s pressure without needing any punches.

Recent Bundesliga matches:

• Draw: 0-0 vs Werder Bremen (H)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Eintracht Frankfurt (A)
• Win: 2-0 vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen (H)
• Loss: 0-3 vs TSG Hoffenheim (A)
• Win: 1-0 vs Hamburger SV (H)

Recent Bundesliga matches:

• Draw: 0-0 vs FC Augsburg (A)
• Loss: 0-4 vs VfB Stuttgart (H)
• Loss: 2-3 vs Hamburger SV (A)
• Draw: 1-1 vs FC Köln (H)
• Loss: 0-2 vs RB Leipzig (A)

FC Augsburg have just drawn 0-0 at home to Werder Bremen, leaving them in 15th place on 14 points and still looking to build momentum after a recent form that includes a loss to Eintracht Frankfurt but a solid home win over Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Their next fixture is against Borussia Mönchengladbach on 2026-01-11 at 14:30, with the opponents currently 12th on 16 points, offering Augsburg a chance to close the gap and pull further away from the relegation zone.

Werder Bremen have just drawn 0-0 away to FC Augsburg, keeping them in 10th place on 17 points but extending a winless run that features heavy losses to VfB Stuttgart and RB Leipzig alongside a draw with FC Köln. Next they face...

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