Key Takeaways
- Werder Bremen could secure their Bundesliga survival with a victory at the Weserstadion
- Both managers have confirmed their starting elevens for the 15:30 CET kick-off
- The hosts will use a 3-5-2 formation, while FC Augsburg have opted for a 3-4-2-1 system
Werder Bremen face FC Augsburg this afternoon in a vital Bundesliga fixture. The match begins at 15:30 CET at the Weserstadion. The home team know that three points would secure their place in Germany’s top division next season.
The managers have released their official team sheets. Werder Bremen will line up in a 3-5-2 formation. Backhaus starts in goal. The defence includes Coulibaly, Pieper and Friedl. Five players will operate in midfield: Suguwara, Stage, Lynen, Puertas and Deman. Up front, Milošević and Schmid will lead the attack.
FC Augsburg have selected a 3-4-2-1 system. Dahmen is the goalkeeper. Matsima, Gouweleewu and Zesiger form the back three. The midfield consists of Fellhauer, Massengo, Rieder and Giannoulis. Kade and Claude-Maurice will support lone striker Gregoritsch.
Supporters expect an intense battle on the pitch. The result holds great importance for Werder Bremen’s future in the league.