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Mio Backhaus - Logs six-save clean sheet Backhaus recorded six saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus FC Augsburg.

Impact Saturday marks Backhaus' best performance of the ongoing season. The goalkeeper logged his fourth-highest save tally this season. Unlike the other three, Backhaus logged a clean sheet, his third this season.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Friedl - Starting in defense Friedl (shoulder) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash against Augsburg.

Impact Friedl starts in defense for Saturday's clash against Augsburg despite the shoulder injury he suffered against Stuttgart. The defender was assessed on Friday and has been cleared to feature from the opening whistle.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Olivier Deman - Misses call Saturday Deman (ankle) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Augsburg.

Impact Deman is not included in the squad for Saturday as he has yet to receive full clearance despite training in full in recent weeks. Additional testing is still required before he can return to competitive action after last playing in August. His return remains pending as he has not yet been deemed fit to resume a rotational role.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leonardo Bittencourt - Out to face Augsburg Bittencourt (illness) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Augsburg.

Impact Bittencourt is out for Saturday's clash against Augsburg due to illness after failing to be cleared following a late fitness assessment. The midfielder does not make the match squad after being monitored until the final training session. His absence does not impact the starting XI as he has mainly served as a bench option this season.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Augsburg vs Werder Bremen Prediction and Betting Tips | December 20th 2025 The action continues in round 15 of the German Bundesliga as Augsburg play host to Werder Bremen at WWK Arena on Saturday.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Marco Friedl - Still doubtful to play Friedl (shoulder) is a late call for Saturday's clash against Augsburg, coach Horst Steffen said in the press conference. "We'll have news in the coming hours and days. Since there...

Impact Friedl remains a doubt for Saturday's clash against Augsburg due to the shoulder injury he suffered against Stuttgart. The defender will be assessed on Friday and a decision will be made if he can make the squad. If he had to miss time, Niklas Stark and Julian Malatini could be options to replace him in the backline.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leonardo Bittencourt - Late call against Augsburg Bittencourt (illness) is a late call for Saturday's clash against Augsburg, coach Horst Steffen said in the press conference.

Impact Bittencourt is dealing with an illness and will be a late call for Saturday's clash against Ausgburg. The midfielder will likely undergo a late fitness test after the final training session to see if he can make the match squad. That said, an absence from Bittencourt will not impact the starting XI since he has been a bench option mainly this season.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mio Backhaus - Eights saves in loss Backhaus made eight saves and allowed four goals in Sunday's 4-0 loss versus VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Backhaus struggled against VfB Stuttgart on Sunday, conceding four goals for the second time this season, though his eight saves prevented an even worse outcome. The goalkeeper has made 22 saves and allowed 10 goals over his last four matches and will look to bounce back against Augsburg on the road Saturday.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Friedl - Could return against Augsburg Friedl (shoulder) underwent a MRI on Monday that revealed no structural damage, which suggests he could return for Saturday's clash against Augsburg, the club announced via the med...

Impact Friedl suffered a contusion to his shoulder in Sunday's defeat against Stuttgart, with nothing structural involved. The defender will follow individual training in the coming days but could be available for Saturday's clash against Augsburg if nothing happens before the game. That said, if he had to miss the game ultimately, Niklas Stark would likely take on a larger role in the backline for that game.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Friedl - Forced off with shoulder injury Friedl (shoulder) was forced off injured in the 57th minute of Sunday's 4-0 defeat against Stuttgart, the club announced.

Impact Friedl suffered an apparent shoulder injury right before the hour mark and was forced off as he couldn't carry on. The left-back will be assessed in the coming days to know the extend of the issue but if he had to miss time to recover, it would be a massive blow for Bremen since he is an undisputed starter in the backline this season. Niklas Stark would see increased playing time if the injury to Friedl proves to be a serious one.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Werder Bremen vs Stuttgart Prediction and Betting Tips | December 14th 2025 Werder Bremen and Stuttgart bring round 14 of German Bundesliga to an end when they square off at Weserstadion on Sunday.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

VfB Stuttgart vs. Werder Bremen Prediction, Picks, Live Odds - December 14 - Bleacher Nation The upcoming fixture list in the Bundesliga includes seventh-place VfB Stuttgart at 12th-place Werder Bremen on Sunday, December 14 at 1:30...

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Victor Boniface - Set to miss time Boniface (knee) is set to miss time his injury, according to manager Horst Steffen. "I can't estimate how long he will be out. He got hit on the knee in training. That hurt and we'...

Impact Boniface suffered a knee injury in training Friday and is now set for the sidelines, although his exact timeline is unknown. This is rough for the club, but not a major absence, as he hasn't started in a match since Nov. 1. The hope will be that he has avoided any structural issues, and it is a minor issue, likely to miss out until at least after the international break.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Victor Boniface - Doubtful against Stuttgart Boniface suffered a knee contusion in training and will be a doubt for Sunday's clash against Stuttgart, according to the club.

Impact Boniface suffered a knee contusion in training this week, will not train on Friday, and is therefore a doubt for Sunday's clash against Stuttgart. The Nigerian, who hasn't been called up by his country for the AFCON, will likely face a late fitness test ahead of the game, but a potential absence from the striker won't affect the starting squad, since he has mainly been a bench option this season for Bremen.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Niklas Stark - Suspension served Stark is no longer banned and is an option for the club moving forward.

Impact Stark had a red card but has served his ban after a game out, with the defender returning to availability. This will give the club another option in the defense as he will hope to remain fit, starting in the first two games of the season, but unable to stay fit this season since then.

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Intense DERBY! POULSEN With The Winning Goal! | HAMBURGER SV - WERDER BREMEN | Highlights | MD 13

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • YOUTUBE

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DECEMBER 7, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Romano Schmid - Sets up both Bremen goals Schmid had two assists while crossing seven times inaccurately and creating three chances during Sunday's 3-2 loss to Hamburg.

Impact Schmid set up Jens Stage in the 45th minute and Justin Njinmah in the 78th, assisting both Bremen goals while leading his side in crosses and chances created. The goal involvements were the first since October 18th for the attacker as he's combined for four shots, 13 chances created and 23 crosses over his last three starts.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mio Backhaus - Concedes three second half goals Backhaus allowed three goals while making three saves during Sunday's 3-2 loss to Hamburg.

Impact Backhaus allowed all three goals after the 63rd minute including the game winner in the 84th. The keeper has allowed six goals while combining for 14 saves over his last three starts as Bremen face Stuttgart at home next time out.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jens Stage - Remains in form Stage scored a goal while taking three shots (one on goal), creating two chances and making six clearances during Sunday's 3-2 loss to Hamburg.

Impact Stage opened the scoring in the 45th minute while leading Bremen in both shots and clearances during the defeat. The midfielder is in excellent form at the moment with four goal involvements across his last five Bundesliga appearances as a locked in starter for his club.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Njinmah - Impactful as substitute Njinmah scored a goal with his lone shot while crossing once accurately and creating a chance during Sunday's 3-2 loss to Hamburg.

Impact Njinmah entered the match in the 69th minute and scored Bremen's second goal just nine minutes later. The goal was the first since September 14th for the forward as he's made just one start over his last six Bundesliga appearances.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jens Stage - Starting against Hamburger Stage (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Hamburger.

Impact Stage was a late call for Sunday, but is with the team after some testing, with the midfielder finding a spot in the starting XI immediately. He still has yet to miss a start all season and should remain in this role moving forward.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leonardo Bittencourt - Amongst substitutes Bittencourt (undisclosed) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Hamburger.

Impact Bittencourt was unlikely for Sunday, but has still made the call, with the midfielder earning a spot on the bench. He remains a rotational option for the club, starting in only one of his seven appearances this season, a spot he should remain in.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Skelly Alvero - Fit for bench Alvero (undisclosed) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Hamburger.

Impact Alvero was doubtful for Sunday but has passed his testing to make the call, with the midfielder an option from the bench. He has gone unused most of the season while appearing twice off the bench, likely to remain a bench option moving forward.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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