Werder Bremen go into their match against FC Augsburg on 19 September with Niclas Füllkrug already on three goals from his first four games. Augsburg, though, have not lost in five across all competitions and have scored at least twice in every outing this season. The meeting at Werder Bremen vs FC Augsburg is a form test on both sides.

Fullkrug's early scoring run

Füllkrug has given Werder the sort of start they were probably hoping for when the season began. He scored in their 3-1 win over RB Leipzig alongside Eren Dinkci and Marco Grull, then helped them come from behind to draw 1-1 with FC Köln last time out.

That leaves Niclas Füllkrug with three goals in four appearances for Werder this season. Across the Bundesliga, he has two goals in three appearances, so the output has come quickly rather than gradually.

Werder have picked up four points from their last two Bundesliga matches after the opening defeat, and Daniel Thioune's side have at least shown they can recover from a flat start.

Augsburg's steadier opening

FC Augsburg have been the more settled side so far. They have won four and drawn one of their five games across all competitions, and their scoring has been consistent rather than occasional.

The 2-2 draw with Bayer Leverkusen was the one that got away a little, with Patrick Schick equalising in the 89th minute. Even so, Augsburg have still scored at least two goals in every match this season, which is a decent place to be before a trip to Bremen.

Manuel Baum's side have already shown the kind of early run that can carry a team into a calmer part of the table, and their current form gives them a real case for taking something here. Werder have the sharper individual finisher in Füllkrug. Augsburg have the cleaner team start, and that usually makes for a tight game rather than a comfortable home afternoon.

The fixture on Saturday will be decided by which of those runs keeps going at Werder Bremen vs FC Augsburg.

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