Werder Bremen lost their second Bundesliga match of the 2026 season, falling 3-1 at home to RB Leipzig. The game took place on Saturday at the Weserstadion, as shown in highlights coverage by NBC Sports.

The visitors from Leipzig took an early lead and controlled large portions of the match. Bremen managed to pull a goal back but couldn't sustain the pressure. A late goal from RB Leipzig then sealed the result. The defeat leaves manager Ole Werner's side in tenth place with three points. Their record from the opening two games stands at one win and one loss.

What is Werder's league position?

With this result, Werder Bremen have three points from two matches. They have scored four goals and conceded five, giving them a goal difference of minus one. In the overall standings, the club now trails surprise leaders FC Augsburg by three points. The full standings are available on our site.

The current form of a win followed by a loss reflects the inconsistency of the early season. Prior to the Leipzig game, the team had started their campaign with a victory.

Which players are currently injured?

A major issue for Werder Bremen is their current injury list. Five players are currently unavailable. In defence, full-back Felix Agu is out. In midfield, Jens Stage and Senne Lynen are sidelined. In attack, wingers Justin Njinmah and Eren Dinkçi are missing.

These absences significantly limit Ole Werner's tactical options. The lack of width and dynamism in the forward line is particularly noticeable. We track the status of all players on our injuries page.

What is the next fixture?

The next challenge comes this coming weekend. Werder Bremen travel to face 1. FC Köln, who currently sit in eleventh place. The away match takes place on Saturday, 12 September 2026. It's a direct duel for positions in the middle of the table.

For Werder, it will be key to stabilise their defence. After conceding five goals in two games, their defensive work needs improvement. The full schedule for the coming weeks can be found in our fixtures list. The team has only a few days to learn from the Leipzig defeat and prepare for Cologne. The match at the RheinEnergieStadion kicks off at 15:30.