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"We've had a very good week with a lot of anticipation for this next assignment," highlighted Kasper Hjulmand at his press conference on Friday. After four wins from the last five league matches, including victories in Dortmund and Cologne as well as the 4-1 success at home to RB Leipzig last time out, the Dane said: "Obviously the mood is positive and the confidence is there. We want to take the push from the last game to Stuttgart. But it starts from zero again on Saturday."
Across the last five matchdays, Bayer 04 have gained seven points on VfB and four on TSG Hoffenheim in the table, with all three teams now tied on the same number. "It's didn't look as positive a few weeks ago, but we've had good results," added Hjulmand. "That's put us in a good position and now we want to capitalise on it."
Thursday's Europa League results confirmed that the Bundesliga will only have four places in the UEFA Champions League next season. Ahead of this showdown between fourth-placed Leverkusen and fifth-placed Stuttgart, Hjulmand said: "We need to play with concentration and mental strength. They've had a very good season, picked up a lot of points and are also in the cup final. They press heavily man-to-man, we know that. We're ready for the challenge."
On the personnel front, Hjulmand was keeping his cards close to his chest on the eve of the game, only confirming that Lucas Vázquez could return to the squad.
When asked about the often impressive displays against top teams in recent months - such as Arsenal, Bayern, Dortmund and Leipzig - the 54-year-old explained: "We have quite good players too. (laughs) It can help us when our opponents also try to play football and attack a lot. It obviously gives the match a different feel. Generally, Stuttgart are also an attack-minded team. It's certainly going to be another interesting and eventful match!"
The Werkself will be cheered on by around 4,000 fans at the MHP Arena.
Bayer 04 earned a 2-2 draw at FC Augsburg on Bundesliga Matchday 3 with a late equaliser. The Werkself led at half-time through Christian Kofane's strike but the hosts, who went in the game as league leaders, turned it around with a quickfire double from Michael Gregoritsch after the break. The Black-and-Reds didn't give up, though, and salvaged a point thanks to substitute Patrik Schick's flick in the 89th minute.
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After the first win of the season against 1. FC Union Berlin (4-0) last weekend, the Werkself are aiming to collect another three points at FC Augsburg on Saturday 12 September (kick-off 15:30 CEST). The hosts, meanwhile, are enjoying their best-ever start to a Bundesliga campaign and go into Matchday 3 top of the table for the first time. The Matchday News.
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The Werkself are away to FC Augsburg on matchday 3 of the 2026/27 Bundesliga season. The game at the WWK Arena against the current – and for the first time – league leaders of the German top flight is on Saturday 12 September at 15:30 CEST. Ahead of the match, head coach Carles Martínez spoke about this week’s training and the team’s approach to the fixture, as they face an opponent brimming with confidence. The Spaniard also addressed a number of squad matters.
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FC Augsburg are top of the table for the first time in their Bundesliga history. After two wins for starters, FCA lead the German top-flight with six points and a goal difference of 7 to 1. This Saturday, 12 September (kick-off: 15:30 CEST), Augsburg are looking to build on their strong start to the season against the Werkself. The lowdown on our next opponents.
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Following the closure of the 2026 summer transfer window, the Bayer 04 men's and women's first teams lined up for a first-ever joint photo at the BayArena. Werkself fans can now download the official photos for free.
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