VfB Oldenburg secured an impressive 3-1 home victory over Werder Bremen II on 17 May 2026, strengthening their push for a top-four finish in the German Regionalliga. The match at the Marschweg-Stadion saw Oldenburg dominate large periods and earn a deserved win against a young but talented Bremen side.

Match Overview

Oldenburg started with intensity and took the lead in the 16th minute when Keno Rüther latched onto a through ball and slotted calmly past the Bremen keeper. The home side doubled their advantage just before half-time through a powerful header from Luca Zander following a free-kick delivery.

Werder Bremen II came out fighting in the second half and pulled one back in the 63rd minute when Ole Schramm finished from close range after a corner was not cleared. However, Oldenburg restored their two-goal cushion within five minutes. A fine team move ended with Marcel Budde striking low into the bottom corner to make it 3-1.

Key Moments

• 16' – Keno Rüther opens scoring (1-0)
• 42' – Luca Zander header (2-0)
• 63' – Ole Schramm reply for Bremen (2-1)
• 68' – Marcel Budde makes it 3-1

Tactical Analysis

VfB Oldenburg employed a direct 4-4-2 formation, using the width of their wingers to stretch Bremen’s backline. The midfield duo of Maximilian Geißen and Jonas Nimmerichter controlled the centre of the park, breaking up play and launching quick transitions. Bremen’s young side struggled to cope with the physicality of Oldenburg’s forwards, particularly from set pieces.

League Context

The result moved Oldenburg up to fifth in the Regionalliga table, just one point off third place with three matches left. For Werder Bremen II, the defeat dented their top-half ambitions, leaving them in ninth. Oldenburg’s home form has been a key factor in their season, with seven wins from their last nine at the Marschweg-Stadion.