In the upcoming German Bundesliga on 12.09.2026, 1.FC Köln will battle it out with Werder Bremen. This match is expected to be tightly contested, and our predictions reflect the close matchup. Read our analysis, see how 1.FC Köln compares to Werder Bremen, and make your betting decisions with confidence.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | VfB Stuttgart | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5/6 | 3 |
| 8 | 1. FC Köln | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4/6 | 3 |
| 9 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3/3 | 1 |
| 15 | Hamburger SV | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0/2 | 0 |
| 16 | Werder Bremen | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1/4 | 0 |
| 17 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0/3 | 0 |
Key Player Statistics: 1.FC Köln vs Werder Bremen
1.FC Köln vs Werder Bremen Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga | 1. FC Köln | Werder Bremen | 12.04.2026 | 3-1 |
| Bundesliga | Werder Bremen | 1. FC Köln | 29.11.2025 | 1-1 |
| Bundesliga | 1. FC Köln | Werder Bremen | 16.02.2024 | 0-1 |
| Bundesliga | Werder Bremen | 1. FC Köln | 23.09.2023 | 2-1 |
| Bundesliga | Werder Bremen | 1. FC Köln | 20.05.2023 | 1-1 |
| Bundesliga | 1. FC Köln | Werder Bremen | 21.01.2023 | 7-1 |
| Bundesliga | 1. FC Köln | Werder Bremen | 07.03.2021 | 1-1 |
| Bundesliga | Werder Bremen | 1. FC Köln | 06.11.2020 | 1-1 |
| Bundesliga | Werder Bremen | 1. FC Köln | 27.06.2020 | 6-1 |
| Bundesliga | 1. FC Köln | Werder Bremen | 21.12.2019 | 1-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga | VfB Stuttgart | 1. FC Köln | 04.09.2026 | 4-1 |
| Bundesliga | 1. FC Köln | 1899 Hoffenheim | 29.08.2026 | 3-2 |
| DFB Pokal | Würzburger Kickers | 1. FC Köln | 24.08.2026 | 1-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | 1. FC Köln | Real Sociedad | 08.08.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | 1. FC Köln | Hertha BSC | 31.07.2026 | 2-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Bergisch Gladbach | 1. FC Köln | 23.07.2026 | 0-8 |
| Friendlies Clubs | FC Lugano | 1. FC Köln | 05.01.2026 | 1-2 |
| Bundesliga | Bayern München | 1. FC Köln | 16.05.2026 | 5-1 |
| Bundesliga | 1. FC Köln | 1. FC Heidenheim | 10.05.2026 | 1-3 |
| Bundesliga | Union Berlin | 1. FC Köln | 02.05.2026 | 2-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga | Werder Bremen | RB Leipzig | 05.09.2026 | 3-1 |
| Bundesliga | SC Freiburg | Werder Bremen | 30.08.2026 | 4-1 |
| DFB Pokal | Lüneburger SK Hansa | Werder Bremen | 22.08.2026 | 0-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Werder Bremen | Auxerre | 15.08.2026 | 0-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Werder Bremen | SC Paderborn 07 | 08.08.2026 | 2-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Energie Cottbus | Werder Bremen | 01.08.2026 | 2-4 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Werder Bremen | VfL Bochum | 25.07.2026 | 2-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Werder Bremen | Fagiano Okayama | 22.07.2026 | 2-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Verden 04 | Werder Bremen | 18.07.2026 | 2-6 |
| Friendlies Clubs | FC St. Pauli | Werder Bremen | 04.01.2026 | 0-0 |
Comparative Team Statistics: 1.FC Köln VS Werder Bremen
Last 20 Matches Statistics: 1.FC Köln vs Werder Bremen
Bookies' predictions
1.FC Köln
Betting Intelligence: 1.FC Köln vs Werder Bremen
There's a real sense of urgency hanging over this Bundesliga clash. 1. FC Köln host Werder Bremen knowing that three points would solidify their early-season momentum. For Bremen, it's already a must-not-lose situation after just one game.
Köln sit eighth with three points from two games. They've scored four goals but conceded six, which tells you everything about their open, chaotic style. Bremen are in a worse spot. Sixteenth place. Zero points. One goal scored, four conceded after a single match. That's a brutal start.
Here's what you need to watch for — Köln absolutely love playing at home in this fixture. That famous 7-1 demolition of Bremen back in January 2023 wasn't a one-off. They won the most recent head-to-head 3-1 at home just last April. In fact, Köln have won their last two home meetings against Bremen. The away side hasn't left Cologne with a win in this ground since February 2024.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about Bremen being a decent mid-table side. Right now, they look shaky. They just shipped four goals at Freiburg last weekend. Their only competitive win this season was a DFB Pokal cruise against lower-league opposition.
Köln's T. Dallinga caught my eye immediately. Two goals in just one appearance this season. He's sharp, he's confident, and Bremen's defensive fragility is exactly the kind of invitation a striker dreams about. Expect him to be central to everything Köln do going forward.
The surprising stat that bettors should sit up and notice — this fixture produces big scorelines at home. Six of the last twenty head-to-head meetings have ended with the home side scoring three or more goals. Goals are coming in this one. Both Teams to Score looks extremely attractive here, and Over 2.5 Goals feels close to certain based on both teams' recent defensive records.
Köln are priced at 2.05, which I think represents genuine value given their home form in this specific matchup. Bremen at 3.25 feels generous to the visitors for all the wrong reasons. My bold prediction — Köln win 3-1, Dallinga grabs a brace, and Bremen leave Cologne wondering what just hit them.
Saturday night football in Cologne. Expect noise, expect goals, expect drama. This one won't disappoint.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. Krauß | Germany | 25 | Midfielder | 182 | 72 |
| G. Mensah | Ghana | 28 | Defender | 178 | 70 |
| A. Castro-Montes | Belgium | 29 | Defender | 175 | 67 |
| M. Schwäbe | Germany | 31 | Goalkeeper | 190 | 86 |
| E. Skhiri | Tunisia | 31 | Midfielder | 185 | 74 |
| M. Bülter | Germany | 33 | Midfielder | 188 | 85 |
| L. Maina | Germany | 27 | Midfielder | 173 | 70 |
| R. Zieler | Germany | 37 | Goalkeeper | 188 | 81 |
| B. Sosa | Croatia | 28 | Defender | 187 | 79 |
| R. Ache | Germany | 28 | Attacker | 183 | 81 |
| Í. Bergmann Jóhannesson | Iceland | 23 | Midfielder | 180 | 72 |
| J. Schmied | Switzerland | 27 | Defender | 188 | 84 |
| L. Lochoshvili | Georgia | 28 | Defender | 191 | 84 |
| I. Rondić | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 27 | Attacker | 190 | 83 |
| T. Dallinga | Netherlands | 26 | Attacker | 180 | 75 |
| J. Thielmann | Germany | 24 | Midfielder | 178 | 72 |
| R. van den Berg | Netherlands | 22 | Defender | 190 | 75 |
| M. Moore | England | 19 | Attacker | 180 | 75 |
| Jahmai Simpson-Pusey | England | 20 | Defender | 187 | 79 |
| S. El Mala | Germany | 20 | Midfielder | 187 | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Grüll | Austria | 28 | Attacker | 182 | 74 |
| A. Schlager | Austria | 30 | Goalkeeper | 184 | 80 |
| O. Deman | Belgium | 26 | Defender | 181 | 74 |
| J. Stage | Denmark | 29 | Midfielder | 187 | 81 |
| A. Pieper | Germany | 28 | Defender | 192 | 86 |
| M. Friedl | Austria | 28 | Defender | 187 | 82 |
| N. Füllkrug | Germany | 33 | Attacker | 189 | 83 |
| M. Kolke | Germany | 36 | Goalkeeper | 187 | 90 |
| L. Reis | Netherlands | 26 | Midfielder | 178 | 78 |
| S. Lynen | Belgium | 27 | Midfielder | 185 | 80 |
| C. Itten | Switzerland | 29 | Attacker | 190 | 84 |
| K. Hein | Estonia | 24 | Goalkeeper | 193 | 86 |
| J. Njinmah | Germany | 25 | Attacker | 184 | 75 |
| E. Dinkçi | Germany | 24 | Attacker | 188 | 70 |
| J. Malatini | Argentina | 25 | Defender | 191 | 84 |
| Dariusz Stalmach | Poland | 20 | Midfielder | 182 | 75 |
| Chuky San José | Spain | 22 | Midfielder | 172 cm | 64 kg |
| S. Mbangula | Belgium | 22 | Attacker | 171 | 64 |
| Mick Schmetgens | Germany | 19 | Defender | 190 | 85 |
| P. Čović | Croatia | 19 | Midfielder | 176 | 68 |
1.FC Köln vs Werder Bremen match odds
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