FC Koln vs Werder Bremen Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 12 Apr 2026

Bundesliga Betting Preview: FC Koln vs Werder Bremen

FC Koln meet Werder Bremen at RheinEnergieSTADION, with kick-off set for 09:30 on Sunday 12 April.

Werder Bremen +0.25 look like a spot of value on the Asian Handicap. This involves halving our stake between 0 and +0.5, with a victory against Koln the aim at betting odds of -119.

FC Koln played Eintracht Frankfurt away in their last game. It was a 2-2 draw at Deutsche Bank Park. Rene Wagner's team ended up with just 33% possession and had nine shots on target, with Jakub Kaminski and Alessio Castro-Montes scoring one goal apiece.

Werder Bremen have enjoyed back-to-back Bundesliga away wins. Their previous league game was a 2-1 home loss against RB Leipzig at Weserstadion. The Werderaner enjoyed 55% possession and had five shots on goal, with Salim Musah on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Werder have avoided defeat against Koln in the past four games, with their last clash being a 1-1 draw at Weserstadion. The previous 9 H2H matches include three Werder victories, two Koln wins along with four draws.

Bundesliga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
14	FC Koln	34	7	11	16	49	63	-14	49:63	32
15	Werder Bremen	34	8	8	18	37	60	-23	37:60	32

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1 win, 5 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 3.9 shots on goal and 12.6 attempts. Koln have had 44.8% possession, 360.0 passes and 5.1 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.9 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 13.4 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 4.6 corners.

Ragnar Ache and Said El Mala lead the way with 3 goals, while Jakub Kaminski has scored 2. Isak Bergmann Johannesson and Jakub Kaminski have the most assists with 2, while goalie Marvin Schwaebe has recorded one clean sheet.

Werder have won 3, lost 6 and drawn 1, averaging 15.4 attempts, 4.0 shots on goal and 1.0 goals. Daniel Thioune's side average 57.3% possession, 529.7 passes, 4.8 corners awarded and 3.4 corners against them, while 1.4 goals have been conceded from 2.8 shots on goal and 8.8 attempts.

Jovan Milosevic is top of the team’s scoring charts with 2, while Salim Musah, Justin Njinmah, Jens Stage and Olivier Deman have 1. Romano Schmid has been the top assist maker on 2, with Mio Backhaus notching 2 clean sheets in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

FC Koln confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Marvin Schwaebe (GK), Sebastian Sebulonsen, Jahmai Simpson-Pusey, Cenk Ozkacar, Kristoffer Lund Hansen, Jan Thielmann, Isak Bergmann Johannesson, Eric Martel, Jakub Kaminski, Ragnar Ache, Said El Mala.

Werder Bremen confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Mio Backhaus (GK), Yukinari Sugawara, Amos Pieper, Marco Friedl, Olivier Deman, Senne Lynen, Leonardo Bittencourt, Marco Gruell, Romano Schmid, Felix Agu, Justin Njinmah.

FC Koln vs Werder Bremen Prediction & Betting Tips

We dive into the best FC Koln vs Werder Bremen betting angles, including a key match prediction, our corners pick, correct score forecast, top player prop bets and a value-focused bet builder.

Match Prediction

Wager on Werder Bremen +0.25 on the Asian Handicap at -119 for this Bundesliga game. We’re keen on their prospects of outperforming their match winner price and this wager looks like good value.

The football tipsters at Sportsgambler.com regularly look at the injury situatuation along with the Bundesliga form guide. We have a wide range of stats at our disposal which means we can illustrate the key data to readers.

Key FC Koln vs Werder Bremen league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Werder in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Werder in 10 of their last 18 games on the road.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Werder in 2 consecutive games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Koln in 8 consecutive games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Koln in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Koln in 17 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Koln in 4 consecutive games against Werder.

The latest odds imply that our pick has a 54.3% prospect of winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Koln 1 - 2 Werder Bremen

We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves Werder Bremen winning 2-1. Odds of +800 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Romano Schmid Over 1.5 Shots +108

Romano Schmid (Werder) has fired over 1.5 shots in eight of his past ten Bundesliga games. Out of the prop bets currently on offer, we’re opting for the +108 when it comes to this Player Shots wager.

Latest Romano Schmid Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+370

First

+1000

Shots

Over 1.5

+110

Under 1.5

-

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Yukinari Sugawara To Score +600

Yukinari Sugawara (Werder) can be wagered to score at +600. We’ll have a play on this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look pretty attractive.

Latest Yukinari Sugawara Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+600

First

+1800

Shots

Over 0.5

-161

Under 0.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -102

We’ve seen the past five Werder Bremen matches feature an average 7.00 corners, with under 9.5 corners occurring in the last three Koln games. There is juice when it comes to going under the Total Corners line and this is priced at -102.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Koln

Total

9.70 5.10 4.60

Home

9.50 4.70 4.80

Away

10.00 4.20 5.80

Werder Bremen

Total

8.20 4.80 3.40

Home

8.30 5.00 3.30

Away

9.70 4.90 4.80

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-122

Under 9.5

-115

Koln Corners

Over 4.5

-141

Under 4.5

-102

Werder Bremen Corners

Over 4.5

-109

Under 4.5

-135

Most Corners

1

-118

X

+650

2

+120

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FC Koln vs Werder Bremen Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

FC Koln are available at +120 to come away with a triumph in this Bundesliga clash, meaning a 45% likelihood of winning according to the published betting odds. If you’re searching for a different slant, Werder Bremen are available at +215.

The Draw No Bet market simplifies things as it offers two options and money back if the game finishes level. Koln are -172, while Werder are alternatively priced at +120.

The Over 2.5 option is currently favourite on the Total Goals betting market. BTTS Yes is on offer at -182 for anyone who wants to side with Both Teams to Score.

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Full-Time Result

1

+120

X

+245

2

+215

Half-Time Result

1

+170

X

+130

2

+250

Double Chance

1X

-294

12

-333

X2

-156

Draw No Bet

1

-172

2

+120

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-110

2 Hcp +0.25

-112

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+110

Over 2.5

-143

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-182

No

+133

The First Goalscorer favourite is Said El Mala at +500, with similar odds available for this player to register the last goal.

Said El Mala (Koln)

First

+180

Anytime

+500

Jakub Kamiński (Koln)

First

+200

Anytime

+550

Victor Boniface (Werder)

First

+240

Anytime

+650

Marius Bülter (Koln)

First

+240

Anytime

+650

Luca Waldschmidt (Koln)

First

+260

Anytime

+750

Jovan Milosevic (Werder)

First

+290

Anytime

+800

Marco Grull (Werder)

First

+350

Anytime

+1000

Jan Thielmann (Koln)

First

+350

Anytime

+1000

Jens Stage (Werder)

First

+360

Anytime

+1050

Justin Njinmah (Werder)

First

+370

Anytime

+1000

Romano Schmid (Werder)

First

+370

Anytime

+1000

Linton Maina (Koln)

First

+370

Anytime

+1000

Isak Bergmann Johannesson (Koln)

First

+420

Anytime

+1150

Leonardo Bittencourt (Werder)

First

+430

Anytime

+1200

Samuel Mbangula (Werder)

First

+450

Anytime

+1200

Denis Huseinbasic (Koln)

First

+450

Anytime

+1200

Alessio Castro-Montes (Koln)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Yukinari Sugawara (Werder)

First

+600

Anytime

+1800

Tom Krauss (Koln)

First

+650

Anytime

+1800

Eric Martel (Koln)

First

+650

Anytime

+1900

Sebastian Soraas Sebulonsen (Koln)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Kristoffer Lund (Koln)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Amos Pieper (Werder)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Senne Lynen (Werder)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Joël Schmied (Koln)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Olivier Deman (Werder)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Said El Mala (Koln)

Over 2.5

-154

Under 2.5

-

Victor Boniface (Werder)

Over 2.5

-100

Under 2.5

-

Marius Bülter (Koln)

Over 2.5

+128

Under 2.5

-

Jakub Kamiński (Koln)

Over 2.5

-110

Under 2.5

-

Romano Schmid (Werder)

Over 1.5

+110

Under 1.5

-

Samuel Mbangula (Werder)

Over 1.5

+145

Under 1.5

-

Isak Bergmann Johannesson (Koln)

Over 1.5

+145

Under 1.5

-

Linton Maina (Koln)

Over 1.5

+108

Under 1.5

-

Leonardo Bittencourt (Werder)

Over 1.5

+145

Under 1.5

-

Justin Njinmah (Werder)

Over 1.5

-159

Under 1.5

-

Jan Thielmann (Koln)

Over 1.5

-120

Under 1.5

-

Marco Grull (Werder)

Over 1.5

-103

Under 1.5

-

Jovan Milosevic (Werder)

Over 1.5

-175

Under 1.5

-

Luca Waldschmidt (Koln)

Over 1.5

-175

Under 1.5

-

Jens Stage (Werder)

Over 1.5

-100

Under 1.5

-

Kristoffer Lund (Koln)

Over 0.5

-185

Under 0.5

-

Joël Schmied (Koln)

Over 0.5

+118

Under 0.5

-

Senne Lynen (Werder)

Over 0.5

-106

Under 0.5

-

Amos Pieper (Werder)

Over 0.5

-102

Under 0.5

-

Yukinari Sugawara (Werder)

Over 0.5

-161

Under 0.5

-

Sebastian Soraas Sebulonsen (Koln)

Over 0.5

-164

Under 0.5

-

Eric Martel (Koln)

Over 0.5

-152

Under 0.5

-

Tom Krauss (Koln)

Over 0.5

-137

Under 0.5

-

Alessio Castro-Montes (Koln)

Over 0.5

-152

Under 0.5

-

Denis Huseinbasic (Koln)

Over 0.5

-270

Under 0.5

-

Olivier Deman (Werder)

Over 0.5

-102

Under 0.5

-

Stats: Bundesliga matches only
Koln are winless over their previous four games at RheinEnergieSTADION. Rene Wagner's team have finished with five defeats, three draws and two wins in the last 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.50 goals per game and conceding 1.90.

Werder have clocked up six losses, two wins and two draws in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 0.90 goals per match and conceding 1.40.

Werder beat Koln 1-0 when they last met at RheinEnergieSTADION. In the past 4 H2H matches at RheinEnergieSTADION, we have seen two Koln wins, one Werder victory and one draw.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
FC Koln Home Stats		2-3-5	3.40	1.50	1.90	7	3	8	2
Werder Bremen Away Stats		2-2-6	2.30	0.90	1.40	4	6	4	6

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

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