FC Koln vs Werder Bremen Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 12 Sep 2026
FC Koln vs Werder Bremen Predictions
Our stake will be split when taking Werder Bremen +0.25 at odds of -104 for this Asian Handicap bet. It means a return in the event of a draw but a bigger payout should the visitors claim a win against Koln.
Check out the complete Koln vs Werder Bremen betting breakdown below, highlighting the logic behind our main match prediction, as well as our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
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FC Koln host Werder Bremen at RheinEnergieSTADION, with kick-off set for 13:30 on Saturday 12 September.
FC Koln lost away from home in their last game. Stuttgart won 4-1 at MHPArena. The Billy Goats had 42% possession and totalled four shots on target, while Ramon Hendriks (own goal) registered the goal.
Werder Bremen won their previous game, beating RB Leipzig at home. It was a 3-1 victory at Weserstadion. Daniel Thioune's men recorded just 29% possession and had seven shots on goal, with Eren Dinkci, Niclas Fuellkrug and Marco Gruell finding the net.
H2H: Koln Overcame Werder in Last Meeting
The last head-to-head saw Koln land a 3-1 home victory over Werder at RheinEnergieSTADION. There have been four draws and three wins each in the past 10 H2H matches.
| Bundesliga | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 |  Werder Bremen |
7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 14 | 1 | 15:14 | 12 |
| 12 |  FC Koln |
7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 11 | -3 | 8:11 | 8 |
Koln have 2 wins, 4 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.8 goals from 15.5 attempts and 5.6 shots on goal. Rene Wagner's team have averaged 45.9% possession, 402.2 passes and 5.0 corners per game, conceding 2.5 goals and 5.7 corners from 13.6 attempts and 4.7 shots on goal.
Top goalscorer Said El Mala has found the net 5 times, with Thijs Dallinga, Marius Buelter, Gian-Luca Waldschmidt and Ragnar Ache scoring 2 each. Linton Maina, Tom Krauss and Gian-Luca Waldschmidt have racked up the most assists with 1 each.
Werder have 3 victories, 6 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 1.2 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 10.9 attempts. There’s been an average of 45.8% possession, 422.0 passes, 4.1 corners taken and 6.1 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.8 goals from 5.1 shots on goal and 15.9 attempts.
Jens Stage got 3 goals, Romano Schmid notched 2, while Niclas Fuellkrug and two other players scored 1. Marco Gruell and Yukinari Sugawara are the top assist makers on 2, with Mio Backhaus recording one clean sheet in the previous 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
FC Koln confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Marvin Schwaebe (GK), Alessio Castro-Montes, Jahmai Simpson-Pusey, Luka Lochoshvili, Gideon Mensah, Ellyes Skhiri, Tom Krauss, Linton Maina, Mikey Moore, Marius Buelter, Thijs Dallinga.
Werder Bremen confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Karl Hein (GK), Arthur, Amos Pieper, Marco Friedl, Olivier Deman, Youri Regeer, Ludovit Reis, Eren Dinkci, Chuki, Marco Gruell, Niclas Fuellkrug.
Main Match Prediction
We’ll side with Werder Bremen +0.25 for this Bundesliga clash, with an attractive -104 available. Our verdict is that they’ll perform strongly and the Asian Handicap line looks generous for this outcome.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
We only create the football betting tips after consulting the latest Bundesliga team news along with the form of both sides. There are also stats that can be mined to good effect to come up with predictions.
According to the top bookies, our pick has a 51% chance of landing a return. Our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. This is why we can recommend this bet.
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Correct Score Prediction
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There’s the option to wager on Werder Bremen to win by a 2-1 scoreline. Odds of +750 are on offer and this is a correct score bet that should provide plenty of entertainment.
Player Prop Picks
Isak Bergmann Johannesson (Koln) can be wagered at +135 to register one or more shots on goal. The Shots on Target market allows us to follow this selection and get an attractive price in the process.
Ludovit Reis (Werder) can be wagered to score at +650. We’re happy to take this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he finds the net at least once.
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Corners Prediction
All of the past five Werder Bremen away matches has seen the 10.5 Total Corners line covered, with two consecutive Koln games having the same outcome. If you agree with our verdict that the Total Corners line can be covered, then you can land odds of -100 that this happens.
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Bet Builder Tips
If you want to try a same-game multi, have a play on Werder Bremen on the Asian Handicap at +0.25, more than two goals to be registered and Isak Bergmann Johannesson (Koln) to have one or more shots on target.
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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.
Favourites FC Koln are regarded as the likeliest winners for this Bundesliga clash. The +102 about them triumphing means a 50% chance of coming out on top based on their current betting odds. Werder Bremen are the +220 outsiders, with the draw being a different option which could yield dividends.
If you fancy Koln but want money back if the game ends in a draw, then you can secure odds of -200. Alternatively, there’s the chance to wager on Werder at +135 on the Draw No Bet market.
The expectation is that Over 2.5 Goals will be scored according to the latest odds. The Yes option in the Both Teams to Score market is regarded as the most likely outcome and is trading at -213.
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There is +130 available that Said El Mala finds the net anytime, while the favourite to score the first goal is on offer at +380.
Stats: Last 10 Bundesliga matches only.
Koln have secured four victories, four defeats and two draws in the previous 10 home games, netting an average of 1.80 goals per match and conceding 1.80.
Werder Bremen have gone without an away win in the last four games. Daniel Thioune's men have managed seven losses, two victories and one draw in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 0.90 goals per game and conceding 1.70.
Koln were 3-1 victors against Werder last time out at RheinEnergieSTADION. There have been three Koln victories, one Werder win and one draw in the past 5 H2H games at RheinEnergieSTADION.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FC Koln Home Stats |
4-2-4 | 3.60 | 1.80 | 1.80 | 9 | 1 | 9 | 1 | |
| Werder Bremen Away Stats |
2-1-7 | 2.60 | 0.90 | 1.70 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
- 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
- Bundesliga: 12/04 2026 Koln 3 Werder Bremen 1
- Bundesliga: 29/11 2025 Werder Bremen 1 Koln 1
- Bundesliga: 16/02 2024 Koln 0 Werder Bremen 1
- Bundesliga: 23/09 2023 Werder Bremen 2 Koln 1
- Bundesliga: 20/05 2023 Werder Bremen 1 Koln 1
- Bundesliga: 21/01 2023 Koln 7 Werder Bremen 1
- Bundesliga: 07/03 2021 Koln 1 Werder Bremen 1
- Bundesliga: 06/11 2020 Werder Bremen 1 Koln 1
- Bundesliga: 27/06 2020 Werder Bremen 6 Koln 1
- Bundesliga: 21/12 2019 Koln 1 Werder Bremen 0
FC Koln League Stats
Werder Bremen League Stats
- 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 7 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 2.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 4.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.60 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 10 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 9 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 9 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 9 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.00 corners awarded and 5.70 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.50 corners awarded and 5.00 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.50 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.10 corners awarded and 6.10 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.30 corners awarded and 5.80 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.10 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 45.90% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 48.20% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 45.80% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 50.40% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for FC Koln this season are Thijs Dallinga (2), Said El Mala (1)
- Top Assistors for FC Koln this season are Linton Maina (1)
FC Koln vs Werder Bremen Lineups & Team News
Check the Koln vs Werder team news before you place your bets. We’ll share the predicted and confirmed lineups for the Bundesliga together with updated injury news.
FC Koln Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Werder Bremen Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
FC Koln Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Werder Bremen Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
FC Koln Substitutes
- 2Joel Schmied
- 3Borna Sosa
- 8I. B. Johannesson
- 9Ragnar Ache
- 10Said El Mala
- 20Ron-Robert Zieler
- 23Paul Okon-Engstler
- 28Sebastian Sebulonsen
- 29Jan Thielmann
Werder Bremen Substitutes
- 3Oskar Wojcik
- 4Niklas Stark
- 8Mitchell Weiser
- 23Dariusz Stalmach
- 26Cedric Itten
- 29Salim Musah
- 30Alexander Schlager
- 33Mick Schmetgens
- 38Paul Erevbenagie
Previous FC Koln Lineups
Previous Werder Bremen Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
FC Koln Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Rene Wagner
Werder Bremen Player Stats & Squad
Bundesliga Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bayern Munich | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 25:6 | 17 |
| 2 | Dortmund | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 12:4 | 17 |
| 3 | Freiburg | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 16:9 | 13 |
| 4 | Leverkusen | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 16:12 | 13 |
| 5 | RB Leipzig | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 20:11 | 12 |
| 6 | Werder Bremen | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 15:14 | 12 |
| 7 | Mainz 05 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 16:13 | 10 |
| 8 | Elversberg | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 12:15 | 10 |
| 9 | Augsburg | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 17:13 | 9 |
| 10 | Hoffenheim | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 14:14 | 9 |
| 11 | Hamburger SV | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 6:16 | 9 |
| 12 | FC Koln | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8:11 | 8 |
| 13 | Paderborn | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6:9 | 8 |
| 14 | Frankfurt | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10:17 | 8 |
| 15 | Stuttgart | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 10:13 | 6 |
| 16 | Schalke 04 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4:7 | 6 |
| 17 | Union Berlin | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6:18 | 6 |
| 18 | B. M'gladbach | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 11:22 | 3 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RB Leipzig | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 18:0 | 12 |
| 2 | Dortmund | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8:2 | 10 |
| 3 | Bayern Munich | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 18:2 | 9 |
| 4 | Freiburg | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 12:5 | 9 |
| 5 | Leverkusen | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8:1 | 9 |
| 6 | FC Koln | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6:4 | 8 |
| 7 | Werder Bremen | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8:5 | 7 |
| 8 | Augsburg | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 8:5 | 6 |
| 9 | Hoffenheim | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 9:7 | 6 |
| 10 | Elversberg | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8:7 | 6 |
| 11 | Paderborn | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4:4 | 6 |
| 12 | Hamburger SV | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3:6 | 6 |
| 13 | Union Berlin | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5:6 | 5 |
| 14 | Frankfurt | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:6 | 4 |
| 15 | Stuttgart | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6:5 | 3 |
| 16 | Schalke 04 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0:1 | 2 |
| 17 | Mainz 05 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6:10 | 1 |
| 18 | B. M'gladbach | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7:10 | 0 |
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