1. FC Köln vs SV Werder Bremen, Bundesliga 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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1. FC Köln vs SV Werder Bremen — Bundesliga at RheinEnergieSTADION.
- 1. FC Köln 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- SV Werder Bremen 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Christian Gittelmann
- Referee Tobias Welz
- Referee Robert Schroder
- Referee Jan Neitzel
- Referee Robert Wessel
- Referee Pascal Mueller
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Augsburg | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | SC Freiburg | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | Borussia Dortmund | 2 | 6 |
| 4 | SV 07 Elversberg | 2 | 6 |
| 5 | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 2 | 4 |
| 6 | FC Bayern Munchen | 2 | 4 |
| 7 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 2 | 3 |
| 8 | RB Leipzig | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | VfB Stuttgart | 2 | 3 |
| 10 | SV Werder Bremen | 2 | 3 |
| 11 | 1. FC Köln | 2 | 3 |
| 12 | SC Paderborn 07 | 2 | 1 |
| 13 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 2 | 1 |
| 14 | FC Schalke 04 | 2 | 1 |
| 15 | 1. FC Union Berlin | 2 | 1 |
| 16 | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | Borussia Monchengladbach | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | Hamburger SV | 2 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Jan | SV Werder Bremen | H | 7–1 | W |
| 12 Nov | Hertha BSC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 09 Nov | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | H | 1–2 | L |
| 06 Nov | SC Freiburg | A | 0–2 | L |
| 30 Oct | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | H | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Oct | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | A | 0–5 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Jan | 1. FC Köln | A | 1–7 | L |
| 12 Nov | RB Leipzig | H | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Nov | FC Bayern Munchen | A | 1–6 | L |
| 05 Nov | FC Schalke 04 | H | 2–1 | W |
| 28 Oct | Hertha BSC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 22 Oct | SC Freiburg | A | 0–2 | L |
Season Stats
| 1. FC Köln | SV Werder Bremen | |
|---|---|---|
| #11 | Position | #10 |
| 3 | Points | 3 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 1 / 0 / 1 | W / D / L | 1 / 0 / 1 |
| 4 | Scored | 4 |
| 6 | Conceded | 5 |
| -2 | GD | -1 |
| 1.50 | PPG | 1.50 |
| 50% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
80%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
40%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
1. FC Köln this season
1. FC Köln this season
0%
Clean Sheets
SV Werder Bremen this season
SV Werder Bremen this season
1. FC Köln are 11th (3 pts). SV Werder Bremen are 10th (3 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
1. FC Köln
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/1
46-60
1/1
61-75
1/2
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
SV Werder Bremen
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/2
61-75
1/–
76+
2/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
1. FC Köln
| Thijs Dallinga | 2 G |
| Said El Mala | 1 G |
SV Werder Bremen
| Marco Grull | 1 G | 2 A |
| Niclas Fullkrug | 1 G | |
| Eren Dinkci | 1 G | |
| Dariusz Stalmach | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. 1. FC Koln is hosting SV Werder Bremen for another epic battle.
- 5' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Ellyes Skhiri suffering a number of foals already.
- 9' GOAL! Linton Maina fires home to make it 1-0!
- 14' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 15' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Steffen Tigges makes it 2-0.
- 16' Against the run of play, Steffen Tigges has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 21' Against the run of play, Steffen Tigges has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 26' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 30' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Ellyes Skhiri makes it 5-0.
- 35' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 36' GOAL! Denis Huseinbasic scores on 36. Assisted by Steffen Tigges
- 38' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Niclas Fullkrug makes it 6-1.
- 43' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both 1. FC Koln and SV Werder Bremen are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 46' The SV Werder Bremen bench stirs into life. Marvin Ducksch is withdrawn and Eren Dinkci gets his opportunity.
- 51' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 54' Ellyes Skhiri doubles the advantage! 7-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 59' 1. FC Koln make a change. Steffen Tigges trudges off to be replaced by Davie Selke on 59 minutes.
- 60' Another change for 1. FC Koln made on 60 minute. Denis Huseinbasic leaves to be changed by Mathias Olesen.
- 64' A change in the SV Werder Bremen ranks — Leonardo Bittencourt exits the field as Jens Stage enters on 64.
- 67' Fresh legs for 1. FC Koln! Tim Lemperle comes on to replace Ellyes Skhiri.
- 72' 1. FC Koln have won 351 goals from 400 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 76' What composure from Marco Friedl! The Austria international strokes it home. 8-1.
- 81' SV Werder Bremen come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 86' Lee Buchanan is ready to make an impact after coming on for Anthony Jung at the 86 minute mark.
- The final score is 7-1.
Lineups
1. FC Köln Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 24
- 28
- 4
- 37
- 14
- 2
- 20
- 21
- 6
- 8
Bench
- 17
- 27
- 1
- 23
- 7
- 25
- 47
- 5
Coach
Steffen Baumgart
SV Werder Bremen Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
- 1
- 32
- 8
- 11
- 10
-
4
Niklas Stark ↓ Amos Pieper 60'
-
7
Marvin Ducksch ↓ Eren Dinkci 46'
-
3
Anthony Jung ↓ Lee Buchanan 86'
- 28
- 36
Bench
- 30
- 34
- 9
-
22
Niklas Schmidt ↑ 46'
-
5
Amos Pieper ↑ 60'
-
26
Lee Buchanan ↑ 86'
-
6
Jens Stage ↑ 64'
-
21
Eren Dinkci ↑ 46'
- 39
Coach
Ole Werner
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Steffen Tigges | 4 |
| Romano Schmid | 3 |
| Ellyes Skhiri | 2 |
| Yuya Osako | 2 |
| Niclas Fullkrug | 2 |
| Josh Sargent | 2 |
| Justin Njinmah | 2 |
| Said El Mala | 1 |
Head to Head
1. FC Köln Form
SV Werder Bremen Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
3.38
1. FC Köln xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.16
SV Werder Bremen xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 90% + Both teams to score 84%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: 1. FC Köln win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 5.54
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 99% |
|
1% |
| ± 1.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 2.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 3.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 4.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
Double Chance
1. FC Köln or Draw
76%
Draw or SV Werder Bremen
42%
1. FC Köln or SV Werder Bremen
81%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: 1. FC Köln win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 7–1 not predicted7 – 1Actual
3 – 2
5.7%
3 – 1
5.5%
2 – 2
5.2%
2 – 1
5%
4 – 2
4.8%
4 – 1
4.5%
3 – 3
4.1%
2 – 3
3.7%
1 – 1
3.5%
4 – 3
3.5%
1 – 2
3.3%
5 – 2
3.3%
Asian Handicap — 1. FC Köln
| Handicap | 1. FC Köln covers | Push | SV Werder Bremen covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -2 | 27% | 16% | 57% |
| -1.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| -1 | 43% | 17% | 40% |
| -0.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +0.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +1 | 76% | 11% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 7% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
1. FC Köln keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
SV Werder Bremen keeps clean sheet
4%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

