1. FC Koln vs SV Werder Bremen, Bundesliga 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
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1. FC Koln vs SV Werder Bremen — Bundesliga at RheinEnergieSTADION.
- 1. FC Koln 34 games · 32 pts (2025/26)
- SV Werder Bremen 34 games · 32 pts (2025/26)
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 Bayern München | 34 | 89 |
| 2 | Borussia Dortmund | 34 | 73 |
| 3 | RB Leipzig | 34 | 65 |
| 4 | VfB Stuttgart | 34 | 62 |
| 5 | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | 34 | 61 |
| 6 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 34 | 59 |
| 7 | SC Freiburg | 34 | 47 |
| 8 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 34 | 44 |
| 9 | FC Augsburg | 34 | 43 |
| 10 | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 34 | 40 |
| 11 | 1. FC Union Berlin | 34 | 39 |
| 12 | Borussia Monchengladbach | 34 | 38 |
| 13 | Hamburger SV | 34 | 38 |
| 14 | 1. FC Koln | 34 | 32 |
| 15 | SV Werder Bremen | 34 | 32 |
| 16 | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | 29 |
| 17 | 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 | 34 | 26 |
| 18 | FC St. Pauli 1910 | 34 | 26 |
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 Koln | A | 1–7 | L |
| 12 Nov | RB Leipzig | H | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Nov | FC Bayern München | 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 Koln | SV Werder Bremen | |
|---|---|---|
| #14 | Position | #15 |
| 32 | Points | 32 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 7 / 11 / 16 | W / D / L | 8 / 8 / 18 |
| 49 | Scored | 37 |
| 63 | Conceded | 60 |
| -14 | GD | -23 |
| 0.94 | PPG | 0.94 |
| 21% | Win % | 24% |
Key Stats
80%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
40%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
9%
Clean Sheets
1. FC Koln this season
1. FC Koln this season
18%
Clean Sheets
SV Werder Bremen this season
SV Werder Bremen this season
1. FC Koln are 14th (32 pts). SV Werder Bremen are 15th (32 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
1. FC Koln
0-15
2/3
16-30
1/2
31-45
1/1
46-60
–/1
61-75
3/6
76+
4/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
SV Werder Bremen
0-15
–/2
16-30
1/2
31-45
1/2
46-60
1/2
61-75
1/3
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. SV Werder Bremen kicks off things out of here…
- 5' It’s high time Ole Werner made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 9' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Linton Maina makes it 1-0.
- 14' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 15' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Steffen Tigges makes it 2-0.
- 16' GOAL! Steffen Tigges scores on 16. Assisted by Florian Kainz
- 21' GOAL! Steffen Tigges scores on 21.
- 26' Leonardo Bittencourt, a Germany , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 30' The Tunisia Ellyes Skhiri breaks the deadlock on 30 minutes. 5-0!
- 35' 1. FC Koln have won 346 goals from 398 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 36' The deadlock is broken! Denis Huseinbasic gets on the scoresheet on 36 minutes.
- 38' Niclas Fullkrug is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 2 goals this season for the .
- 43' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 46' Marvin Ducksch makes way for Eren Dinkci at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from SV Werder Bremen.
- 51' 1. FC Koln currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 54' What a moment for Ellyes Skhiri! That strike on 54 puts his side firmly in control.
- 59' Davie Selke has so much to prove this time. He replaces Steffen Tigges on 59 minute.
- 60' 1. FC Koln manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Mathias Olesen is hanging Denis Huseinbasic on the field on 60 minute.
- 64' SV Werder Bremen ring the changes. Leonardo Bittencourt has done his job and it is now time for Jens Stage to step up.
- 67' 1. FC Koln make a change. Ellyes Skhiri trudges off to be replaced by Tim Lemperle on 67 minutes.
- 72' Florian Kainz has been relatively quiet despite scoring 35 goals in his last 414 appearances.
- 76' The deadlock is broken! Marco Friedl gets on the scoresheet on 76 minutes.
- 81' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 86' SV Werder Bremen make a change. Anthony Jung trudges off to be replaced by Lee Buchanan on 86 minutes.
- With this win, 1. FC Koln is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
1. FC Koln 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 |
| Justin Njinmah | 2 |
| Ellyes Skhiri | 2 |
| Yuya Osako | 2 |
| Niclas Fullkrug | 2 |
| Josh Sargent | 2 |
| Dominick Drexler | 1 |
Head to Head
1. FC Koln Form
SV Werder Bremen Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.82
1. FC Koln xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.3
SV Werder Bremen xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 76% + Both teams to score 68%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: 1. FC Koln win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.12
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 2.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 3.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 4.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
Double Chance
1. FC Koln or Draw
82%
Draw or SV Werder Bremen
37%
1. FC Koln or SV Werder Bremen
81%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: 1. FC Koln win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 7–1 not predicted7 – 1Actual
2 – 1
8.3%
3 – 1
7.6%
1 – 1
6.7%
2 – 0
6.7%
3 – 0
6%
4 – 1
5.4%
2 – 2
5.3%
3 – 2
4.9%
1 – 0
4.4%
4 – 0
4.2%
1 – 2
3.9%
4 – 2
3.5%
Asian Handicap — 1. FC Koln
| Handicap | 1. FC Koln covers | Push | SV Werder Bremen covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| -2 | 29% | 19% | 52% |
| -1.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| -1 | 48% | 20% | 32% |
| -0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +0.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +1 | 85% | 9% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 4% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
1. FC Koln keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
SV Werder Bremen keeps clean sheet
7%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

