Wednesday , 7 October 2026

1. FC Koln vs SV Werder Bremen, Bundesliga 2025-26 REGULAR SEASON

Bundesliga · 2025-26
1. FC Koln
3 – 1
Full Time
SV Werder Bremen
Sun 12 Apr 2026 · 13:30 UTC RheinEnergieSTADION 50,000 HT 45' · FT 45'
Said El Mala pen 7' 1–0
Ragnar Ache 65' 2–0
2–1 76' Romano Schmid pen
Isak Johannesson 90+7' 3–1
R 24' Marco Friedl
Ragnar Ache 71' Y
Y 78' Leonardo Bittencourt
Jahmai Simpson-Pusey 84' Y
Y 90' Amos Pieper
Eric Martel 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

1. FC Koln vs SV Werder Bremen — Bundesliga at RheinEnergieSTADION.

Match Details

  • Referee Tobias Reichel
  • Assistant 1 Christian Bandurski
  • Assistant 2 Marcel Unger

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Borussia Dortmund 4 12
2 FC Bayern Munchen 4 10
3 SC Freiburg 4 10
4 FC Augsburg 4 7
5 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 4 7
6 1. FSV Mainz 05 4 7
7 SV 07 Elversberg 4 7
8 SV Werder Bremen 4 7
9 RB Leipzig 4 6
10 Eintracht Frankfurt 4 5
11 FC Schalke 04 4 5
12 SC Paderborn 07 4 4
13 1. FC Koln 4 4
14 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 4 3
15 VfB Stuttgart 4 3
16 Hamburger SV 4 3
17 1. FC Union Berlin 4 1
18 Borussia Monchengladbach 4 0

Head-to-Head

3
5
3
1. FC Koln 11 games · Avg 3.1 goals SV Werder Bremen
Last 5 meetings
2026-04-12 1. FC Koln 3–1 SV Werder Bremen 2025-11-29 SV Werder Bremen 1–1 1. FC Koln 2024-02-16 1. FC Koln 0–1 SV Werder Bremen 2023-09-23 SV Werder Bremen 2–1 1. FC Koln 2023-05-20 SV Werder Bremen 1–1 1. FC Koln

Recent Form

1. FC Koln
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 Apr SV Werder Bremen H 3–1 W
05 Apr Eintracht Frankfurt A 2–2 D
21 Mar Borussia Monchengladbach H 3–3 D
14 Mar Hamburger SV A 1–1 D
07 Mar Borussia Dortmund H 1–2 L
27 Feb FC Augsburg A 0–2 L
SV Werder Bremen
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 Apr 1. FC Koln A 1–3 L
04 Apr RB Leipzig H 1–2 L
21 Mar VfL Wolfsburg A 1–0 W
15 Mar 1. FSV Mainz 05 H 0–2 L
08 Mar 1. FC Union Berlin A 4–1 W
28 Feb 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 H 2–0 W

Season Stats

1. FC Koln SV Werder Bremen
#13 Position #8
4 Points 7
4 Played 4
1 / 1 / 2 W / D / L 2 / 1 / 1
6 Scored 8
9 Conceded 8
-3 GD +0
1.00 PPG 1.75
25% Win % 50%

Key Stats

82% Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
36% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
1. FC Koln this season
0% Clean Sheets
SV Werder Bremen this season

1. FC Koln are 13th (4 pts). SV Werder Bremen are 8th (7 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

1. FC Koln
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/2
46-60
1/2
61-75
1/3
76+
2/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
SV Werder Bremen
0-15
1/1
16-30
–/2
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/3
61-75
3/–
76+
4/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

1. FC Koln
Thijs Dallinga 2 G
Said El Mala 1 G
SV Werder Bremen
Niclas Fullkrug 3 G
Marco Grull 2 G 3 A
Eren Dinkci 1 G
Dariusz Stalmach 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Three points are at stake. 1. FC Köln host SV Werder Bremen — let the battle begin!
  • 5' 1. FC Köln are deployed in a 4-4-2 today, looking to exploit space against SV Werder Bremen's 4-2-3-1 shape.
  • 7' Said El Mala is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 1 goals this season for the .
  • 12' Karim Coulibaly has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 419 appearances.
  • 17' The 28-year-old Marco Grull has been sensational this season — 2 goals and 4 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 22' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with SV Werder Bremen winning 0% of all matches.
  • 24' Marco Friedl picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 29' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. René Wagner will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 34' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Romano Schmid made 223 appearances and scored 16 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 39' 1. FC Köln currently sit 15 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 44' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 46' Karim Coulibaly has so much to prove this time. He replaces Yukinari Sugawara on 46 minute.
  • 51' Germany international Justin Njinmah has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 56' named a 4-4-2 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 61' A quiet spell here at RheinEnergieSTADION. SV Werder Bremen seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 65' What a moment for Ragnar Ache! That strike on 65 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 67' 1. FC Koln ring the changes. Jan Thielmann has done his job and it is now time for Linton Maina to step up.
  • 71' Ragnar Ache picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 76' A goal from the Austria international Romano Schmid! He fires home on 76 to make it 0-3!
  • 76' A tactical swap from 1. FC Koln — Gian-Luca Waldschmidt on, Ragnar Ache off on 76 minutes.
  • 78' That is a card for SV Werder Bremen. Leonardo Bittencourt will be fuming at that decision.
  • 79' The SV Werder Bremen manager makes a substitution. Felix Agu departs to be replaced by Isaac Schmidt.
  • 84' It’s gonna be a card for Jahmai Simpson-Pusey.
  • 84' Leonardo Bittencourt makes way for Jovan Milosevic at the 84 minute mark. A tactical switch from SV Werder Bremen.
  • 86' 1. FC Koln manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Tom Krauss is hanging Sebastian Sebulonsen on the field on 86 minute.
  • 90' Amos Pieper was booked on 90.
  • 1. FC Köln celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

1. FC Koln Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach René Wagner

SV Werder Bremen Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Christian Gross

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Steffen Tigges 4
Niclas Fullkrug 3
Romano Schmid 3
Ellyes Skhiri 2
Yuya Osako 2
Linton Maina 2
Josh Sargent 2
Justin Njinmah 2

Head to Head

2026-04-12 1. FC Koln 3–1 SV Werder Bremen 2025-11-29 SV Werder Bremen 1–1 1. FC Koln 2024-02-16 1. FC Koln 0–1 SV Werder Bremen 2023-09-23 SV Werder Bremen 2–1 1. FC Koln 2023-05-20 SV Werder Bremen 1–1 1. FC Koln

1. FC Koln Form

2026-04-12 1. FC Koln 3–1 SV Werder Bremen W 2026-04-05 Eintracht Frankfurt 2–2 1. FC Koln D 2026-03-21 1. FC Koln 3–3 Borussia Monchengladbach D 2026-03-14 Hamburger SV 1–1 1. FC Koln D 2026-03-07 1. FC Koln 1–2 Borussia Dortmund L 2026-02-27 FC Augsburg 2–0 1. FC Koln L

SV Werder Bremen Form

2026-04-12 1. FC Koln 3–1 SV Werder Bremen L 2026-04-04 SV Werder Bremen 1–2 RB Leipzig L 2026-03-21 VfL Wolfsburg 0–1 SV Werder Bremen W 2026-03-15 SV Werder Bremen 0–2 1. FSV Mainz 05 L 2026-03-08 1. FC Union Berlin 1–4 SV Werder Bremen W 2026-02-28 SV Werder Bremen 2–0 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.8 1. FC Koln xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.95 SV Werder Bremen xG
I would bet for: 1. FC Koln or SV Werder Bremen 76% + Both teams to score 71%

Match Result

✓ Correct
1. FC Koln40% Draw24% SV Werder Bremen36%
Actual: 1. FC Koln win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes71% 0% No29%
Avg goals/match: 3.75
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 89%
11%
± 2.5 71%
29%
± 3.5 51%
49%
± 4.5 32%
68%

Double Chance

1. FC Koln or Draw
63%
Draw or SV Werder Bremen
60%
1. FC Koln or SV Werder Bremen
76%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
1. FC Koln28% Draw39% SV Werder Bremen33%
Actual: 1. FC Koln win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.1%
1 – 2
7.8%
2 – 1
7.2%
2 – 2
6.9%
1 – 3
5%
0 – 2
4.5%
2 – 3
4.5%
3 – 1
Actual
3 – 2
4.2%
0 – 1
4.1%
2 – 0
3.9%
1 – 0
3.7%

Asian Handicap — 1. FC Koln

Handicap 1. FC Koln covers Push SV Werder Bremen covers
-2.5 8% — 92%
-2 8% 11% 81%
-1.5 19% — 81%
-1 19% 17% 65%
-0.5 35% — 65%
+0.5 59% — 41%
+1 59% 18% 23%
+1.5 77% — 23%
+2 77% 13% 11%
+2.5 89% — 11%

Clean Sheet

1. FC Koln keeps clean sheet
15% ✓
SV Werder Bremen keeps clean sheet
17% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.