Thursday , 2 July 2026

FC Viktoria Koln 1904 vs SV Werder Bremen, DFB-Pokal 2023-24 ROUND 1

DFB-Pokal · 2023-24
FC Viktoria Koln 1904
3 – 2
Full Time
SV Werder Bremen
Sat 12 Aug 2023 · 13:30 UTC Sportpark Hohenberg HT 45' · FT 45'
R 11' Amos Pieper
Y 70' Jens Stage
Moritz Fritz 70' Y

Overview

Match Preview

FC Viktoria Koln 1904 vs SV Werder Bremen — DFB-Pokal at Sportpark Hohenberg.

Match Details

  • Referee Frank Willenborg
14 games this season 🟨 1.1/game ⚽ 7.6 goals/game 🟥 1 total

Head-to-Head

1
FC Viktoria Koln 1904 1 games · Avg 5.0 goals SV Werder Bremen
Last 5 meetings
2023-08-12 FC Viktoria Koln 1904 3–2 SV Werder Bremen

Recent Form

FC Viktoria Koln 1904
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 Aug SV Werder Bremen H 3–2 W
31 Aug FC Bayern München H 0–5 L
09 Aug TSG 1899 Hoffenheim H 2–3 L
01 Oct 1. FC Koln A 2–1 W
19 Aug RB Leipzig H 1–3 L
13 May FC Rot-Weiss Koblenz A 1–0 W
SV Werder Bremen
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 Aug FC Viktoria Koln 1904 A 2–3 L
27 May 1. FC Union Berlin A 0–1 L
20 May 1. FC Koln H 1–1 D
14 May RB Leipzig A 1–2 L
06 May FC Bayern München H 1–2 L
29 Apr FC Schalke 04 A 1–2 L

Key Stats

100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' In just a few seconds Sportpark Hohenberg will turn into a battlefield for FC Viktoria Koln 1904 and SV Werder Bremen.
  • 5' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 10' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 11' A meaty challenge results in booking for Amos Pieper on 11.
  • 16' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 21' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 21 minutes.
  • 26' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. SV Werder Bremen needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 31' FC Viktoria Koln 1904 is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 36' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Patrick Koronkiewicz made 147 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 41' Ben Alexander Voll has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 43' What a strike from Marvin Ducksch! The score is 0-1.
  • 48' 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.
  • 53' Supporters expect more eagerness from Stefano Russo, as he is very good at scoring at Sportpark Hohenberg with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 58' SV Werder Bremen started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 58.
  • 60' The SV Werder Bremen manager makes a substitution. Marvin Ducksch departs to be replaced by Christian Gross.
  • 65' SV Werder Bremen is showing some good football. However, SV Werder Bremen are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 66' Another change for FC Viktoria Koln 1904 made on 66 minute. Luca Marseiler leaves to be changed by Simon Handle.
  • 70' The referee shows SV Werder Bremen player a card on 70.
  • 71' Another substitution for FC Viktoria Koln 1904 to replace Moritz Fritz by Jeremias Lorch on 71 minute.
  • 72' What a strike from David Philipp! The score is 1-1.
  • 77' Niclas Fullkrug puts SV Werder Bremen on the lead.
  • 79' David Philipp with the second goal in the match!
  • 84' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering FC Viktoria Koln 1904 that had 147 games and scored 11 goals.
  • 86' Another change for FC Viktoria Koln 1904 made on 86 minute. David Philipp leaves to be changed by Valdrin Mustafa.
  • 90' The SV Werder Bremen manager makes a substitution. Anthony Jung departs to be replaced by Marco Friedl.
  • Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for FC Viktoria Koln 1904 players.

Lineups

FC Viktoria Koln 1904 Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Olaf Janssen

SV Werder Bremen Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ole Werner

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
David Philipp 2
Niclas Fullkrug 1
Marvin Ducksch 1
Donny Bogicevic 1

Head to Head

2023-08-12 FC Viktoria Koln 1904 3–2 SV Werder Bremen

FC Viktoria Koln 1904 Form

2023-08-12 FC Viktoria Koln 1904 3–2 SV Werder Bremen W 2022-08-31 FC Viktoria Koln 1904 0–5 FC Bayern München L 2021-08-09 FC Viktoria Koln 1904 2–3 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim L 2018-10-01 1. FC Koln 1–2 FC Viktoria Koln 1904 W 2018-08-19 FC Viktoria Koln 1904 1–3 RB Leipzig L 2018-05-13 FC Rot-Weiss Koblenz 0–1 FC Viktoria Koln 1904 W

SV Werder Bremen Form

2023-08-12 FC Viktoria Koln 1904 3–2 SV Werder Bremen L 2023-05-27 1. FC Union Berlin 1–0 SV Werder Bremen L 2023-05-20 SV Werder Bremen 1–1 1. FC Koln D 2023-05-14 RB Leipzig 2–1 SV Werder Bremen L 2023-05-06 SV Werder Bremen 1–2 FC Bayern München L 2023-04-29 FC Schalke 04 2–1 SV Werder Bremen L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.83 FC Viktoria Koln 1904 xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.61 SV Werder Bremen xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 67% + Over 2.5 goals 66%

Match Result

✓ Correct
FC Viktoria Koln 190447% Draw23% SV Werder Bremen30%
Actual: FC Viktoria Koln 1904 win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes67% 0% No33%
Avg goals/match: 3.44
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 86%
14%
± 2.5 66%
34%
± 3.5 45%
55%
± 4.5 27%
73%

Double Chance

FC Viktoria Koln 1904 or Draw
71%
Draw or SV Werder Bremen
53%
FC Viktoria Koln 1904 or SV Werder Bremen
77%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
FC Viktoria Koln 190432% Draw41% SV Werder Bremen27%
Actual: SV Werder Bremen win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.3%
2 – 1
8.3%
1 – 2
7.3%
2 – 2
6.6%
2 – 0
5.4%
1 – 0
5.2%
3 – 1
5.1%
0 – 0
4.6%
0 – 1
4.5%
0 – 2
4.2%
3 – 2
Actual
1 – 3
3.9%

Asian Handicap — FC Viktoria Koln 1904

Handicap FC Viktoria Koln 1904 covers Push SV Werder Bremen covers
-2.5 10% — 90%
-2 10% 13% 77%
-1.5 23% — 77%
-1 23% 19% 58%
-0.5 42% — 58%
+0.5 67% — 33%
+1 67% 17% 17%
+1.5 83% — 17%
+2 83% 10% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

FC Viktoria Koln 1904 keeps clean sheet
21% ✓
SV Werder Bremen keeps clean sheet
17% ✓

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