12 April 2026 at 13:30
Betting Odds & Historical Data
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Home Record / Away Record
Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.
Home Record: 1. FC Köln
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Away Record: Werder Bremen
Data: football-data.co.uk
Match Summary
1. FC Köln defeated Werder Bremen 3:1. The match was played in Bundesliga 2025. Goals were scored by S. El Mala 7′ (pen.), R. Ache 65′, R. Schmid 75′ (pen.), M. Backhaus 90′ (o.g.). 5 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. 1. FC Köln had 58% possession while Werder Bremen held 42%. 1. FC Köln had 25 shots (8 on target) compared to 6 (2 on target) for Werder Bremen. Expected goals: 1. FC Köln 3.33 — Werder Bremen 0.99. 1. FC Köln made 5 substitutions, Werder Bremen made 4. VAR was involved: Goal cancelled (Alessio Castro-Montes 49′), Penalty confirmed (Olivier Deman 74′).
Match Events
Key match events between 1. FC Köln and Werder Bremen — 4 goals and 6 cards recorded during the match.
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Match Statistics
1. FC Köln had 58% possession against Werder Bremen's 42%. 1. FC Köln registered 25 shots (8 on target) while Werder Bremen managed 6 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 8–5. Fouls committed: 16–7.
Lineups
1. FC Köln lined up in a 4-4-2 formation under Lukas Kwasniok, while Werder Bremen deployed a 4-2-3-1 under Daniel Thioune.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for 1. FC Köln is 6.83, compared to 6.81 for Werder Bremen. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. 1. FC Köln's highest-rated starter is M. Schwabe (7.25), while Werder Bremen's best-rated player is A. Pieper (7.07).
Attacking Output
The starting XI of 1. FC Köln have contributed 31 goals and 16 assists this season, led by S. El Mala (11G). Werder Bremen's starters account for 13 goals and 16 assists, spearheaded by J. Njinmah (5G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.
Defensive Solidity
1. FC Köln deploy 4 defenders rated 6.63 on average, against Werder Bremen's 4-man backline averaging 6.87. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
1. FC Köln field 4 midfielders averaging 6.89, versus Werder Bremen's 5 rated 6.75. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
1. FC Köln start 2 forward(s) averaging 6.88, compared to 1 for Werder Bremen averaging 6.71. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Passing & Build-Up
Passing accuracy averages 77% for 1. FC Köln and 81% for Werder Bremen. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.
Discipline
1. FC Köln's starters have collected 39 yellow cards this season, compared to 37 for Werder Bremen. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.
Age & Experience
The average age of 1. FC Köln's starting XI is 23.6 (youngest: S. El Mala (19), oldest: M. Schwabe (30)), while Werder Bremen average 26.0 (youngest: M. Backhaus (21), oldest: L. Bittencourt (32)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Squad Depth
1. FC Köln's starters average 26 league appearances each, versus 23 for Werder Bremen. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.
Substitutes
Coach: Lukas Kwasniok
Substitutes
Coach: Daniel Thioune
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, 1. FC Köln have recorded 1 wins, 4 draws and 1 defeats. Werder Bremen show 3 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.
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1. FC Köln vs Werder Bremen Head to Head Results
1. FC Köln and Werder Bremen have met 22 times — 1. FC Köln won 5, Werder Bremen won 7, with 10 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Werder Bremen leads the head-to-head with 7 victories from 22 meetings. A combined 63 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.86 per match (31 for the home side, 32 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 15 matches (68%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 8 games (36%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Werder Bremen are currently unbeaten in the last 4 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 7–1 in 2023.
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Recent Meetings (22)
API data: 16 Apr 2026