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Matchday 3 · Saturday 12 September, 18:30 · RheinEnergieStadion

1. FC Köln vs Werder Bremen: line-ups

1. FC Köln 11 · 3 points
18:30 Sat 12 Sep
Werder Bremen 10 · 3 points

Predicted line-ups 1. FC Köln vs Werder Bremen

1. FC Köln 4-3-3
1 Schwäbe
14 Mensah
24 Lochoshvili
22 Simpson-Pusey
17 Castro-Montes
6 Skhiri
5 Krauß
8 Jóhannesson
47 Moore
9 Ache
37 Maina

Predicted line-up for 1. FC Köln: Schwäbe, Mensah, Lochoshvili, Simpson-Pusey, Castro-Montes, Skhiri, Krauß, Jóhannesson, Moore, Ache, Maina

Werder Bremen 4-2-3-1
1 Hein
2 Deman
32 Friedl
5 Pieper
13 Arthur
15 Reis
44 Regeer
17 Grüll
20 Chuki
29 Musah
10 Füllkrug

Predicted line-up for Werder Bremen: Hein, Deman, Friedl, Pieper, Arthur, Reis, Regeer, Grüll, Chuki, Musah, Füllkrug

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Injuries and suspensions

1. FC Köln

  • Gian-Luca Waldschmidt Muscle injury Unavailable
  • Said El Mala Illness Unavailable
  • Sebastian Søraas Sebulonsen Muscle injury Unavailable
  • Thijs Dallinga Illness Unavailable
  • Timo Hübers Knee injury Unavailable

Werder Bremen

  • Felix Agu Calf injury Unavailable
  • Justin Njinmah Thigh injury Unavailable
  • Jens Stage Muscle injury Unavailable
  • Keke Topp Knee injury Unavailable
  • Mitchell-Elijah Weiser Knee injury Unavailable

Which English players could feature in 1. FC Köln vs Werder Bremen?

2 spelers
  • Jahmai Simpson-Pusey 1. FC Köln Starting
  • Reigan Heskey 1. FC Köln Doubtful Started 1 of 2 matches.

Players to watch

The five players from each team with the most combined goals and assists this season.

All stats

1. FC Köln

  1. Thijs Dallinga Forward 2 goals 0 assists
  2. Said El Mala Forward 1 goals 0 assists
  3. Marius Bülter Forward 1 goals 0 assists
  4. Linton Maina Midfielder 0 goals 1 assists

Werder Bremen

  1. Marco Grüll Forward 1 goals 2 assists
  2. Niclas Füllkrug Forward 1 goals 0 assists
  3. Eren Dinkci Forward 1 goals 0 assists
  4. Dariusz Stalmach Midfielder 1 goals 0 assists
  5. Chuki Midfielder 0 goals 1 assists

Playing time and form

Who has played the most in recent weeks, and how have they performed?

1. FC Köln

Player Starts Min. Form
Marvin Schwäbe 2/2 180 solid
Jahmai Simpson-Pusey 2/2 180 poor
Luka Lochoshvili 2/2 180 mixed
Gideon Mensah 2/2 180 mixed
Ísak Jóhannesson 2/2 180 solid
Alessio Castro-Montes 2/2 179 poor
Tom Krauß 2/2 178 solid
Ragnar Ache 2/2 140 mixed

Werder Bremen

Player Starts Min. Form
Karl Hein 2/2 180 solid
Amos Pieper 2/2 180 solid
Marco Friedl 2/2 180 mixed
Olivier Deman 2/2 180 poor
Ludovit Reis 2/2 175 mixed
Marco Grüll 2/2 175 excellent
Chuki 2/2 173 mixed
Niclas Füllkrug 2/2 135 strong

Pre-match prediction

Pre-match goals forecast
1.87 1.06
  • Predicted goals5.0
  • Both teams to score100%
  • Over 2.5 goals100%
  • Corners11.0

Team comparison

KOL home Per match WER away
3.00 Points 0.00
3.00 Goals for 1.00
2.00 Goals against 4.00
1.87 xG for 1.06
1.72 xG against 1.88
6.0 Corners 5.0
W Home and away form L

Head-to-head record 1. FC Köln vs Werder Bremen

27 previous meetings
7 1. FC Köln 11 draws 9 Werder Bremen
  • Goals per match2.70
  • Both teams scored63%
  • Over 2.5 goals37%
  • Apr 2026 1. FC Köln 3 - 1 Werder Bremen
  • Nov 2025 Werder Bremen 1 - 1 1. FC Köln
  • Feb 2024 1. FC Köln 0 - 1 Werder Bremen
  • Sep 2023 Werder Bremen 2 - 1 1. FC Köln
  • May 2023 Werder Bremen 1 - 1 1. FC Köln
  • Jan 2023 1. FC Köln 7 - 1 Werder Bremen
  • Mar 2021 1. FC Köln 1 - 1 Werder Bremen
  • Nov 2020 Werder Bremen 1 - 1 1. FC Köln
  • Jun 2020 Werder Bremen 6 - 1 1. FC Köln
  • Dec 2019 1. FC Köln 1 - 0 Werder Bremen

Frequently asked questions

When will the line-up for 1. FC Köln vs Werder Bremen be announced?

Predicted line-ups will appear on this page a few days before the match. Confirmed teams usually follow around an hour before kick-off, scheduled for Saturday 12 September at 18:30.

Who is unavailable for 1. FC Köln against Werder Bremen?

1. FC Köln are without Gian-Luca Waldschmidt (muscle injury), Said El Mala (illness), Sebastian Søraas Sebulonsen (muscle injury), Thijs Dallinga (illness) and Timo Hübers (knee injury).

Who is unavailable for Werder Bremen against 1. FC Köln?

Werder Bremen are without Felix Agu (calf injury), Justin Njinmah (thigh injury), Jens Stage (muscle injury), Keke Topp (knee injury) and Mitchell-Elijah Weiser (knee injury).

What formation do 1. FC Köln play?

1. FC Köln have used a 4-3-3 formation in their last 2 matches under René Wagner.

What formation do Werder Bremen play?

Werder Bremen have used a 4-1-4-1 in 1 of their last 2 matches. In their last match, they played a 4-1-4-1.

How did the last meeting between 1. FC Köln and Werder Bremen finish?

On 12 April 2026, 1. FC Köln vs Werder Bremen finished 3-1.

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