Werder Bremen vs FC Koln prediction, odds & betting tips 29/11/2025

Werder Bremen's Weserstadion will be the staging ground for their clash against newly-promoted FC Koln on Saturday in each side's 12th Bundesliga match of 2025-26, and a win for the visitors would see them leapfrog their opponents.

Having lost 2-0 on November 23 against RB Leipzig, Bremen come into the weekend in ninth place with 15 points, whereas Koln are 10th with 14 points and suffered a 4-3 loss when they played Eintracht Frankfurt on November 22.

Werder Bremen vs FC Koln prediction: Two vulnerable defences

Key stats

• Werder Bremen have scored six and conceded six goals in their five most recent games.
• FC Koln conceded at least three goals in three of their last four matches.
• Only Heidenheim (179) have faced more shots in the Bundesliga than Werder Bremen (175) this season.

Correct score prediction: Werder Bremen 2-2 FC Koln

Neither side have been particularly strong at the back, and it would be surprising if either team managed to keep a clean sheet.

Saturday's match may be an entertaining clash from a neutral perspective, though fans of Werder Bremen and Koln may ultimately have to settle for a point.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Werder Bremen predicted to win by the bookmakers

• HOME: 6/5 (2.2) – 45.5%

• DRAW: 11/4 (3.75) – 26.7%

• AWAY: 15/8 (2.88) – 34.8%

*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

Werder Bremen are the expected winner of this clash, with a probability of 45.5%, but the bookmakers have given FC Koln a sizeable 34.8% chance of victory.

You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.

Most recent H2Hs: Werder Bremen's strong record

Werder Bremen have avoided defeat in their last three clashes against FC Koln, winning each of their past two encounters.

The hosts have in fact only lost once in their seven most recent matches against the Billy Goats, claiming victory on three occasions.

Germany Bundesliga I 16/02/24

Cologne

0

Werder Bremen

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Werder Bremen

2

Cologne

1

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Werder Bremen

1

Cologne

1

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Cologne

7

Werder Bremen

1

Germany Bundesliga I 07/03/21

Cologne

1

Werder Bremen

1

Werder Bremen preview: First loss in some time

Werder Bremen's loss against RB Leipzig was their first in six games, with the Green-Whites having won three of those matches.

Head coach Horst Steffen could station Amos Pieper and Karim Coulibaly in the middle of a back four due to the injuries that Maximilian Wober and Olivier Deman are dealing with.

Predicted lineup: Backhaus (GK), Sugawara, Pieper, Coulibaly, Friedl, Stage, Lynen, Grull, Schmid, Mbangula & Topp

Last five results:

• RB Leipzig 2-0 Werder Bremen
• Werder Bremen 2-1 Wolfsburg
• Mainz 05 1-1 Werder Bremen
• Werder Bremen 1-0 Union Berlin
• Heidenheim 2-2 Werder Bremen

FC Koln preview: Struggling of late

FC Koln's position in the table is positive given they are seven points clear of the 16th-placed relegation playoff spot, but they have been beaten in four of their past five in all competitions.

The visitors could be without Ragnar Ache as he suffered a head injury in training on Thursday, and if he is unable to take part in the weekend's match, then Marius Bulter should be expected to feature up front.

Predicted lineup: Schwabe (GK), Sebulonsen, Martel, Heintz, Lund, Johannesson, Huseinbasic, Kainz, Thielmann, Bulter & Kaminski

Last five results:

• FC Koln 3-4 Eintracht Frankfurt
• Borussia Monchengladbach 3-1 FC Koln
• FC Koln 4-1 Hamburger SV
• FC Koln 1-4 Bayern Munich
• Borussia Dortmund 1-0 FC Koln

Player to watch: Jakub Kaminski

Jakub Kaminski is FC Koln's top scorer in the Bundesliga, having found the back of the net five times in 11 games, and he has also provided one assist.

The winger has scored three goals and produced one assist in his last five matches for club and country, and the attacker will need to be at the top of his game on Saturday.