The big picture

Werder Bremen come in 6th on the ladder with 15 points; FC Cologne are 15th on 9. Werder Bremen have the higher position to protect.

Werder Bremen are 4–1–3 in Bundesliga 2026-27, averaging 2.1 goals for and 1.8 against.

FC Cologne are 2–3–3 in Bundesliga 2026-27, averaging 1.1 goals for and 1.5 against.

Form

Werder Bremen have won three of their last five and most recently beat TSG Hoffenheim 2–0.

FC Cologne have won one of their last five and most recently drew with 1. FC Union Berlin 1–1.

Head to head

These sides have met 31 times on our records since 2003: Werder Bremen 12, FC Cologne 7, 12 drawn.

Last time out (2026-27), it was a draw 1–1 at RheinEnergieStadion.

Biggest margin between these two: Werder Bremen by 6 goals in 2005-06 (6–0).

Players to watch

For Werder Bremen, watch Niclas Füllkrug (1.1 goals a game in 2026-27) and Marco Grüll (0.3 goals a game, 6 assists in 2026-27).

For FC Cologne, watch Thijs Dallinga (0.7 goals a game in 2026-27) and Said El Mala (0.3 goals a game in 2026-27).

At Weserstadion

Werder Bremen have won 8 of their last 20 at Weserstadion.

The deeper numbers

FC Cologne haven't beaten Werder Bremen at Weserstadion since 2014-15: 8 meetings there since then.

What the numbers say

On form, ladder and history, Werder Bremen go in as clear favourites.