Bundesliga

FC Köln

12 Sep 2026 17:30

Werder Bremen

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FC Köln to win 2.15

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FC Köln vs Werder Bremen Predictions, Picks & Odds – 12/09/2026

Bundesliga · 3

Our prediction

1: FC Köln to win

2.15 on Betfred · Confidence Medium

Odds recorded on 23 Oct 2026 at 07:54 · Odds are subject to change

FC Köln vs Werder Bremen Preview

FC Köln opened their Bundesliga campaign with a thrilling 3-2 comeback victory over Hoffenheim, Thijs Dallinga grabbing a late brace to seal the points. Sitting eighth, the Billy Goats will be eager to carry that momentum into their first home fixture at the RheinEnergieStadion. There is a fitness concern, however: both Dallinga and Saïd El Mala missed the recent match against Stuttgart through illness, leaving their availability uncertain.

Werder Bremen's season could hardly have started worse. A 1-4 demolition at the hands of Freiburg left them languishing in sixteenth, and the problems run deeper than one poor result. Key midfielders Jens Stage and attacker Justin Njinmah face lengthy absences with thigh injuries, while loan departures and transfers have thinned the squad considerably. Confidence will be fragile as Ole Werner's side travel to Cologne searching for their first points.

Köln's home win at 2.15 looks the standout selection. The hosts sit eighth after a spirited comeback on matchday one, while Bremen languish in sixteenth following that bruising defeat to Freiburg. A nine-place gap already separates these sides, and the RheinEnergieStadion factor should amplify Köln's early confidence.

Bremen's squad depth is a genuine concern. Jens Stage and Justin Njinmah face lengthy spells on the sidelines with thigh injuries, while several departures have thinned the ranks further. That 1-4 loss exposed defensive frailties that Köln's attack, spearheaded by Dallinga, can exploit if he recovers from illness in time.

Over 2.5 goals at 1.60 also merits attention. Köln's opener produced five goals, Bremen's yielded the same total, and a weakened visiting backline suggests this fixture could follow suit. Both teams to score at 1.50 rounds out the value picks, given neither defence has yet kept a clean sheet this term.

Trends to Know about FC Köln vs Werder Bremen

• Köln eighth, Bremen sixteenth after matchday one
• Bremen missing Stage and Njinmah long-term
• Köln scored three in season opener

How to Watch FC Köln vs Werder Bremen Match?

What time is FC Köln vs Werder Bremen?

FC Köln host Werder Bremen at the RheinEnergieStadion on 12 September 2026, with kickoff set for 17:30 BST.

Where is FC Köln vs Werder Bremen being played?

This fixture takes place at the RheinEnergieStadion in Cologne.

How Can I Watch FC Köln vs Werder Bremen on TV and Live Stream?

Check local listings for Bundesliga broadcast details in your region for this fixture.