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Werder Bremen vs FC Koln – Prediction, and Match Preview
Werder Bremen vs FC Koln – After losing to RB Leipzig by a score of 2-1 in their previous match in Bundesliga 1, Werder Bremen won’t want a recurrence of that performance today.
Werder Bremen had 38% of the possession in that game and only one of their six shots on goal were successful. Leonardo Bittencourt (70′) was the lone player for Werder Bremen to get a goal.
RB Leipzig had 20 total attempts, seven at goal at the opposite end, with two of those being successful. For RB Leipzig, goals were scored by Willi Orbán (87′) and Dominik Szoboszlai (96′).
In six of the previous six games in which Werder Bremen participated, at least three goals per game were scored. In these games, opposition teams scored 12 goals, while Werder Bremen scored a total of 10. It will be interesting to see if that pattern continues in the upcoming game.
FC Koln enters this game riding high after beating Hertha Berlin by a score of 5-2 in the previous round of the Bundesliga 1.
FC Koln controlled 63% of the ball during that game and attempted 31 goals, 16 on goal, five of which were successful. Davie Selke (8′), Timo Hübers (39′, 69′), Ellyes Skhiri (43′), and Denis Huseinbai (81′) scored goals for Cologne.
Two of Hertha BSC’s nine attempts at goal were successful. Hertha Berlin scored through Stevan Joveti (33′) and Lucas Tousart (18′).
The statistics speak for themselves: FC Koln has allowed goals in six of their last six games, and opponents have scored seven goals overall. FC Koln weaknesses have been revealed when playing defense.
Werder Bremen vs FC Koln – Betting Analysis
When comparing the results of their head-to-head matches since 12/03/2018, Werder Bremen has won twice, FC Koln once, and two games have ended in draws after 90 minutes of play.
There were a total of 24 goals scored in those games, with an average of four goals scored per contest. Goals were scored at a high rate.
Bundesliga 1 Match Day 16 on January 21, 2023, saw FC Koln defeat Werder Bremen 7-1 in their last league meeting.
On that occasion, FC Koln had 51% of the possession and seven of its 15 total attempts were on goal. Linton Maina (at 9′), Steffen Tigges (at 15′ and 21′), Ellyes Skhiri (at 30′ and 54′), and Denis Huseinba (at 36′) scored.
Five total goal attempts were made by Werder Bremen, and only one of them were successful. There were goals from Niklas Füllkrug (38′) and Marco Friedl (76′ Own goal). Robert Schröder served as the official.
Werder Bremen and Cologne are both in our opinion more than capable of scoring in this situation.
What are the best odds for this match?
Checking the betting prices for this game in the 90 minute result market, a victory for Werder Bremen is best priced at 8/5, going for the game finishing all-square is 3/1 and selecting a win for FC Koln can get you 31/20. Those are the top prices on offer at present.
Werder Bremen vs FC Koln – Head-to-Head
Our Prediction: Away Win or Draw
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