Werder Bremen1. FC Köln

Werder Bremen v 1. FC Köln result

Full-time · Werder Bremen 1–1 1. FC Köln

Bundesliga · · Weserstadion

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Werder Bremen 1–1 1. FC Köln — this Bundesliga match was drawn.

Match report, in numbers

What xG said

xG said Werder Bremen: 1.55 to 1.18 in expected goals, from 17 shots to 10, ahead on xG from the 21st minute (per-shot expected goals for this match). The points were shared.

The result

Werder Bremen and 1. FC Köln drew 1–1 at Weserstadion in the Bundesliga on Saturday 29 November.

The goals

Werder Bremen led 1–0 at half-time and were pegged back. The goals — Werder Bremen: Marco Friedl (22’, assisted by Jens Stage); 1. FC Köln: Said El Mala (90’, assisted by K. Lund). Niklas Stark (90+6’) was sent off.

Discipline

Bastian Dankert, Germany showed six yellow cards and one red — against 2.8 yellows a game across the last 12 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Werder Bremen: Niklas Stark (75’) and Niklas Stark (90+6’); 1. FC Köln: Alessio Castro-Montes (39’), Jan Thielmann (75’), Eric Martel (78’) and Marius Bülter (90+6’).

What it changes

Werder Bremen stay eighth after this result (12 league matches played). Werder Bremen have scored 37 goals, the fifth-fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 32 games). Werder Bremen have conceded 57 goals, the fifth-most (shared) of the 18 clubs.

1. FC Köln stay ninth after this result (12 league matches played). 1. FC Köln have scored 47 goals, the eighth-most of the 18 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 32 games). 1. FC Köln have conceded 55 goals, the eighth-most (shared) of the 18 clubs.

1. FC Köln are winless in their last three matches in all competitions. 1. FC Köln have scored in five consecutive matches in all competitions.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, Said El Mala (1. FC Köln) 8.8, Marco Grüll (Werder Bremen) 6.0 and Marco Friedl (Werder Bremen) 5.8 led the match.

Head-to-head

Werder Bremen are unbeaten in the last three meetings with 1. FC Köln.

Next up

Werder Bremen next travel to VfB Stuttgart on 7 November 2026.

1. FC Köln next host Bayer Leverkusen on 8 November 2026.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

Next for Werder Bremen: VfB Stuttgart v Werder Bremen, Saturday 7 November — the preview. Next for 1. FC Köln: 1. FC Köln v Bayer Leverkusen, Sunday 8 November — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: Werder Bremen 1–1 1. FC Köln · Bundesliga
  • Venue: Weserstadion · Bremen
  • Referee: Bastian Dankert, Germany
  • Head-to-head (last 6): Werder Bremen 2 · draws 3 · 1. FC Köln 1 · 3 goals/game
  • Recent form: Werder Bremen 2W 2D 1L · 1. FC Köln 1W 0D 4L

Werder Bremen 1–1 1. FC Köln (Bundesliga): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

0.88 / 1.5
Goals
against 1.63 / 2 · 2 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
4.88 / 4.75
Corners
against 5.38 / 6.38 · 4 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 8 matches
4.5 / 5
Shots on target
against 7 / 5.88 · 3 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 8 matches
2.75 / 1.5
Cards
against 1 / 2.63 · 3 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 8 matches
2.83 yellows
Referee · Bastian Dankert, Germany
16.83 fouls a game
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over 12 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 23 November 2025. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 23 November 2025. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameWerder Bremen for / againstLine1. FC Köln for / against
Goals scored
0.88 for · 1.63 against n 8
2.5standard
1.5 for · 2 against n 8
Corners won
4.88 for · 5.38 against n 8
9.5standard
4.75 for · 6.38 against n 8
Shots
12.88 for · 16.38 against n 8
19.5standard
13.13 for · 14.25 against n 8
Shots on target
4.5 for · 7 against n 8
8.5standard
5 for · 5.88 against n 8
Fouls committed
9.13 for · 9.88 against n 8
21.5standard
9.38 for · 12.75 against n 8
Cards shown
2.75 for · 1 against n 8
3.5standard
1.5 for · 2.63 against n 8

Referee: Bastian Dankert, Germany — 2.83 yellow cards a game, 0.08 red cards, 16.83 fouls over 12 matches.

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Werder Bremen

Werder Bremen Goalkeeper

Werder Bremen — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
M. Backhaus990810 min343.8 /90161.8 /9000 /90
K. Hein290180 min115.5 /9042 /9000 /90
Werder Bremen — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Werder Bremen before kick-off, to 23 November 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
M. Backhaus n 890
4.17/5

Werder Bremen Defensive

Werder Bremen — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
M. Friedl1189983 min222 /90121.1 /90111 /90494.5 /9070.6 /9040.4 /90
Y. Sugawara1088882 min111.1 /9050.5 /9010.1 /90242.4 /9060.6 /9000 /90
Abdoul Karim Coulibaly1088881 min111.1 /90121.2 /9090.9 /90404.1 /90101 /9020.2 /90
F. Agu782574 min162.5 /9091.4 /9040.6 /90406.3 /90101.6 /9010.2 /90
A. Pieper590450 min91.8 /9081.6 /9061.2 /90336.6 /9010.2 /9020.4 /90
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Werder Bremen — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Werder Bremen before kick-off, to 23 November 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
R. Schmid n 887.6
0.53/1
0.84/1
J. Kamiński
M. Grüll n 867.4
1.36/2
15/1
J. Kamiński
M. Friedl n 890
0.64/1
0.93/2
S. Sebulonsen
S. Lynen n 887.8
0.53/1
0.43/0
E. Martel
S. Mbangula n 858.9
0.21/0
1.96/4
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Werder Bremen — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Werder Bremen before kick-off, to 23 November 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
R. Schmid n 887.6
0.64/1
M. Grüll n 867.4
2.57/3
M. Friedl n 890
1.96/5
S. Lynen n 887.8
2.28/6
S. Mbangula n 858.9
1.54/3
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Werder Bremen Attacking

Werder Bremen — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
M. Grüll1273879 min20.2 /9010.1 /90191.9 /90101 /90111.1 /90101 /90
J. Njinmah1151559 min20.3 /9000 /90111.8 /9050.8 /9040.6 /9071.1 /90
V. Boniface836286 min00 /9020.6 /90103.1 /9051.6 /9041.3 /9030.9 /90
K. Topp637219 min00 /9010.4 /9020.8 /9010.4 /9031.2 /9031.2 /90
R. Schmid12871046 min20.2 /9020.2 /9080.7 /9060.5 /90353 /90100.9 /90
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Werder Bremen — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Werder Bremen before kick-off, to 23 November 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
R. Schmid n 887.6
0.84/1
0.52/1
M. Grüll n 867.4
1.56/3
1.26/1
M. Friedl n 890
0.43/0
00/0
S. Lynen n 887.8
0.32/0
00/0
S. Mbangula n 858.9
0.63/0
0.63/0
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Werder Bremen — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Werder Bremen before kick-off, to 23 November 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
R. Schmid n 887.6
00/0
0.31/1
M. Grüll n 867.4
0.32/0
00/0
M. Friedl n 890
00/0
00/0
S. Lynen n 887.8
00/0
00/0
S. Mbangula n 858.9
0.63/0
0.21/0
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1. FC Köln

1. FC Köln Goalkeeper

1. FC Köln — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
M. Schwäbe1190990 min373.4 /90191.7 /9010.1 /90
1. FC Köln — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for 1. FC Köln before kick-off, to 23 November 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
M. Schwäbe n 890
3.97/7

1. FC Köln Defensive

1. FC Köln — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
S. Sebulonsen13771006 min181.6 /9060.5 /9010.1 /90454 /9060.5 /9030.3 /90
J. Schmied1376987 min100.9 /90100.9 /9090.8 /90343.1 /90131.2 /9040.4 /90
T. Hubers986770 min141.6 /90131.5 /9050.6 /90495.7 /9080.9 /9000 /90
C. Özkacar750347 min71.8 /9071.8 /9051.3 /90225.7 /9010.3 /9000 /90
D. Heintz556279 min31 /9041.3 /9031 /90185.8 /9020.6 /9000 /90
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1. FC Köln — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for 1. FC Köln before kick-off, to 23 November 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
E. Martel n 890
1.47/3
1.95/3
S. Lynen
J. Kamiński n 888.6
0.32/0
0.63/2
M. Grüll
Í. Bergmann Jóhannesson n 879.5
0.74/1
0.32/0
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S. Sebulonsen n 875.6
0.43/0
0.95/1
M. Friedl
J. Schmied n 871.4
0.94/1
0.64/0
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1. FC Köln — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for 1. FC Köln before kick-off, to 23 November 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
E. Martel n 890
0.94/2
J. Kamiński n 888.6
1.55/3
Í. Bergmann Jóhannesson n 879.5
1.36/3
S. Sebulonsen n 875.6
1.66/2
J. Schmied n 871.4
0.82/1
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1. FC Köln Attacking

1. FC Köln — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
J. Kamiński13881144 min50.4 /9010.1 /90201.6 /90110.9 /90241.9 /9080.6 /90
R. Ache1146505 min20.4 /9040.7 /90122.1 /9061.1 /90101.8 /9000 /90
M. Bülter1062624 min20.3 /9030.4 /90131.9 /9071 /90101.4 /9030.4 /90
J. Thielmann961547 min20.3 /9010.2 /90152.5 /9081.3 /9050.8 /9020.3 /90
L. Waldschmidt646277 min20.6 /9010.3 /9051.6 /9031 /9041.3 /9000 /90
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1. FC Köln — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for 1. FC Köln before kick-off, to 23 November 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
E. Martel n 890
0.42/1
0.31/1
J. Kamiński n 888.6
1.57/3
0.95/2
Í. Bergmann Jóhannesson n 879.5
0.63/1
0.11/0
S. Sebulonsen n 875.6
0.63/1
00/0
J. Schmied n 871.4
0.32/0
00/0
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1. FC Köln — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for 1. FC Köln before kick-off, to 23 November 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
E. Martel n 890
00/0
0.11/0
J. Kamiński n 888.6
0.43/0
0.11/0
Í. Bergmann Jóhannesson n 879.5
00/0
0.11/0
S. Sebulonsen n 875.6
00/0
00/0
J. Schmied n 871.4
00/0
00/0
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Match Statistics & Details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
Werder Bremen1. FC Köln
49%Possession51%
1.17Expected goals (xG)0.94
17Shots10
4Shots on target2
8Shots off target6
5Blocked shots2
10Shots inside the box7
4Corners0
2Offsides0
11Fouls11
2Yellow cards4
1Red cards0
1Saves3
479Passes511
84%Pass accuracy86%

Werder Bremen Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
M. Backhaus9000000006.6
Y. Sugawara9000300307.2
Abdoul Karim Coulibaly9000000206.9
M. Friedl9010111107.2
S. Lynen9000100006.7
J. Stage9001201107.5
R. Schmid9000115106.9
M. Grüll9000003307.5
Cameron Puertas8100112406.7
K. Topp7100100106.2
A. Pieper4500000107.2
N. Stark sub51001000RY6
V. Boniface sub1900112006.9
S. Mbangula sub900000006.3

1. FC Köln Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
M. Schwäbe9000000007.9
S. Sebulonsen9000101106.6
J. Thielmann90000002Y6.6
J. Kamiński9000000206.3
M. Bülter90002000Y6.5
S. El Mala9010213008.3
E. Martel82000022Y7
C. Özkacar7400110006.3
Í. Bergmann Jóhannesson4500100106.6
A. Castro-Montes45000001Y6.7
D. Heintz1200000006.7
R. van den Berg sub7800000206.9
K. Lund sub4501002106.9
T. Krauß sub4500000006.6
L. Waldschmidt sub1600100106.3
F. Kainz sub800000006.7

Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.

Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Werder Bremen v 1. FC Köln — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
Werder BremenDWDWL
Last 5: 2W 2D 1L · 1.2 scored / 1.2 conceded per game
1. FC KölnLLWLL
Last 5: 1W 0D 4L · 1.8 scored / 2.6 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
Werder Bremen 2 · 3 draws · 1. FC Köln 1 · 3 goals/game
  • 2024-02-16 1. FC Köln 0–1 Werder Bremen
  • 2023-09-23 Werder Bremen 2–1 1. FC Köln
  • 2023-05-20 Werder Bremen 1–1 1. FC Köln
  • 2023-01-21 1. FC Köln 7–1 Werder Bremen
  • 2021-03-07 1. FC Köln 1–1 Werder Bremen
  • 2020-11-06 Werder Bremen 1–1 1. FC Köln
League standing · 2025/26
Werder Bremen#15 pos32 pts34 pl-23 GD
1. FC Köln#14 pos32 pts34 pl-14 GD
Goals per game
Werder Bremen scored1.09
1. FC Köln scored1.44
Werder Bremen conceded1.76
1. FC Köln conceded1.85

Shot Map and Expected Goals

Werder Bremen 1.55 xG from 17 shots, 1. FC Köln 1.18 from 10. Every mark is one shot, placed where it was taken and sized by the chance it had of becoming a goal. Filled marks with a white ring are goals.

Romano Schmid 48' · 0.37 xGSaid El Mala 15' · 0.35 xGGian-Luca Waldschmidt 86' · 0.33 xGMarius Bülter 61' · 0.25 xGJens Stage 2' · 0.10 xGMarco Grüll 42' · 0.10 xGCameron Puertas 46' · 0.08 xGJens Stage 90' · 0.08 xGCameron Puertas 20' · 0.06 xGYukinari Sugawara 85' · 0.06 xGSenne Lynen 84' · 0.06 xGEric Martel 45' · 0.05 xGÍsak Bergmann Jóhannesson 47' · 0.05 xGMarius Bülter 59' · 0.04 xGYukinari Sugawara 78' · 0.03 xGKeke Maximilian Topp 48' · 0.03 xGCameron Puertas 31' · 0.03 xGYukinari Sugawara 43' · 0.03 xGCenk Özkacar 52' · 0.02 xGNiklas Stark 66' · 0.02 xGJan Thielmann 88' · 0.02 xGYukinari Sugawara 38' · 0.02 xGSebastian Sebulonsen 72' · 0.02 xGYukinari Sugawara 20' · 0.02 xGVictor Boniface 86' · 0.01 xGMarco Friedl 21' · 0.45 xG · goalSaid El Mala 90' · 0.05 xG · goal
Werder Bremen (attacking right)1. FC Köln (attacking left)mark size = expected goals
TeamShotsGoalsxG
Werder Bremen1711.55
1. FC Köln1011.18

Shot locations and expected-goals values from per-shot data. Per-shot tables, situation and shot-type breakdowns are part of TACTIX Pro.

Expected Goals Race

At half-time, Werder Bremen led on xG, 0.80 to 0.40. At full time, Werder Bremen led on xG, 1.55 to 1.18. The widest gap was 0.84 xG to Werder Bremen, in the 48th minute.

xG timeline (cumulative)
1.60.800′15′30′45′60′75′90′MinutesCumulative xGGoal - Werder Bremen 21 minGoal - 1. FC Köln 90 min
Werder Bremen 1.55 xG1. FC Köln 1.18 xGdots = goals · 27 shots

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between Werder Bremen and 1. FC Köln?
In their last 6 meetings, Werder Bremen won 2, 1. FC Köln won 1 and there were 3 draws, averaging 3 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Werder Bremen and 1. FC Köln?
Recent form — Werder Bremen 2W 2D 1L; 1. FC Köln 1W 0D 4L.

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