Germany · Bundesliga · Matchweek 316:30
1. FC KölnWLDLW

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Saturday, 12 September 2026

RheinEnergieStadion · Referee Florian Exner, Germany · Analysis updated 21:33 UTC

1. FC Köln vs Werder Bremen Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.48 expected goals for 1. FC Köln and 1.12 for Werder Bremen, a combined total of 2.60. That distribution gives 1. FC Köln the largest share of the 1X2 market at 45%, with the draw at 26%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 48% for over 2.5 goals and 52% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 12%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 45% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.

Model pick

1. FC Köln win

45.4% probability

Low confidencePartial model78/100

Expected goals

1.48 – 1.12

Model version

poisson-market-v1

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • 1. FC Köln home form

    11 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.

  • Werder Bremen away threat

    Scored in 5 of their last 6 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates 1. FC Köln to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 45%, against 45% / 26% / 29% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 1.48 goals for 1. FC Köln and 1.12 for Werder Bremen, a combined 2.60 — an open game on paper.

Match result (1X2)

1. FC Köln win45%
Draw26%
Werder Bremen win29%

Double chance 1X

71%

Double chance 12

74%

Double chance X2

55%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals73%
Over 2.5 goals48%
Over 3.5 goals26%
Both teams to score52%

Correct score

  • 1–112.3%
  • 1–011.0%
  • 2–19.1%
  • 0–18.3%
  • 2–08.1%

Odds vs model — value finder

Bookmaker prices with the margin removed (1X2 overround 7.8%), compared with our model probability.

Best value: Both teams to score — No at 2.50 (model 48.0% vs market 37.5%, edge +10.5 pts).

MarketSelectionOddsMarket %Model %Fair oddsEdge
Both teams to scoreNoValue2.5037.5%48.0%2.08+10.5
Double chanceDraw/Away1.7553.4%54.6%1.83+1.2
Match resultHome2.0545.2%45.4%2.20+0.2
Match resultDraw3.6025.8%25.9%3.86+0.1
Match resultAway3.2029.0%28.7%3.48-0.3
Double chanceHome/Draw1.3071.9%71.3%1.40-0.6
Double chanceHome/Away1.2574.7%74.1%1.35-0.6
Both teams to scoreYes1.5062.5%52.0%1.92-10.5

Market % has the bookmaker margin removed so it is comparable with the model. Edge is model % minus market %; it is an estimate, not a guarantee.

Recent form

1. FC Köln

  • 2026-10-11T13:30:00.000Z · H vs Borussia Mönchengladbach · 2-1 (W)
  • 2026-10-03T12:00:00.000Z · A vs FC Viktoria Köln · 2-2 (D)
  • 2026-09-19T13:30:00.000Z · A vs Hamburger SV · 1-2 (L)
  • 2026-09-12T16:30:00.000Z · H vs Werder Bremen · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-09-04T18:30:00.000Z · A vs VfB Stuttgart · 1-4 (L)

Werder Bremen

  • 2026-10-09T18:30:00.000Z · A vs Borussia Dortmund · 2-2 (D)
  • 2026-10-02T11:00:00.000Z · A vs Twente · 0-7 (L)
  • 2026-09-19T13:30:00.000Z · H vs FC Augsburg · 3-2 (W)
  • 2026-09-12T16:30:00.000Z · A vs 1. FC Köln · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-09-05T13:30:00.000Z · H vs RB Leipzig · 3-1 (W)

Head-to-head

Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

Bundesliga table

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Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is 1. FC Köln win, at 45.4%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–1.

It puts both teams scoring at 52% and over 2.5 goals at 48%.

A 45% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.