Get the confirmed FC Koln vs Werder Bremen lineups, latest team news, match prediction, and betting odds ahead of this Bundesliga clash at 17:30 UK time.
FC Koln vs Werder Bremen Confirmed Lineups
Competition | Bundesliga |
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Match Date | Saturday 12 September 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 17:30 UK time |
The starting lineups for the Bundesliga fixture between FC Koln and Werder Bremen have been confirmed.
FC Koln Starting XI
Formation: 4-5-1
Starting XI: Marvin Schwäbe, Alessio Castro-Montes, Jahmai Simpson-Pusey, Luka Lochoshvili, Gideon Mensah, Marius Bülter, Mikey Moore, Tom Krauß, Ellyes Skhiri, Linton Maina, Thijs Dallinga
Substitutes: Ragnar Ache, Ron-Robert Zieler, Jan Thielmann, Ísak Jóhannesson, Borna Sosa, Sebastian Sebulonsen, Joël Schmied, Paul Okon-Engstler, Saïd El Mala
Werder Bremen Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Karl Hein, Arthur, Amos Pieper, Marco Friedl, Olivier Deman, Ludovit Reis, Youri Regeer, Eren Dinkçi, Chuki, Marco Grüll, Niclas Füllkrug
Substitutes: Paul Erevbenagie, Mick Schmetgens, Salim Musah, Dariusz Stalmach, Oskar Wójcik, Cedric Itten, Alexander Schlager, Niklas Stark, Mitchell Weiser
FC Koln vs Werder Bremen Immediate Reaction
FC Koln
FC Koln have lined up in a 4-5-1 system with Thijs Dallinga leading the attack as the lone striker. Marvin Schwäbe starts in goal behind a defensive four comprising Alessio Castro-Montes, Jahmai Simpson-Pusey, Luka Lochoshvili, and Gideon Mensah. In midfield, Ellyes Skhiri anchors alongside Tom Krauß and Mikey Moore, while Marius Bülter and Linton Maina occupy the flanks.
Werder Bremen
Werder Bremen deploy a 4-2-3-1 formation spearheading their forward line with Niclas Füllkrug. Karl Hein features in goal, protected by Arthur, Amos Pieper, Marco Friedl, and Olivier Deman across the back line. The midfield pairing of Ludovit Reis and Youri Regeer operates in deep support of an attacking trio featuring Eren Dinkçi, Chuki, and Marco Grüll.
FC Koln vs Werder Bremen Reactive Bet Builder
The selected bet builder for this fixture features four legs: both teams to score, Niclas Füllkrug to register over 0.5 shots on target, Marius Bülter to have over 1.5 shots, and Jan Thielmann to be shown a card.
FC Koln vs Werder Bremen Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
FC Koln head into this clash as the favourites on home turf, deploying a reinforced five-man midfield to command the tempo. Werder Bremen present dangerous attacking options through Niclas Füllkrug and an energetic supporting line, but the hosts are expected to hold the upper hand in a competitive affair.
Score Prediction: 2-1
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