Bundesliga Gameweek 3
1. FC Köln 1 - 1 FT Werder Bremen
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
11' Linton Maina (Ellyes Skhiri)
HT
64' ↓ Thijs Dallinga ↑Ragnar Ache
65' ↓ Linton Maina ↑Ísak Bergmann Jóhannesson
65' ↓ Alessio Castro-Montes ↑Sebastian Soraas Sebulonsen
Niclas Füllkrug 69'
↓ Ludovit Reis ↑Dariusz Stalmach 70'
Olivier Deman 72'
74' ↓ Mikey Moore ↑Said El Mala
↓ Niclas Füllkrug ↑Cédric Itten 81'
↓ Arthur Augusto De Matos Soares ↑Mick Schmetgens 81'
↓ Youri Regeer ↑Mitchell Weiser 83'
↓ Eren Dinkci ↑Paul Erevbenagie 83'
86' Gideon Mensah
90' ↓ Tom Krauß ↑Paul Okon-Engstler
90'+2 Paul Okon-Engstler
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
1. FC Köln
Goalkeepers
Marvin Schwäbe 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Alessio Castro-Montes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Jahmai Simpson-Pusey 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Luka Lochoshvili
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gideon Mensah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Marius Bülter 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Tom Krauß 
NPC
90
Minutes
90
Minutes
42%
Pass Acc
6.0
Rating
Ellyes Skhiri 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
63%
Pass Acc
Mikey Moore
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Linton Maina 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
Thijs Dallinga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
BENCH
Ron-Robert Zieler 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Joël Schmied
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sebastian Sebulonsen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Borna Sosa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Said El Mala
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ísac Bergmann Jóhannesson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Paul Michael Junior Okon-Engstler
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jan Thielmann
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ragnar Ache
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Werder Bremen
Goalkeepers
Karl Hein
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Arthur
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Amos Pieper 
MAGNET
101
Activity
101
Activity
93
Passes
8
Duels
Marco Friedl
MAGNET
101
Activity
101
Activity
93
Passes
8
Duels
Olivier Deman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Ludovit Reis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Youri Regeer
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Eren Dinkçi
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Chuky San José
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Marco Grüll
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Niclas Füllkrug
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Alexander Schlager
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Mick Schmetgens
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Niklas Stark
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mitchell Weiser
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oskar Wójcik
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dariusz Stalmach
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Salim Musah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cedric Itten
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Erevbenagie
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/12/2026 | 1. FC Köln | 3 - 1 | Werder Bremen | Bundesliga | RheinEnergieStadion |
| 11/29/2025 | Werder Bremen | 1 - 1 | 1. FC Köln | Bundesliga | Weserstadion |
| 02/16/2024 | 1. FC Köln | 0 - 1 | Werder Bremen | Bundesliga | Cologne Stadium |
| 09/23/2023 | Werder Bremen | 2 - 1 | 1. FC Köln | Bundesliga | wohninvest WESERSTADION |
| 05/20/2023 | Werder Bremen | 1 - 1 | 1. FC Köln | Bundesliga | wohninvest WESERSTADION |
| 01/21/2023 | 1. FC Köln | 7 - 1 | Werder Bremen | Bundesliga | RheinEnergieStadion |
| 03/07/2021 | 1. FC Köln | 1 - 1 | Werder Bremen | Bundesliga | RheinEnergieStadion |
| 11/06/2020 | Werder Bremen | 1 - 1 | 1. FC Köln | Bundesliga | wohninvest WESERSTADION |
| 06/27/2020 | Werder Bremen | 6 - 1 | 1. FC Köln | Bundesliga | wohninvest WESERSTADION |
| 12/21/2019 | 1. FC Köln | 1 - 0 | Werder Bremen | Bundesliga | RheinEnergieStadion |
04/12/2026
11/29/2025
02/16/2024
09/23/2023
05/20/2023
01/21/2023
03/07/2021
11/06/2020
06/27/2020
12/21/2019
1. FC Köln Win
Werder Bremen Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +9
P: 3 GD: +6
P: 3 GD: +6
P: 3 GD: +6
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -6
P: 3 GD: -9
League Standings
P: 4 GD: +7
P: 4 GD: +12
P: 4 GD: +9
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -11
P: 4 GD: -13
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
1. FC Köln
Werder Bremen
1. FC Köln
Werder Bremen
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Goalkeeping Heroics Force a Tense Stalemate at RheinEnergieStadion
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 38/100. An electrifying opening gave way to a frustrating tactical grind, leaving both mid-table sides ruing missed opportunities in a hard-fought draw.
Early Chaos and Redemption
A frantic start turned the RheinEnergieStadion into a cauldron of noise as 1. FC Köln launched an immediate assault on the visitors' penalty area. The Intensity was off the charts during the opening exchanges, culminating in a golden opportunity for the hosts in the eighth minute. Thijs Dallinga stepped up to the spot, but failed to convert the penalty. However, the home crowd barely had time to groan before redemption arrived. Just three minutes later, Linton Maina broke the deadlock, latching onto a precise delivery from Ellyes Skhiri to send the stadium into raptures. The hosts applied relentless corner pressure, dictating the early tempo and threatening to run away with the contest before the opposition could even settle into their defensive shape.
The Bremen Backlash
Surviving the initial storm, Werder Bremen gradually regained their composure and began to assert control over the midfield. Edging possession with 53 percent, the visitors carefully constructed their attacks while weathering Köln's transitions. The shift in the match's Balance finally yielded a breakthrough in the 69th minute. Niclas Füllkrug showcased his predatory instincts, finding the back of the net to level the scoreline. The goal completely altered the dynamic of the afternoon, silencing the home support and setting up a tense finale. A combined total of 29 shots were attempted throughout the ninety minutes, but a mixture of robust defending and poor final-third decision-making prevented either side from grabbing a decisive second goal during this crucial phase of the match.
A Wall in Goal
As the clock ticked down, the match evolved into a duel between eager attackers and resilient goalkeepers. The Upset Factor remained low given the teams' proximity in the table, but the desperation for a victory was clear. The undisputed hero of the closing stages was Bremen's K. Hein, who produced an absolute masterclass between the posts. Accumulating five crucial saves, he repeatedly denied Köln's attacking line, earning himself the highest rating on the pitch. Ultimately, the Stakes for this early-season fixture leave both clubs stalled on four points in the middle of the Bundesliga table. Neither manager will be entirely satisfied with a solitary point, but Hein's heroics ensured the visitors travelled back north with something to show for their resilience.
Key Questions
Was the penalty miss by K. Hein the turning point?
K. Hein is the Bremen goalkeeper. Köln's Thijs Dallinga actually missed the penalty, but it didn't disrupt their momentum, as they scored the opening goal just three minutes later.
How did 1. FC Köln complete the comeback from behind?
Köln never trailed in this match. They secured an early lead before Bremen's Niclas Füllkrug netted a second-half equaliser, forcing both mid-table sides to settle for a 1-1 draw.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Köln's Attack Aims to Compound Bremen's Misery
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 43/100. A leaky Werder Bremen defense faces an uphill battle against a high-flying Köln attack eager to solidify their early top-half ambitions.
The Setup
Gameweek 3 action at the RheinEnergieStadion sees an early-season momentum shift on the line. 1. FC Köln have burst out of the gates, grabbing an opening victory while flashing serious offensive intent. On the flip side, Werder Bremen are picking up the pieces from a heavy 4-1 defeat that immediately put their backline under the microscope. A low Stakes rating reflects the early nature of this fixture, but the glaring disparity in Form is impossible to ignore. Despite Bremen's early struggles, a surprisingly high Balance rating suggests this won't be a complete walkover, provided the visitors can quickly tighten up defensively.
Key Battle
The spotlight shines squarely on the attacking thirds. For the hosts, T. Dallinga is the man to watch, carrying the kind of Stars power that can effortlessly tear apart fragile defenses. He goes head-to-head with M. Grüll, who must act as the creative spark if Bremen hopes to alleviate the relentless pressure on their defense. It is a classic tale of unstoppable force meeting a desperate counter-attack.
Our Prediction
We expect a comfortable 3-1 victory for 1. FC Köln. The hosts will likely strike early, forcing Werder Bremen to open up, which will only leave more gaps for the home forwards to exploit on the break.