Werder Bremen vs FC Koln: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 20 May

Betiball's prediction for Werder Bremen vs FC Koln on 20 May 2023 (kick-off: 09:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Werder Bremen vs FC Koln preview before placing your bet.

Werder Bremen vs FC Koln: Starting Lineups Time : 20/05/2023 09:30

Werder Bremen
1 - 1
Finished
FC Koln
90' event Maximilian Philipp / Marvin Ducksch
82' event Lee Buchanan
79' event Jens Stage
73' event Romano Schmid
61' event Lee Buchanan / Anthony Jung
48' event Niklas Schmidt / Mitchell Weiser
46' event Christian Gross / Ilia Gruev
46' event Romano Schmid / Leonardo Bittencourt
33' event Leonardo Bittencourt
27' event Mitchell Weiser
event 89' Jonas Hector
event 78' Denis Huseinbasic / Florian Kainz
event 78' Kingsley Schindler / Benno Schmitz
event 61' Dimitrios Limnios / Linton Maina
event 61' Davie Selke / Steffen Tigges
event 36' Steffen Tigges
event 33' Jan Thielmann / Dejan Ljubicic
event 12' Dejan Ljubicic
90' event Maximilian Philipp / Marvin Ducksch
event 89' Jonas Hector
82' event Lee Buchanan
event 78' Denis Huseinbasic / Florian Kainz
79' event Jens Stage
event 78' Kingsley Schindler / Benno Schmitz
73' event Romano Schmid
event 61' Dimitrios Limnios / Linton Maina
61' event Lee Buchanan / Anthony Jung
event 61' Davie Selke / Steffen Tigges
48' event Niklas Schmidt / Mitchell Weiser
event 36' Steffen Tigges
46' event Christian Gross / Ilia Gruev
event 33' Jan Thielmann / Dejan Ljubicic
46' event Romano Schmid / Leonardo Bittencourt
event 12' Dejan Ljubicic
33' event Leonardo Bittencourt
27' event Mitchell Weiser
Werder Bremen Werder Bremen
Substitutions
#20 Romano Schmid
#17 Maximilian Philipp
#22 Niklas Schmidt
#36 Christian Gross
#26 Lee Buchanan
#30 Michael Zetterer
#34 Jean-Manuel Mbom
#39 Fabio Chiarodia
#21 Eren Dinkci
Werder Bremen Werder Bremen FC Koln FC Koln
14Shots13
6Shots on Goal4
10Fouls9
4Corner Kick9
10Free kick11
1Offside1
4Yellow card2
39Aerial43
3Save5
10Successful Tackles10
6Interceptions9
1Assist1
5Substitution5
4Shots off goal8
18Head Success23
4Blocked1
10Tackle10
5Dribbles8
21Throw-in12
399Passes510
105Attacks97
29Dangerous attacks51
2Corner Kicks(HT)6
FC Koln FC Koln
Substitutions
#17 Kingsley Schindler
#8 Denis Huseinbasic
#27 Davie Selke
#29 Jan Thielmann
#19 Dimitrios Limnios
#3 Kristian Pedersen
#15 Luca Kilian
#1 Timo Horn
#47 Mathias Olesen
Commentary
90' Werder Bremen — substitution: Maximilian Philipp / Marvin Ducksch
89' Jonas Hector - FC Koln receive a yellow card
82' Lee Buchanan - Werder Bremen receive a yellow card
79' Jens Stage - Werder Bremen receive a yellow card
78' FC Koln — substitution: Denis Huseinbasic / Florian Kainz
78' FC Koln — substitution: Kingsley Schindler / Benno Schmitz
73' Goal! Romano Schmid - Werder Bremen
61' Werder Bremen — substitution: Lee Buchanan / Anthony Jung
61' FC Koln — substitution: Dimitrios Limnios / Linton Maina
61' FC Koln — substitution: Davie Selke / Steffen Tigges
48' Werder Bremen — substitution: Niklas Schmidt / Mitchell Weiser
46' Werder Bremen — substitution: Christian Gross / Ilia Gruev
46' Werder Bremen — substitution: Romano Schmid / Leonardo Bittencourt
36' Goal! Steffen Tigges - FC Koln
33' Leonardo Bittencourt - Werder Bremen receive a yellow card
33' FC Koln — substitution: Jan Thielmann / Dejan Ljubicic
27' Mitchell Weiser - Werder Bremen receive a yellow card
12' Dejan Ljubicic - FC Koln receive a yellow card

How We Build the Werder Bremen vs FC Koln Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Werder Bremen vs FC Koln on 20 May 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Werder Bremen vs FC Koln Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Werder Bremen's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against FC Koln's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where Werder Bremen and FC Koln sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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