Werder Bremen vs FC Koln prediction: GERMANY: Bundesliga betting tips on match 2023-05-19 13:30.
As far as poor ends to the season go, Werder Bremenâs run of just one win from ten Bundesliga outings (D2, L7) is right up there. Fortunately for Bremen, their points cushion to the drop zone is enough that theyâre in no real danger of facing the drop, but they can mathematically secure their Bundesliga status for next season with a victory here, something that certainly isnât guaranteed on the back of four successive home league defeats.
Itâs little surprise to see Bremen struggling for form of late when you consider theyâve conceded at least twice in ten successive Bundesliga outings, an incredible feat that theyâll undoubtedly need to address ahead of next season. They probably wonât be glad to see Cologne coming to town then as they search for a defensive remedy, especially after losing the reverse fixture 7-1!
For Cologne, this game takes on a âdead rubberâ feel, with nothing on the line for them aside from an outside shot at finishing in the top-half. Four points adrift of ninth ahead of the round with just two games remaining, Cologne certainly have a mountain to climb if theyâre to achieve that feat and secure back-to-back finishes in the Bundesligaâs top nine after their seventh place finish last season.
An impressive run across their last seven league outings (W4, D2, L1) has helped Cologne cement their position in mid-table, but with only one of those games witnessing a clean sheet, boss Steffen Baumgart is left with a clear area of improvement. Such a leaky defence hasnât really bothered Cologne on the road, with their current run of three successive away league wins their longest streak in the top-flight since 1996!
Players to watch: Bremen will likely look to Marvin Ducksch to get them going as heâs scored his sideâs first goal on his last four scoring appearances. Cologne will perhaps lean on Davie Selkeâs contributions, as heâs netted three of their last four away league goals.
Hot stat: Eight of Bremenâs last ten home league games have seen exactly three total goals scored.