Werder Bremen vs Cologne Preview & Prediction | 2023-24 German Bundesliga

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THE FACTS

When is Werder Bremen vs Cologne on and what time does it start? Werder Bremen vs Cologne will take place on Saturday 23rd September, 2023 – 17:30 (UK)

Where can I get tickets for Werder Bremen vs Cologne? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information

What channel is Werder Bremen vs Cologne on in the UK? Sky Sports have the rights to German Bundesliga matches in the UK so it is worth checking their schedule for Werder Bremen vs Cologne

Where can I stream Werder Bremen vs Cologne in the UK? If televised on Sky Sports, Werder Bremen vs Cologne can be streamed live on the Sky Go app

THE LOWDOWN

WERDER BREMEN

Werder Bremen were unable to build on their win over Mainz as they suffered a 4-2 loss at the hands of Heidenheim last week. That is now three losses from their opening four matches of the new season and their form is worrying.

Performances must improve but it is defensively where the real issues are having conceded nine goals in their four games so far and will be a key area for them moving forward.

COLOGNE

Cologne have managed to claim just a solitary point so far this season after going down to Hoffenheim. They are yet to keep a clean sheet and shipped three goals in their most recent outing.

One glimmer of hope for Cologne is that they have scored in each of their last three but they must find a way of preventing goals at the other end if they are to claim their first victory of the season.

THE TEAM NEWS

WERDER BREMEN

Werder Bremen are in excellent shape in terms of injuries with no current concerns to report and they are set to be further boosted here with former Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita set to make his debut in this game, albeit from the bench.

PREDICTED XI (3-1-4-2): Pavlenka; Pieper, Stark, Friedl; Groß; Weiser, Schmid, Stage, Jung; Kownacki, Ducksch

UNAVAILABLE:

QUESTIONABLE:

COLOGNE

Cologne are dealing with a lengthy list of unavailable players and that was added to with the suspension of Rasmus Carstensen following his late sending off against Hoffenheim.

PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Schwäbe; Schmitz, Hübers, Chabot, Paqarada; Ljubicic, Huseinbašić; Waldschmidt, Kainz, Maina; Selke

UNAVAILABLE: Carstensen (Suspended), Dietz (Injured), Katterbach (Injured), Martel (Injured), Olesen (Injured), Thielmann (Injured), Uth (Injured)

QUESTIONABLE:

THE PREDICTION

These two teams have both struggled at the start of this new season and further woe could be in store here. Neither make real appeal of coming out on top here but with both continuing to leak goals, it would not be a surprise to see goals at either end in this one.

TIP: BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE