Werder Bremen welcome Köln on 29 November 2025 in a matchup between two sides moving in opposite directions in the Bundesliga.
Köln struggling with form and defensive issues
After a very encouraging start to the campaign, Köln have entered a difficult period, losing four of their last five matches. Their most recent outing - a dramatic 3:4 home defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt - again highlighted their major weakness: defensive instability. The team concedes too easily, especially when pressured, and such vulnerabilities become even more pronounced away from home. Against a structured and confident Werder side, these problems may again come to the surface.
Werder remain consistent and competitive
Werder Bremen played a solid match against RB Leipzig in the previous round, despite finishing with no points. Overall, their performances this season have been consistent and impressively stable. At home in particular, Werder show balance, good movement in midfield and a clear attacking idea. With momentum on their side and Köln arriving in poor shape, Bremen have every reason to be confident of another strong showing.
Prediction - Weder Bremen to win!
Werder look tactically sharper and more stable, while Köln’s defensive problems appear too significant to ignore. Given the form trajectory of both teams, the hosts have the clearer path to victory.
