FC Koln - Werder Bremen

Mikey Moore spearheads the FC Koeln attack as the hosts look to bounce back on 12 September 2026. Following a difficult 4-1 defeat to VfB Stuttgart, the home side will look to rediscover the defensive stability that helped them secure a 3-2 victory over Hoffenheim in their previous home outing. With Said El Mala and Sebastian Sebulonsen sidelined, the expected XI relies on the midfield engine of Ellyes Skhiri and Tom Krauss to dictate the tempo. The home crowd will hope for a repeat of their 3-1 Bundesliga victory against these opponents from 12 April 2026, a result that underlined their ability to break down the visitors.

Werder Bremen arrive at RheinEnergieSTADION buoyed by an impressive 3-1 win over RB Leipzig. Niclas Fuellkrug remains the focal point of an attack that has shown both clinical finishing and vulnerability, evidenced by their 4-1 loss to Freiburg just weeks prior. With Marco Friedl anchoring the defense, the visitors aim to maintain their momentum in this matchday 3 encounter. Both teams have shown an appetite for goals in their early-season fixtures, suggesting that this Bundesliga clash could be an open affair as each side seeks to establish consistency in the table.