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Next: 1. FC Köln · Sat 12 Sept

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  • TRANSFERMbangula goes out on loan to Bologna31 Aug · Loan
  • TRANSFERCoulibaly leaves for Strasbourg20 Aug · Transfer
  • TRANSFERFüllkrug joins on loan from West Ham17 Aug · Loan
  • TRANSFERDinkçi joins on loan from SC Freiburg16 Aug · Loan
  • TRANSFERReis signs13 Aug · Free agent
  • TRANSFERSchmid leaves for Frosinone11 Aug · Transfer
  • TRANSFERSchlager signs9 Jul · Free agent
  • TRANSFERWójcik signs8 Jul · Transfer

Werder Bremen predicted lineup vs 1. FC Köln1 UNAVAILABLE

Werder Bremen are without Njinmah away at 1. FC Köln in the BL1, so expect at least one change. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 3 official matches is: Hein in goal, a back four of Friedl, Pieper, Deman and Schmetgens, and Füllkrug and Njinmah further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now.

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Team news

  • Unavailable: Njinmah (Out).
  • Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 10 of the last 30 matches.
  • Sets up with a back three in 40% of matches.
  • Based on starts across 3 official matches this season.

Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Werder Bremen, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

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Formation tendency
4-2-3-1most-used · 10 of last 30
4-2-3-1
33%
3-4-2-1
20%
4-1-4-1
13%
3-5-2
10%

Sets up with a back three in 40% of matches.

Most Common Werder Bremen Starting XI

Based on 3 official matches this season

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.

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What is Werder Bremen's expected lineup?
Werder Bremen are without Njinmah away at 1. FC Köln in the BL1, so expect at least one change. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 3 official matches is: Hein in goal, a back four of Friedl, Pieper, Deman and Schmetgens, and Füllkrug and Njinmah further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now. Most-used XI (4-2-3-1): Hein, Friedl, Pieper, Deman, Schmetgens, Reis, Lynen, José, Grüll, Füllkrug, Njinmah (out).
Who started Werder Bremen's last match?
Werder Bremen's starting XI on 5 Sept 2026 in the Bundesliga (4-1-4-1): K. Hein, Arthur, A. Pieper, M. Friedl, O. Deman, Y. Regeer, E. Dinkçi, Chuky San José, L. Reis, M. Grüll, N. Füllkrug.
What was Werder Bremen's last result?
Werder Bremen beat RB Leipzig 3–1 on 5 Sept 2026.
When did Werder Bremen last win?
Werder Bremen last won on 5 Sept 2026, beating RB Leipzig 3–1.
Who takes penalties for Werder Bremen?
N. Füllkrug has taken the most penalties for Werder Bremen this season, scoring 1 of 1.
Who has made the most starts for Werder Bremen this season?
O. Deman leads with 3 starts for Werder Bremen across all competitions this season.
What formation does Werder Bremen use most often?
Werder Bremen have used a 3-4-3 in 1 of their 3 matches this season.
Which Werder Bremen defender has started the most this season?
Olivier Deman has made the most starts as defender for Werder Bremen this season, starting 3 matches.
Which Werder Bremen midfielder has started the most this season?
Ludovit Reis has made the most starts as midfielder for Werder Bremen this season, starting 3 matches.
Which Werder Bremen forward has started the most this season?
Niclas Füllkrug has made the most starts as forward for Werder Bremen this season, starting 3 matches.
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