1. FC Köln vs Werder Bremen

1. FC Köln come into this on the back of a mixed run of form, having taken 10 points from their last 5 matches. They have scored freely averaging 2.0 goals per game, while conceding 2.0.

As for Werder Bremen, their recent results tell an interesting tale. The numbers tell a clear story for Werder Bremen: 2 wins, 1 draws and 2 losses in their last 5 outings, worth 7 points — a solid return. Averaging 1.8 goals scored per game, Werder Bremen's attack has misfired rarely; at the other end, 1.6 goals per game have gone in. In recent encounters between these sides, 1. FC Köln have dominated with 3 wins, with 3 home wins, 1 away wins and 2 draws. With 20 goals in 6 games (3.3 per match), the fixture has a reputation for entertainment.

Expect attacking ambition here: both sides have regularly found the net, and each will back themselves to outscore the other. It could take several goals to settle this fixture. Form and personnel are remarkably balanced heading into this one, and the margin between the sides could be razor-thin. Fresh legs from the bench could prove pivotal in the closing stages.

This is a closely contested fixture, with the data suggesting a draw (19%) is the most likely outcome. The predicted scoreline of 4-2 reflects the evenly matched nature of the contest. Confidence here is modest at 35%, reflecting just how hard this fixture is to call. The stage is set in the Bundesliga; kick-off cannot come soon enough.