1. FC Köln vs SV Werder Bremen

The stage is set at their home ground as 1. FC Köln prepare to face SV Werder Bremen in Bundesliga action. In a crucial fixture near the foot of the table, both teams will be desperate for the points to aid their survival hopes.

1. FC Köln come into this fixture unable to find a winning formula, drawing three of their last five, without a win in their last five matches. Meanwhile, SV Werder Bremen have showing good form with three victories in their last five outings in recent outings. The visitors travel in good spirits and will fancy their chances on the road.

In the current standings, 1. FC Köln sit in 13th place with 24 points, while SV Werder Bremen occupy in 16th place on 22 points. With just 3 places separating them in the table, this could be a crucial encounter for both teams' ambitions. 1. FC Köln's superior attacking output (33 goals) gives them an edge on paper.

This fixture promises to be a competitive encounter between two evenly matched sides. In the battle to avoid relegation, this could prove to be a decisive result for both teams. The hosts will be backed by their home crowd as they aim to secure a valuable three points.