... Köln have not enjoyed their recent trips to Bremen? The following record is, on the other hand, much less balanced. Ten of the Billy Goats’ last 13 trips to the Weser have seen them return to the Cathedral City empty handed, most recently in the second round of the DFB Cup last season. Köln have a meagre five points out of a possible 36 from their visits up north since 1997, and have only conceded more goals in the top flight against Bayern (93) than against SVW (91).
... Köln have dropped away a little after their impressive start to the season? They were unbeaten in their opening seven games of the season, including a point in Munich, and had 15 points on the board – their best start to a Bundesliga campaign in 27 years. But the Billy Goats’ form in the next seven games is on somewhat of a downward trend. Peter Stöger’s side have just eight points from those seven games, including just two victories.
... Köln’s top scorer seems to be struggling? The Cologne side’s impressive start to the season was largely down to the form of Anthony Modeste. The Frenchman already has 12 Bundesliga goals this campaign and has had a hand in 13 of Köln’s 19 league goals in 2016/17. But Werder’s next opponents have found the back of the net just once in their last three league games (Rudnevs in the 1-1 draw with Dortmund). The Billy Goats’ forward now faces his personal bogey team in the form of Werder Bremen. Modeste is yet to beat SVW in five attempts with Köln and former club Hoffenheim. The 28-year-old is also yet to score against the Green-Whites.
