Read our Borussia Dortmund vs Werder Bremen prediction with betting tips, odds, and probable lineups for Friday's match as Die Schwarzgelben chase victory.
Borussia Dortmund vs Werder Bremen Match Summary
Competition | German Bundesliga |
|---|---|
Match Date | Friday 9 October 2026 |
Match Time | 19:30 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Dortmund, Signal Iduna Park |
Broadcast (TV / Streaming / Radio / Bookmaker Streaming) | BBCi |
Borussia Dortmund vs Werder Bremen puts the Bundesliga leaders up against mid-table opposition at Signal Iduna Park on Friday night, and it is hard to make a case against the hosts.
Dortmund have won their last six Bundesliga matches and are 3/8 with Betway to keep that run going. Maximilian Beier's winner at Stuttgart kept their perfect record intact.
Werder Bremen arrive in decent nick after a 3-2 win over Augsburg, but they are 15/2 with PricedUp for a reason. They are heading to the form side in the division.
Recent meetings make grim reading for the visitors. Bremen have not beaten Dortmund in any of the previous six meetings, and Dortmund won four of those, with the rest ending level.
Borussia Dortmund vs Werder Bremen Form
Dortmund sit top of the table and are the only side in the division with a perfect record, six straight Bundesliga wins banked. Serhou Guirassy is the focal point, scoring or assisting in three of his previous four top-flight games, with Beier chipping in from behind him.
Werder Bremen have recovered well from a heavy defeat to Freiburg, and a 3-2 home win over Augsburg last time out kept them moving. Niclas Füllkrug is the man in form, on target in each of his past three top-flight starts, with Marco Grüll supplying the ammunition from the left.
Borussia Dortmund vs Werder Bremen Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Borussia Dortmund: G. Konstantelias (Injured/out), F. Mane (Injured/out), E. Can (Injured/out), J. Ryerson (Injured/doubtful), C. Chukwuemeka (Injured/doubtful), N. Schlotterbeck (Injured/doubtful), K. Karetsas (Ill/doubtful)
Werder Bremen: J. Stage (Injured/out), J. Njinmah (Injured/out), M. N'Diaye (Injured/out), S. Musah (Injured/out), S. Alvero (Injured/out), M. Friedl (Injured/doubtful), F. Agu (Unfit)
Borussia Dortmund
Carney Chukwuemeka, Julian Ryerson and Nico Schlotterbeck all came back from international duty carrying issues. Schlotterbeck is expected to feature in the back three if he is passed fit, while Konstantinos Karetsas is ill. Can, Konstantelias and Mane are out, so the probable XI leans on the 3-4-2-1 that has served them well.
Werder Bremen
Marco Friedl should be available despite picking up a knock against Augsburg. Salim Musah has joined an injury list that already includes Stage, Njinmah, N'Diaye and Alvero, while Agu is unfit. Füllkrug leads the line in the probable 3-4-3.
Borussia Dortmund vs Werder Bremen Predicted Lineup
Borussia Dortmund
Formation: 3-4-2-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Kobel; Schlotterbeck, Anton, Gadou; Svensson, Nmecha, Veerman, Bensebaini; Silva, Beier; Guirassy
Werder Bremen
Formation: 3-4-3 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Hein; Deman, Friedl, Pieper; Grüll, Reis, Regeer, Arthur; Chuki, Füllkrug, Dinkçi
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Borussia Dortmund vs Werder Bremen Key Stats & Match Facts
Borussia Dortmund have scored at least 2 goals in 12 of their last 14 matches against Werder Bremen in all competitions.
Borussia Dortmund are undefeated in 17 of their last 19 home matches against Werder Bremen in all competitions.
Serhou Guirassy has scored in 3 of his last 3 Bundesliga appearances against Werder Bremen.
There have been 11+ shots on target in 7 of the last 10 Bundesliga meetings between Werder Bremen and Borussia Dortmund.
Borussia Dortmund have received 2+ cards in 4 of their last 5 Bundesliga matches against Werder Bremen.
Borussia Dortmund vs Werder Bremen Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Dortmund win, but not a goal-fest. Our Borussia Dortmund vs Werder Bremen prediction backs the leaders as clear favourites on form and on their record in this fixture, with the projected total sitting just under three goals. Füllkrug gives Bremen enough of an outlet to make a nuisance of themselves, but the hosts carry far more threat.
Best Bets
Under 3.5 goals in the Total Goals Over/Under market. The projected total is under 3.5 goals. The numbers project 2.97 goals in total, and Bremen are rated to score under one of them. Dortmund are strong at protecting a lead, so this looks like a game the leaders control rather than a shootout.
Niclas Fullkrug Over 2.5 shots in the Player Shots market. He leads Bremen's attack and is expected to start. Füllkrug has been shooting freely all season for Bremen, and with Dortmund likely to dominate territory, the visitors will need to go direct and get the ball to their main man quickly and often. The numbers rate this well above its implied probability.
Borussia Dortmund vs Werder Bremen Bet Builder
Our Borussia Dortmund vs Werder Bremen bet builder tips back Dortmund to win, Guirassy to hit the target and keep shooting, and Füllkrug to find the net for Bremen.
Niclas Füllkrug to score anytime: He has been among the goals all season and remains the obvious outlet whenever Bremen break forward.
Serhou Guirassy over 0.5 shots on target: He has found the target with ease against this particular opponent down the years. Hard to argue with that record.
Serhou Guirassy over 2.5 shots: He has been shooting freely in recent weeks, and as the lone striker he gets the lion's share of the service.
Borussia Dortmund to win: Six straight Bundesliga wins and top spot in the table. Back them to make it seven.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 31/4 and is as short as 11/2 elsewhere.
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Borussia Dortmund vs Werder Bremen Talking Points
The fitness of Schlotterbeck is the big call for Dortmund, and not only for what he brings at the back. He has picked up a fair few bookings against this opponent down the years, which fits a Dortmund side who play an aggressive game and lean on the offside trap. That trap could pay off here, because avoiding offside is a weakness for Bremen, as is winning aerial duels. Dortmund also carry a real threat on the counter, so if Bremen push their wing-backs high in search of width, the leaders will have room to run into behind them.
Borussia Dortmund vs Werder Bremen Predictions FAQs
When is the Borussia Dortmund vs Werder Bremen German Bundesliga game?
Borussia Dortmund vs Werder Bremen kicks off at 19:30 UK time on Friday 9 October 2026.
Where is Borussia Dortmund vs Werder Bremen being played?
The match is being played at Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund.
Where can I watch Borussia Dortmund vs Werder Bremen?
You can watch Borussia Dortmund vs Werder Bremen live on BBCi.
What competition is Borussia Dortmund vs Werder Bremen in?
The match is being played in the German Bundesliga.
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