Explore My Football Facts' detailed preview for Werder Bremen vs Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 14:30 BST match.
Fixture Information
| Fixture | Werder Bremen vs Borussia Dortmund |
|---|---|
| Competition | Bundesliga |
| Date | Saturday, 16 May 2026 |
| Kick-off | 14:30 BST |
| Venue | Wohninvest Weserstadion |
Match Prediction: Werder Bremen 1-2 Borussia Dortmund
Prediction Stats
Fulltime Result Probability
Both Teams To Score Probability
Over/Under 2.5 Probability
Last 5 Meetings
| League | Date | Match | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga | 13 Jan 2026 |  Borussia Dortmund vs  Werder Bremen |
3 – 0 | Signal Iduna Park |
| Bundesliga | 25 Jan 2025 | Borussia Dortmund vs Werder Bremen |
2 – 2 | Signal Iduna Park |
| Bundesliga | 31 Aug 2024 | Werder Bremen vs Borussia Dortmund |
0 – 0 | Wohninvest Weserstadion |
| Bundesliga | 09 Mar 2024 | Werder Bremen vs Borussia Dortmund |
1 – 2 | Weserstadion |
| Bundesliga | 20 Oct 2023 | Borussia Dortmund vs Werder Bremen |
1 – 0 | Signal Iduna Park |
Werder Bremen come into this with mixed home and away numbers, but the recent results suggest they can still make games competitive, especially when they get on the scoresheet. Borussia Dortmund have the stronger recent ceiling, with wins over Eintracht Frankfurt and SC Freiburg in their last five, and that gives them a clearer attacking edge on paper. With no xG data available, the best guide is the results trend and Dortmund’s head-to-head advantage in this fixture. Match Prediction: Werder Bremen 1-2 Borussia Dortmund
The most recent meeting ended 3-0 to Borussia Dortmund, which fits the broader pattern of Dortmund having the better of this matchup in recent seasons. Werder Bremen have shown they can score at home, but they have also conceded in four of their last five league matches, which is a concern against a side with Serhou Guirassy and Julian Brandt in form. Dortmund’s away results are not flawless, so this does not look like a straightforward away win, but they still look the likelier side to edge it. A narrow Dortmund victory feels the most data-backed call.
Form Guide & Team Overview
Werder Bremen
Werder Bremen’s recent league form has been patchy, with one win, one draw and three defeats across their last five. They lost 0-1 away to TSG Hoffenheim and 1-3 at home to FC Augsburg, which shows they have struggled for consistency at both ends of the pitch.
There was a better spell in the middle of that run, with a 1-1 draw away to VfB Stuttgart and a 3-1 home win over Hamburger SV. Even so, the overall picture is of a side that has been conceding regularly and has not put together a sustained run of results.
Werder Bremen Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga | 9 May 2026 |  TSG Hoffenheim vs Werder Bremen |
1 – 0 | L | PreZero Arena |
| Bundesliga | 2 May 2026 | Werder Bremen vs  FC Augsburg |
1 – 3 | L | Wohninvest Weserstadion |
| Bundesliga | 26 Apr 2026 |  VfB Stuttgart vs Werder Bremen |
1 – 1 | D | MHPArena |
| Bundesliga | 18 Apr 2026 | Werder Bremen vs  Hamburger SV |
3 – 1 | W | Wohninvest Weserstadion |
| Bundesliga | 12 Apr 2026 |  FC Köln vs Werder Bremen |
3 – 1 | L | RheinEnergieStadion |
Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund’s recent league form is also mixed, but it includes two strong wins that stand out. They beat Eintracht Frankfurt 3-2 at home and SC Freiburg 4-0 at home, which suggests they can be dangerous when they get control of matches.
Their away results have been less convincing, with defeats at Borussia Mönchengladbach and TSG Hoffenheim, plus a home loss to Bayer 04 Leverkusen. That said, the recent home wins give them a better attacking base than Werder Bremen going into this fixture.
Borussia Dortmund Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga | 8 May 2026 | Borussia Dortmund vs  Eintracht Frankfurt |
3 – 2 | W | Signal Iduna Park |
| Bundesliga | 3 May 2026 |  Borussia Mönchengladbach vs Borussia Dortmund |
1 – 0 | L | Stadion im Borussia-Park |
| Bundesliga | 26 Apr 2026 | Borussia Dortmund vs  SC Freiburg |
4 – 0 | W | Signal Iduna Park |
| Bundesliga | 18 Apr 2026 | TSG Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund |
2 – 1 | L | PreZero Arena |
| Bundesliga | 11 Apr 2026 | Borussia Dortmund vs  Bayer 04 Leverkusen |
0 – 1 | L | Signal Iduna Park |
Team News & Injury Report
Werder Bremen
- Leonardo Bittencourt (Hamstring Injury)
Borussia Dortmund
- Felix Nmecha (Fitness)
- Niklas Süle (Fitness)
Lineups & Tactical Setup
Werder Bremen (4-1-4-1)
Predicted lineup: Mio Backhaus (Goalkeeper), Amos Pieper (Defender), Marco Friedl (Defender), Olivier Deman (Defender), Yukinari Sugawara (Defender), Cameron Puertas (Midfielder), Jens Stage (Midfielder), Justin Njinmah (Midfielder), Romano Schmid (Midfielder), Senne Lynen (Midfielder), Salim Musah (Attacker)
Werder Bremen’s predicted 4-1-4-1 should give them a compact shape in midfield, with Senne Lynen sitting in front of the defence to help screen Dortmund’s central runners. It also leaves Salim Musah as the main outlet up front, so their transitions will likely depend on quick support from the wide and central midfielders.
Borussia Dortmund (3-4-2-1)
Predicted lineup: Gregor Kobel (Goalkeeper), Luca Reggiani (Defender), Nico Schlotterbeck (Defender), Waldemar Anton (Defender), Jobe Bellingham (Midfielder), Julian Ryerson (Midfielder), Marcel Sabitzer (Midfielder), Maximilian Beier (Midfielder), Julian Brandt (Attacker), Samuele Inácio (Attacker), Serhou Guirassy (Attacker)
Borussia Dortmund’s predicted 3-4-2-1 gives them a solid back three and plenty of central presence, which should help them control territory and build attacks through the middle. With Julian Brandt and Samuele Inácio operating behind Serhou Guirassy, they have enough creativity and movement to test Werder Bremen between the lines.
Key Battles & Players to Watch
| Werder Bremen | Borussia Dortmund | Key Battle Overview |
|---|---|---|
| Werder Bremen | Borussia Dortmund | Salim Musah will need to work hard against Luca Reggiani, because Dortmund’s back three have been stable in recent lineups and can limit space if Bremen’s forward is isolated. |
| Werder Bremen | Borussia Dortmund | Cameron Puertas against Jobe Bellingham is a key midfield duel, with both players likely important to how each side links defence to attack. |
| Werder Bremen | Borussia Dortmund | Salim Musah is key for Werder Bremen because he is the main attacking reference in the predicted 4-1-4-1 and Bremen will need him to turn limited chances into shots. |
| Werder Bremen | Borussia Dortmund | Julian Brandt is key for Borussia Dortmund because he has been part of the attacking structure in recent lineups and offers the link play needed to feed the front line. |
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