Werder Bremen vs Borussia Dortmund Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 16th May 2026

Werder Bremen welcome Borussia Dortmund on Saturday in the Bundesliga, with the host motivated by the possibility of closing the gap in the table on the visitors. On the other hand, the latter could distance themselves even further with a win in this exciting round 34 match.

One spot behind the leader of the table, Borussia Dortmund have claimed 70 points after 33 rounds, while Werder Bremen have amassed 32 points and are now ranked as number 15 in the Bundesliga standings.

From a rather disappointing situation in the table, Werder Bremen could really do with a victory in the match against Borussia Dortmund. As they have had some tough results, the hosts must get their season back on track pronto.

Werder Bremen go into their next Bundesliga match, scoring a humble average of 1.4 per game in their last ten matches. They scored a mundane 14 times, while conceding 14. That amounts to an average of 1.4 per game, where they kept their opponents from scoring two times.

Borussia Dortmund scored 19 goals, conceded 12 and managed three clean sheets in their previous ten matches.

The last time the pair played each other Borussia Dortmund came away as 3-0 winners, and rest assured they have a similar outcome in mind on Saturday.

Werder Bremen vs Borussia Dortmund Prediction

Werder Bremen Form

A draw was the best Werder Bremen could muster in their previous three games. They claimed a 1-1 draw against VfB Stuttgart, before getting trounced 1-3 against Augsburg. Last time out, more disappointment followed as Hoffenheim ran out 1-0 winners. Werder Bremen claimed a modest two wins in their past six home matches in the Bundesliga. They also drew zero and lost four, scored seven goals and conceded 11.

Many people had Werder Bremen down as candidates for the drop before the season, but rescue is still within reach, as the season nears its end.

Borussia Dortmund Form

The results have been up and down for Borussia Dortmund, who beat Freiburg by 4-0. Following that up proved too difficult, as they lost 1-0 against Borussia Moenchengladbach, before claiming a victory in a 3-2 game against Eintracht Frankfurt. Borussia Dortmund managed a decent return of three wins in their last six Bundesliga away matches, in which they scored nine while also conceding seven times. They also experienced one draw and two defeats.

Borussia Dortmund went into the season with the expectation of finishing in the top three, and as we are closing in on the end of the season, they are right on track.

Werder Bremen fought their way to zero wins and two points from their last 11 games against teams inside the top six. They were on target five times in these matches, but also let in 26 goals. In their previous 11 encounters with teams from the bottom six, Borussia Dortmund collected ten wins and 31 points. This is better than any other side in the Bundesliga this season, as they also scored 26 and conceded nine goals. Werder Bremen are looking at a record of eight wins, eight draws and 17 defeats in the Bundesliga this season. Borussia Dortmund have a record of 21 wins, seven draws and five defeats in the Bundesliga.

Werder Bremen vs Borussia Dortmund Squads

Werder Bremen Squad

Thioune will select the starting XI for the upcoming match against Borussia Dortmund from the following players (the statistics in the brackets represent goals scored and matches played in the Bundesliga this season):

Karl Hein (0/2), Markus Kolke (0/0), Mio Backhaus (0/31), Amos Pieper (0/18), Felix Agu (0/11), Isaac Schmidt (1/18), Julian Malatini (0/11), Karim Coulibaly (1/26), Marco Friedl (1/29), Mats Heitmann (0/0), Maximilian Woeber (0/0), Mick Schmetgens (0/2), Mitchell Weiser (0/0), Niklas Stark (0/14), Yukinari Sugawara (0/31), Cameron Puertas (1/27), Jens Stage (10/28), Justin Njinmah (5/32), Leonardo Bittencourt (0/16), Olivier Deman (1/15), Patrice Covic (1/14), Romano Schmid (4/33), Senne Lynen (0/30), Wesley Adeh (0/0), Jovan Milosevic (3/13), Keke Topp (1/20), Marco Gruell (3/32), Salim Musah (1/7), Samuel Mbangula (3/25), Victor Okoh Boniface (0/11).

Borussia Dortmund Squad

Listed below is the full squad of Borussia Dortmund players that the manager Niko Kovac will choose from for the upcoming game:

Alexander Meyer (0/0), Gregor Kobel (0/33), Patrick Drewes (0/0), Silas Ostrzinski (0/0), Almugera Kabar (0/1), Daniel Svensson (2/32), Filippo Mane (0/4), Julian Ryerson (0/30), Luca Reggiani (1/7), Nico Schlotterbeck (5/27), Niklas Suele (0/11), Ramy Bensebaini (5/21), Waldemar Anton (2/31), Yan Couto (1/18), Carney Chukwuemeka (2/27), Emre Can (3/9), Felix Nmecha (2/28), Jobe Bellingham (0/31), Julian Brandt (7/28), Marcel Sabitzer (1/26), Salih Ozcan (0/11), Fabio Silva (2/27), Karim Adeyemi (7/27), Mathis Albert (0/1), Maximilian Beier (9/31), Samuele Inacio (1/6), Serhou Guirassy (16/32).

Werder Bremen vs Borussia Dortmund Team News

At the time of writing, it looks as if only two players are unavailable for Werder Bremen, when they prepare for their upcoming assignment. For their upcoming match in round 34, Werder Bremen are unable to call upon Jens Stage, who is suspended.

Sidelined with an injury, Werder Bremen can't field Victor Okoh Boniface this coming Saturday against Borussia Dortmund.

Werder Bremen vs Borussia Dortmund Lineups

Werder Bremen vs Borussia Dortmund H2H

The last time these two sides facing off here came up against each other, Borussia Dortmund came away with a 3-0 win. They have a similar outcome in mind at Wohninvest WESERSTADION, but face stern opposition, of course. Werder Bremen have a 10% win rate against Borussia Dortmund, who won seven of these matches. The total record reads 1-2-7, which is worth keeping in mind before you make a choice for your next accumulator, depending on your betting strategy.

Werder Bremen vs Borussia Dortmund Results

In the last ten matches between Werder Bremen and Borussia Dortmund, both teams to score came up five times.

Werder Bremen vs Borussia Dortmund Betting Tips

He banged in 16 goals so far this season, and Serhou Guirassy also hammered in three goals in his last six games in this tournament. No doubt, he will be hungry for more, when travelling to face Werder Bremen.

Werder Bremen claimed two wins, drew two and lost six of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Borussia Dortmund won four, drew two and lost four of their last 10 games away. Both teams have been poor at keeping their opponents from scoring in recent matches. While Werder Bremen managed to keep a clean sheet in one of the games at Wohninvest WESERSTADION, Borussia Dortmund kept their hosts from scoring in two of their last 10 away games.

The last ten encounters between Werder Bremen and Borussia Dortmund saw over 2.5 goals scored six times, with Werder Bremen averaging 0.8 goals a game. Borussia Dortmund scored two goals on average in these, as both teams scored five times in this run. Werder Bremen saw over 2.5 goals in five of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.4 goals during this run. In the last ten games for Borussia Dortmund, six of them had more than 2.5 goals, and they scored an average of 1.9 times goals per game themselves.