Match preview

Werder Bremen, under Daniele Thioune, continue to play their trademark open and attacking football in 2026. They are dangerous in front of goal and have consistently scored in recent home matches, but defensive vulnerabilities—especially against fast, direct wide play—remain a recurring problem. Still, with the season drawing to a close, Bremen will be keen to put on an entertaining display and potentially improve their final league position.

Borussia Dortmund arrive having already wrapped up second place in the Bundesliga. Following their 2024 Champions League final run, the club has gone through a squad transition, gradually integrating younger midfield profiles. By this stage of the season, they look settled again in attacking phases, combining structured buildup with strong set-piece threat. However, defensive inconsistency has not fully disappeared, with several avoidable setbacks contributing to four defeats in their last ten matches.

This matchup sets up a clear contrast in styles. Werder are unlikely to adopt a cautious approach, which could open up space for Dortmund’s transition game. Dortmund, meanwhile, are expected to take early control of possession and territory, aiming to prevent Bremen from turning the game into a chaotic, end-to-end contest where they are at their most dangerous.

Probable lineups

Werder: Backhaus – Pieper, Friedl, Coulibaly – Sugawara, Puertas, Lynen, Deman – Stage, Schmid – Milosevic

Borussia Dortmund: Kobel – Reggiani, Anton, Schlotterbeck – Ryerson, Sabitzer, Bellingham, Svensson – Brandt, Beier – Guirassy

Match facts & head-to-head

Dortmund are unbeaten in their last five meetings with Werder, winning three and drawing two.

Werder have won just one of their last six matches, conceding in each of them and losing four.

Dortmund have won six of their last ten games, but have also conceded in seven of those matches.

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