Borussia Dortmund vs Werder Bremen Preview: Prediction, Team News, Lineups
2nd-placed Borussia Dortmund (22-7-5) travel to Weserstadion in Bremen to face 15th-placed Werder Bremen (8-8-18) on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Werder Bremen come into this in poor form (LLDWL) while Borussia Dortmund are in poor form (WLWLL).
When and Where to Watch
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, May 16, 2026 |
| Kickoff (US Eastern) | 9:30 AM ET |
| Kickoff (UK) | 2:30 pm BST |
| Venue | Weserstadion, Bremen |
| Competition | Bundesliga |
| Free Stream | DAMITV |
Form Guide (Last 5)
Werder Bremen — LLDWL
| Result | Score | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| L | 1-0 | TSG Hoffenheim |
| L | 3-1 | FC Augsburg |
| D | 1-1 | VfB Stuttgart |
| W | 3-1 | Hamburg SV |
| L | 3-1 | FC Cologne |
Borussia Dortmund — WLWLL
| Result | Score | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| W | 3-2 | Eintracht Frankfurt |
| L | 1-0 | Borussia Mönchengladbach |
| W | 4-0 | SC Freiburg |
| L | 2-1 | TSG Hoffenheim |
| L | 1-0 | Bayer Leverkusen |
Werder Bremen have won 1, drawn 1 and lost 3 of their last 5 matches. Their most recent result was a 1-0 loss to TSG Hoffenheim. That is a concerning run that puts real pressure on the squad ahead of this match.
Borussia Dortmund have picked up 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats in their last 5 outings. They come into this off the back of a 3-2 win against Eintracht Frankfurt. They have been struggling to pick up points and will need a significant improvement in this one.
Both sides have been producing comparable results over their recent matches, which suggests this could be a tight and competitive affair with little separating the two teams.
Key Players
Werder Bremen
| Category | Player | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Total Shots | Jens Stage | 2 |
| Saves | Mio Backhaus | 7 |
Borussia Dortmund
| Category | Player | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Total Shots | Serhou Guirassy | 8 |
| Saves | Gregor Kobel | 3 |
Bundesliga Standings Context
| # | Team | GP | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bayern Munich | 34 | 28 | 5 | 1 | +86 | 89 |
| 2 | Borussia Dortmund | 34 | 22 | 7 | 5 | +36 | 73 |
| 3 | RB Leipzig | 34 | 20 | 5 | 9 | +19 | 65 |
| 4 | VfB Stuttgart | 34 | 18 | 8 | 8 | +22 | 62 |
| ... | |||||||
| 13 | Hamburg SV | 34 | 9 | 11 | 14 | -14 | 38 |
| 14 | FC Cologne | 34 | 7 | 11 | 16 | -14 | 32 |
| 15 | Werder Bremen | 34 | 8 | 8 | 18 | -23 | 32 |
| 16 | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | 7 | 8 | 19 | -24 | 29 |
| 17 | 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 | 34 | 6 | 8 | 20 | -31 | 26 |
Borussia Dortmund are the higher-ranked side here, sitting 13 places above Werder Bremen. They'll be expected to take all three points despite playing away.
Season Stats Comparison
| Werder Bremen | Stat | Borussia Dortmund |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | fouls Committed | 5 |
| 0 | yellow Cards | 0 |
| 0 | red Cards | 0 |
| 4 | offsides | 0 |
| 4 | won Corners | 5 |
| 7 | saves | 3 |
| 51.2 | possession Pct | 48.8 |
| 9 | total Shots | 17 |
| 3 | Shots on Target | 9 |
| 0.3 | shot Pct | 0.5 |
| 0 | penalty Kick Goals | 0 |
| 0 | penalty Kick Shots | 0 |
| 438 | accurate Passes | 413 |
| 515 | total Passes | 485 |
| 0.9 | pass Pct | 0.9 |
| 5 | accurate Crosses | 9 |
| 17 | total Crosses | 22 |
| 0.3 | cross Pct | 0.4 |
| 55 | total Long Balls | 37 |
| 27 | accurate Long Balls | 19 |
| 0.5 | longball Pct | 0.5 |
| 3 | blocked Shots | 5 |
| 16 | effective Tackles | 9 |
| 20 | total Tackles | 11 |
| 0.8 | tackle Pct | 0.8 |
| 8 | interceptions | 7 |
| 22 | effective Clearance | 21 |
| 22 | total Clearance | 21 |
Betting Odds
| Market | Odds (DraftKings) |
|---|---|
| Werder Bremen (ML) | 215 |
| Borussia Dortmund (ML) | 100 |
| Spread | DOR -0.5 |
| Over/Under | 3.5 |
The bookmakers have Werder Bremen as the underdog at 215, with Borussia Dortmund the roughly even at 100. The over/under is set at 3.5 goals.
Prediction
For our full prediction on Borussia Dortmund vs Werder Bremen including predicted score, win probabilities, and detailed AI analysis, head to the DAMITV Predictions page. Our prediction engine factors in current form, league position, head-to-head record, and home advantage to generate match forecasts with confidence ratings.
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