Prediction: Borussia Dortmund vs Werder Bremen

Marking their return from September’s extended international break on Friday night, Borussia Dortmund will welcome Werder Bremen to Signal Iduna Park.

With the rest of Europe’s elite set to follow suit and make their respective returns this weekend, there are plenty of eye-catching betting promotions available.

Borussia Dortmund

Starting with the hosts, embarking on what was an astonishing purple patch since opening up the 2026/27 campaign, Borussia Dortmund certainly find the mood in their camp at a red-hot high. Last seen heading into the interval with a rugged 1-0 victory away at Stuttgart, the German giants mark their return on Friday night leading the chase at the top of the Bundesliga standings and they have rightfully received a string of public plaudits. Opening proceedings with a 2-0 win against Hamburger on August 29th, BVB have won all of their first four Bundesliga showdowns by an aggregate score of 9-2. In fact, Niko Kovac’s high-flying squad are the only team among Germany’s elite who can boast a 100% start. Looking to make another statement here, Borussia Dortmund will be dreaming of the chance to briefly widen their advantage over the chasing pack on Friday night.

Suffering a reported ankle injury while away with Germany over the past fortnight, Borussia Dortmund are expected to be without defensive talisman Nico Schlotterbeck on Friday night. Sustaining a long-term knee injury on what was his BVB debut back on August 29th, big-money summer recruit Giannis Konstantelias faces a lengthy stint on the sidelines.

Registering four direct goal contributions in as many Bundesliga appearances so far this season (two goals, two assists), leading marksman Serhou Guirassy will spearhead BVB’s charge in the final third. Completing a season-long loan switch from Premier League giants Arsenal on Deadline Day, Ethan Nwaneri will feature here.

Werder Bremen

As for the visitors, at the heart of a Bundesliga relegation scrap last season and only just clinging to their Bundesliga status, Werder Bremen are simply hoping for smoother sailing this time around. However, despite opening proceedings with a nightmare 4-1 drumming against Freiburg back on August 30th, Daniel Thioune’s men have come roaring back n an eye-catching fashion. Last seen heading into September’s extended international break with an action-packed 3-2 victory against Augsburg, Friday’s guests have registered seven points from their previous three appearances. Skyrocketing their way up the Bundesliga standings, Werder Bremen mark their return this weekend sat with just their goal difference keeping them outside the European spots.

All still recovering from respective injury issues, Werder Bremen will travel to rural Germany on Friday night without the likes of Senne Lynen, Jens Stage and former Schalke starlet Keke Topp.

Enjoying a sensational return to the Weserstadion and already registering three goals in his first four Bundesliga appearances, Germany international Niclas Fullkrug will spearhead Bremen’s charge in the final third. Making his move a permanent one over the summer, ex-Arsenal youngster Karl Hein will start between the sticks.

Borussia Dortmund vs Werder Bremen Key Factors to Consider

• When Borussia Dortmund and Werder Bremen last met for a Bundesliga battle back on May 16th, Friday’s hosts landed a 2-0 victory on their travels.
• Borussia Dortmund have won all of their opening four Bundesliga showdowns by an aggregate score of 9-2.
• In fact, BVB are the only club among Germany’s elite who can boast a 100% start to proceedings.
• Werder Bremen registered seven points from their final three Bundesliga appearances prior to September’s extended international break.
• Only one of the last four meetings between Borussia Dortmund and Werder Bremen have finished with both teams finding the net.

Enjoying what was an astonishing purple patch prior to September’s extended international break, Borussia Dortmund will simply be looking to carry on from where they left off. Winning all of their opening four Bundesliga showdowns by an aggregate score of 9-2, Friday’s hosts also mark their return this weekend leading the chase at the top of the table. Likewise, landing a 2-0 victory when they last met Werder Bremen for a top-flight showdown back in May, the potential Bundesliga title contenders will simply be looking to make another high-profile statement in rural Germany.

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