Borussia Dortmund host Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga on Friday, October 9, 2026, with kick-off at 8:30 pm local time at Signal Iduna Park. They have scored nine goals and conceded just two in the league so far.
Dortmund's form is formidable. A 3-2 win at Hoffenheim was followed by a 3-2 Champions League victory over Villarreal, a 3-0 thrashing of Paderborn and, most recently, a 1-0 away win at Stuttgart where Maximilian Beier scored the only goal in the 70th minute. Serhou Guirassy is the team's current top scorer this season with two goals.
Werder Bremen's Inconsistent Run
Visitors Werder Bremen arrive sitting eighth in the table. The last meeting between the sides in January 2026 ended in a comfortable 3-0 win for Dortmund. Bremen will be hoping for another strong performance from striker Niclas Füllkrug, who scored twice against Augsburg.
Probable Line-ups
Both teams have recently favoured a back three. Dortmund used a 3-4-2-1 against Stuttgart with Kobel in goal and an attack featuring Beier and Guirassy. Dortmund will be without the suspended Ramy Bensebaini following his red card against Stuttgart, with Ian Maatsen expected to start on the left flank. The visitors will miss injured midfielder Leonardo Bittencourt. Bremen deployed a 3-4-3 against Augsburg with striker Niclas Füllkrug leading the line.
A win would allow Dortmund to potentially extend their lead at the summit before Bayern play on Saturday. The clash with Werder Bremen represents the next hurdle in their early title charge. A draw or defeat, however, would bring the chasing pack right back into contention.
