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Borussia Dortmund will look to avdance into the third round of the DFB-Pokal by beating visitors Werder Bremen at Signal Iduna Park on Tuesday.
The two sides will be taking part in one of just four top-flight clashes in the second round, so it would not be surprising if the clash was one of the closest contests this week.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Borussia Dortmund vs Werder Bremen key stats
- Borussia Dortmund have scored two or more goals in four of their last five home games.
- Dortmund have been level with each of their last six opponents at half time.
- Both teams have scored in each of Bremen's last seven games.
Borussia Dortmund vs Werder Bremen preview: Sleeping DFB-Pokal giants?
Borussia Dortmund vs Werder Bremen — Tale of the Tape
| Borussia Dortmund | vs | Werder Bremen |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd | Position | 5th |
| 17 | Points | 12 |
| 12 | Goals For | 15 |
| 4 | Goals Against | 14 |
| 5 | Clean Sheets | 0 |
| 2nd | Home / Away Rank | 4th |
Borussia Dortmund can have few complaints with their season based on the fact they are level with first-placed Bayern Munich on 17 points after eight matchweeks, though supporters are understandably concerned about the team's ability to keep pace with the Bavarians.
BVB have in fact drawn two of their last three league games, and their failure to establish a clear lead over their title rivals may be costly in the final stages of the 2026-27 campaign.
Black and Yellow have not won the DFB-Pokal since 2020–21, and the club have not advanced beyond the round of 16 in four of the last five seasons, a disappointing record for the five-time winners of the competition.
Boss Niko Kovac opted to bring Carney Chukwuemeka and Jobe Bellingham on from the bench when his side beat Eintracht Frankfurt 1-0 on Saturday, and the pair may come into midfield from the start on Tuesday.
Werder Bremen's most recent league result was 3-2 success against Mainz 05 on Saturday, and that victory left them in sixth place with 12 points.
Only one point separates them from third-placed Freiburg, though just three points separate them from 11th-placed Hamburger SV.
The two clubs met in the Bundesliga on October 9 and settled for a 2-2 stalemate, though the Green-Whites are winless against Dortmund in their past eight encounters, losing on five occasions.
Expect to see midfielder Senne Lynen make his way back into the starting XI given he was an unused substitute against Mainz.
Borussia Dortmund vs Werder Bremen form guide & betting tips
| Borussia Dortmund | vs | Werder Bremen |
|---|---|---|
WWDDW |
Form | DWDDW |
| 11 | Points | 9 |
| 2nd | Form Table | 5th |
| 7 | Goals For | 11 |
| 2 | Goals Against | 9 |
DLDWW |
Form (All Comps) | DWDDW |
Whispers predicts: Borussia Dortmund 2-1 Werder Bremen
With Dortmund playing at home, it is not surprising to see the bookmakers back a home win at 2/5 (1.4).
Given that Borussia Dortmund have scored two or more goals in four of their last five home games, it would make sense to bet Over 1.5 Goals for Borussia Dortmund at 4/11 (1.36).
Both teams have scored in each of Bremen's last seven games, meaning it may be worthwhile to bet Both Teams to Score at 4/6 (1.67).
Dortmund have been level with each of their last six opponents at the interval, so it could be sensible to back a Draw at Half Time at 7/4 (2.75).
> Over 1.5 Goals for Borussia Dortmund at 4/11 (1.36) | Likelihood: High
> Both Teams to Score at 4/6 (1.67) | Likelihood: Medium
> Draw at Half Time at 7/4 (2.75) | Likelihood: Low