Following the turn of a new year, the German Bundesliga continues, with Dortmund taking on Werder Bremen at the Signal Iduna Park on Tuesday, with both teams still looking for their first win in 2026,
Borussia Dortmund head into this fixture looking to continue their strong home form in the Bundesliga. The Black and Yellows have claimed convincing 2-0 victories in each of their last two league outings at Signal Iduna Park. Upon resuming in 2026, they were held to a 2-2 draw by Eintracht Frankfurt.
However, Dortmund have struggled in midweek Bundesliga fixtures, winning just once in their last eight Tuesday games, a statistic they will need to overcome to maintain a top-four position.
Werder Bremen, on the other hand, have struggled since the winter break, extending a five-game winless streak with a postponed weekend fixture. Their recent form on the road is particularly concerning, with no victories in their last six Bundesliga away matches and no wins in seven previous Tuesday fixtures.
Bremen have also failed to beat any team starting this round inside the top eight, losing all three such away matches by two or more goals, making this a daunting challenge for Horst Steffen’s side.
Read our Dortmund vs Werder Bremen predictions and preview to find out, and remember to check our other German Bundesliga predictions.
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Dortmund vs Werder Bremen prediction: Home team win
Key statistics
- BTTS has been played in four of Dortmund’s last five home meetings against Werder Bremen
- Dortmund have won three of their last five encounters against Werder Bremen.
- First-half draws have been played in three of their last five clashes.
Correct score prediction: Dortmund 2-1 Werder Bremen
We expect a very tight affair in this clash, but we expect the home team to nick a win. We predict a 2-1 victory for Dortmund based on their previous meetings against Werder Bremen and their formidable record at the Signal Iduna Park.
The Black and Yellows have a history of high-scoring encounters with the Green-Whites, but their superior squad depth usually gives them the edge. We believe a narrow win for the host is the most probable outcome for this game.
Pre-match odds and win probability: Dortmund are clear favourites
- Home: 7/20 (1.35) – 74.1%
- Draw: 9/2 (5.50) – 18.2%
- Away: 13/2 (7.50) – 13.3%
*Odds provided by Ladbrokes. Subject to change.*
The bookmakers strongly favour Dortmund at 1.35, which implies a 74.1% chance of victory over 90 minutes. Werder Bremen are priced at 7.50 (13.3%), while the draw is available at 5.50 (18.2%), reflecting expectations of Dortmund control but leaving room for resistance from the visitors.
Most recent head-to-head: Dortmund edge meeting
The last five competitive meetings between these two clubs show that Dortmund has generally had the upper hand in most competitions. They have won three of these encounters, with two draws separating them.
Their most recent meeting in 2025 ended in a 2-2 draw at this stadium, which followed a scoreless 0-0 draw in 2024. Before that, the Black and Yellows secured a 2-1 away victory in March 2024.
Despite the dominance of the hosts, the Green-Whites have often proved to be a difficult opponent, especially when playing at the Weserstadion, but the home advantage at the Westfalenstadion is usually the deciding factor.
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Dortmund preview: Minor injury concern
Dortmund do not have many injury concerns as they head into this clash. They will only be without Aaron Anselmino due to injury, but the rest of the squad is available for selection.
Predicted lineup: Kobel (GK), Sule, Anton, Schlotterbeck, Ryerson, Sabitzer, Nmecha, Svensson, Beier, Brandt & Guirassy
Last five fixtures
- 09.01.26 – Eintracht Frankfurt 3–3 Borussia Dortmund
- 19.12.25 – Borussia Dortmund 2–0 B. Monchengladbach
- 14.12.25 – Freiburg 1–1 Borussia Dortmund
- 10.12.25 – Borussia Dortmund 2–2 Bodo/Glimt
- 07.12.25 – Borussia Dortmund 2–0 Hoffenheim
Werder Bremen preview: Several absences
Bremen face multiple injury setbacks, with Felix Agu, Maximilian Wober, Mitchell Weiser, Salim Musah, Samuel Mbangula and Victor Okoh Boniface all unavailable for this fixture.
Predicted lineup: Backhaus (GK), Stark, Friedl, Pieper, Sugawara, Puertas, Lynen, Stage, Schmidt, Njinmah & Schmid
Last five fixtures
- 04.01.26 – St. Pauli 0–0 Werder Bremen
- 20.12.25 – Augsburg 0–0 Werder Bremen
- 14.12.25 – Werder Bremen 0–4 Stuttgart
- 07.12.25 – Hamburger SV 3–2 Werder Bremen
- 29.11.25 – Werder Bremen 1–1 FC Koln
Player to watch: Serhou Guirassy
Serhou Guirassy is currently Dortmund’s top scorer this season and has been their attacking threat in games. The forward has been instrumental this season, contributing five goals and one assist before the festive break.
Should the Black and Yellows secure all three points, Guirassy will probably be at the heart of their best attacking movements and will be looking to start the new year with a goal.