Round 17 - Bundesliga
Borussia Dortmund VS Werder Bremen
Signal Iduna Park
13 January, 2026
Overview:
Borussia Dortmund, currently ranked 3rd in the Bundesliga, face Werder Bremen, ranked 8th, at Signal Iduna Park in round 17. Dortmund has a strong home advantage but a recent dip in form with 4 losses in 6 matches contrasts with Werder Bremen''s steadier away record, winning 5 of 9 matches. Historically Dortmund dominates the H2H with 26 wins out of 51 recent clashes. The match is expected to be competitive with Dortmund aiming to leverage their attacking prowess.
Recent H2H results: Dortmund won 26, Bremen won 13, Draw 9, total goals Dortmund 88, Bremen 63
Prediction:
Based on current form and stats, we expect a close contest with a final score of 2-1 in favor of Borussia Dortmund.
Dortmund will likely dominate possession and press high to disrupt Bremen's rhythm; Bremen may focus on defensive solidity and quick counterattacks exploiting Dortmund's defensive lapses.
Dortmund''s home advantage and historical dominance boost their chances, but recent form dips level the contest, making Bremen''s resilience a significant factor.
Stats:
| Borussia Dortmund | Werder Bremen |
|---|---|
| Expected Possession | |
| 58.5 | 41.5 |
| Average Goals Per Match | |
| 1.9 | 1.3 |
| Win Probability | |
| 0.48 | 0.24 |
| Position | Team | Won | Drawn | Lost | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bayern | 14 | 2 | 0 | 44 |
| 2 | Dortmund | 9 | 6 | 1 | 33 |
| 3 | RB Leipzig | 9 | 2 | 4 | 29 |
| 4 | Leverkusen | 9 | 2 | 5 | 29 |
| 5 | Stuttgart | 9 | 2 | 5 | 29 |
| 6 | Hoffenheim | 8 | 3 | 4 | 27 |
| 7 | Frankfurt | 7 | 5 | 4 | 26 |
| 8 | Freiburg | 6 | 5 | 5 | 23 |
| 9 | Union Berlin | 6 | 4 | 6 | 22 |
| 10 | M'gladbach | 5 | 4 | 7 | 19 |
| 11 | 1. FC Köln | 4 | 5 | 7 | 17 |
| 12 | Bremen | 4 | 5 | 6 | 17 |
| 13 | HSV | 4 | 4 | 8 | 16 |
| 14 | Wolfsburg | 4 | 3 | 9 | 15 |
| 15 | Augsburg | 4 | 2 | 10 | 14 |
| 16 | St. Pauli | 3 | 3 | 9 | 12 |
| 17 | Heidenheim | 3 | 3 | 10 | 12 |
| 18 | Mainz | 1 | 6 | 9 | 9 |
| Name | Club | Country | Matches | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H. Kane | FCB | ENG | 16 | 20 | 3 |
| M. Olise | FCB | FRA | 16 | 9 | 9 |
| L. Díaz | FCB | COL | 15 | 9 | 6 |
| H. Tabaković | BMG | BOS | 15 | 9 | 1 |