{"id":1448721,"date":"2026-05-13T10:53:37","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T09:53:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1448721"},"modified":"2026-05-13T10:53:38","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T09:53:38","slug":"match-preview-werder-bremen-vs-borussia-dortmund-16-05-26-bundesliga","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-werder-bremen-vs-borussia-dortmund-16-05-26-bundesliga\/","title":{"rendered":"Werder Bremen vs Borussia Dortmund: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Having dominated the fixture in recent years and riding high in the Bundesliga <\/a>table, Borussia Dortmund<\/a> travel to face Werder Bremen<\/a> in a clash that pits one of the league\u2019s most potent attacks against a side fighting to avoid the drop. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kick-off is at 2:30pm (UK time) on Saturday 16 May at the Weserstadion, where Bremen\u2019s defensive frailties will be under the microscope against a free-scoring Dortmund outfit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Based on superior attacking stats, head-to-head form and defensive records, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We’re particularly confident in backing Dortmund to take all three points given their consistency and Bremen\u2019s ongoing defensive issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Borussia Dortmund to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n20\/21 @ Bet365<\/a>
(51.1%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nDortmund have won 10 of the last 17 meetings and sit second in the Bundesliga, with 68 goals scored and 14 clean sheets. Bremen have lost over half their matches and conceded 58 goals this season.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Both Teams to Score \u2013 No<\/strong><\/td>\n2\/1 @ Bet365<\/a>
(33.3%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nBremen have struggled for attacking output against Dortmund, failing to score in two of their last three meetings. Dortmund\u2019s defensive solidity (14 clean sheets) makes BTTS No a value pick at the price.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.<\/small><\/p>\n\n\n

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    Season Form & Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Dortmund\u2019s 64% win rate underlines their title challenge, while Bremen\u2019s 24% win rate leaves them looking nervously over their shoulder in the relegation battle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Team<\/th>\nPos<\/th>\nP<\/th>\nW<\/th>\nD<\/th>\nL<\/th>\nGF<\/th>\nGA<\/th>\nGD<\/th>\nPts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Borussia Dortmund<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n33<\/td>\n21<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n68<\/td>\n34<\/td>\n+34<\/td>\n70<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Werder Bremen<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n33<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n17<\/td>\n37<\/td>\n58<\/td>\n-21<\/td>\n32<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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