Form and Line-up
The home victory over Hamburg (3:1) a month ago was a key success for coach Daniel Thioune in the battle to preserve top-flight status. That win allowed Werder Bremen to pull away from their rivals, but at the same time it left the players a little complacent. In the next three matches the hosts collected only one point. Away to Hoffenheim (0:1) the visitors were reduced to ten men as early as the fifth minute — their opponents did not put Thioune's men under constant pressure and simply protected the narrow advantage, enjoying a clear edge in possession (72-28% in their favour).
Key numbers for Werder Bremen:
The team have collected only 19 points at home — only four clubs have fewer.
Werder Bremen have generated 23.35 xG at home and scored 19 goals — both figures are second from bottom.
Since the start of April Werder Bremen have suffered four defeats in six matches — the worst record in the league, level with St Pauli.
Probable Werder Bremen line-up (4-1-4-1)
Mio Backhaus — Olivier Deman, Marco Friedl, Amos Pieper, Karim Coulibaly — Senne Lynen — Romano Schmid, Cameron Puertas, Jens Stage, Justin Njinmah — Salim Musah.
Absentees: Yukinari Sugawara (suspension), Mitchell Weiser, Keke Topp, Karl Hein, Julian Malatini (all injured).
Form and Line-up
Finishing the campaign in second place in the league was of fundamental importance for Borussia Dortmund — the club had not been there since the memorable 2022/23 season, when they let the title slip away in the final round. The 3:2 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt showed all the talent of the visitors: after conceding early, the side twice scored from classic combinations down the flanks (low crosses into the penalty area), and the winning goal came from young Inacio. The Italian, incidentally, only signed his first professional contract with the club a few days ago.
Key numbers for Borussia Dortmund:
Borussia Dortmund have collected 29 points away from home — only Bayern Munich, with 45, have more.
Borussia Dortmund have conceded 18 goals in 16 away matches — the second-best record in the league behind Bayern Munich (17).
Borussia Dortmund have beaten Werder Bremen in seven of the last 10 head-to-head meetings.
Probable Borussia Dortmund line-up (3-4-2-1)
Gregor Kobel — Nico Schlotterbeck, Waldemar Anton, Luca Reggiani — Maximilian Beier, Jobe Bellingham, Marcel Sabitzer, Julian Ryerson — Samuele Inacio, Julian Brandt — Serhou Guirassy.
Absentees: Ramy Bensebaini, Emre Can (both injured).
Who Will Referee the Match
Bastian Dankert (Germany)
Matches — 13 (Bundesliga, 2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) — 38;
Average yellow cards per match — 2.9;
Red cards shown — 1;
Fouls per match on average — 19;
Penalties — 23%.
