A rib injury has left Julian Ryerson doubtful for Borussia Dortmund's match against Werder Bremen after he started each of their last five matches. Nico Schlotterbeck is another doubt in defence with an ankle problem, and Joane Gadou and Daniel Svensson are expected to start.
Serhou Guirassy is expected to continue leading the attack after scoring four goals in his last five appearances. Fábio Silva, who has two goals and an assist despite starting only once in that period, is competing with Luca Reggiani for the other forward spot.
Werder Bremen
Felix Agu has been ruled out of Friday's trip to Borussia Dortmund with a calf injury, joining Justin Njinmah, Jens Stage, Keke Topp and Moussa Ndiaye on Werder Bremen's absentee list. Senne Lynen is also doubtful because of a hip problem.
Niclas Füllkrug has scored three times in four starts, and Marco Grüll has contributed two goals and three assists from the left. Eren Dinkci's last three starts have all ended early, each time between the 67th and 83rd minute. Thioune has also switched formation repeatedly, using four different systems across his last four matches, and Werder are expected to return to a back four on Friday.
Who has played the most in recent weeks, and how have they performed?
Borussia Dortmund
Player
Starts
Min.
Form
Gregor Kobel
5/5
450
strong
Waldemar Anton
5/5
450
solid
Daniel Svensson
5/5
450
solid
Serhou Guirassy
5/5
431
excellent
Joane Gadou
5/5
423
solid
Julian Ryerson
5/5
413
mixed
Maximilian Beier
4/5
351
solid
Jobe Bellingham
3/5
313
mixed
Werder Bremen
Player
Starts
Min.
Form
Karl Hein
4/4
360
solid
Marco Friedl
4/4
360
solid
Olivier Deman
4/4
360
mixed
Marco Grüll
4/4
355
excellent
Chuki
4/4
353
solid
Amos Pieper
4/4
349
solid
Ludovit Reis
4/4
323
mixed
Niclas Füllkrug
4/4
306
excellent
Pre-match prediction
Pre-match goals forecast
2.021.31
Predicted goals3.0
Both teams to score50%
Over 2.5 goals50%
Corners10.0
Team comparison
DOR home
Per match
WER away
3.00
Points
0.50
2.50
Goals for
1.00
0.00
Goals against
2.50
2.02
xG for
1.31
0.95
xG against
1.83
5.0
Corners
5.0
WW
Home and away form
LD
Borussia Dortmund vs Werder Bremen: head-to-head record
40 previous meetings
25Borussia Dortmund8draws7Werder Bremen
Goals per match3.23
Both teams scored60%
Over 2.5 goals63%
May 2026Werder Bremen0 - 2Borussia Dortmund
Jan 2026Borussia Dortmund3 - 0Werder Bremen
Jan 2025Borussia Dortmund2 - 2Werder Bremen
Aug 2024Werder Bremen0 - 0Borussia Dortmund
Mar 2024Werder Bremen1 - 2Borussia Dortmund
Oct 2023Borussia Dortmund1 - 0Werder Bremen
Feb 2023Werder Bremen0 - 2Borussia Dortmund
Aug 2022Borussia Dortmund2 - 3Werder Bremen
Apr 2021Borussia Dortmund4 - 1Werder Bremen
Dec 2020Werder Bremen1 - 2Borussia Dortmund
Frequently asked questions
When will the lineup for Borussia Dortmund vs Werder Bremen be announced?
Predicted lineups will appear on this page a few days before the match. Confirmed teams usually follow around an hour before kick-off, scheduled for .
Who is unavailable for Borussia Dortmund against Werder Bremen?
Borussia Dortmund are without Emre Can (knee injury), Giannis Konstantelias (knee injury), Carney Chukwuemeka (muscle injury), Filippo Mané (muscle injury), Justin Lerma (muscle injury) and Julian Ryerson (rib injury). The full list is above, with the injuries and suspensions.
Who is unavailable for Werder Bremen against Borussia Dortmund?
Werder Bremen are without Felix Agu (calf injury), Justin Njinmah (thigh injury), Jens Stage (muscle injury), Keke Topp (knee injury), Moussa Ndiaye (groin injury) and Skelly Alvero (calf injury). The full list is above, with the injuries and suspensions.
What formation do Borussia Dortmund play?
Borussia Dortmund have used a 3-4-2-1 in 4 of their last 5 matches. In their last match, they played a 3-4-2-1.
What formation do Werder Bremen play?
Werder Bremen have used a 3-4-3 in 1 of their last 4 matches. In their last match, they played a 3-4-3.
How did the last meeting between Borussia Dortmund and Werder Bremen finish?
On 16 May 2026, Werder Bremen vs Borussia Dortmund finished 0-2.
Borussia Dortmund 
