Borussia Dortmund vs Werder Bremen | Signal Iduna Park | Bundesliga 2025/26 – Matchday 17

The Yellow Wall roars back into action at Signal Iduna Park as second-placed Borussia Dortmund host mid-table Werder Bremen in Bundesliga Matchday 17. Niko Kovač's side, chasing the title and Champions League spots, look to maintain their strong home form against a Bremen team desperate for a positive start to 2026 after a winless run.

Current Form and Standings

Borussia Dortmund sit 2nd in the Bundesliga with a solid campaign, unbeaten in their last nine league matches. They kicked off 2026 with a thrilling 3-3 draw away at Eintracht Frankfurt (goals from Maximilian Beier, Felix Nmecha, and Carney Chukwuemeka's late equalizer). Dortmund boast the league's potent attack and remain unbeaten at home this season.

Werder Bremen are 12th (or around mid-table) with 17 points, winless in their last five Bundesliga games (two draws, three losses) and failing to score in recent outings. Their last league match was a 0-0 draw at Augsburg before the winter break; their scheduled game vs Hoffenheim was postponed due to weather. Bremen have fresher legs but offensive struggles.

Recent Form (last 5 Bundesliga):

• Dortmund: W-W-D-W-D (latest: 3-3 draw at Frankfurt)

• Werder Bremen: D-L-D-L-L (latest: 0-0 at Augsburg)

(Mkeka wa leo favours Dortmund more & Total goals over 1.25)

Team News and Predicted Lineups

Borussia Dortmund: Only Aaron Anselmino is out injured. Squad largely fit; rotation possible with a busy January schedule. Maximilian Beier, Carney Chukwuemeka, and Felix Nmecha in form after scoring vs Frankfurt.

Predicted Dortmund XI (3-4-2-1 / 4-4-2 variant): Gregor Kobel; Niklas Süle, Waldemar Anton, Nico Schlotterbeck; Julian Ryerson, Jobe Bellingham, Felix Nmecha, Daniel Svensson; Carney Chukwuemeka, Maximilian Beier; Fabio Silva.

Werder Bremen: Multiple absentees – Niklas Stark, Samuel Mbangula, Maximilian Wöber, Felix Agu, Mitchell Weiser, Salim Musah, Victor Okoh Boniface (injured). Goalkeeper Mio Backhaus a fitness doubt. New loan signing Jovan Milosevic could feature off the bench.

Predicted Werder XI (3-5-2): Mio Backhaus; Amos Pieper, Marco Friedl, Karim Coulibaly; Yukinari Sugawara, Cameron Puertas, Senne Lynen, Jens Stage, Isaac Schmidt; Romano Schmid, Marco Grüll / Jovan Milosevic.

Head-to-Head Record

Dortmund dominate recent encounters: unbeaten in nine Bundesliga matches vs Bremen (with high-scoring games). Last season's meetings ended in draws (2-2 away, 0-0 home). Bremen last beat Dortmund 3-2 away in August 2022.

At Signal Iduna Park: Dortmund strong; over 2.5 goals in 9 of last 11 home H2H across competitions.

Key Stats:

• Dortmund scored at least 2 goals in 10 of last 12 vs Bremen.

• Bremen failed to score in last three league games.

• Dortmund unbeaten at home this season.

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Match Prediction and Betting Tips

Dortmund are heavy favorites with home dominance, attacking firepower, and Bremen's poor form/road record (one win in eight away). Models give Dortmund ~65-70% win chance.

Our Prediction: Borussia Dortmund 3-0 Werder Bremen Comfortable home win; Dortmund's attack overwhelms Bremen's defense.

Best Betting Tips (odds approx. as of Jan 13, 2026):

• Bet on match winner: Borussia Dortmund to win

• Bet on total goals: Over 2.5 Goals

• Risky Bet: Dortmund win to nil

• Bet on anytime scorer : Maximilian Beier

This Borussia Dortmund vs Werder Bremen Bundesliga 2025/26 clash should see the Yellow Wall push their side toward the top. Drop your score prediction on "Post your Tips" section ✍️

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