Borussia Dortmund vs Werder Bremen Prediction, preview, team news and lineups 25.01.2025

• Date and Time: Saturday, January 25, 2025, 15:30 GMT+1
• Venue: Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund, Germany

Borussia Dortmund vs Werder Bremen Preview and Team news

Borussia Dortmund Team News

Nuri Sahin has paid the ultimate price for Borussia Dortmund’s poor domestic start to the season. The head coach was fired following his defeat against Eintracht Frankfurt on Friday. 

A continued issue for the German side is their open nature in a defensive regard. Dortmund have allowed a considerable xGA of 20.39 this season and have lost 24 goals. Meanwhile, they’ve struggled to create chances in the final third, scoring just 25 goals from an open play xG of 23.14. 

However, Borussia will have all their star forwards available on Saturday, with only Niklas Süle ruled out due to injury. 

Borussia Dortmund predicted lineup vs Werder Bremen: (4-3-3): Kobel, Couto, Anton, Schlotterbeck, Ryerson, Beier, Nmecha, Brandt, Duranville, Guirassy, Gittens.

Werder Bremen Team News

Werder Bremen come into this round above Borussia Dortmund in the standings. However, they’ll have questions to answer about their recent form, as they have lost two of their last three games and failed to win during that period. 

Their main strength this season has been their attacking threat, scoring 26 goals from an open play xG of 23.72. However, they’ve often looked weak defensively and have allowed a high tally of 32 goals from an xGA of 25.91. 

Werder Bremen’s chances could be impacted this weekend, as they’ll be without influential midfielders Senne Lynen, Leon Opitz, and Naby Keita. Striker Felix Agu is also ruled out due to a knee injury. 

Werder Bremen predicted lineup vs Borussia Dortmund: (3-5-2): Zetterer, Stark, Friedl, Jung, Weiser, Bittencourt, Stage, Schmid, Burke, Ducksch, Njinmah.

Borussia Dortmund vs Werder Bremen Prediction 

• Pick: Borussia Dortmund to Win
• Odds: 1.61 (22Bet)
• Correct score prediction: Borussia Dortmund 2-0 Werder Bremen

Despite playing without a head coach this weekend, it’s hard to overlook the possibility of a home win when making a Borussia Dortmund vs Werder Bremen prediction.

The German side have excellent quality in the final third, and the return to full fitness of Julian Brandt will ensure a creative flair. Trends also support the chance of a Borussia Dortmund win on Saturday. The hosts have only lost once in their previous 12 Bundesliga meetings with Werder Bremen. 

Borussia Dortmund vs Werder Bremen Prediction, Betting Tip

• Pick: Under 9.5 Cards
• Odds: 1.98 (22Bet)

Siding with a low number of corners could be an interesting betting angle this weekend. Despite liking the chances of the hosts, their confidence is low, meaning a cagey affair is likely. Current trends support under 9.5 cards. It’s a winning selection in 50% of Dortmund matches and 56% of events involving Werder Bremen.

Despite mixed results this season, Jamie Gittens has been a star. The English winger has netted seven in 18 appearances and registered an xG of 3.21 from his average of 2.47 shots per 90. He could make the difference once again on Saturday. 

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