The Dortmund club returned to their familiar second-place finish last season. The new campaign began with the Super Cup — and a defeat away to Bayern. However, they are ahead of Bayern in the league table after winning all four of their matches. They have also secured a 5-0 cup victory and beaten Villarreal 3-2 in the Champions League.
The Bremen side suffered a serious decline last season. As a result, they finished in 15th place — the last position clear of relegation — with 32 points. This time, they have made a decent start: they defeated Hansa Lüneburg in the cup and won both of their home league matches, including a 3-2 comeback against Augsburg last round after trailing 0-2. However, they have managed just one point from two away games.
The runners-up are currently averaging 2.25 goals scored and 0.5 conceded per match. Füllkrug and company are averaging two goals per game at both ends of the pitch.
Previous matches: Borussia Dortmund – Werder
The current hosts have won five of their last seven head-to-head meetings, with the other two ending in draws.
The league leaders are playing at home against a side that struggles on the road. We are backing them to win with a -1 goal handicap (odds – 1.60).
Borussia Dortmund – Werder: key statistics and trends
Borussia Dortmund have won six matches in a row in all competitions
25% of Borussia’s matches feature goals from both teams, while the average total is 2.75 goals per game
Werder have won three of their last five matches
100% of Werder’s matches feature goals from both teams, while the average total is 4.0 goals per game
Borussia Dortmund – Werder: possible starting line-ups
Borussia Dortmund use a 1-3-4-2-1 formation (possible line-up): Kobel – Schlotterbeck, Anton, Gadu – Svensson, Nmecha, Wörner, Ryerson – Beier, Nwaneri – Guirassy
Werder use a 1-3-4-3 formation (possible line-up): Hein – Deman, Friedl, Pieper – Grüll, Raguier, Reiss, Arthur – San Jose Cantalejo, Füllkrug, Dinkçi
