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Bundesliga leaders Borussia Dortmund host Werder Bremen today as the Bundesliga returns after the international break. Niko Kovac’s side are the only team to boast a hundred percent record this season, having won all four of their fixtures. The black and yellow also have the best defensive record so far and have conceded only two goals.
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Dortmund take on Werder Bremen who currently sit in eighth place having secured seven points in the last three games after an opening day loss against Freiburg. Ahead of today’s match, Daniel Thioune’s side are coming off a 3-2 win against Augsburg.
Borussia Dortmund vs. Werder Bremen Lineups & Team News
BVB are missing Emre Can and Filippo Mane due to ACL and thigh issues, respectively, while Nico Schlotterbeck and Julian Ryerson are doubtful after picking up injuries on international duty, though Kovac has not fully ruled them out.
Thioune too is facing multiple injury concerns, with Justin Njinmah, Keke Topp, and Salim Musah all completely sidelined. In Werder Bremen’s midfield, Jens Stage, Senne Lynen, and Skelly Alvero are all out but goalkeeper Karl Hein is expected to start after recovering from a knock. Captain Marco Friedl should also feature today despite a minor knock.
Borussia Dortmund:
Kobel; Anton, Schlotterbeck, Gadou; Svensson, Nmecha, Veerman, Beier; Nwaneri, Silva; Guirassy.
Werder Bremen:
Hein; Arthur, Friedl, Pieper, Deman; Regeer, Reis; Dinkçi, Chuki, Grüll; Fullkrug.
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Borussia Dortmund vs. Werder Bremen Prediction
Dortmund enters this fixture in perfect form and is riding a six-game winning streak but their opponents too arrive with confidence after a respectable opening few weeks to their season.
Considering Dortmund’s home record and Werder’s poor away form, we can expect a high-scoring affair today.
Final Prediction:
Borussia Dortmund 3:2 Werder Bremen
How and Where to Watch BVB vs. Werder Bremen
Today’s Bundesliga fixture is available in the US via Peacock Premium or through digital providers like Fandango. Spanish coverage is available on Universo, which can be streamed through services like Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, Fubo, and DirecTV Stream. Kickoff takes place at 2:30 PM EDT / 11:30 AM PT.
In Germany, the match kicks off at 20:30 CEST, and fans can catch the action live exclusively on Sky via Sky Sport Bundesliga. Viewers can also stream it digitally through the Sky Go app and the WOW streaming service.
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This story was originally published October 9, 2026 at 9:39 AM.