Bundesliga Gameweek 5

Borussia Dortmund vs NS Werder Bremen

Signal Iduna Park

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Futmetrix Verdict
85
Borussia Dortmund
vs
Werder Bremen
Fri, Oct 9 โ€ข 18:30 Deutsch
โšก Form 100
โš–๏ธ Balance 54
๐Ÿ† Stakes 71
โญ Stars 86
Perfect Dortmund protect their top spot.

Win Probability

  • Borussia Dortmund 69%
  • Draw 18%
  • Werder Bremen 13%

Futmetrix AI estimate

Perfect Dortmund Look to Protect Title Charge

Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 85/100. Dortmund's flawless start faces a stern test against a Bremen side with enough attacking bite to puncture their championship dreams.

The Setup

On October 09, 2026, Signal Iduna Park hosts a clash that could define the early Bundesliga title race. Borussia Dortmund sit proudly in first place, boasting a perfect record with 12 points from four matches. Their flawless Form rating makes them heavy favorites. Werder Bremen enter the contest in eighth place, fully capable of causing an upset. The Stakes are high for the home side as they look to build an unassailable lead at the summit. Backed by an imposing Stars rating, players like N. Schlotterbeck and F. Nmecha provide the defensive and midfield solidity needed for a long title campaign.

Key Battle

The attacking fireworks will be dictated by two elite forwards: S. Guirassy leading the line for Dortmund, and N. Fรผllkrug returning to haunt his former employers. The impressive Balance rating ensures this will not be a one-sided affair, as Bremen's frontline has the quality to expose any momentary lapses from the hosts.

Our Prediction

We expect Dortmund to impose their will early, leveraging the roaring home crowd. Bremen will find moments on the counter, likely grabbing a goal, but Dortmund's relentless attacking waves will secure a 3-1 victory.

Key Questions

Should I watch this match?

Absolutely. It promises highly entertaining, goal-rich football as Dortmund aim to stay top.

What's the predicted outcome?

We expect a 3-1 victory for Borussia Dortmund.

Where are Borussia Dortmund and Werder Bremen in the league table?

Dortmund currently sit in 1st place, while Werder Bremen occupy 8th.

What is Borussia Dortmund's current form?

They are in perfect form, securing four consecutive victories to open the campaign.

Who is the in-form player to watch?

N. Fรผllkrug with 3 goals in 3 matches, averaging a 8.1 rating.

What is the Futmetrix Score?

The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
01/13/2026 Borussia Dortmund 3 - 0 Werder Bremen Bundesliga Signal Iduna Park
01/25/2025 Borussia Dortmund 2 - 2 Werder Bremen Bundesliga SIGNAL IDUNA PARK
08/31/2024 Werder Bremen 0 - 0 Borussia Dortmund Bundesliga Weserstadion
03/09/2024 Werder Bremen 1 - 2 Borussia Dortmund Bundesliga wohninvest WESERSTADION
10/20/2023 Borussia Dortmund 1 - 0 Werder Bremen Bundesliga BVB Stadion Dortmund
02/11/2023 Werder Bremen 0 - 2 Borussia Dortmund Bundesliga wohninvest WESERSTADION
08/20/2022 Borussia Dortmund 2 - 3 Werder Bremen Bundesliga SIGNAL IDUNA PARK
04/18/2021 Borussia Dortmund 4 - 1 Werder Bremen Bundesliga Signal-Iduna-Park
12/15/2020 Werder Bremen 1 - 2 Borussia Dortmund Bundesliga wohninvest WESERSTADION
02/22/2020 Werder Bremen 0 - 2 Borussia Dortmund Bundesliga wohninvest WESERSTADION
01/13/2026
Bundesliga Signal Iduna Park
01/25/2025
Bundesliga SIGNAL IDUNA PARK
08/31/2024
Bundesliga Weserstadion
03/09/2024
Bundesliga wohninvest WESERSTADION
10/20/2023
Bundesliga BVB Stadion Dortmund
02/11/2023
Bundesliga wohninvest WESERSTADION
08/20/2022
Bundesliga SIGNAL IDUNA PARK
04/18/2021
Bundesliga Signal-Iduna-Park
12/15/2020
Bundesliga wohninvest WESERSTADION
02/22/2020
Bundesliga wohninvest WESERSTADION
Borussia Dortmund Win
Werder Bremen Win
Draw

Season Statistics

1
League Position
8
12
Points
7
9
Goals Scored
8
2
Goals Conceded
8

League Standings

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Borussia Dortmund 4 12 9 2 +7 WVfB Stuttgart 0 - 1 Borussia Dortmund (19-09-2026)WBorussia Dortmund 3 - 0 SC Paderborn 07 (12-09-2026)W1899 Hoffenheim 2 - 3 Borussia Dortmund (05-09-2026)WBorussia Dortmund 2 - 0 Hamburger SV (29-08-2026)
2 Bayern Mรผnchen 4 10 14 2 +12 WBayern Mรผnchen 7 - 0 Union Berlin (18-09-2026)WSV Elversberg 1 - 2 Bayern Mรผnchen (13-09-2026)DFC Schalke 04 0 - 0 Bayern Mรผnchen (05-09-2026)WBayern Mรผnchen 5 - 1 VfB Stuttgart (28-08-2026)
3 SC Freiburg 4 10 12 3 +9 DEintracht Frankfurt 2 - 2 SC Freiburg (19-09-2026)WSC Freiburg 5 - 0 Borussia Mรถnchengladbach (12-09-2026)WSC Paderborn 07 0 - 1 SC Freiburg (05-09-2026)WSC Freiburg 4 - 1 Werder Bremen (30-08-2026)
4 FC Augsburg 4 7 11 6 +5 LWerder Bremen 3 - 2 FC Augsburg (19-09-2026)DFC Augsburg 2 - 2 Bayer Leverkusen (12-09-2026)WEintracht Frankfurt 1 - 4 FC Augsburg (06-09-2026)WFC Augsburg 3 - 0 FC Schalke 04 (30-08-2026)
5 Bayer Leverkusen 4 7 10 5 +5 WBayer Leverkusen 2 - 0 RB Leipzig (20-09-2026)DFC Augsburg 2 - 2 Bayer Leverkusen (12-09-2026)WBayer Leverkusen 4 - 0 Union Berlin (05-09-2026)LSV Elversberg 3 - 2 Bayer Leverkusen (29-08-2026)
6 FSV Mainz 05 4 7 10 6 +4 WBorussia Mรถnchengladbach 3 - 4 FSV Mainz 05 (19-09-2026)LFSV Mainz 05 1 - 3 Eintracht Frankfurt (12-09-2026)WHamburger SV 0 - 5 FSV Mainz 05 (06-09-2026)DFSV Mainz 05 0 - 0 SC Paderborn 07 (29-08-2026)
7 SV Elversberg 4 7 8 7 +1 DFC Schalke 04 0 - 0 SV Elversberg (20-09-2026)LSV Elversberg 1 - 2 Bayern Mรผnchen (13-09-2026)WBorussia Mรถnchengladbach 3 - 4 SV Elversberg (05-09-2026)WSV Elversberg 3 - 2 Bayer Leverkusen (29-08-2026)
8 Werder Bremen 4 7 8 8 0 WWerder Bremen 3 - 2 FC Augsburg (19-09-2026)D1. FC Kรถln 1 - 1 Werder Bremen (12-09-2026)WWerder Bremen 3 - 1 RB Leipzig (05-09-2026)LSC Freiburg 4 - 1 Werder Bremen (30-08-2026)
9 RB Leipzig 4 6 9 5 +4 LBayer Leverkusen 2 - 0 RB Leipzig (20-09-2026)WRB Leipzig 5 - 0 Hamburger SV (13-09-2026)LWerder Bremen 3 - 1 RB Leipzig (05-09-2026)WRB Leipzig 3 - 0 Borussia Mรถnchengladbach (29-08-2026)
10 Eintracht Frankfurt 4 5 9 10 -1 DEintracht Frankfurt 2 - 2 SC Freiburg (19-09-2026)WFSV Mainz 05 1 - 3 Eintracht Frankfurt (12-09-2026)LEintracht Frankfurt 1 - 4 FC Augsburg (06-09-2026)DUnion Berlin 3 - 3 Eintracht Frankfurt (29-08-2026)
11 FC Schalke 04 4 5 3 4 -1 DFC Schalke 04 0 - 0 SV Elversberg (20-09-2026)WUnion Berlin 1 - 3 FC Schalke 04 (11-09-2026)DFC Schalke 04 0 - 0 Bayern Mรผnchen (05-09-2026)LFC Augsburg 3 - 0 FC Schalke 04 (30-08-2026)
12 SC Paderborn 07 4 4 3 5 -2 WSC Paderborn 07 3 - 1 1899 Hoffenheim (20-09-2026)LBorussia Dortmund 3 - 0 SC Paderborn 07 (12-09-2026)LSC Paderborn 07 0 - 1 SC Freiburg (05-09-2026)DFSV Mainz 05 0 - 0 SC Paderborn 07 (29-08-2026)
13 1. FC Kรถln 4 4 6 9 -3 LHamburger SV 2 - 1 1. FC Kรถln (19-09-2026)D1. FC Kรถln 1 - 1 Werder Bremen (12-09-2026)LVfB Stuttgart 4 - 1 1. FC Kรถln (04-09-2026)W1. FC Kรถln 3 - 2 1899 Hoffenheim (29-08-2026)
14 1899 Hoffenheim 4 3 7 10 -3 LSC Paderborn 07 3 - 1 1899 Hoffenheim (20-09-2026)W1899 Hoffenheim 2 - 1 VfB Stuttgart (12-09-2026)L1899 Hoffenheim 2 - 3 Borussia Dortmund (05-09-2026)L1. FC Kรถln 3 - 2 1899 Hoffenheim (29-08-2026)
15 VfB Stuttgart 4 3 6 9 -3 LVfB Stuttgart 0 - 1 Borussia Dortmund (19-09-2026)L1899 Hoffenheim 2 - 1 VfB Stuttgart (12-09-2026)WVfB Stuttgart 4 - 1 1. FC Kรถln (04-09-2026)LBayern Mรผnchen 5 - 1 VfB Stuttgart (28-08-2026)
16 Hamburger SV 4 3 2 13 -11 WHamburger SV 2 - 1 1. FC Kรถln (19-09-2026)LRB Leipzig 5 - 0 Hamburger SV (13-09-2026)LHamburger SV 0 - 5 FSV Mainz 05 (06-09-2026)LBorussia Dortmund 2 - 0 Hamburger SV (29-08-2026)
17 Union Berlin 4 1 4 17 -13 LBayern Mรผnchen 7 - 0 Union Berlin (18-09-2026)LUnion Berlin 1 - 3 FC Schalke 04 (11-09-2026)LBayer Leverkusen 4 - 0 Union Berlin (05-09-2026)DUnion Berlin 3 - 3 Eintracht Frankfurt (29-08-2026)
18 Borussia Mรถnchengladbach 4 0 6 16 -10 LBorussia Mรถnchengladbach 3 - 4 FSV Mainz 05 (19-09-2026)LSC Freiburg 5 - 0 Borussia Mรถnchengladbach (12-09-2026)LBorussia Mรถnchengladbach 3 - 4 SV Elversberg (05-09-2026)LRB Leipzig 3 - 0 Borussia Mรถnchengladbach (29-08-2026)

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