Bundesliga Regular Season - 34
Werder Bremen 0 - 2 FT Borussia Dortmund
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
HT
46' ↓ A. Pieper ↑M. Friedl
53' ↓ I. Schmidt ↑M. Grull
S. Guirassy (J. Ryerson) 59'
↓ M. Beier ↑J. Brandt 70'
↓ S. Inacio ↑C. Chukwuemeka 70'
70' ↓ C. Puertas ↑P. Covic
70' ↓ S. Musah ↑S. Mbangula
↓ J. Bellingham ↑K. Adeyemi 83'
↓ S. Guirassy ↑F. Silva 83'
↓ J. Ryerson ↑Y. Couto 88'
90'+3 ↓ R. Schmid ↑L. Bittencourt
Y. Couto (K. Adeyemi) 90'+5
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Werder Bremen
Goalkeepers
Mio Backhaus 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Isaac Schmidt 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Amos Pieper
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Karim Coulibaly
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Olivier Deman 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
86%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Senne Lynen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Justin Njinmah 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Jens Stage
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cameron Puertas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Romano Schmid 
NPC
93
Minutes
93
Minutes
41%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
Forwards
Salim Musah 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
15%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Markus Kolke 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Marco Friedl
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
49
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Niklas Stark
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Felix Agu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Patrice Čović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leonardo Bittencourt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marco Grüll
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
41
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Samuel Mbangula
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jovan Milošević
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Borussia Dortmund
Goalkeepers
Gregor Kobel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Luca Reggiani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Waldemar Anton 
MAGNET
90
Activity
90
Activity
85
Passes
5
Duels
Nico Schlotterbeck
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
89%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Julian Ryerson
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
18%
Pass Acc
Felix Nmecha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jobe Bellingham
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Daniel Svensson
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
23%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Maximilian Beier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
70
Entry
Samuele Inacio
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
26%
Pass Acc
Serhou Guirassy 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
6
Shots
7.3
Rating
BENCH
Alexander Meyer
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Niklas Süle
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yan Couto 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
0
Rating
Carney Chukwuemeka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Salih Özcan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marcel Sabitzer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Julian Brandt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fábio Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Karim Adeyemi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
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
01/25/2025
08/31/2024
03/09/2024
10/20/2023
02/11/2023
08/20/2022
04/18/2021
12/15/2020
02/22/2020
Werder Bremen Win
Borussia Dortmund Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 34 GD: +86
P: 34 GD: +36
P: 34 GD: +19
P: 34 GD: +22
P: 34 GD: +13
P: 34 GD: +21
P: 34 GD: -6
P: 34 GD: -4
P: 34 GD: -16
P: 34 GD: -9
P: 34 GD: -14
P: 34 GD: -11
P: 34 GD: -14
P: 34 GD: -14
P: 34 GD: -23
P: 36 GD: -25
P: 34 GD: -31
P: 34 GD: -31
19 SC Paderborn 07 4 pts
P: 2 GD: +1
League Standings
P: 33 GD: +82
P: 33 GD: +34
P: 33 GD: +22
P: 33 GD: +22
P: 33 GD: +17
P: 33 GD: +21
P: 33 GD: -9
P: 33 GD: -4
P: 33 GD: -12
P: 33 GD: -11
P: 33 GD: -14
P: 33 GD: -18
P: 33 GD: -15
P: 33 GD: -10
P: 33 GD: -21
P: 33 GD: -26
P: 33 GD: -29
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Dortmund's Firepower Overcomes Bremen's Brick Wall
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 39/100. A heroic goalkeeping display kept the hosts breathing, but sheer attacking volume eventually rewarded the visitors on the final day.
Early Stalemate
The atmosphere at Weserstadion was crackling as the hosts sought a positive end to their gruelling campaign. Surprisingly, Werder Bremen actually edged possession in the opening phase, attempting to dictate the tempo and calm the nerves. Olivier Deman put in a resolute shift on the flanks, shutting down early wide attacks and bringing stability to the backline. Despite this early courage, the underlying Intensity of the match was undeniably driven by Borussia Dortmund. The visitors constantly probed the defense, creating a sharp contrast between Bremen's territorial control and actual scoring threats. The sheer volume of chances began to mount, turning the penalty area into a relentless testing ground.
Breaking the Resistance
The undeniable narrative of the afternoon belonged to Mio Backhaus. The young shot-stopper produced an absolute masterclass, registering seven crucial saves to single-handedly frustrate the opposition. A barrage of 16 visitor shots turned the pitch into a shooting gallery, yet he stood incredibly firm. However, the Balance of power permanently shifted just before the hour mark. In the 59th minute, a perfectly weighted delivery from J. Ryerson found S. Guirassy, who unleashed a clinical finish. The deadlock was finally broken, exposing the vast gap in attacking quality and rewarding the visitors' persistence.
The Final Blow
Trailing by a single goal, the hosts desperately threw bodies forward. Sitting perilously in 15th place, they needed a lifeline to distance themselves from the relegation battle. Instead, they met Nico Schlotterbeck, who commanded the visiting defense with an outstanding performance, neutralizing any potential counter-attacks. With the Stakes reaching a boiling point in the dying moments, the spaces opened up completely at the back. Deep into stoppage time, K. Adeyemi capitalised on a transitional breakdown, sliding a precise pass to Y. Couto. The 95th-minute strike buried the contest, reflecting a massive 2.53 to 0.42 expected goals disparity and sending the away end into pure delirium.
Key Questions
What made Mio Backhaus the Man of the Match?
He delivered an absolute masterclass, registering seven crucial saves to single-handedly frustrate a relentless Dortmund attack for nearly an hour.
What does this mean for Werder Bremen's season?
Finishing 15th leaves them hovering precariously above the drop zone, narrowly surviving a incredibly difficult and taxing campaign.
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.
A Title Race on the Edge
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 82/100. Borussia Dortmund's championship dreams hang in the balance on the final day, but they must overcome a desperate Bremen side fighting for their own survival.
The Setup
It all comes down to May 16, 2026, at the Weserstadion. Borussia Dortmund arrive sitting in second place. Anything less than a win ends their title hopes. Werder Bremen are stranded in 15th, barely hovering above the drop zone. The Stakes are simply off the charts. Dortmund boast a remarkable Stars rating, driven by elite talents like K. Adeyemi. Meanwhile, the hosts are struggling with a disastrous Form rating following a string of defeats. The visitors are away specialists, but their Balance will be tested by the immense psychological pressure of a final day crunch match.
Key Battle
Jens Stage against Ramy Bensebaini. Stage has been the rare bright spark in Bremen's engine room. He must disrupt Dortmund's flow. Bensebaini needs to lock down the left flank while simultaneously providing the attacking width Dortmund desperately require to break down a low block.
Our Prediction
Dortmund's superior quality will shine through the tension. Bremen will defend deep, but the visitors' relentless attacking waves will eventually break them. Expect a 3-1 away victory for Dortmund, forcing the title race to its absolute limit.