Borussia Dortmund vs Werder Bremen prediction

Borussia Dortmund host Werder Bremen at Signal Iduna Park in the round of 32 of the DFB Pokal, with the two sides crossing paths again just weeks after their league encounter. Dortmund enter this cup fixture in strong domestic form, sitting top of the Bundesliga table after collecting 17 points from their opening seven league fixtures with five wins and two draws. Their defensive record in the league has been resolute, conceding only four goals across those seven matches.

Werder Bremen arrive in Dortmund occupying sixth place in the Bundesliga with 12 points from seven games. While Ole Werner's side have shown potent attacking form by scoring 15 domestic goals, they have also shown defensive vulnerability, conceding 14 in the process. Their recent outings have seen plenty of goals at both ends, including high-scoring affairs against Mainz, Paderborn, and Dortmund.

Recent head-to-head meetings between these clubs favor Dortmund, who have won six of the previous ten clashes while losing just once. However, the most recent meeting on October 9 ended in a 2-2 draw in Dortmund, demonstrating that Werder Bremen possess the firepower to challenge the hosts. Given Bremen's heavy injury list and Dortmund's league-leading form, the home side holds the upper hand, though Bremen's propensity to force draws in this fixture remains a relevant factor.