Borussia Dortmund vs Werder prediction, head-to-head and probable lineups - 13 January 2026
One of the marquee fixtures of Bundesliga matchday 17 will take place on Tuesday at Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund, where the home side Borussia Dortmund faces off against Werder Bremen. Here’s a bet suggestion on the outcome of this clash, featuring an appealing odds value.
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Match preview
Borussia Dortmund had a shaky start to 2026, drawing 3-3 with Eintracht and only salvaging a point in the dying moments. Despite dropping points, Niko Kovač’s squad remains firmly in the Bundesliga top four. However, defensive frailties are a real concern—six goals conceded in their last four matches, and the absence of Bensebaini only compounds their problems at the back.
Still, on home turf, Borussia are a formidable force—just four goals allowed in seven matches at Signal Iduna Park. Expect some tweaks in the lineup: Chukwuemeka and Silva could start after their impactful cameos in the previous fixture. The team will be eager to regain control of the pitch and return to winning ways.
Werder, meanwhile, have yet to play an official match in 2026, with their game against Hoffenheim in matchday 16 postponed. Recent performances have highlighted their struggles in attack—two consecutive goalless draws. The Bremen side sits in mid-table, but their cushion above the relegation zone is far from comfortable.
All eyes will be on the potential debut of Jovan Milosevic—the new signing who netted 16 goals for Partizan before moving to Germany. But Werder’s away form has been highly inconsistent: just one win and 12 goals conceded in their last six trips. Defensive solidity remains a glaring issue as they head to Dortmund.
Probable lineups
- Borussia Dortmund: Kobel, Schlotterbeck, Can, Anton, Svensson, Nmecha, Sabitzer, Couto, Chukwuemeka, Adeyemi, Silva
- Werder: Backhaus, Coulibaly, Friedl, Pieper, Linen, Stage, Puertas, Sugawara, Schmidt, Njinmah, Schmid
Match facts and head-to-head
- Both teams have scored in 10 of the last 11 encounters between these sides in Dortmund.
- Werder have lost by more than one goal in Dortmund only once in their last 15 visits.
- Werder have won just one away match in the current Bundesliga season.
Prediction
Given Borussia’s strong home record and Werder’s away woes, the hosts are clear favourites here. Still, the visitors are likely to find the net—matches between these two sides at the Westfalenstadion are traditionally high-scoring affairs. Expect a tight contest and a home win by a margin of one or two goals.
