Borussia Dortmund hosts Werder Bremen in Bundesliga clash

League leaders Borussia Dortmund are set to host Werder Bremen at Signal Iduna Park on Friday, October 9, 2026. Dortmund enters the match with a perfect record of four wins from four games, sitting at the top of the Bundesliga table with 12 points. Manager Niko Kovac’s side has demonstrated significant defensive stability, recording three clean sheets in their opening matches.

Werder Bremen currently occupies eighth place with seven points. Despite a recent 0-7 friendly defeat against FC Twente during the international break, the team showed resilience in their final league match before the break with a 3-2 comeback victory over Augsburg. Striker Niclas Füllkrug has been a central figure in Bremen’s strong start, scoring four goals in five competitive appearances.

Both squads face availability issues. Dortmund is managing several injuries and doubts, including Emre Can, Filippo Mané, and Giannis Konstantelias, while Nico Schlotterbeck and Julian Ryerson remain fitness tests. Werder Bremen is also missing key players such as Felix Agu, Jens Stage, and Salim Musah.