Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(45) 30 Goals 50 (68)
(33) 29 Assists 30 (47)
(6.5) 6.7 Average Ratings 6.8 (6.6)
27.4 Average Age 27.2
183.1 Average Height (cm) 185.1
(0.8) 0.8 Shots pg 1.2 (1)
(47%) 45% Aerial Duel Success 44% (48%)
(0.6) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.6)
(1.2) 1.1 Tackles pg 1 (1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Bundesliga.

Missing Players

Werder Bremen
Borussia Dortmund
Player Reason Status Rating
Amos Pieper Out 6.73
Marco Friedl Out 6.9
Isak Hansen-Aaröen Out 5.84
Olivier Deman Out 6.45
Niklas Stark Doubtful 6.69
Milos Veljkovic Doubtful 6.52
Leon Opitz Doubtful 6.04
Player Reason Status Rating
Sébastien Haller Out 6.27
Felix Nmecha Doubtful 6.59
Jadon Sancho Doubtful 7.05
Gregor Kobel Doubtful 6.84

Team News

Werder Bremen
Borussia Dortmund
  • Isak Hansen-Aaröen has a thigh injury, while Amos Pieper underwent ankle surgery and will be out for a few months.
  • Olivier Deman is suspended after picking up five yellow cards. Captain Marco Friedl will be ruled out with an ankle injury for several weeks. Milos Veljkovic is struggling with a knee injury.
  • Leon Opitz has an ankle problem, while Niklas Stark is struggling with a hip injury.
  • Donyell Malen is available after suspension. Sébastien Haller suffered an ankle injury during the AFCON final and will be out for several weeks.
  • Goalkeeper Gregor Kobel is nearing a return from a "dead leg." Felix Nmecha is back in training following a hip injury, while Jadon Sancho has adductor problems which need monitoring.

Prediction

  • Dortmund have scored in their last 23 meetings with Bremen, but are sure to have one eye on their Champions League return against PSV.
  • Bremen in 8th have lost only twice in 11 games, with a great win at Bayern included.
  • The reverse fixture ended 1-0 in Dortmund's favour, and back BVB to do the double again by the narrowest of margins.
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