Werder Bremen vs Borussia Dortmund – Pre-Match Analysis
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Poisson model favours Borussia Dortmund (40%) — form and H2H data both point in the same direction as Werder Bremen face Borussia Dortmund.
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Fixture Analysis
It is a Bundesliga clash, Regular Season - 22 as Werder Bremen welcome Borussia Dortmund to Weserstadion. Kick-off is set for Saturday 20 February 2027 at 14:30 UTC.
Recent Form
Across all Bundesliga games this season, Werder Bremen have gone 2W 1D 7L from 10 outings — a 0.70 PPG return. Last five: D L L L L. They are averaging 0.90 goals per game and conceding 1.90 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets. Werder Bremen have played only a handful of Bundesliga games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
Werder Bremen's form when playing at home: 2W 2D 6L across 10 games at Weserstadion this term (0.80 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.10 goals scored and 1.90 conceded per game.
Borussia Dortmund — All Games: 7W 0D 3L from 10 Bundesliga fixtures this season — 2.10 PPG. Last five: W L W W W. They are scoring at 1.90 per game and conceding 0.80. Defensively, 0.80 goals conceded per game is elite-level — a side this difficult to score against is a real threat to Over 2.5 and BTTS Yes. 5 clean sheets from 10 games (50%) is an exceptional defensive record — they are keeping clean sheets more often than not. Both teams have scored in just 30% of their games, reflecting a regular tendency to keep or record clean sheets. Borussia Dortmund have played only a handful of Bundesliga games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
Borussia Dortmund's form when playing away from home: 5W 3D 2L across 10 road games this term (1.80 PPG). They are averaging 1.80 goals per away game — strong road scoring that makes them a threat even without home support. BTTS has landed in 60% of their away games — meaningful support for the Yes angle in this specific context.
Form points away from home here. Borussia Dortmund's 2.10 PPG return is 1.40 points per game ahead of Werder Bremen's 0.70 — the visitors are the form-based selection, and Double Chance is an alternative worth pricing if the outright looks tight.
H2H Record
The previous 10 encounters between these sides heavily favour Borussia Dortmund, who boast 7 victories compared to 1 for Werder Bremen.
The 10 previous encounters between these sides have been high-scoring affairs — 2.8 goals per contest on average. Historical precedent backs the Over 2.5 goals market. The most recent clash, on 16 May 2026, ended 0–2 with Borussia Dortmund winning.
The H2H provides genuine backing for the away side. Borussia Dortmund have won 7 of 10 previous encounters, and at 2.8 goals per game, the goals market also points upward. The away win and Over 2.5 combination has a historical case worth noting.
In-Play Profile
Werder Bremen in-play tendencies (35 games, 17 at home): they score before half-time in 76% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 89% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 67% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 47% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 53% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 37%; they fail to score in 37% of games.
Borussia Dortmund in-play tendencies (35 games, 17 at away): they score before half-time in 76% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 100% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 60% of those occasions; they lead at the break 63% of the time; BTTS occurs in 59% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 53% of games (away games); they keep a clean sheet 46% of the time.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Werder Bremen 49% versus Borussia Dortmund 49%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Werder Bremen 54% | Borussia Dortmund 54%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Werder Bremen 1.41 xG and Borussia Dortmund 1.54 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Werder Bremen attack 0.862 / defence 1.101 | Borussia Dortmund attack 1.048 / defence 0.841. League average goals — home 1.939 / away 1.339. Data: 35 Werder Bremen games / 35 Borussia Dortmund games used (Blended). A blend of current and prior-season data is applied to stabilise estimates early in the campaign.
Result probabilities: Werder Bremen 34% | Draw 27% | Borussia Dortmund 40%. Fair-value odds: Werder Bremen 2.94 | Draw 3.70 | Borussia Dortmund 2.50. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 27% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 57% | BTTS probability 60% | Total xG 2.95. Over 2.5 holds a meaningful probability edge at 57% — the 2.95 total xG provides moderate support, though the model is not projecting a high-scoring game. BTTS Yes at 60% reflects that both xG figures (1.41 / 1.54) are above the threshold where scoring blanks become the primary outcome — both sides are projected to find the net.
Analysis Verdict
On the Poisson output, Borussia Dortmund are the pick at 40% — marginal model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. With a 27% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Borussia Dortmund offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win. The opposing side holds a 34% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
Poisson projects 2.95 total expected goals, pointing to Over 2.5 at 57% probability — strong conviction, supported by form averaging 3.0 goals per game and H2H averaging 2.8 goals per meeting.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is Yes at 60%. Form rates corroborate: Werder Bremen 50% | Borussia Dortmund 60% BTTS from recent games.
The outsider holds a 34% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should not be treated as one. Proportionate stakes are appropriate given the genuine contest the data projects. The Poisson model is drawing on Blended data (35 games minimum) — early-season projections carry additional uncertainty. Weight the live form and odds signals accordingly.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Werder Bremen vs Borussia Dortmund | Competition: Bundesliga, Regular Season - 22 | Venue: Weserstadion • Kick-off: Saturday 20 Feb 2027, 14:30 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Werder Bremen 34% | Draw 27% | Borussia Dortmund 40% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 57% | BTTS 60% | xG Werder Bremen 1.41 / Borussia Dortmund 1.54 • Poisson strength factors: Werder Bremen attack 0.862 / def 1.101 | Borussia Dortmund attack 1.048 / def 0.841 | league avg home 1.939 / away 1.339 • Poisson stance: Borussia Dortmund (40%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.41
Werder Bremen xG
Expected Goals
1.54
Borussia Dortmund xG
60%
BTTS
80%
Over 1.5
57%
Over 2.5
34%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Werder Bremen vs Borussia Dortmund kick off?
Werder Bremen vs Borussia Dortmund is scheduled to kick off at 14:30 on Saturday 20 February 2027 at Weserstadion.
Where is Werder Bremen vs Borussia Dortmund being played?
The match is being played at Weserstadion.
What competition is Werder Bremen vs Borussia Dortmund part of?
Werder Bremen vs Borussia Dortmund is a Regular Season - 22 fixture in the Bundesliga (Germany).
Who is favourite to win Werder Bremen vs Borussia Dortmund?
Our statistical model gives Werder Bremen a 34% chance of winning, Borussia Dortmund a 40% chance, and a 27% chance of a draw — making Borussia Dortmund the favourite.
Will both teams score in Werder Bremen vs Borussia Dortmund?
Our model estimates a 60% probability that both Werder Bremen and Borussia Dortmund will score (BTTS).
Will Werder Bremen vs Borussia Dortmund have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 57%.
What is the head-to-head record between Werder Bremen and Borussia Dortmund?
Record (10 meetings): Werder Bremen 1W | Draws 2 | Borussia Dortmund 7W.
What form are Werder Bremen and Borussia Dortmund in?
Werder Bremen (all comps): 2W-1D-7L in 10 | 0.70 PPG | GF 0.90 / GA 1.90 | L5 D-L-L-L-L. Borussia Dortmund (all comps): 7W-0D-3L in 10 | 2.10 PPG | GF 1.90 / GA 0.80 | L5 W-L-W-W-W.
🧮 Model Insight
How the Model Works This Match
Werder Bremen's attacking strength (0.86x league average) is weighed against Borussia Dortmund's defensive record (0.84x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.41. The same calculation in reverse, Borussia Dortmund's attack versus Werder Bremen's defence, projects 1.54 expected goals for the visitors.
The sample (35/35 games) mixes this season and last, since the current campaign is still relatively young.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 1-1, at 12.8%. Close behind: 1-2 (8.8%), 2-1 (8.0%). Together the top three scorelines make up 30% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
Borussia Dortmund Win
34%
2.97
27%
3.76
40%
2.52
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
11.4%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 2
8.8%
Away win
0 – 1
8.1%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.41
Werder Bremen xG
Total xG
2.95
1.54
Borussia Dortmund xG
2.97
34%
Home win
3.76
27%
Draw
2.52
40%
Away win
Goals Markets
79%
Over 1.5
1.27
21%
Under 1.5
4.76
57%
Over 2.5
1.75
43%
Under 2.5
2.33
34%
Over 3.5
2.94
66%
Under 3.5
1.52
18%
Over 4.5
5.56
82%
Under 4.5
1.22
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
60%
BTTS Yes
1.65
40%
BTTS No
2.53
Clean Sheet
21%
4.68
25%
4.08
Win to Nil
7%
13.93
10%
10.27
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 5.2 | 8.1 | 6.2 | 3.2 | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| 1 | 7.4 | 11.4 | 8.8 | 4.5 | 1.7 | 0.5 |
| 2 | 5.2 | 8.0 | 6.2 | 3.2 | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| 3 | 2.4 | 3.7 | 2.9 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| 4 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| 5 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.1 | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Werder Bremen vs Borussia Dortmund?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 12.8%.
How many goals are Werder Bremen and Borussia Dortmund expected to score?
The model projects 1.41 expected goals for Werder Bremen and 1.54 for Borussia Dortmund, a combined total of 2.95.
How confident is the prediction model for Werder Bremen vs Borussia Dortmund?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 40%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Form at a Glance
Werder Bremen's recent record stands at 8W 8D 19L from 35 games, a 0.91 PPG return, with D-L-L-L-L in the last five. It's still early in the season for Werder Bremen, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
Borussia Dortmund, meanwhile, have gone 23W 7D 5L across 35 games — 2.17 PPG, with W-L-W-W-W in their last five. It's still early in the season for Borussia Dortmund, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
The points-per-game comparison favours Borussia Dortmund by 1.26 — a real, if not enormous, edge over Werder Bremen heading into this one.
Venue Form
At home specifically, Werder Bremen have managed 5W 4D 8L from 17 games — 1.12 PPG in front of their own supporters.
Borussia Dortmund's away record stands at 9W 5D 3L across 17 trips, a 1.88 PPG haul.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Borussia Dortmund come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Goals in Recent Form
Werder Bremen are averaging 1.09 goals scored and 1.83 conceded per game recently; Borussia Dortmund are on 2.06 scored and 0.97 conceded.
Defensively: Borussia Dortmund in 46% — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 35 Results — Bundesliga
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Werder Bremen
Early Season
Borussia Dortmund
Early Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Werder Bremen and Borussia Dortmund in coming into this match?
Werder Bremen have gone 8W 8D 19L in their last 35 games (0.91 PPG), while Borussia Dortmund have gone 23W 7D 5L in their last 35 (2.17 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Werder Bremen at home or Borussia Dortmund away?
Borussia Dortmund's away record (1.88 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Werder Bremen at home: 1.12 PPG; Borussia Dortmund away: 1.88 PPG.
Have Werder Bremen or Borussia Dortmund been keeping clean sheets recently?
Werder Bremen have kept a clean sheet in 17% of their recent games, Borussia Dortmund in 46%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
Fixture History
10 meetings separate these sides on the data we hold, the series stretching back to December 2020. Every recorded meeting has come in Bundesliga. They last met on 16 May 2026, roughly 3 months ago.
Streaks & Records
There's a clear current trend here: Borussia Dortmund have taken the last 2 head-to-head results.
The biggest gap between the sides came on 18 Apr 2021, when Borussia Dortmund won 4-1 — the largest margin of victory on record between these two.
Werder Bremen's record when hosting Borussia Dortmund specifically: 0W 1D 4L from 5 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 10 Meetings
1
Werder Bremen
2
Draws
7
Borussia Dortmund
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Werder Bremen and Borussia Dortmund?
From 10 meetings on record, Werder Bremen have won 1, Borussia Dortmund have won 7, and 2 have been drawn.
When did Werder Bremen and Borussia Dortmund last play each other?
They last met on 16 May 2026, when Werder Bremen 0-2 Borussia Dortmund.
Who has won more matches between Werder Bremen and Borussia Dortmund?
Borussia Dortmund have the better head-to-head record, with 7 wins from 10 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
First-Half Patterns
Werder Bremen are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 76% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 12% of those situations.
Borussia Dortmund are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 76% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 53% of the time.
Full-Time Trends
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Werder Bremen 47%, Borussia Dortmund 59% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 53% (Werder Bremen) and 53% (Borussia Dortmund).
On the defensive side: Borussia Dortmund in 35%; Werder Bremen have failed to score in 35% of games.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Werder Bremen home games / Borussia Dortmund away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Werder Bremen play Borussia Dortmund?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 47% of Werder Bremen's recent matches and 59% of Borussia Dortmund's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Werder Bremen vs Borussia Dortmund usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 53% of Werder Bremen's recent games and 53% of Borussia Dortmund's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Werder Bremen and Borussia Dortmund tend to score early?
Werder Bremen have had a goal before half-time in 76% of their recent matches, Borussia Dortmund in 76% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
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