Match details. DFB Pokal, Round of 32. Kick-off is Tue 27 Oct, 20:45 Lagos time. It is played at Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund.
What's at stake. It is one game, with penalties if it is level.
Form. Borussia Dortmund have won seven, drawn two and lost one of their last ten, 2.3 points a game. Their last five, newest first: W W D L D. Werder Bremen have won four, drawn three and lost three of their last ten, 1.5 points a game. Their last five, newest first: W D D W D.
The numbers. Borussia Dortmund score two and concede 0.8 a game over their last ten, with five clean sheets and two games without a goal. Borussia Dortmund average 15.6 shots (5.6 on target), 17.0 corners and 1.8 cards a game, with 56% of the ball. Werder Bremen score 1.7 and concede 1.7 a game in their last six away, with one clean sheet. Werder Bremen average 15.6 shots (7.1 on target), 10.0 corners and 1.1 cards a game, with 50% of the ball.
Head to head. In the last ten meetings Borussia Dortmund have won six, drawn three and lost one. Six of the ten went over 2.5 goals and both teams scored in five. In the last four, Borussia Dortmund won two and two were drawn. The last time they met, on 9 Oct 2026, it finished Borussia Dortmund 2-2 Werder Bremen: Borussia Dortmund had 21 shots to 11, 72% of the ball, three yellow cards.
The case against. A knockout game (Round of 32) with penalties if level, and Borussia Dortmund are not clearly stronger.
The read. Borussia Dortmund or the draw. An open game. Their goals for and against make Borussia Dortmund the likelier winners; Borussia Dortmund are the stronger side on form and the table; both teams' records favour Borussia Dortmund; the meetings favour Borussia Dortmund. Their xG points to an open game. Their records put over 2.5 goals at 59%. Six of the last ten meetings went over 2.5.
The bets. Best bet: Borussia Dortmund or Draw at 1.12, 91% on the records (Borussia Dortmund unbeaten in 6 of 6; Werder Bremen failed to win 4 of 5 away). Backup: 2nd Half - Over/Under: Over 0.5 at 1.16. It often rescues the bet, but it is no guarantee. Leave: Borussia Dortmund Over 1.5 goals (Borussia Dortmund's own games don't back it (3 of 6)); Under 4.5 Goals (Borussia Dortmund are a clear winner, no Unders); Under 5.5 Goals (Borussia Dortmund are a clear winner, no Unders). Predicted score: Borussia Dortmund 2-1 Werder Bremen (9% chance).
PICKSONE LIST
RESULT
Borussia Dortmund or Over 1.5 GoalsTAKEN DOWNPAGE ONLY
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BOR 5 of 6 (83%) · WER 5 of 5 (100%)94.8%
Borussia Dortmund: the bet landed in 5 of 6 (last 10, all venues) · Werder Bremen: the bet landed in 5 of 5 away · both last 10: 92% · H2H 5 of 6 · Borussia Dortmund: only games against sides at Werder Bremen's level · Werder Bremen: only games against sides at Borussia Dortmund's level · the call is Borussia Dortmund or the draw: a knockout game (Round of 32) with penalties if level, and Borussia
Double Chance: Borussia Dortmund or DrawMAININ CODES
1.13
BOR 6 of 6 (100%) · WER 4 of 5 (80%)93.9%
Borussia Dortmund unbeaten in 6 of 6 (last 10, all venues) · Werder Bremen failed to win 4 of 5 away · both last 10: 83% · H2H 6 of 6 · Borussia Dortmund: only games against sides at Werder Bremen's level · Werder Bremen: only games against sides at Borussia Dortmund's level
Borussia Dortmund or Over 2.5 GoalsTAKEN DOWNPAGE ONLY
1.14
BOR 5 of 6 (83%) · WER 4 of 5 (80%)91.6%
Borussia Dortmund: the bet landed in 5 of 6 (last 10, all venues) · Werder Bremen: the bet landed in 4 of 5 away · both last 10: 86% · H2H 5 of 6 · Borussia Dortmund: only games against sides at Werder Bremen's level · Werder Bremen: only games against sides at Borussia Dortmund's level · the call is Borussia Dortmund or the draw: a knockout game (Round of 32) with penalties if level, and Borussia
Borussia Dortmund (Draw No Bet)PAGE ONLY
1.15
BOR 7 of 8 (88%) · WER 3 of 6 (50%)86.2%
Borussia Dortmund won 7 of 8 (last 10, all venues) (draws left out) · Werder Bremen lost 3 of 6 (last 10, all venues) (draws left out) · both last 10: 68% · H2H 3 of 3 · Werder Bremen: only games against sides at Borussia Dortmund's level · each game weighed by who it was against · won 5, refunded 3, lost 2
Borussia Dortmund 1UPTAKEN DOWNPAGE ONLY
1.19
BOR 4 of 5 (80%) · WER 5 of 6 (83%)81.1%
Borussia Dortmund scored first 4 of last 5, led in 4 · led in 5 of 6 (last 10, all venues) · Werder Bremen trailed in 4 of 5 away · Borussia Dortmund: only games against sides at Werder Bremen's level · Werder Bremen: only games against sides at Borussia Dortmund's level · the call is Borussia Dortmund or the draw: a knockout game (Round of 32) with penalties if level, and Borussia Dortmund are no
2nd Half - Double Chance: Borussia Dortmund or DrawPAGE ONLY
1.15
BOR 6 of 6 (100%) · WER 4 of 5 (80%)81.1%
Borussia Dortmund: the bet landed in 6 of 6 (last 10, all venues) · Werder Bremen: the bet landed in 4 of 5 away · both last 10: 78% · H2H 4 of 6 · on half-time scores · Borussia Dortmund: only games against sides at Werder Bremen's level · Werder Bremen: only games against sides at Borussia Dortmund's level
Borussia Dortmund to WinTAKEN DOWNPAGE ONLY
1.36
BOR 4 of 6 (67%) · WER 2 of 5 (40%)75.8%
Borussia Dortmund won 4 of 6 (last 10, all venues) · Werder Bremen lost 2 of 5 away · both last 10: 50% · H2H 3 of 6 · Borussia Dortmund: only games against sides at Werder Bremen's level · Werder Bremen: only games against sides at Borussia Dortmund's level · the call is Borussia Dortmund or the draw: a knockout game (Round of 32) with penalties if level, and Borussia Dortmund are not clearly str
Borussia Dortmund or Draw & Over 1.5PAGE ONLY
1.23
BOR 3 of 6 (50%) · WER 3 of 5 (60%)74.5%
Borussia Dortmund: the bet landed in 3 of 6 (last 10, all venues) · Werder Bremen: the bet landed in 3 of 5 away · both last 10: 53% · H2H 5 of 6 · Borussia Dortmund: only games against sides at Werder Bremen's level · Werder Bremen: only games against sides at Borussia Dortmund's level
1X2 - 2UP: Borussia DortmundTAKEN DOWNPAGE ONLY
1.39
BOR 4 of 5 (80%) · WER 5 of 6 (83%)74.4%
Borussia Dortmund scored first 4 of last 5, led by 2 or won in 4 · led by 2 or won in 5 of 6 (last 10, all venues) · Werder Bremen trailed by 2 or lost in 3 of 5 away · Borussia Dortmund: only games against sides at Werder Bremen's level · Werder Bremen: only games against sides at Borussia Dortmund's level · the call is Borussia Dortmund or the draw: a knockout game (Round of 32) with penalties i
Borussia Dortmund or draw and over 2.5 goalsSETTLEDPAGE ONLY
1.57
BOR 3 of 6 (50%) · WER 2 of 5 (40%)56%
Borussia Dortmund: the bet landed in 3 of 6 (last 10, all venues) · Werder Bremen: the bet landed in 2 of 5 away · both last 10: 42% · H2H 4 of 6 · Borussia Dortmund: only games against sides at Werder Bremen's level · Werder Bremen: only games against sides at Borussia Dortmund's level · rule 2: the meetings back Borussia Dortmund: in the last 10 meetings, Borussia Dortmund won 6, Werder Bremen w
GOALS
Over 1.5 GoalsIN CODES
1.14
BOR 3 of 6 (50%) · WER 4 of 5 (80%)85.3%
Borussia Dortmund: over 1.5 goals in 3 of 6 (last 10, all venues) · Werder Bremen: over 1.5 goals in 4 of 5 away · both last 10: 69% · H2H 5 of 6 · Borussia Dortmund: only games against sides at Werder Bremen's level · Werder Bremen: only games against sides at Borussia Dortmund's level
Over 2.5 GoalsLEANPAGE ONLY
1.45
BOR 3 of 6 (50%) · WER 3 of 5 (60%)60.6%
Borussia Dortmund: over 2.5 goals in 3 of 6 (last 10, all venues) · Werder Bremen: over 2.5 goals in 3 of 5 away · both last 10: 58% · H2H 4 of 6 · Borussia Dortmund: only games against sides at Werder Bremen's level · Werder Bremen: only games against sides at Borussia Dortmund's level
WERDER BREMEN GOALS
Werder Bremen Under 1.5 goalsLEANPAGE ONLY
1.26
BOR 3 of 5 (60%) · WER 4 of 6 (67%)68.6%
Werder Bremen scored under 1.5 in 3 of 5 away · Borussia Dortmund conceded under 1.5 in 4 of 6 (last 10, all venues) · both last 10: 56% · H2H 4 of 6 · Werder Bremen: only games against sides at Borussia Dortmund's level · Borussia Dortmund: only games against sides at Werder Bremen's level
HALVES
2nd Half - Over/Under: Over 0.5BACKUPPAGE ONLY
1.16
BOR 5 of 6 (83%) · WER 4 of 5 (80%)83.2%
Borussia Dortmund: the bet landed in 5 of 6 (last 10, all venues) · Werder Bremen: the bet landed in 4 of 5 away · both last 10: 86% · H2H 5 of 6 · on half-time scores · Borussia Dortmund: only games against sides at Werder Bremen's level · Werder Bremen: only games against sides at Borussia Dortmund's level
2nd Half - Borussia Dortmund Over/Under: Over 0.5PAGE ONLY
1.32
BOR 5 of 6 (83%) · WER 3 of 5 (60%)71.3%
Borussia Dortmund: the bet landed in 5 of 6 (last 10, all venues) · Werder Bremen: the bet landed in 3 of 5 away · both last 10: 75% · H2H 4 of 6 · on half-time scores · Borussia Dortmund: only games against sides at Werder Bremen's level · Werder Bremen: only games against sides at Borussia Dortmund's level
Left off the list: Borussia Dortmund Over 1.5 goals (Borussia Dortmund's own games don't back it (3 of 6)); Under 4.5 Goals (Borussia Dortmund are a clear winner - no Unders); Under 5.5 Goals (Borussia Dortmund are a clear winner - no Unders)
SCORELINES
Predicted score
Predicted score 2–19.1%
Borussia Dortmund goals →
Werder Bremen goals ↓
0-03%
1-05%
2-06%
3-05%
4-03%
5-01%
0-13%
1-18%
2-19%
3-17%
4-14%
5-12%
0-22%
1-26%
2-26%
3-25%
4-23%
5-21%
0-31%
1-33%
2-33%
3-32%
4-31%
5-30.6%
0-40.4%
1-40.9%
2-41%
3-40.8%
4-40.5%
5-40.2%
0-50.1%
1-50.3%
2-50.3%
3-50.2%
4-50.1%
5-50.1%
Every score's chance from both teams' checked games, never cut or rescaled. The lit square is the likeliest score that fits the read (the call and an open game).
FORM · LAST 10
BORUSSIA DORTMUNDWWDLDWWWWW2.30 PPG
WERDER BREMENWDDWDWLWLL1.50 PPG
THE NUMBERS
BORUSSIA DORTMUND HOMExWERDER BREMEN AWAY
2.00SCORED A GAME1.800.80CONCEDED A GAME1.7050%CLEAN SHEETS10%14%FAILED TO SCORE0%17.00CORNERS A GAME10.001.75CARDS A GAME1.122.00xG1.711.04xG AGAINST1.69
THE BANK
THE BANKER MENU
BORUSSIA DORTMUND OR DRAW (1UP)
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The tips call a clear winner and every tip has the favourite winning by 2+.
Other bets the bookie sells that won 9 times in 10 or more on games like this one, in each of three spells: 20-24 Oct, 25-29 Oct and 30 Oct-2 Nov. The price is low because the bookie expects it too. A bet with no price yet, or one under 1.09, is not in any code.
THE QUALITY READ
2.25POINTS A GAME1.71+1.00GOAL DIFFERENCE A GAME+0.14+2.6SHOTS FOR MINUS AGAINST-3.02.2LAST 5: POINTS A GAME1.88LEAGUE GAMES7
Borussia Dortmund: the quality side - a better goal difference, more shots than it allows.
Each club's own league games in the Bank: points, goal difference, shots for and against, the last 5. A side ahead on most of them is the quality side; its bets show what they won on games like this from 6 Oct to 2 Nov.
THE BANK'S READ
OVER 1.5 GOALS
87%
VERY GOOD · 80/83
OVER 2.5 GOALS
61%
NO · 65/78
UNDER 4.5 GOALS
76%
NO · 85/90
BORUSSIA DORTMUND OR DRAW
88%
VERY GOOD · 80/85
WERDER BREMEN OR DRAW
57%
NO · 80/85
Each line from both sides' own league games this season, set against their league (8 and 7 games). The two numbers after each read are the line's okay and very good marks.
BORUSSIA DORTMUNDxWERDER BREMEN
5GAMES51.40SCORED A GAME2.200.40CONCEDED A GAME1.801.8GOALS IN THEIR GAMES4.040%OVER 1.5 GOALS100%40%OVER 2.5 GOALS80%20%BOTH SCORE100%4.0CARDS IN THEIR GAMES–10.4CORNERS IN THEIR GAMES–
Each side's own league games in our bank before this game; "Home v Away" is the home side's home games and the away side's away games.