Borussia Dortmund – Werder Bremen

Borussia Dortmund host Werder Bremen in what promises to be a decisive clash in the top half of the table, with the hosts perched second on nine points after three straight victories and an impressive 8‑2 goal tally. Bremen sit in eleventh place, having collected four points from a win, a draw and a loss, and will be looking to improve a modest -1 goal difference that currently stands at five scored and six conceded. Dortmund’s flawless record this season gives them a psychological edge, while Bremen’s recent mixed form means they must tighten up defensively to keep the match within reach. The encounter also adds a fresh chapter to their head‑to‑head history this campaign, as both sides aim to cement their positions before the winter break.