Dortmund
Werder BremenDortmund welcome Werder Bremen to Signal Iduna Park for Bundesliga Round 5. The hosts top the table with 12 points from four matches, while Werder are eighth on seven points. Dortmund have won all four league games, scoring nine and conceding twice. Werder have two wins, one draw and one defeat, with eight goals scored and eight conceded.
Dortmund's perfect start
Dortmund have been flawless in the league, winning all four matches. Their latest was a 1-0 victory at Stuttgart. Across all competitions, they have won eight of their last ten, including a 3-2 Champions League win over Villarreal. Serhou Guirassy has been among their stronger recent performers, while Waldemar Anton and Marcel Sabitzer have also impressed.
Werder's mixed form
Werder Bremen arrive with a mixed record. They beat Augsburg 3-2 last time out but lost 4-1 at Freiburg earlier in September. Their defence has conceded eight goals in four league games. Olivier Deman has been one of their better performers at centre-back.
Dortmund's H2H dominance
Dortmund have won seven of the last ten meetings, with two draws and one Werder win. The last two encounters both ended in Dortmund wins without conceding, including a 2-0 victory at Werder in May. Dortmund have scored 20 goals in those ten games, Werder eight.
Team news: notable absences
Dortmund are without several players, including Julian Ryerson, who has been one of their stronger recent performers. Emre Can, Nico Schlotterbeck and Carney Chukwuemeka are also unavailable. Werder Bremen have a long injury list, with Jens Stage, Niklas Stark and Salim Musah among those missing.
Where to watch Dortmund vs Werder Bremen
In Germany, Sky Sport carries the match, while UK viewers can watch on BBC iPlayer. In the United States, coverage is available on NBC and Peacock TV. ESPN 3 and Disney+ show the game in Argentina. DAZN carries it in Portugal, and beIN Sports in France. Other broadcasters include Viaplay in Denmark and the Netherlands, and Sky Sport in Austria and Switzerland.