Our prediction
Key factors behind our tip
Dortmund's 1.45 price implies close to a 69 percent win probability, reflecting strong market confidence in the hosts
Bremen's 6.97 odds translate to roughly 14 percent implied win probability, making them clear underdogs on paper
The draw at 5.7 carries an 18 percent fair probability estimate and shows a modest 3.43 percent edge versus market consensus
The model's top-rated angle is Under 3.5 goals at 1.9, with a 56 percent confidence level and the largest edge of the picks listed, 5.46 percent
Most likely scorelines
Both teams to score: 48%| Score | Model chance | Fair odds |
|---|---|---|
| 2-0 | 12.3% | 8.10 |
| 1-0 | 10.3% | 9.74 |
| 3-0 | 9.9% | 10.10 |
| 2-1 | 9.2% | 10.82 |
| 1-1 | 7.7% | 13.00 |
| 3-1 | 7.4% | 13.50 |
From the same Poisson distribution behind our 1X2 and totals numbers, built on expected goals of 2.40 and 0.75. These six scorelines cover 57% of all outcomes โ the rest is spread thinly across dozens of possibilities, which is why correct-score betting is a longshot even when the model is right about the shape of the game.
Team form
Head-to-head: Borussia Dortmund v Werder Bremen
Full H2H history โW/D/L shown from Borussia Dortmund's perspective. Meetings from the seasons in our results dataset.
Best odds across bookmakers
| Bookmaker | 1 ยท BD | X | 2 ยท WB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.40 | 5.77 | 7.90 |
| Marathon Bet | 1.36 | 5.60 | 7.70 |
| Codere (IT) | 1.37 | 5.60 | 7.00 |
| Pinnacle | 1.37 | 5.46 | 7.04 |
| Tipico | 1.35 | 5.80 | 7.00 |
| Nordic Bet | 1.38 | 4.80 | 7.80 |
Prices as of our last refresh, best price per outcome highlighted. Books are ordered by margin โ the sharpest price-setters first โ not alphabetically.
Borussia Dortmund vs Werder Bremen: match preview
Borussia Dortmund host Werder Bremen in a Bundesliga fixture where the market leaves little doubt about who is expected to come out on top. Best available prices make Dortmund overwhelming favourites at 1.45, which implies a win probability of roughly 69 percent, while Bremen's 6.97 price points to just over 14 percent, and the draw sits at 5.7, around an 18 percent implied chance. Those numbers paint a picture of a home side backed heavily by bookmakers, with Bremen viewed mainly as an outside chance. Rather than chasing the short-priced favourite outright, our model steers toward the game's overall goal output, recommending Under 3.5 goals at 1.9, a bet that carries a modelled 56 percent confidence level and an estimated value edge of 5.46 percent. The draw also shows up as a smaller value angle at 5.7, offering a fair probability estimate of 18 percent against a similar market edge of 3.43 percent.
Verdict: The recommended Under 3.5 goals selection at 1.9 reflects a moderate-confidence, data-driven angle rather than a lock, with a 56 percent confidence read and a modest value edge. It sidesteps the short-priced Dortmund favourite while still leaning on match dynamics implied by the odds. As always, stake sizing should reflect the uncertainty inherent in any football outcome.
Upcoming Bundesliga fixtures
All Bundesliga tips โ| Kick-off (UTC) | Match | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sept 17:30 | SC Paderborn v TSG Hoffenheim | 1.81 | 3.40 | 7.20 |
| 10 Oct 13:30 | Augsburg v Bayern Munich | 11.50 | 8.25 | 1.24 |
| 10 Oct 13:30 | Union Berlin v Elversberg | 2.37 | 3.88 | 2.97 |
| 10 Oct 13:30 | TSG Hoffenheim v Hamburger SV | 1.43 | 5.50 | 7.80 |
| 10 Oct 13:30 | FSV Mainz 05 v Bayer Leverkusen | 3.15 | 3.96 | 2.35 |
| 10 Oct 13:30 | SC Paderborn v VfB Stuttgart | 4.90 | 4.72 | 1.68 |
| 10 Oct 16:30 | RB Leipzig v Eintracht Frankfurt | 1.58 | 5.08 | 5.34 |
| 11 Oct 13:30 | 1. FC Kรถln v Borussia Monchengladbach | 2.04 | 4.09 | 3.58 |
Best available 1X2 price per outcome across the bookmakers we track. Click a fixture for its full prediction.
Bundesliga standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dortmund | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | +7 | 12 |
| 2 | Bayern | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | +12 | 10 |
| 3 | Freiburg | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | +9 | 10 |
| 4 | Augsburg | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +5 | 7 |
| 5 | Leverkusen | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +5 | 7 |
| 6 | Mainz | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +4 | 7 |
| 7 | Elversberg | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 7 |
| 8 | Bremen | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 9 | RB Leipzig | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | +4 | 6 |
| 10 | Frankfurt | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 5 |
| 11 | Schalke | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 5 |
| 12 | 1. FC Kรถln | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 4 |
| 13 | SC Paderborn | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 4 |
| 14 | Hoffenheim | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -2 | 3 |
| 15 | Stuttgart | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 3 |
| 16 | HSV | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -11 | 3 |
| 17 | Union Berlin | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | -13 | 1 |
| 18 | M'gladbach | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | -10 | 0 |
Standings & historical results via football-data.org, refreshed daily. Before a new season's opening round this shows the previous season's final table.
Match FAQ
Our tip is Under 3.5 goals at odds of 1.93, with a 55% confidence rating.
Borussia Dortmund are strong favourites, priced at 1.45, which implies a win probability of close to 69 percent according to the best available odds.
Bremen's best available price is 6.97, translating to an implied win probability of roughly 14 percent.
The data highlights two value angles: Under 3.5 goals at 1.9 with a 5.46 percent edge and 56 percent confidence, and the draw at 5.7 with an estimated 3.43 percent edge, based on the model's fair probability calculations.
Borussia Dortmund vs Werder Bremen takes place Fri ยท 18:30 in the Bundesliga.