Match Preview: Borussia Dortmund Return to Action Against Werder Bremen
The Bundesliga returns this weekend, after a long and eventful international break, with Borussia Dortmund hosting Werder Bremen on Friday evening. After a torrid time in the Bundesliga last season, barely surviving relegation, Werder Bremen got off to a good start before the break, picking up seven points from their first four games. Wins over […]
Bremen's Bundesliga campaign has blossomed in the early stages, leading their team to eighth place with seven points from four wins. Werder Bremen will aim to continue this momentum against Borussia Dortmund on Friday. At the top of the table, Dortmund boast an impressive 100% record and currently hold a five-point lead over Bayern Munich.
With their winning streak, Dortmund aims to further extend their advantage by securing a victory over Werder Bremen. Niclas Füllkrug, a key player for Werder Bremen, has been the primary goal threat for the team with three goals since his return to Germany. Füllkrug's performance, along with contributions from Marco Grüll and Eren Dinkçi, has energized the team.
However, Bremen's offensively productive stats are concerning, with a low expected goals per 90 minutes (5.4 xG) rank and an eighth-place ranking in expected goals against. Borussia Dortmund, on the other hand, showcases a strong defense, ranking sixth in predicting ball rating and eighth in expected goals against. While there is some uncertainty around the Dortmund lineup due to injuries and illnesses from the international break, the team is expected to prevail with a 63% win probability according to the Predicting Ball.
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