Werder Bremen vs Borussia Dortmund predictions, May 16, 2026

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As Werder Bremen prepares to host Borussia Dortmund on May 16, 2026, both teams will look to capitalize on their respective current forms in this German Bundesliga clash. Werder Bremen has struggled recently, securing only 1 victory in their last 5 matches. Their performance has been inconsistent, often leaving them vulnerable in both defense and attack.

In contrast, Borussia Dortmund has managed to muster 2 wins from their last 5 outings, showcasing a slightly more stable performance that could work to their advantage. The visitors are well-known for their attacking prowess, utilizing quick transitions and a high press that often catches opponents off guard. Their ability to exploit spaces left by the opposition may be pivotal in this encounter.

The bookmakers have placed Dortmund as favorites, reflected in the odds of 3.66 for a home win and 1.94 for an away victory. With model predictions suggesting a 26.2% chance of a home win and a 48.6% likelihood of an away triumph, the match promises to be competitive. The projected final score stands at 1:2, indicating that while Werder Bremen may be at home, Dortmund’s recent form and tactical advantages position them as the team to watch. However, as always in football, outcomes can be unpredictable.

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Werder 26.7%

Draw 24%

Borussia D 49.3%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:2

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	3.35	3.95	1.98
	3.8	4.17	1.95	Watch and Bet
	3.5	3.8	1.85
	3.58	3.92	1.93

Latest Results

09.05.26 TSG Hoffenheim – Werder Bremen – 1:0 02.05.26 Werder Bremen – FC Augsburg – 1:3 26.04.26 VfB Stuttgart – Werder Bremen – 1:1 18.04.26 Werder Bremen – Hamburger SV – 3:1 12.04.26 1. FC Köln – Werder Bremen – 3:1

08.05.26 Borussia Dortmund – Eintracht Frankfurt – 3:2 03.05.26 Borussia Mönchengladbach – Borussia Dortmund – 1:0 26.04.26 Borussia Dortmund – SC Freiburg – 4:0 18.04.26 TSG Hoffenheim – Borussia Dortmund – 2:1 11.04.26 Borussia Dortmund – Bayer Leverkusen – 0:1

Facts

This match will feature an outsider and one of the leaders (ranked 15 and 2 in the zone Promotion ~ Champions League (League phase: )).

Borussia D is Qualified for Champions League (League phase )

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Werder won 0.

Werder is currently in poor form (last 5 games: 1 wins).

Borussia D has been playing with ups and downs recently (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).

Borussia D may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.

Borussia D might have a minor edge in this game.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Werder won 4 matches, drew 5 matches, lost 11 matches, and goals 29:42. (average 1.5:2.1).

Including home matches between the teams, Werder won 1 match, drew 3 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 9:15. (average 1:1.7).

Latest Head To Head

13.01.26 Borussia Dortmund – Werder Bremen – 3:0 25.01.25 Borussia Dortmund – Werder Bremen – 2:2 31.08.24 Werder Bremen – Borussia Dortmund – 0:0 09.03.24 Werder Bremen – Borussia Dortmund – 1:2 20.10.23 Borussia Dortmund – Werder Bremen – 1:0

Standings

2025/26

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Bayern Munich ✔	33	27	5	1	117:35	82	86
2	Dortmund ✔	33	21	7	5	68:34	34	70
3	RB Leipzig ✔	33	20	5	8	65:43	22	65
4	Stuttgart	33	18	7	8	69:47	22	61
5	Hoffenheim	33	18	7	8	65:48	17	61
6	Bayer Leverkusen	33	17	7	9	67:46	21	58
7	Freiburg	32	12	8	12	45:53	-8	44
8	Eintracht Frankfurt	33	11	10	12	59:63	-4	43
9	Augsburg	33	12	7	14	45:57	-12	43
10	Mainz	32	9	10	13	41:50	-9	37
11	B. Monchengladbach	33	8	11	14	38:53	-15	35
12	Hamburger SV	32	8	10	14	36:51	-15	34
13	Union Berlin	32	8	9	15	37:57	-20	33
14	FC Koln	32	7	11	14	47:55	-8	32
15	Werder Bremen	33	8	8	17	37:58	-21	32
16	Wolfsburg	33	6	8	19	42:68	-26	26
17	St. Pauli	33	6	8	19	28:57	-29	26
18	Heidenheim	32	5	8	19	38:69	-31	23

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