Unbeaten in seven meetings
The Black & Yellows are unbeaten in their last seven Bundesliga meetings with Bremen, recording five wins and two draws in that time. The record beyond that run is also encouraging: BVB have lost just one of their last 15 Bundesliga encounters with Werder.
Dortmund have consistently posed a goal threat in front of their home fans, scoring at least once in each of their last 18 Bundesliga home games against Bremen. In total, the Black & Yellows have claimed 35 Bundesliga home wins against the Green & Whites. Only against Eintracht Frankfurt have they recorded more (39).
Solid at the back, clinical up front
It is not just fond memories of facing Werder that favour the Black & Yellows; the current numbers do too: after four Bundesliga matchdays, BVB have conceded just two goals – no team has had to pick the ball out of their own net fewer times.
At the other end of the pitch, Dortmund have already scored nine times. All nine goals came from open play, putting BVB among the league’s best teams in this category. Werder, meanwhile, have conceded at least once in each of their last eleven Bundesliga matches across this season and last.
Substitutes delivering too
The Black & Yellows also carry a goal threat from the bench: their substitutes scored three goals across the first four matchdays. No Bundesliga club’s substitutes have been more prolific.
Ryerson and Sabitzer enjoy facing Werder
Julian Ryerson and Marcel Sabitzer have particularly strong personal records against their upcoming opponents. Ryerson is unbeaten in his ten Bundesliga meetings with Werder to date, with eight wins and two draws. However, his availability for Friday remains uncertain (see team news). Sabitzer has won nine of his twelve meetings with Bremen, scoring four goals in the process. He has not scored more often against any other Bundesliga opponent. (cr)
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