BVB Dortmund Borussia Dortmund - SVW Bremen SV Werder Bremen
Highlights
- S. Guirassy 83'
- M. Sabitzer 76'
- N. Schlotterbeck 11'
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Full-time Dortmund 3-0 Bremen
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Full-time
90'
+ 3
Seconds remaining
The referee glances at his watch...
0:20
Watch: Guirassy wheels away
90'
+ 1
Into stoppage time
Three minutes added on at the end of the second half.
90'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
87'
Dortmund ruthless
Bremen look beaten. Steffen's charges have done well for large parts of the game, but Dortmund's firepower in attack has been the difference.
85'
Late change
Adeyemi is on for the final few moments. The frontman will be keen to get in on the act too...
It's three!
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84'
Substitution
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
81'
Triple change
Deman, Puertas and Mbangula are on for the visitors. Is it too little, too late?
81'
Substitution
81'
Substitution
81'
Substitution
78'
Almost there?
Dortmund are looking comfortable now. The home supporters are celebrating - they know their side are on the brink of a hard-earned three points.
2-0 Dortmund!
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Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
73'
Offside
Svensson's low cross towards Guirassy is cleared by Coulibaly, but the linesman's flag was up anyway.
Into the final 20
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69'
Chance for Serbian youngster
Bremen make their first change as VfB Stuttgart loanee Milošević replaces Grüll.
69'
Substitution
0:21
Good hit...
67'
Substitution
67'
Substitution
67'
Substitution
65'
Changes incoming
Both sides are about to bring on some fresh legs.
64'
Too much height
Sugawara earns Bremen a corner, which Schmid takes. The midfielder's ball evades everyone in the penalty area and Lynen is forced to send it all the way back to Backhaus.
61'
Free-kick Werder
Can thinks he's won the ball off Grüll deep inside the Bremen half, but the referee awards the visitors a free-kick.
58'
Dortmund more dangerous
xGoals
The xGoals value of a club is calculated from the sum of all goal probabilities (goals and shots on goal) of that team. During a match, it’s easy to see whether the club is performing better than expected (goals > xGoals) - or maybe even higher (xGoals > goals).
xGoals
1
1.28
0.53
0
Goals
Almost 2-0!
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55'
Another booking for Borussia
Sabitzer drags Stage to the floor and follows Süle into the referee's notebook.
53'
No way through
Schlotterbeck swings the ball in but Bremen manage to clear the danger.
51'
Lightning counter
Dortmund burst forward on the counter-attack and force a corner after Chukwuemeka and Silva link up well on the right side of the penalty area. Njinmah needs a spot of treatment before the corner can be taken, though.
49'
Grüll blazes over
Bremen win a free-kick in a promising position around 30 metres from goal. Grüll steps up but his effort lacks direction, sailing high over Kobel's crossbar.
48'
Cementing second place?
Dortmund will cut the gap to Bayern to eight points if they hold onto their lead in the second half. Still plenty of time to go, though.
46'
Back under way
Süle, who was booked in the first half, is replaced by Can. Dortmund get the ball rolling in the second half.
Kick-off!
45'
+ 2
Substitution
45'
+ 2
Second half moments away
Dortmund emerge for the second half, closely followed by Werder. The home side are making a change before the second period gets under way...
Half-time: Dortmund 1-0 Bremen
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Half-time
45'
+ 1
Into stoppage time
One minute added on.
43'
Slowing down
Chances have been few and far between after a frantic start to the contest. Dortmund, you'd imagine, will be happy to take a narrow lead into half-time.
40'
Bremen pushing
Werder work the ball well on the edge of the area but Sugawara's cross sails straight into Kobel's arms.
38'
No foul given
Silva wants a free-kick after being caught by Friedl just outside the Dortmund area, but the referee waves play on.
36'
Sabitzer lets fly
The midfielder, eager to mark his 250th Bundesliga appearance with a goal, pulls the trigger from around 20 metres out but his shot rolls into the arms of Backhaus.
34'
Ball Recovery Time
Ball Recovery Time
Ball Recovery Time gives the time in seconds in which it takes a team to win back the ball following a loss of possession. It also allows conclusions to be drawn about a team's style of play. Only time when the ball is in play is counted (i.e. no breaks in play such as for goal-kicks, throw-ins etc).
32'
Chukwuemeka goes close
Silva cuts the ball back for the 22-year-old on the edge of the area but the former Aston Villa and Chelsea youngster can't direct his effort on target.
0:19
Watch: Schlotterbeck celebrates opener
30'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
28'
Not much in it
Possession (%)
5248
26'
Given away
Bremen force a corner after Anton loses possession deep inside his own half, but the visitors fail to make the most of the resulting set piece as Dortmund clear their lines.
0:18
Süle cautioned
Dortmund settling down
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Golden opportunity!
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15'
Schmidt hoofs clear
Dortmund win a free-kick out on the right-hand side. Couto sends in a low cross but Schmidt is on hand to clear the danger.
13'
How to Bremen respond?
The visitors could have taken the lead before Schlotterbeck's header but now find themselves behind. Can they claw their way back into the contest?
Dortmund lead!
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Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
9'
Lively opening
Buoyed by those early opportunities, Bremen are starting to see more of the ball. The visitors are almost caught out on the counter-attack, however, as Chukwuemeka tries to pick out Silva in the penalty area but can't quite find the Portuguese frontman.
7'
Let-off for Borussia
Njinmah almost capitalises on a misunderstanding in the Dortmund defence but takes a heavy touch, allowing Kobel to smother the ball. Borussia are living a little dangerously.
6'
Bremen go close again
Grüll tries his luck this time, letting fly from the edge of the area but lifting his shot narrowly over Kobel's crossbar.
4'
Good save!
The first chance of the game... goes to Bremen! The visitors break at speed and Njinmah sidesteps his marker before unleashing a powerful shot which is a little too close to Kobel, who makes a smart save.
2'
Early pressure
Dortmund are dominating possession in the early stages. Couto has an early opportunity to swing in a low cross, but the attempted delivery is blocked by Coulibaly.
1'
Off we go!
Bremen get the action under way in Dortmund.
Kick-off!
Almost time
The teams are out on the pitch. Kick-off is just a couple of moments away...
0:09
Watch: Warm-ups in full swing
Milestone for Sabitzer
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0:33
Watch: First peak inside Signal Iduna Park
More on that Bremen team
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More on that Dortmund team
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Starting line-up: Borussia Dortmund
Dortmund subs
Meyer, Mané, Svensson, Can, Brandt, Bellingham, Özcan, Adeyemi, Guirassy
Starting line-up: SV Werder Bremen
Bremen subs
Hein, Deman, Malatani, Puertas, Čović, Alvero, Mbangula, Topp, Milošević
Best of the rest
Dortmund have lost just once this season, and have the second best defence in the league having conceded just 15 goals. With Bayern racing away from the rest at the top of the table, attention has been diverted from BVB's brilliant first half of the season.
Goalscoring struggles
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Two top keepers
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Home fortress
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Back to his roots
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Niko Kovač on facing Bremen
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Horst Steffen on facing Dortmund
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First match of 2026 for Bremen
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One in, one out
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Stubborn BVB remain unbeaten
Although Dortmund would have liked to begin 2026 with a win, they showed resilience to be able to rescue a late, late point away at Frankfurt. That makes it nine games unbeaten in the league, and leaves them four points ahead of third-placed Leipzig.
3:34
Watch: Bundesliga action returns to Dortmund for 2026
Dortmund do well against Bremen
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2:03
Watch: Dortmund 2-2 Bremen - previous meeting
1:00
Watch: Eintracht Frankfurt 3-3 Borussia Dortmund highlights
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