Borussia Dortmund lineup today vs Werder Bremen
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Borussia Dortmund's expected lineup vs Werder Bremen, Fri 9 Oct, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 7 matches): Kobel (6); Anton (7), Ryerson (7), Gadou (6); Svensson (7), Nmecha (6), Bellingham (4), Karetsas (4), Veerman (4); Guirassy (6), Beier (4). Only 2 fans have predicted so far, so this is not a fan pick yet. Last updated after the VfB Stuttgart match on 19 Sep.
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Borussia Dortmund predicted lineup vs Werder Bremen
MOST USED XIBorussia Dortmund's expected lineup at home to Werder Bremen in the BL1 is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 3-4-2-1, across 7 official matches: Kobel in goal, a back three of Anton, Ryerson and Gadou, and Guirassy and Beier further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.
Team news
- Most-used shape: 3-4-2-1 in 24 of the last 30 matches.
- Sets up with a back three in 97% of matches.
- Doubtful: Ryerson and Karetsas.
- Based on starts across 7 official matches this season.
Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Borussia Dortmund, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.
Borussia Dortmund are 1st in the BL1 on 12 points from 4 games. They have W4 D0 L0 in their last five.

- MIDKonstanteliasKnee InjuryOut
- MIDCanKnee InjuryOut
- DEFManéMuscle InjuryDoubtful
- DEFRyersonRibs InjuryDoubtful
- MIDChukwuemekaMuscle InjuryDoubtful
- DEFSchlotterbeckAnkle InjuryDoubtful
- MIDKaretsasIllnessDoubtful
- MIDLermaMuscle InjuryDoubtful
Sets up with a back three in 97% of matches.
Most Common Borussia Dortmund Starting XI
Based on 7 official matches this season
- KobelGK · 6 starts
- AntonDEF · 7 starts
- RyersonDEF · 7 starts
- GadouDEF · 6 starts
- SvenssonMID · 7 starts
- NmechaMID · 6 starts
- BellinghamMID · 4 starts
- KaretsasMID · 4 starts
- VeermanMID · 4 starts
- GuirassyFWD · 6 starts
- BeierFWD · 4 starts
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
- FWDGuirassy1/1 penalties scored
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Borussia Dortmund vs Werder Bremen
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LAST 6 MONTHS · 12 MOVES- NNwanerifrom ArsenalLoanAUG '26
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- VVeermanfrom PSV EindhovenTransferAUG '26
- KKonstanteliasfrom PAOKTransferAUG '26
- PPratesfrom CruzeiroTransferAUG '26
- KKaretsasfrom GenkTransferAUG '26
Borussia Dortmund
- What is Borussia Dortmund's expected lineup today?
- Borussia Dortmund's expected lineup at home to Werder Bremen in the BL1 is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 3-4-2-1, across 7 official matches: Kobel in goal, a back three of Anton, Ryerson and Gadou, and Guirassy and Beier further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (3-4-2-1): Kobel, Anton, Ryerson, Gadou, Svensson, Nmecha, Bellingham, Karetsas, Veerman, Guirassy, Beier.
- Who started Borussia Dortmund's last match?
- Borussia Dortmund's starting XI on 19 Sept 2026 in the Bundesliga (3-4-2-1): G. Kobel, Kouakou Joane Gadou, W. Anton, N. Schlotterbeck, J. Ryerson, J. Veerman, F. Nmecha, D. Svensson, E. Nwaneri, M. Beier, S. Guirassy.
- What was Borussia Dortmund's last result?
- Borussia Dortmund beat VfB Stuttgart 1–0 on 19 Sept 2026.
- When did Borussia Dortmund last win?
- Borussia Dortmund last won on 19 Sept 2026, beating VfB Stuttgart 1–0.
- Who takes penalties for Borussia Dortmund?
- S. Guirassy has taken the most penalties for Borussia Dortmund this season, scoring 1 of 1.
- Who has made the most starts for Borussia Dortmund this season?
- J. Ryerson leads with 7 starts for Borussia Dortmund across all competitions this season.
- What formation does Borussia Dortmund use most often?
- Borussia Dortmund have used a 3-4-2-1 in 5 of their 7 matches this season.
- Which Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper has started the most this season?
- Gregor Kobel has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Borussia Dortmund this season, starting 6 matches.
- Which Borussia Dortmund defender has started the most this season?
- Julian Ryerson has made the most starts as defender for Borussia Dortmund this season, starting 7 matches.
- Which Borussia Dortmund midfielder has started the most this season?
- Daniel Svensson has made the most starts as midfielder for Borussia Dortmund this season, starting 7 matches.
- Which Borussia Dortmund forward has started the most this season?
- Serhou Guirassy has made the most starts as forward for Borussia Dortmund this season, starting 6 matches.
Goalkeepers
Borussia Dortmund vs Werder Bremen
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