Fri 9 Oct · 7:30pmBL1

Werder Bremen confirmed lineup @ Borussia Dortmund

● OFFICIAL XI
K. Hein
Arthur
A. Pieper
M. Friedl
O. Deman
L. Reis
Y. Regeer
E. Dinkçi
Chuky San José
M. Grüll
N. Füllkrug

Werder Bremen's confirmed lineup at Borussia Dortmund, today 19:30: Hein; Arthur, Pieper, Friedl, Deman; Reis, Regeer; Dinkçi, José, Grüll; Füllkrug. Official team sheet, published 19:05 UK.

Source · Official team sheet
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Latest Werder Bremen moves

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  • TRANSFERKownacki leaves29 Sep · Free agent
  • TRANSFERMalatini goes out on loan to FC Cincinnati1 Sep · Loan
  • TRANSFERMbangula goes out on loan to Bologna31 Aug · Loan
  • TRANSFERN'Diaye joins on loan from Anderlecht31 Aug · Loan
  • TRANSFERČović goes out on loan to Dynamo Dresden31 Aug · Loan
  • TRANSFERArthur joins on loan from Bayer Leverkusen31 Aug · Loan
  • TRANSFERRegeer joins on loan from Ajax30 Aug · Loan
  • TRANSFERCoulibaly leaves for Strasbourg20 Aug · Transfer

Werder Bremen predicted lineup vs Borussia Dortmund

MOST USED XI

Werder Bremen's expected lineup away at Borussia Dortmund in the BL1 is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 6 official matches: Hein in goal, a back three of Friedl, Pieper and Arthur, and Füllkrug, Grüll and Dinkçi further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.

  1. GKHeinDoubtful
  2. MIDReis

Team news

  • Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 10 of the last 30 matches.
  • Sets up with a back three in 40% of matches.
  • Doubtful: Hein.
  • Based on starts across 6 official matches this season.

Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Werder Bremen, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

Werder Bremen are 8th in the BL1 on 7 points from 4 games. They have W2 D1 L1 in their last five.

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D. Thioune
Since Sept 2026
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Formation tendency
4-2-3-1most-used · 10 of last 30
4-2-3-1
33%
3-4-2-1
20%
4-1-4-1
13%
3-5-2
10%

Sets up with a back three in 40% of matches.

Most Common Werder Bremen Starting XI

Based on 6 official matches this season

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.

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Werder Bremen transfers

LAST 6 MONTHS · 12 MOVES
SIGNED
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DEPARTED
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IN · 6
  • NN'Diayefrom AnderlechtLoanAUG '26
  • AArthurfrom Bayer LeverkusenLoanAUG '26
  • RRegeerfrom AjaxLoanAUG '26
  • FFüllkrugfrom West HamLoanAUG '26
  • DDinkçifrom SC FreiburgLoanAUG '26
  • RReisfrom Club BruggeFree agentAUG '26
OUT · 6
WINDOW CLOSEDREOPENS 1 JAN '27 · IN 84 DAYS
Stats & Facts

Werder Bremen

What is Werder Bremen's expected lineup today?
Werder Bremen's expected lineup away at Borussia Dortmund in the BL1 is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 6 official matches: Hein in goal, a back three of Friedl, Pieper and Arthur, and Füllkrug, Grüll and Dinkçi further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (4-2-3-1): Hein, Friedl, Pieper, Arthur, Reis, Deman, José, Regeer, Füllkrug, Grüll, Dinkçi.
Who started Werder Bremen's last match?
Werder Bremen's starting XI on 9 Oct 2026 in the Bundesliga (4-2-3-1): K. Hein, Arthur, A. Pieper, M. Friedl, O. Deman, L. Reis, Y. Regeer, E. Dinkçi, Chuky San José, M. Grüll, N. Füllkrug.
What was Werder Bremen's last result?
Werder Bremen beat FC Augsburg 3–2 on 19 Sept 2026.
When did Werder Bremen last win?
Werder Bremen last won on 19 Sept 2026, beating FC Augsburg 3–2.
Who takes penalties for Werder Bremen?
N. Füllkrug has taken the most penalties for Werder Bremen this season, scoring 1 of 1.
Who has made the most starts for Werder Bremen this season?
O. Deman leads with 6 starts for Werder Bremen across all competitions this season.
What formation does Werder Bremen use most often?
Werder Bremen have used a 4-2-3-1 in 3 of their 6 matches this season.
Which Werder Bremen goalkeeper has started the most this season?
Karl Hein has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Werder Bremen this season, starting 5 matches.
Which Werder Bremen defender has started the most this season?
Amos Pieper has made the most starts as defender for Werder Bremen this season, starting 6 matches.
Which Werder Bremen midfielder has started the most this season?
Olivier Deman has made the most starts as midfielder for Werder Bremen this season, starting 6 matches.
Which Werder Bremen forward has started the most this season?
Niclas Füllkrug has made the most starts as forward for Werder Bremen this season, starting 6 matches.
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