Borussia Dortmund vs Werder Bremen prediction 27.10.2026 | DFB-Pokal

Borussia Dortmund prepares for this one on the back of a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt. Die Schwarzgelben have been in fantastic domestic form, bouncing back beautifully from their minor slips earlier in the month.

Niko Kovač's side sits top of the Bundesliga table at the time of writing with 17 points from their opening 7 league outings, showcasing immense structural maturity.

Focusing on their home form at the Signal Iduna Park, they have turned their ground into an absolute fortress for visiting teams. The Black and Yellows remain unbeaten on home turf this season across all competitions, picking three wins and two draws from their five encounters.

Serhou Guirassy has been the primary spearhead up front, contributing two goals and two assists to anchor the final third. Meanwhile, the medical room presents a slight challenge as club captain Emre Can is a major absentee from the squad while recovering from a severe knee injury.

Werder Bremen enters this one on the back of a thrilling 3-2 away victory against Mainz 05. The River Islanders have adapted brilliantly to difficult away environments this season, holding a respectable position with 12 points from their initial 7 league fixtures.

Shifting the perspective to their away form, Daniel Thioune’s side have been remarkably difficult to beat on the road recently. Across their last three away matches, they've managed to remain unbeaten, picking up draws against Dortmund and Koln, while beating Mainz on Saturday afternoon.

Niclas Füllkrug has been their undisputed crown jewel, leading their physical aerial presence against deep defensive blocks and scoring 8 goals in just seven matches.

However, manager Daniel Thioune faces a massive tactical crisis as influential midfielder Jens Stage is a notable long-term absentee due to a severe thigh muscle injury sustained in training.