Werder Bremen vs Borussia Dortmund
BREMEN, Germany (Interstat) — Borussia Dortmund visits Werder Bremen on Saturday in a Bundesliga matchup that pits a surging visitor against a home side struggling for consistency.
A computer simulation by Interstat projects a 2-1 victory for Dortmund.
Dortmund enters the contest at Weserstadion with momentum after a 3-2 win over Eintracht Frankfurt on May 8, part of a three-match winning streak across all competitions. The visitor’s form over the past month has been uneven, however, with a 1-0 loss to Borussia Mönchengladbach II on May 3 and a 5-1 defeat to Augsburg on March 27.
Dortmund blanked Bremen 3-0 in their most recent meeting Jan. 13.
The visitor’s attack has been potent, scoring three goals in three of its past five matches. Defensive lapses remain a concern, with Dortmund allowing two goals in the Frankfurt win and surrendering five against Augsburg.
Bremen is looking to rebound from a 1-0 loss at Hoffenheim on May 9, the home side’s second defeat in three matches. Bremen has won just three of its past 10 contests.
The home side’s defensive record is mixed. Bremen posted clean sheets against Wolfsburg on March 21 and Heidenheim on Feb. 28 but has conceded three or more goals in three of its past five losses.
Bremen’s offense has been inconsistent, scoring one goal or fewer in four of its past five matches. The home side managed a 4-1 win over Union Berlin on March 8 but has been held scoreless in two of its past three outings.
The game is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. local time.