Dortmund's perfect run meets Bremen test at Signal Iduna Park
Borussia Dortmund head into their matchday 5 fixture against Werder Bremen carrying a perfect record of five wins from five, a run that puts them well ahead of their visitors on current form. Bremen arrive having won three of their own last five outings, with one draw and one defeat interrupting their sequence.
The match at Signal Iduna Park on 9 October will test whether Dortmund can maintain their unbeaten start against opponents who have shown they can still take points off strong sides this season.
A history that favours the hosts
The recent head-to-head record leans firmly towards Dortmund. Their last meeting in May ended in a 2-0 win for Dortmund away at Bremen, following a 3-0 home victory back in January. Further back, the sides drew 2-2 in January 2025 and 0-0 in August 2024, while Dortmund also won 2-1 in March 2024.
Across those five previous meetings, Dortmund have lost none, winning three and drawing two, a pattern that will offer some encouragement to the home side as they look to extend their winning run into double figures for the season.
What is at stake
For Dortmund, victory would keep their perfect record intact heading further into the Bundesliga campaign. For Bremen, a positive result away from home would represent a significant statement given their opponents' current standing, and would build on the resilience they have shown despite their own mixed run of results.