Werder Bremen vs Borussia Dortmund Prediction 09.03.2024

• Competition: Germany &— Bundesliga
• Date: Saturday, 9th, March 2024
• Kickoff: 17:30 UTC / 18.30 CET
• Venue: Weserstadion (Bremen)

Borussia Dortmund, keen to maintain their top-four position, will compete against Werder Bremen, who are pursuing a spot in Europe, at the Weserstadion in the Bundesliga match on Saturday.

Werder Bremen vs Borussia Dortmund Betting Tips: Under 3.5

Werder, currently seven points behind Frankfurt who hold the last European ticket, clearly desires to rise higher in the table. This would be their first significant climb since their third-place finish in the 2009-10 season. However, their aspirations have suffered in the past two weeks, following a disappointing 1-1 draw with Darmstadt, who is at the bottom of the table, and a close 1-2 defeat to Hoffenheim in their last match.

The River Islanders are determined to boost their pursuit of European football glory and realize they need to enhance their performance in the last third of the pitch. Their lack of precision has become blatantly obvious lately, particularly given that their impressive 3-1 victory over Freiburg is the only time they’ve managed to score more than once in their previous nine Bundesliga matches.

The Bremen squad, currently experiencing a minor crisis, could potentially miss out on maximum points for the third time in a row. Their upcoming match against Dortmund, a team that has remained undefeated in seven consecutive away games across all competitions (W3, D4), will likely be a challenging encounter. Given Dortmund’s recent performance, Bremen may find them difficult to beat.

Meanwhile, the boys dressed in black and yellow broke their notorious three-game losing streak in all categories during their last match. They secured a comfortable 2-0 victory over Union Berlin on the road, maintaining their position in the final Champions League spot. However, their fourth position is precarious, with only a one-point lead over the fifth-placed RB Leipzig.

Under Edin Terzic’s guidance, the team has greatly enhanced their defensive strength since the beginning of the year. This is clearly shown by their recent victory in the German capital, which was their fifth clean sheet in eight premier league games in 2024. This is a major upgrade from the mere three shutouts they had before the Christmas break.

Remarkably, four of Dortmund’s five clean sheets in 2024 have come from their away matches in the Bundesliga. This has significantly boosted their confidence in securing victories without conceding goals, especially after their two consecutive head-to-head matches with Werder Bremen where they did not concede any goals. This includes a narrow 1-0 victory in the reverse fixture in October.

Given the defensive solidity on display by both squads since the start of the new year, as well as the fact that the line of 3.5 goals has often proven to be quite high in their recent outings, it wouldn’t be surprising to see another low-scoring Bundesliga encounter at the Weserstadion. In such a clash, we’re tipping Dortmund to come out on top once again with a close victory.