Borussia Dortmund celebrates a clear 3-0 win against injured Bremen!
Borussia Dortmund defeated Werder Bremen 3-0 on January 15, 2026. Injuries and poor form players characterize the game.

Borussia Dortmund celebrates a clear 3-0 win against injured Bremen!
There was a lot of excitement at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK when Borussia Dortmund defeated Werder Bremen 3-0 on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. The encounter started at 8:30 p.m. and offered the fans an exciting game that ended with a narrow 1-0 win for the home team by halftime. In the first half, both teams were on equal terms, but the team from Bremen lacked the offensive power. The game was characterized by Dortmund's stability and Bremen's injury problems.
The first goal didn't take long to arrive: Nico Schlotterbeck scored with a header from a corner in the 15th minute. Dortmund were dominant from the start, while Bremen, weakened by the absence of important players, were not dangerous on the offensive.
Dortmund superiority
The second half saw a further improvement in the hosts' performance. In the 79th minute, Marcel Sabitzer made it 2-0 with a magnificent dropkick from 15 meters, which caused the fans to burst into cheers. Finally, Guirassy made it 3-0 in the 87th minute after a brilliant pass from Jude Bellingham.
Dortmund head coach Niko Kovac had changed to three positions compared to the last game. On the Bremen side, coach Horst Steffen made several changes because Niklas Stark was unable to play. Coulibaly and Grüll competed for him. In addition, the squad was severely affected by injuries; Among other things, teammates like Weiser, who is struggling with a torn cruciate ligament, and Boniface, who had to undergo knee surgery, were missing.
The table at a glance
With the win, Dortmund has extended its record against Bremen to 19 wins, 5 defeats and 7 draws, which shows their relative dominance in direct duels. Borussia Dortmund is currently in second place in the league and remains in the pursuit of FC Bayern Munich, who are at the top with 47 points. Dortmund have collected 36 points so far, which has given them 10 wins and 6 draws after 17 games. Werder Bremen, on the other hand, continues to fight against relegation after 16 games and currently only has 17 points.
| Place | team | games | Victories | draw | Defeats | Goals | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Bayern Munich | 17 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 66:13 | 47 |
| 2 | Borussia Dortmund | 17 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 32:15 | 36 |
| 16 | SV Werder Bremen | 16 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 6:31 p.m | 17 |
With this obvious deficit, the rest of the season will be a challenge for Bremen. Fans are hoping for a quick return of the injured players to make the team more competitive again. At the same time, Dortmund are enjoying their success and want to carry this momentum into the next games as they prepare optimally for the second half of the season.
Further details about this exciting match can be followed in the live statistics on FotMob, which provide comprehensive analysis and information on the Bundesliga games. Loud Kicker Dortmund have now been unbeaten in five league games against Werder – a trend they would like to continue.
The next challenges are already waiting - and for Bremen it is time to hold our heads up quickly and regroup.