As the Bundesliga season draws to a close, Borussia Dortmund prepare for their final league fixture against Werder Bremen this Saturday. With second place already secured on 70 points from 33 matches, Dortmund are playing for pride and momentum, while Bremen—sitting 15th with 32 points—are safe from relegation and have little to play for.
Dortmund’s recent form has been a mixed bag, with two wins and three losses in their last five outings. Their home performances have been impressive, including a dominant 4-0 victory over Freiburg and a thrilling 3-2 win against Eintracht Frankfurt. However, their away form has faltered, with consecutive defeats to Borussia Mönchengladbach and Hoffenheim.
Manager Niko Kovac faces some injury concerns, with Emre Can and Ramy Bensebaini ruled out. But with the league position locked in, Kovac is expected to rotate his squad, offering opportunities to fringe players and emerging talents. Key figures like goalkeeper Gregor Kobel, defender Nico Schlotterbeck, and top scorer Serhou Guirassy are likely to start, providing a strong foundation.
In midfield, Jobe Bellingham and Marcel Sabitzer are set to feature, while Yan Couto may get the nod over Julian Ryerson at full-back. Up front, 18-year-old Samuele Inácio—who scored last weekend against Frankfurt—could bring youthful spark alongside Maximilian Beier, adding pace and creativity to the attack.
Here’s a possible starting XI: Kobel; Reggiani, Anton, Schlotterbeck; Couto, Sabitzer, Bellingham, Svensson; Beier, Inacio; Guirassy.
The match kicks off at 2:30pm BST on Saturday, 16th May. UK fans can catch the action live on Sky Sports Football or via Amazon Prime Video’s pay-per-view service.
For Dortmund fans, this is a chance to see the squad’s depth in action before the summer break—and perhaps spot the next breakout star. Whether you’re gearing up for the match or looking to refresh your kit, it’s the perfect time to show your support in style.
