Preview:

Borussia Dortmund head into Friday’s Bundesliga meeting with Werder Bremen in outstanding form, sitting top of the table with a perfect 12 points from their opening four matches. Niko Kovač’s side have won their last six competitive games and have built their impressive start on defensive consistency, conceding in just one of their four league fixtures while keeping three clean sheets. Their home form is particularly encouraging, with Dortmund yet to concede at Signal Iduna Park in the Bundesliga this season. A fifth consecutive league victory would equal a club record for the best start to a Bundesliga campaign, while another win would extend their current winning run and strengthen their position at the summit.

Werder Bremen have also made a promising start, collecting seven points from four matches and recovering impressively from a two-goal deficit to defeat Augsburg 3-2 before the international break. Daniel Thioune’s side have shown resilience and attacking threat, with set pieces proving an important source of goals, although their away record remains a concern after five consecutive Bundesliga trips without a victory. Dortmund also hold the psychological advantage, having avoided defeat in their last seven meetings with Bremen and losing just once in their previous 15 encounters. While Bremen’s ability to fight back makes them a potentially difficult opponent, Dortmund’s superior form, strong home record and defensive solidity make the league leaders clear favourites to maintain their perfect start.

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