**Dortmund's poised to flex at home in the DFB Pokal**, and Bremen's got their hands full despite solid Bundesliga form. 🔥 Both sides are rolling — but one stage, one ambition.

Form-wise, **Dortmund are the steadier unit** with two wins in their last five; Bremen match that but carry more injury baggage heading into this cup showdown. Their last meeting was a 2-2 draw away, so there's history of back-and-forth action here.

Key storylines:

- **Dortmund's attacking tempo** with M. Beier and S. Guirassy looking to punish Bremen's depleted backline early
- **Bremen's five absentees** (including J. Stage and K. Topp) stretch their squad thin; N. Füllkrug will need to carry the load upfront
- **Home advantage at Signal Iduna Park** typically shifts the needle — Dortmund's fortress should tell in a cup tie

Expected lineups:

- **Borussia Dortmund**: G. Kobel, J. Gadou, L. Reggiani, N. Schlotterbeck, D. Svensson, J. Veerman, M. Albert, S. Guirassy, M. Beier
- **SV Werder Bremen**: K. Hein, M. Friedl, A. Pieper, O. Deman, L. Reis, Y. Regeer, N. Füllkrug, Arthur

Prediction:

**Dortmund 2–0 Bremen** — class and depth on home soil. Lean Dortmund to advance with a clean sheet. 🟡

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