Dortmund vs Stuttgart preview, prediction, team news, and head-to-head

Both teams are currently on 21 points, with the 3rd placed home team sitting just above their visitors on the Bundesliga table due to superior goal difference.

A win for either team keeps them in the top four position on the League table, while the loser might likely go below that, especially if Bayer Leverkusen and Hoffenheim win their matches

Before the international break, Dortmund dropped vital points with a 1-1 draw against newly promoted side Hamburger to take them to 21 after 10 games. However, the Black and Yellows are still on the right trajectory, showing improvements at this stage of the competition when compared to last season.

Niko Kovac's men have been consistently formidable playing from home, winning seven of their last eight games in this stadium (D1). Facing a passionate Stuttgart side will be a very big test for the coach and an opportunity to prove that he can compete for top spots this season.

On the other hand, the visitors are enjoying great game results of recent. Stuttgart has won four of its last five matches in the League (L1). They also came from behind twice in their last match against Augsburg to win the match 3-2.

Although the Reds have not been completely steady yet, recent results show that they have what it takes to compete for the top four spot on the table. Head coach Sebastian Hoeneb will also hope to strengthen the squad with new signings.

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Stuttgart has been dominant in recent H2H against Dortmund. The visitors have won the last five straight matches against their host, including a comfortable 5-1 thrashing in the first leg of the Bundesliga last season. 

The last time Dortmund won Stuttgart was a 5-0 victory at home in October 2022. They have also won three more games in a row prior to that game.

It's all good for the home side as there are new records of injury concerns for the team. For attack threats,  Niko Kovac will bank on S. Guirassy, his team's highest goal scorer in the league with 5 goals.

Despite the latest scandal involving Nigerian-born German international star, Karim Adeyemi, the manager will likely use him in this fixture, pending any instruction from the board.

For Stuttgart, the manager will likely maintain the same squad and formation he used for the last league match before the international break. Both  Angelo Stiller and Atakan Karazor will likely feature in Hoeneb's starting lineup.

Dortmund (3-4-2-1): Kobel; Anton, Schlotterbeck, Bensebaini; Ryerson, Gross, Bellingham, Svensson; Adeyemi, Beier; Guirassy

Stuttgart (4-2-3-1): Nubel; Vagnoman, Jeltsch, Hendriks, Mittelstadt; Karazor, Stiller; Leweling, El Khannouss, Fuhrich; Undav

This game will be very tight and might likely end in a draw, seeing that both teams will be hell bent to take a point home. BVB are at home and have a slight advantage, while Stuttgart will be looking for their 3rd win away from home this season.

While the odds on bookies like Livescorebet favour Dortmund in this clash, we recommend going for goal options. Three out of the last five matches between these two teams have seen both sides score at least one goal.

Prediction: Dortmund 2-2 Stuttgart

Bet on over 2.5 goals

Both teams to score - Yes

Borussia Dortmund to win or draw