The club from the MHP Arena won a hard-fought race for fourth place in the final standings last season, while also reaching the cup final. As a result, the Germans returned to the Champions League, opening with a 3-1 win over Viking. Domestically, they began with a convincing cup victory over Hansa, but were then thrashed by Bayern in their Bundesliga opener. They bounced back by routing Cologne, but lost 1-2 to Hoffenheim in the latest round.
The Dortmund giants reached the Champions League play-offs last season while comfortably securing second place in the Bundesliga. After the summer break, they lost to Bayern at home in the Super Cup. However, they have picked up wins in both the Bundesliga (although they trailed Hoffenheim 0-2!) and the cup. In the latest round, they recorded a 3-0 victory over Paderborn. A little earlier, the Germans began their Champions League campaign with a win over Villarreal.
Sebastian Hoeneß’s side score two goals per game on average, but also concede 2.67. The runners-up are currently averaging 2.67 goals scored and 0.67 conceded per match.
Previous matches: Stuttgart vs Borussia Dortmund
Stuttgart had gone seven matches in a row without defeat. However, they lost 0-2 at home in April.
There is less confidence in the visitors, but they are in strong form. We are backing them to avoid defeat away from home (odds – 1.60).
Stuttgart vs Borussia Dortmund: key statistics and trends
Stuttgart have won three of their last five matches
100% of Stuttgart’s matches have ended with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per match is 4.67
Borussia Dortmund have won five matches in a row
33% of Borussia Dortmund’s matches have ended with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per match is 3.33
Stuttgart vs Borussia Dortmund: possible starting lineups
Stuttgart play in a 1-3-4-2-1 formation (possible lineup): Bredlow – Mittelstädt, Chabot, Jeltsch – Führich, Stiller, P||||, Vagnoman – El Khannouss, Undav – Pejčinović
Borussia Dortmund play in a 1-3-4-2-1 formation (possible lineup): Kobel – Mane, Anton, Gadu – Svensson, Nmecha, Bellingham, Ryerson – Beier, Karamoko, Guirassy.
