VfB Stuttgart vs Borussia Dortmund

VfB Stuttgart have experienced a mixed run, winning three and losing three of their listed matches. Their recent Bundesliga form includes a win against 1. FC Köln and a loss to 1899 Hoffenheim, both in September. Their goalkeeper F. Bredlow has recorded 22 saves over the listed matches, while the best-rated player was also F. Bredlow. In contrast, Borussia Dortmund have been in strong form, winning five of their six listed matches, including a recent Bundesliga victory over SC Paderborn 07 and an away win at 1899 Hoffenheim. S. Guirassy has been their top performer, netting 4 goals and 2 assists over the listed matches, with G. Kobel making 16 saves. Dortmund's best-rated player over the listed matches was S. Guirassy.

The recent history between these two sides is competitive, with VfB Stuttgart having won two of the four meetings, while Borussia Dortmund has secured one win, and the other ended in a draw. Their most recent encounter in April 2026 resulted in a win for Borussia Dortmund.

• VfB Stuttgart are without D. Seimen, D. Zagadou, and J. Diehl, three of the nine listed as absent.
• Borussia Dortmund are without E. Can, F. Mane, and G. Konstantelias, three of the five listed as ruled out.
• Borussia Dortmund have been more effective in the second half, scoring 10 goals compared to 7 in the first.
• S. Guirassy has contributed 6 goal involvements over the listed matches for Borussia Dortmund.
• E. Demirović has scored 4 goals over the listed matches for VfB Stuttgart.

Borussia Dortmund arrive in superior form, having secured wins in their last five listed matches, whereas VfB Stuttgart have struggled for consistency. With S. Guirassy providing significant attacking output for the visitors and the side showing strong defensive discipline with three clean sheets, they look better placed to navigate this away fixture. VfB Stuttgart will look to E. Demirović to lead the line and test the Dortmund defence, but the momentum currently resides with the away side.

While we have squad information, we lack detailed expected goals data for most of the matches listed in the recent form.