VfB Stuttgart vs Borussia Dortmund Prediction, Preview, Lineups and Team News | Bundesliga, September 22, 2024

Preview

• Tournament: Bundesliga
• Date: Sunday, September 22
• Kick-off Time: 3:30 pm GMT
• Venue: MHPArena, Stuttgart

VfB Stuttgart will be hosting Borussia Dortmund on matchday four of the Bundesliga 2024/25. VfB Stuttgart vs Borussia Dortmund has produced some classic encounters over the years and neutrals will hope for more of the same this time around. The hosts sit at the tenth spot with four points while Dortmund is behind only Bayern Munich with seven points in three games. Both clubs were involved in the Champions League action in the past week.

VfB Stuttgart’s recent form has been filled with inconsistencies. In the last six games, the club has managed three victories along with two defeats and a draw. Stuttgart travelled to the Bernabeu on Tuesday and put on a tremendous showing against the European champions. Eventually, the Germans were beaten comprehensively 3-1 but can take several positives to the game against Dortmund. Stuttgart’s attacking output has been a handful, having scored 16 goals in the last five matches.

Dortmund has enjoyed a fine start to the new campaign. Results under the new coach, Nuri Sahin have been tremendous so far with four victories and a draw. The club’s away record is a stellar one, with four unbeaten games on the road. Borussia Dortmund comfortably negated Club Brugge on Wednesday. Sahin’s team cannot afford to drop points against Stuttgart to keep pace with rivals, Bayern Munich in the points table.

VfB Stuttgart Team News

Sebastian Hoeness will have to manage without the presence of Ameen Al Dakhil (Muscle), Justin Diehl (Shoulder), Leonidas Stergiou (Back), and Nikolas Nartey (Knee). Stuttgart will line in a 4-3-3 formation, aiming to constantly counter-press the Dortmund backline.

Borussia Dortmund Team News

For Borussia Dortmund, only Giovanni Reyna is on the injured list with a groin strain. The American is out until early October. Nuri Sahin will be delighted to have the rest of the squad at his disposal for selection.

Predicted Lineups

VfB Stuttgart Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)

Goalkeeper: Nübel

Defenders: Vagnoman, Rouault, Chabot, Mittelstaedt

Midfielders: Leweling, Stiller, Karazor

Forwards: Millot, Fuhrich, Undav

Borussia Dortmund Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper: Kobel

Defenders: Ryerson, Sule, Schlotterbeck, Bensebaini

Midfielders: Can, Gross, Brandt

Forwards: Sabitzer, Adeyemi, Malen

VfB Stuttgart vs Borussia Dortmund H2H Record

Unsurprisingly, Borussia Dortmund has the upper hand over Stuttgart in head-to-head meetings between the two sides. In the last 26 matches, Sunday’s visitors have won 15 games while the hosts have won five. However, in the latest five games, Stuttgart has managed three victories, a draw, and only a solitary loss.

Key Players to Watch in VfB Stuttgart vs Borussia Dortmund

Karim Adeyemi (Borussia Dortmund)

Karim Adeyemi is the top scorer for his side so far this season. Adeyemi’s pace and brilliant one-on-one dribbling prowess make him the key player against Stuttgart. The 22-year-old is also the top assister for Borussia Dortmund, outlining his creative abilities. Nuri Sahin will hand him a role on the left flank and will expect the German to be a menace all game long.

Pascal Gross (Borussia Dortmund)

The 33-year-old arrived at Dortmund this summer from Brighton & Hove Albion. He has quickly settled in as an undisputed midfield starter for Borussia Dortmund. Pascal Gross is also the highest-rated player so far for his club. His experience and skills in midfield will be required to play out through the relentless Stuttgart press and hence maintain midfield control on Sunday.

VfB Stuttgart vs Borussia Dortmund Prediction

Borussia Dortmund will commence the match as the overwhelming favourites, owing to their splendid form. Stuttgart, though, have the weapons in their tank to cause damage to the visitors. The hosts’ remarkable attacking threat will be the key factor but Nuri Sahin should be able to guide his players to a victory.

Predicted Score: VfB Stuttgart 1-3 Borussia Dortmund (Watch Live)

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