Bundesliga – Stuttgart vs Dortmund
Gameweek – 29
Predictions
The hosts are undefeated in their last three home games. However, all of those fixtures came against teams in the bottom half of the table. The team did lose three matches prior to that facing top half of the table opponents.
I do not see them challenging for points when they take on a club undefeated in six away league fixtures.
The last five matches at this venue have witnessed an average of 3.80 goals. Dortmund, meanwhile, are always known for their scoring and conceding a lot. Hence, do not expect a low scoring game.
Bundesliga – Stuttgart vs Dortmund: Betting tips
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Full-Time result: Borussia Dortmund @ 1.85 odds.
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Over 2.5 goals @ 1.57 odds.
Bundesliga – Stuttgart vs Dortmund: Predicted lineup
VfB Stuttgart: Müller – Stenzel, Mavropanos, Ito, Sosa – Endo (c), Karazor, Mangala – Marmoush, Tomas, Führich
Out: Ahamada (toe), Anton (suspended), Didavi (Achilles), Förster (match fitness), Kalajdzic (not included), Nartey (knee), Sankoh (knee), Silas (shoulder)
Doubtful: Egloff (back)
Borussia Dortmund: Kobel – Can, Akanji, Hummels – Hazard, Witsel, Bellingham, Guerreiro – Reyna, Haaland, Reus (c)
Out: Malen (unconfirmed), Meunier (muscular), Schmelzer (knee), Tigges (ankle)
Doubtful: Morey (knee), Passlack (muscular), Schulz (muscular)
Pre-match press conference
VfB head coach Pellegrino Matarazzo: “We’ve produced good to very good performances in recent weeks. That makes me optimistic that we can get the points we need in the remaining six matches to achieve our aim.
“They’re a side with great attacking quality. We want to continue on our path of the last few weeks. That’s our motivation. If we play to our limit, we can also cause problems for the big boys. I’m looking forward to the game. We want to put up a good fight.”
BVB head coach Marco Rose: “We’re feeling the after-effects of the Leipzig game, we want to show a reaction to that tomorrow.
“There was a lot of disappointment in the stadium and among ourselves after the game. Tomorrow we have the chance to put that into perspective and turn in another direction.
“They have developed an unbelievable power going forward and now play with great tempo in a 4-3-3. A team that will need to be bent out of shape tomorrow. That’s the task that we’re focused on.
“We’re aiming to finish the campaign on the most successful note we can. The fixture list is nearing the end. Now it’s all about each team battling to achieve their final placements, we’ll need to stay alert and attentive.”
