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Stuttgart will welcome Borussia Dortmund to the MHP Arena on Saturday in the Bundesliga, with both teams maintaining the second and third spots and separated by eight points on the league table.
As the season enters its final stretch, Sebastian Hoeness and Nuri Sahin both know that a victory here would not only solidify their Champions League status but also apply significant pressure on the league leaders.
Read on for our Stuttgart vs Dortmund predictions and betting tips, and click here to find more betting tips for today.
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Stuttgart vs Borussia Dortmund key stats
- Stuttgart are unbeaten in their last seven matches against Borussia Dortmund, across all competitions, showing their dominance over the visitors.
- Borussia Dortmund have secured three consecutive league victories, scoring at least two goals in each of those performances.
- The home side have turned the MHPArena into a fortress, having stayed unbeaten in their last seven Bundesliga home games heading into this weekend.
Stuttgart vs Borussia Dortmund preview: The battle between second and third-placed teams
| Stuttgart | vs | Borussia Dortmund |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd | Position | 2nd |
| 53 | Points | 61 |
| 56 | Goals For | 58 |
| 36 | Goals Against | 28 |
| 10 | Clean Sheets | 12 |
| 3rd | Home Rank | 2nd |
| 5th | Away Rank | 2nd |
Stuttgart and Borussia Dortmund go head-to-head in a blockbuster clash between two of the Bundesliga’s most in-form teams, with both sides eager to continue putting pressure on Bayern Munich at the top of the table.
Stuttgart may have seen their UEFA Europa League journey come to an end before the international break, but their domestic form remains strong.
Stuttgart and Dortmund have scored against each other in their last three meetings.
The Swabians are unbeaten in six league matches and are firmly in the hunt for a UEFA Champions League spot next season.
However, as the season nears its end, there is little room for complacency, especially with a DFB-Pokal semi-final also looming.
At home, Sebastian Hoeneb’s side have been particularly dominant, suffering just one Bundesliga defeat all season, against league leaders Bayern Munich, while winning 10 of their 12 matches there.
Meanwhile, Dortmund sit second and have been remarkably consistent, losing only twice in the league all season, with both defeats coming against Bayern.
Trailing the leaders by nine points at the start of this round, they have responded well to their most recent setback, putting together three consecutive wins.
Deniz Undav is Stuttgart’s top goalscorer this season and has scored five goals in his last five Bundesliga games.
Their last outing was especially memorable, as they came from behind to beat Hamburg 3-2 by scoring three times in just 11 minutes.
Under Niko Kovac, Dortmund now aim to extend that momentum with a fourth straight victory, while also continuing their impressive nine-game unbeaten run away from home.
Stuttgart vs Borussia Dortmund form guide & betting tips
| Stuttgart | vs | Borussia Dortmund |
|---|---|---|
| D-W-D-W-W | League Form | D-L-W-W-W |
| 11 | Points | 10 |
| 2nd | Form Table | 4th |
| 15 | Goals For | 11 |
| 7 | Goals Against | 8 |
| D-L-W-L-W | Form (all comps) | L-L-W-W-W |
Whispers predicts: Stuttgart 2-1 Borussia Dortmund
The recent form of both sides suggests that goals are almost a certainty in this encounter. Stuttgart’s home dominance is balanced by Dortmund’s overall league consistency and their current winning streak.
Given the high stakes and the attacking talent on display, we expect the home team to nick a win and end the visitors' three-game winning streak.
The bookmakers have picked the home side as slight favourites at 2.30, likely due to their exceptional home record and recent dominance in this specific fixture.
A draw is currently valued at 3.90, which represents excellent value considering how closely matched these two teams are in the table.
An away win for the visitors is considered the underdog result at 2.80 odds, despite their superior league position.
The market for goals is particularly interesting, with over 2.5 goals set at 1.44 odds, reflecting the high-scoring nature of both teams.
Both teams to score (yes) is another strong proposition at 1.40, as Stuttgart rarely fails to score at home and Dortmund's attack is currently firing on all cylinders.
For those looking for a more specific value, Deniz Undav scoring a goal is at 2.20, as he has scored in five of his last five league games.
> Home to win at 2.30 | Likelihood: Probable
> Over 2.5 goals at 1.44 | Likelihood: Probable
> Both teams to score at 1.40 | Likelihood: Possible
> Deniz Undav to score anytime at 2.20 | Likelihood: Possible