Stuttgart vs Borussia Dortmund prediction, odds & betting tips – 22/09/2024

Stuttgart and Borussia Dortmund collide at the MHP Arena in what should be an enthralling German Bundesliga fixture on Sunday, 21 September. Read our German football predictions for the showpiece showdown below.

Stuttgart vs Borussia Dortmund prediction: Visitors to avoid defeat?

Key Stats

• Borussia Dortmund managed to win four and draw one of their first five games of the season in all competitions.
• Stuttgart meanwhile, failed to win four of their first six tussles of the new campaign.
• 100% of Stuttgart’s first six assignments since the summer featured over 2.5 goals.
• Former Stuttgart star Serhou Guirassy opened his account for new club Dortmund in the Champions League in midweek.

Correct score prediction: Stuttgart 2-2 Borussia Dortmund

Both Stuttgart and Dortmund have been productive in the final third so far this season, averaging 2.33 and 2.00 goals per Bundesliga fixture so far, and with both attacks already purring, they can go toe-to-toe in an exciting contest at the MHP Arena.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Markets favour Stuttgart

• HOME: 13/10 (2.30) – 43.5%
• DRAW: 11/4 (3.75) – 26.7%
• AWAY: 19/10 (2.90) – 34.5%

*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

Stuttgart were beaten 3-1 at Real Madrid in the Champions League in midweek, but gave a good account of themselves in Spain and with home advantage to enjoy on Sunday, they have been priced as 13/10 favourites to topple Dortmund.

Borussia Dortmund meanwhile, cantered to a 3-0 win in their UCL opener at Club Brugge and still unbeaten in all competitions, they look like better value at 19/10 in the match result market this weekend than their hosts. View more of our tips for the weekend’s football on our latest football tips page.

Most recent H2Hs: Stuttgart’s winning streak

Stuttgart managed to win each of their two Bundesliga meetings with Stuttgart last season and they are unbeaten in four previous editions of this fixture overall.

Germany Bundesliga I 06/04/24

Borussia Dortmund

0

VfB Stuttgart

1

Germany DFB Pokal 06/12/23

VfB Stuttgart

2

Borussia Dortmund

0

Germany Bundesliga I 11/11/23

VfB Stuttgart

2

Borussia Dortmund

1

Germany Bundesliga I 15/04/23

VfB Stuttgart

3

Borussia Dortmund

3

Germany Bundesliga I 22/10/22

Borussia Dortmund

5

VfB Stuttgart

0

Stuttgart preview: Injured duo missing

Justin Diehl is sidelined with a shoulder injury in midfield and is eyeing a return in early November. Defender Leonidas Stergiou, nursing a back issue, should be back in action within a few days. Meanwhile, Nikolas Nartey is sidelined with a knee injury until early October.

Predicted lineup: Nubel (GK), Vagnoman, Chabot, Rouault, Mittlestadt, Karazor, Stiller, Leweling, Fuhrich, Demirovic, Undav

UEFA Champions League 01/10/24

D

Sparta Prague

1

VfB Stuttgart

1

Germany Bundesliga I 28/09/24

D

Wolfsburg

2

VfB Stuttgart

2

Germany Bundesliga I 22/09/24

W

Borussia Dortmund

1

VfB Stuttgart

5

UEFA Champions League 17/09/24

L

Real Madrid

3

VfB Stuttgart

1

Germany Bundesliga I 14/09/24

W

Borussia M'gladbach

1

VfB Stuttgart

3

Borussia Dortmund preview: Defenders returning

Dortmund have few injury issues to trouble them at present, though American midfielder Giovanni Reyna is still receiving treatment for a groin problem and won't feature. Dortmund boss Nuri Sahin might make changes to the XI that won 3-0 at Club Brugge in midweek.

Predicted lineup: Kobel (GK), Ryerson, Sule, Schlotterbeck, Bensebaini, Can, Groß, Sabitzer, Brandt, Adeyemi, Guirassy

UEFA Champions League 01/10/24

W

Celtic

1

Borussia Dortmund

7

Germany Bundesliga I 27/09/24

W

Bochum

2

Borussia Dortmund

4

Germany Bundesliga I 22/09/24

L

VfB Stuttgart

5

Borussia Dortmund

1

UEFA Champions League 18/09/24

W

Club Brugge

0

Borussia Dortmund

3

Germany Bundesliga I 13/09/24

W

Heidenheim

2

Borussia Dortmund

4

Player to watch – Serhou Guirassy

All eyes will be on Serhou Guirassy when the former Stuttgart striker returns to his old stomping ground while donning the colours of new employers, Borussia Dortmund.

Guirassy off the mark

Ahead of Sunday’s reunion, Guirassy finally got off the mark for his new club, netting Dortmund’s third goal from the spot in the club’s 3-0 Champions League win over Club Brugge and with his duck broken, the 28-year-old should be a menace again.