VfB Stuttgart vs Borussia Dortmund

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Bundesliga · Sep 19, 2026 · 16:30

Match preview

The Mercedes-Benz Arena sets the stage for a fascinating Bundesliga encounter this Saturday as high-flying VfB Stuttgart welcome Borussia Dortmund. Stuttgart arrive in impeccable form, boasting a perfect record of five wins from five league matches, scoring fourteen and conceding just five in a dream start to their campaign. This blistering form sees them as genuine early contenders, defying pre-season expectations.

Conversely, Borussia Dortmund's season has been more turbulent. While their overall record of twenty wins from thirty-two paints a strong picture, recent form has been concerning, with just two wins and three losses in their last five outings. This dip has coincided with a challenging run of fixtures, and the visitors will be desperate to rediscover their consistency. Head-to-head encounters have been unpredictable, with Stuttgart having enjoyed notable victories in recent history, including a stunning 5-1 triumph. Despite Dortmund's historical pedigree, the win probability leans heavily towards a draw or an away win, but Stuttgart's current momentum makes them a formidable prospect. Expect a tightly contested affair where Stuttgart’s clinical finishing meets Dortmund’s need to assert dominance. The key battle will be whether Stuttgart can maintain their attacking verve against a Dortmund side desperate to steady their ship.