Stuttgart vs Borussia Dortmund: Prediction, Team News & Lineups Preview
Stuttgart host Borussia Dortmund at the MHPArena in a fixture that carries big table implications. A defeat could see the hosts slip out of the Bundesliga top four.
Context and standings
Dortmund sit second with 61 points. Stuttgart are third on 53 points. Hoffenheim sit three points behind Stuttgart.
Dortmund are well clear of the hosts in the table. Bayern Munich lead by nine points and are set to extend their dominance.
Recent results
- Stuttgart beat Augsburg 5-2 on March 22. Nikolas Nartey scored in the 31st minute.
- That win followed two losses and a draw in Stuttgart’s prior four matches.
- Stuttgart are unbeaten in six Bundesliga games, with four wins in that run.
- Dortmund beat Hamburger SV 3-2 on March 21. They recovered from 2-0 down with three late goals.
- Dortmund have won nine of their last 11 top-flight fixtures. They have scored more than once in 13 consecutive league matches.
Form patterns and home/away records
Stuttgart have scored three or more goals in four of their last six top-flight outings. They conceded six goals across that stretch. The hosts kept two clean sheets.
Home form has been strong. Stuttgart have won each of their last four matches at the MHPArena.
Dortmund have conceded an average of two goals in their last six matches. They shipped eight in their past four away fixtures.
Head-to-head note
Stuttgart have enjoyed recent success against Dortmund. A victory would mark their sixth in seven meetings. The reverse fixture in November 2025 finished 3-3.
Team news
Filmogaz.com looks at the likely selections and absentees ahead of kick-off.
Stuttgart
- Manager: Sebastian Hoeness.
- Possible defensive setup: three-man back line with Finn Jeltsch, Julian Chabot and Ramon Hendriks.
- Angelo Stiller is expected to make his 24th Bundesliga start, likely alongside Atakan Karazor.
- Deniz Undav seeks a 19th league goal this weekend.
- Possible starting XI: Nubel; Jeltsch, Chabot, Hendriks; Leweling, Karazor, Stiller, Fuhrich; El Khannouss; Demirovic, Undav.
Borussia Dortmund
- Manager: Niko Kovac.
- Emre Can is unavailable. The defence has coped without him this season.
- Centre-backs likely to start: Luca Reggiani, Waldemar Anton and Nico Schlotterbeck.
- Jobe Bellingham could operate in a double pivot with Marcel Sabitzer.
- Serhou Guirassy is the probable number nine, flanked by Karim Adeyemi and Maximilian Beier.
- Possible starting XI: Kobel; Reggiani, Anton, Schlotterbeck; Ryerson, Bellingham, Sabitzer, Svensson; Adeyemi, Guirassy, Beier.
Tactical outlook
Stuttgart will rely on home momentum and attacking form. They have shown an ability to score in numbers.
Dortmund bring a potent forward line and consistent goal output. They have struggled occasionally at the back away from home.
Stuttgart vs Borussia Dortmund: Prediction, Team News & Lineups Preview
The clash promises goals and open play. Dortmund’s attacking consistency meets Stuttgart’s recent scoring run.
Filmogaz.com predicts a narrow win for the hosts. Final score prediction: Stuttgart 3-2 Borussia Dortmund.
