The Matchday 21 Bundesliga clash between Borussia Dortmund and Stuttgart will take place on February 8 at Signal Iduna Park. Borussia Dortmund vs. Stuttgart: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Borussia Dortmund
In the last round, the team defeated Heidenheim away (2-1), ending a four-match winless streak in the league (1 draw, 3 losses). However, Dortmund has failed to keep a clean sheet in their last nine Bundesliga games. The club remains in an unusually low 11th place in the standings, but the three points helped Borussia reduce the gap to the European competition zone to two points.
Midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka has joined the squad.
- Both teams have scored in 8 of Dortmund's last 9 league matches.
- At home, the team has not lost in 12 of their last 13 Bundesliga matches (8 wins, 4 draws).
- In 10 of their last 12 home games in this tournament, Borussia has scored at least two goals.
Predicted lineup for Borussia Dortmund (4-3-3)
Gregor Kobel – Ramy Bensebaini, Waldemar Anton, Emre Can, Julian Ryerson – Marcel Sabitzer, Julian Brandt, Pascal Gross – Serhou Guirassy, Jamie Bynoe-Gittens, Julien Duranville.
Stuttgart
For the first time in this championship, Sebastian Hoeneß's side lost two matches in a row: after an unsuccessful away game against Mainz (0-2), the team unexpectedly lost at home to Borussia Monchengladbach 1-2. The year 2025 started with a series of three Bundesliga victories for Stuttgart. This poor run led to the club losing its place in the Champions League zone and dropping to fifth in the standings.
- The number "1" appeared in the final score in 5 of Stuttgart's last 7 league matches.
- Away, the team has not lost in 4 of their last 5 Bundesliga games (2 wins, 2 draws).
- Stuttgart has scored against Dortmund in 8 of their last 10 meetings in this tournament.
Predicted lineup for Stuttgart (4-4-2)
Alexander Nübel – Leonidas Stergiou, Anthony Rouault, Ameen Al-Dakhil, Ramon Hendriks – Jamie Leweling, Angelo Stiller, Enzo Millot, Jacob Bruun Larsen – Nick Woltemade, Ermedin Demirovic.
Borussia Dortmund vs. Stuttgart: Match Prediction
Until recently, Dortmund had a strong record against Stuttgart in the league, winning 10 of their last 12 encounters. The balance of power began to shift after Sebastian Hoeneß was appointed as Stuttgart's head coach in April 2023: his first meeting with Borussia ended in a draw, followed by a series of three wins, including a resounding victory in the first round of the current season (5-1).
Dortmund has only two victories in their last 9 Bundesliga matches (4 draws, 3 losses), and they have not won at home in 4 consecutive games in this tournament. It's worth noting that the team has a Champions League match on Wednesday, which Nico Kovac might prioritize. Additionally, the appointment of Borussia's new coach has sparked mixed reactions among fans and experts.
Stuttgart, meanwhile, has shown good results away from home, not losing in 6 of their last 8 league matches (3 wins, 3 draws), with one of the defeats in this stretch coming against Bayern Munich. Stuttgart's Champions League journey has ended, so the club should focus on domestic competitions.
My prediction: Stuttgart win or draw
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