Ace Football previews the Bundesliga game between VfB Stuttgart and Borussia Dortmund who meet up this coming Saturday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.
VfB Stuttgart enjoy home advantage, when visitors Borussia Dortmund swing by this coming Saturday for a clash in the Bundesliga. The former will be looking to make that home advantage count.
One spot behind the leader of the table, Borussia Dortmund have claimed 61 points after 27 rounds, while VfB Stuttgart have amassed 53 points and are now ranked as number 3 in the Bundesliga standings.
Team form: VfB Stuttgart vs Borussia Dortmund
VfB Stuttgart Form
VfB Stuttgart have been a little inconsistent recently, as they beat RB Leipzig by 1-0. Following that up proved too difficult, as they lost 2-0 against FC Porto, before achieving a 2-5 win against Augsburg. VfB Stuttgart won five of their last six Bundesliga matches at the MHPArena, scoring 13 and conceding four along they way. They also drew once as they remained without defeat.
Borussia Dortmund Form
Borussia Dortmund look fabulous with three wins on the trot, starting off against FC Koln, who were defeated by 1-2. Then, Augsburg got outclassed in a 2-0 win, before beating Hamburger SV by 3-2. Borussia Dortmund managed a decent return of three wins in their last six Bundesliga away matches, in which they scored 13 while also conceding eight times. They also experienced three draws and zero defeats.
Betting stats and facts for VfB Stuttgart and Borussia Dortmund
Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between VfB Stuttgart and Borussia Dortmund. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.
- In 5 of the last 6 VfB Stuttgart matches in the Bundesliga, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 4 of the last 5 VfB Stuttgart matches in the Bundesliga, the sum of goals was over 3.5
- In the last 3 VfB Stuttgart matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 3 of the last 4 VfB Stuttgart home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 10 of the last 11 Borussia Dortmund matches in the Bundesliga, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Borussia Dortmund have won 8 of the last 10 matches in the Bundesliga while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- In 10 of the last 12 Borussia Dortmund away matches in the Bundesliga, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 5 Borussia Dortmund away matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In the last 5 Borussia Dortmund away matches in the Bundesliga, the sum of goals was over 2.5
Players on top: VfB Stuttgart vs Borussia Dortmund
Serhou Guirassy scored four goals in six Bundesliga games for Borussia Dortmund. This took his total for the season up to 13 goals scored in Bundesliga. Deniz Undav is the man to point out for the home side, scoring seven times in six Bundesliga outings.
Betting markets: VfB Stuttgart vs Borussia Dortmund
Full-time result
VfB Stuttgart claimed all three points seven times in their last 10 home matches across all tournaments, while also drawing one along the way. They endured defeat in two of the games in this run. Borussia Dortmund won four of their last 10 games away, while drawing four and losing two in this series of matches. VfB Stuttgart didn’t lose any of their previous 6 matches. Borussia Dortmund did not lose any of their last 7 matches at home. Borussia Dortmund have hit a nice vein of form, not losing any of their last 9 away games. VfB Stuttgart have not lost to Borussia Dortmund in 4 consecutive home meetings.
Both teams to score
VfB Stuttgart scored first in seven of their last ten home games. Borussia Dortmund scored the opening goal in seven of the last ten away from home. VfB Stuttgart managed to open the scoreline in no less than six of their previous 10 games. Their opponent from Borussia Dortmund performed a similar feat as they scored the opener in seven of their last 10 games. VfB Stuttgart have scored in 7 consecutive league meetings with Borussia Dortmund.
Total goals
VfB Stuttgart saw over 2.5 goals in seven of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 2.3 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals were scored in eight of the ten most recent games across all tournaments for Borussia Dortmund. They performed an average of 2.3 goals in these. Borussia Dortmund are on a fine streak of scoring at least one goal in their last 35 matches.
