Borussia Dortmund vs VfB Stuttgart, Bundesliga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Borussia Dortmund vs VfB Stuttgart — Bundesliga at Signal Iduna Park.
- Borussia Dortmund 34 games · 73 pts (2025/26)
- VfB Stuttgart 34 games · 62 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Matthias Jollenbeck
- Assistant 1 Christof Gunsch
- Assistant 2 Jonas Weickenmeier
20 games this season
🟨 1.0/game
⚽ 5.6 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Bayern München | 34 | 89 |
| 2 | Borussia Dortmund | 34 | 73 |
| 3 | RB Leipzig | 34 | 65 |
| 4 | VfB Stuttgart | 34 | 62 |
| 5 | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | 34 | 61 |
| 6 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 34 | 59 |
| 7 | SC Freiburg | 34 | 47 |
| 8 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 34 | 44 |
| 9 | FC Augsburg | 34 | 43 |
| 10 | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 34 | 40 |
| 11 | 1. FC Union Berlin | 34 | 39 |
| 12 | Borussia Monchengladbach | 34 | 38 |
| 13 | Hamburger SV | 34 | 38 |
| 14 | 1. FC Koln | 34 | 32 |
| 15 | SV Werder Bremen | 34 | 32 |
| 16 | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | 29 |
| 17 | 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 | 34 | 26 |
| 18 | FC St. Pauli 1910 | 34 | 26 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Apr | VfB Stuttgart | H | 0–1 | L |
| 30 Mar | FC Bayern München | A | 2–0 | W |
| 17 Mar | Eintracht Frankfurt | H | 3–1 | W |
| 13 Mar | PSV | H | 2–0 | W |
| 09 Mar | SV Werder Bremen | A | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Mar | 1. FC Union Berlin | A | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Apr | Borussia Dortmund | A | 1–0 | W |
| 31 Mar | 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 | H | 3–3 | D |
| 16 Mar | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | A | 3–0 | W |
| 08 Mar | 1. FC Union Berlin | H | 2–0 | W |
| 02 Mar | VfL Wolfsburg | A | 3–2 | W |
| 24 Feb | 1. FC Koln | H | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Borussia Dortmund | VfB Stuttgart | |
|---|---|---|
| #2 | Position | #4 |
| 73 | Points | 62 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 22 / 7 / 5 | W / D / L | 18 / 8 / 8 |
| 70 | Scored | 71 |
| 34 | Conceded | 49 |
| +36 | GD | +22 |
| 2.15 | PPG | 1.82 |
| 65% | Win % | 53% |
Key Stats
60%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
73%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
44%
Clean Sheets
Borussia Dortmund this season
Borussia Dortmund this season
32%
Clean Sheets
VfB Stuttgart this season
VfB Stuttgart this season
Borussia Dortmund are 2nd (73 pts). VfB Stuttgart are 4th (62 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Borussia Dortmund
0-15
2/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
3/2
46-60
1/–
61-75
1/–
76+
5/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
VfB Stuttgart
0-15
2/2
16-30
3/2
31-45
3/3
46-60
2/2
61-75
2/1
76+
3/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Borussia Dortmund is hosting VfB Stuttgart for another epic battle.
- 5' Atakan Karazor is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Borussia Dortmund so far.
- 9' Angelo Stiller picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 14' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 14 minutes.
- 19' VfB Stuttgart are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 24' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 26' The referee shows VfB Stuttgart player a card on 26.
- 31' Borussia Dortmund currently sit 5 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 36' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 41' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Borussia Dortmund and VfB Stuttgart are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 45' A moment of madness from Julian Brandt on 45 minutes earns him a card. Borussia Dortmund will be frustrated.
- 46' VfB Stuttgart make a change. Josha Vagnoman trudges off to be replaced by Leonidas Stergiou on 46 minutes.
- 51' Leonidas Stergiou has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 56' VfB Stuttgart are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 61' VfB Stuttgart is showing some good football. However, VfB Stuttgart are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 64' A goal from the Guinea international Sehrou Guirassy! He fires home on 64 to make it 0-1!
- 65' Felix Kalu Nmecha is ready to make an impact after coming on for Julian Brandt at the 65 minute mark.
- 68' The whistle greets Chris Fuhrich as he departs to be replaced by Jeong Wooyeong.
- 72' That looks like a foul for a card for Atakan Karazor.
- 77' It looks surprising VfB Stuttgart does not make any changes. Mahmoud Dahoud has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 79' Controversy at the stadium! David Krecidlo argues furiously but the card stands.
- 81' The supporters are chanting for Youssoufa Moukoko. He replaces Ian Maatsen on 81 minute.
- 82' Niclas Fullkrug makes way for Sebastien Haller at the 82 minute mark. A tactical switch from Borussia Dortmund.
- 85' Controversy at the stadium! Alexander Nubel argues furiously but the card stands.
- 85' The crowd applauds Jamie Leweling as he leaves the pitch. Silas Katompa Mvumpa steps in for VfB Stuttgart.
- 86' VfB Stuttgart ring the changes. Enzo Millot has done his job and it is now time for Mahmoud Dahoud to step up.
- 90' A tactical swap from VfB Stuttgart — Pascal Stenzel on, Deniz Undav off on 90 minutes.
- VfB Stuttgart celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Borussia Dortmund Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 15
- 19
- 10
- 14
- 1
- 20
-
26
Julian Ryerson ↓ Marco Reus 81'
- 23
- 4
-
22
Ian Maatsen ↓ Youssoufa Moukoko 81'
- 27
Bench
- 25
-
11
Marco Reus ↑ 81'
- 17
- 33
-
9
Sebastien Haller ↑ 82'
- 6
-
8
Felix Kalu Nmecha ↑ 65'
-
18
Youssoufa Moukoko ↑ 81'
- 43
Coach
Edin Terzic
VfB Stuttgart Lineups
4-2-2-2Starting XI
- 16
- 4
- 7
- 33
-
27
Chris Fuhrich ↓ Jeong Wooyeong 68'
- 9
- 21
- 18
-
26
Deniz Undav ↓ Pascal Stenzel 90'
-
8
Enzo Millot ↓ Mahmoud Dahoud 86'
- 6
Bench
-
5
Mahmoud Dahoud ↑ 86'
- 17
-
15
Pascal Stenzel ↑ 90'
- 1
-
10
Jeong Wooyeong ↑ 68'
-
20
Leonidas Stergiou ↑ 46'
-
14
Silas Katompa Mvumpa ↑ 85'
- 40
- 45
Coach
Sebastian Hoeneß
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Julian Brandt | 5 |
| Marco Reus | 4 |
| Sehrou Guirassy | 4 |
| Gio Reyna | 4 |
| Jude Bellingham | 3 |
| Deniz Undav | 3 |
| Tanguy Coulibaly | 2 |
| Paco Alcacer | 2 |
Head to Head
Borussia Dortmund Form
2024-04-06
Borussia Dortmund
0–1
VfB Stuttgart
L
2024-03-30
FC Bayern München
0–2
Borussia Dortmund
W
2024-03-17
Borussia Dortmund
3–1
Eintracht Frankfurt
W
2024-03-13
Borussia Dortmund
2–0
PSV
W
2024-03-09
SV Werder Bremen
1–2
Borussia Dortmund
W
2024-03-02
1. FC Union Berlin
0–2
Borussia Dortmund
W
VfB Stuttgart Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.73
Borussia Dortmund xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.4
VfB Stuttgart xG
I would bet for:
Borussia Dortmund or VfB Stuttgart 73% + Both teams to score 62%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: VfB Stuttgart win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.13
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 3.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
Borussia Dortmund or Draw
69%
Draw or VfB Stuttgart
58%
Borussia Dortmund or VfB Stuttgart
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.5%
2 – 1
8.8%
1 – 2
7.1%
1 – 0
6.8%
2 – 0
6.5%
2 – 2
6.1%
0 – 0
6%
0 – 1
Actual
3 – 1
5.1%
0 – 2
4.3%
3 – 0
3.7%
3 – 2
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Borussia Dortmund
| Handicap | Borussia Dortmund covers | Push | VfB Stuttgart covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 14% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 20% | 56% |
| -0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 16% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Borussia Dortmund keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
VfB Stuttgart keeps clean sheet
19%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

