VfB Stuttgart vs Borussia Dortmund, Bundesliga 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
VfB Stuttgart vs Borussia Dortmund — Bundesliga at Mercedes-Benz Arena.
- VfB Stuttgart 34 games · 62 pts (2025/26)
- Borussia Dortmund 34 games · 73 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Harm Osmers
- Referee Tobias Welz
- Referee Christian Dingert
- Referee Thorben Siewer
- Referee Robert Kempter
- Referee Thomas Stein
- Referee Michael Emmer
19 games this season
🟨 0.9/game
⚽ 5.2 goals/game
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Apr | Borussia Dortmund | H | 3–3 | D |
| 09 Apr | VfL Bochum 1848 | A | 3–2 | W |
| 05 Apr | 1. FC Nurnberg | A | 1–0 | W |
| 01 Apr | 1. FC Union Berlin | A | 0–3 | L |
| 18 Mar | VfL Wolfsburg | H | 0–1 | L |
| 11 Mar | Eintracht Frankfurt | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Apr | VfB Stuttgart | A | 3–3 | D |
| 08 Apr | 1. FC Union Berlin | H | 2–1 | W |
| 05 Apr | RB Leipzig | A | 0–2 | L |
| 01 Apr | FC Bayern München | A | 2–4 | L |
| 18 Mar | 1. FC Koln | H | 6–1 | W |
| 11 Mar | FC Schalke 04 | A | 2–2 | D |
Season Stats
| VfB Stuttgart | Borussia Dortmund | |
|---|---|---|
| #4 | Position | #2 |
| 62 | Points | 73 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 18 / 8 / 8 | W / D / L | 22 / 7 / 5 |
| 71 | Scored | 70 |
| 49 | Conceded | 34 |
| +22 | GD | +36 |
| 1.82 | PPG | 2.15 |
| 53% | Win % | 65% |
Key Stats
60%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
73%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
32%
Clean Sheets
VfB Stuttgart this season
VfB Stuttgart this season
44%
Clean Sheets
Borussia Dortmund this season
Borussia Dortmund this season
VfB Stuttgart are 4th (62 pts). Borussia Dortmund are 2nd (73 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
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
Borussia Dortmund
0-15
2/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
3/2
46-60
1/–
61-75
1/–
76+
5/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — VfB Stuttgart and Borussia Dortmund get this one started.
- 5' A quiet spell here at Mercedes-Benz Arena. VfB Stuttgart seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 10' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with Borussia Dortmund winning 50% of all matches.
- 15' Borussia Dortmund are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 20' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 25' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both VfB Stuttgart and Borussia Dortmund are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 26' Borussia Dortmund is taking the lead after the goal scored by Sebastien Haller on 26.
- 31' It looks surprising Borussia Dortmund does not make any changes. Jude Bellingham has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 33' What composure from Donyell Malen! The Netherlands international strokes it home. 0-2.
- 35' Poor challenge from Konstantinos Mavropanos. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 39' The referee shows VfB Stuttgart player a Red card on 39.
- 44' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 46' Another substitution for Borussia Dortmund to replace Mats Hummels by Soumaila Coulibaly on 46 minute.
- 51' Borussia Dortmund seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 52' What a moment for Sehrou Guirassy! That strike on 52 puts his side firmly in control.
- 57' A moment of madness from Jude Bellingham on 57 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Borussia Dortmund will be frustrated.
- 62' Chris Fuhrich makes way for Silas Wamangituka Fundu at the 62 minute mark. A tactical switch from VfB Stuttgart.
- 63' The whistle greets Julian Brandt as he departs to be replaced by Marco Reus.
- 68' Borussia Dortmund fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 69' A change in the Borussia Dortmund ranks — Donyell Malen exits the field as Jamie Bynoe-Gittens enters on 69.
- 71' Marco Reus was booked on 71.
- 74' A tactical swap from VfB Stuttgart — Tiago Tomas on, Sehrou Guirassy off on 74 minutes.
- 78' A stunning finish from Tanguy Coulibaly — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 80' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Tiago Tomas.
- 82' The supporters are chanting for Gio Reyna. He replaces Karim Adeyemi on 82 minute.
- 84' What a strike from Josha Vagnoman! The score is 3-2.
- 86' Gio Reyna catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 86.
- 89' A meaty challenge results in booking for Tiago Tomas on 89.
- 90' Silas Wamangituka Fundu is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — VfB Stuttgart 3-3 Borussia Dortmund.
Lineups
VfB Stuttgart Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 5
- 4
- 23
- 2
- 24
- 22
-
9
Sehrou Guirassy ↓ Tiago Tomas 74'
- 33
- 3
-
8
Enzo Millot ↓ Tanguy Coulibaly 74'
Bench
- 31
- 1
- 17
- 15
-
7
Tanguy Coulibaly ↑ 74'
- 25
-
10
Tiago Tomas ↑ 74'
-
14
Silas Wamangituka Fundu ↑ 62'
- 11
Coach
Sebastian Hoeneß
Borussia Dortmund Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 15
-
19
Julian Brandt ↓ Marco Reus 63'
- 13
- 1
- 9
- 6
- 26
- 23
- 22
-
27
Karim Adeyemi ↓ Gio Reyna 82'
Bench
-
11
Marco Reus ↑ 63'
- 8
- 17
- 33
- 20
-
7
Gio Reyna ↑ 82'
-
18
Youssoufa Moukoko ↑ 63'
-
44
Soumaila Coulibaly ↑ 46'
-
43
Jamie Bynoe-Gittens ↑ 69'
Coach
Edin Terzic
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Julian Brandt | 5 |
| Sehrou Guirassy | 4 |
| Gio Reyna | 4 |
| Marco Reus | 4 |
| Deniz Undav | 3 |
| Jude Bellingham | 3 |
| Paco Alcacer | 2 |
| Donyell Malen | 2 |
Head to Head
VfB Stuttgart Form
Borussia Dortmund Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.74
VfB Stuttgart xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.14
Borussia Dortmund xG
I would bet for:
VfB Stuttgart or Borussia Dortmund 76% + Over 2.5 goals 73%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.88
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 2.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 3.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 4.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
Double Chance
VfB Stuttgart or Draw
57%
Draw or Borussia Dortmund
67%
VfB Stuttgart or Borussia Dortmund
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Borussia Dortmund win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 3–3 not predicted3 – 3Actual
1 – 1
8.5%
1 – 2
8%
2 – 2
6.8%
2 – 1
6.5%
1 – 3
5.6%
2 – 3
4.9%
0 – 2
4.8%
3 – 2
4%
0 – 1
4%
3 – 1
3.8%
0 – 3
3.3%
0 – 0
3.2%
Asian Handicap — VfB Stuttgart
| Handicap | VfB Stuttgart covers | Push | Borussia Dortmund covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 9% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 15% | 69% |
| -0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +1 | 54% | 19% | 28% |
| +1.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +2 | 72% | 14% | 14% |
| +2.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
Clean Sheet
VfB Stuttgart keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
Borussia Dortmund keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.