Dortmund vs Stuttgart Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | Bundesliga, February 8, 2025

Dortmund vs Stuttgart Preview

• Competition: Bundesliga.
• Date: Saturday, February 8.
• Time: 2:30 PM GMT.
• Venue: Signal Iduna Park.

Dortmund vs Stuttgart will take place at the Signal Iduna Park in the Bundesliga’s middle kick-off slot on February 8 in matchday 21 in the competition.

The hosts are struggling in 11^th in the table with 29 points from 20 matches. They endured a really poor run of form at the beginning of this month but have since steadied the ship. Their last five games show two defeats, one draw and two wins, with the positive results coming in their last three outings. In this run, Dortmund scored eight and conceded eight as well. They defeated Heidenheim 2-1 in their last outing and will draw confidence from the result.

Stuttgart, on the other hand, are fifth in the table with 32 points from 20 matches. Despite being so ahead in the table, they are still within touching distance of Dortmund in terms of points. Stuttgart are in a mixed vein of form, having won two of their last five, but lost the other three. In this run, they scored six and conceded nine goals. However, they defeated Augsburg 1-0 last time and will look to extend their winning run.

On that note, let’s take a look at the team news from both camps.

Dortmund Team News

Manager Mike Tullberg fielded a strong lineup in his team’s last match, with most of the players performing at a high level. The manager even used up all five substitutions but there were no new injuries or suspensions to report from that match.

However, three players will miss their game. Nico Schlotterbeck is suspended due to bookings and will not be available. Felix Nmecha (knee) and Niklas Sule (ankle) will also miss out as they continue to recover from their injuries.

Stuttgart Team News

Manager Sebastian Hoeness fielded a strong lineup in his team’s last match as they secured a 1-0 win in the DFB-Pokal. Almost all the players put in great performances, and the manager also used three players off the bench, but no new injuries or suspensions to report.

They will be without six players, though. Ameen Al Dakhil (hip), Dan-Axel Zagadou (unknown), El Bilal Toure (broken ankle), Justin Diehl (hamstring), Luca Raimund (thigh), Nick Woltemade (illness) will all miss out as they continue to recover.

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Dortmund vs Stuttgart Predicted Lineups

Dortmund Predicted Lineup (3-2-4-1)

Goalkeeper: Gregor Kobel.

Defenders: Julian Ryerson, Emre Can (C), Waldemar Anton.

Midfielders: Marcel Sabitzer, Ramy Bensebaini, Julian Brandt, Pascal Gross.

Forwards: Jalen Duranville, Jamie Gittens, Serhou Guirassy.

Stuttgart Predicted Lineup (4-4-2)

Goalkeeper: Alexander Nubel.

Defenders: Leonidas Stergiou, Julian Chabot, Ramon Hendriks, Maximilian Mittelstadt.

Midfielders: Jacob Bruun Larsen, Atakan Karazor, Angelo Stiller, Chris Fuhrich.

Forwards: Ermedin Demirovic, Deniz Undav.

Head-to-Head Record

These two share the same division and have for the last several years, resulting in regular meetings between these two teams. However, the head-to-head record is far from what one would expect. Stuttgart have won four of the last five meetings against Dortmund, with the other match being a draw.

Key Players to Watch

Jamie Gittens (Dortmund)

The English winger has been on fire for his team this season, adding seven goals and three assists to their tally. His goals have come from a mere 2.59 xG, which is very impressive and he will look to continue this conversion rate. His three assists have come from 3.50 xA, though, and he will need to improve in that metric.

Ermedin Demirovic (Stuttgart)

The Bosnian marksman has been in great form for Stuttgart so far this season. He has scored eight goals so far in this campaign, which have come from 7.57 xG. That means Demirovic will need to improve his conversion rate and start putting away some of the tough chances as well.

Dortmund vs Stuttgart Prediction

Going by the recent head-to-head record, Stuttgart will enter this fixture with their heads held high knowing they have dismantled Dortmund in the past. However, playing at the Signal Iduna Park is never easy and the hosts will be strong too, meaning this could be a draw.

Prediction: Dortmund 2-2 Stuttgart.

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