Stuttgart, chasing promotion, have been in excellent form at home this season, amassing 19 points out of a possible 21 in the Bundesliga.
In contrast, Dortmund have struggled to adapt to the demands of higher-level competition, suffering four defeats in seven away matches, which has hurt their chances of staying competitive in this challenging second-tier league.
Dortmund are in a must-win scenario to avoid further trouble, and it’s worth noting that 15 of their last 17 league games have seen two or more goals scored.
Similarly, Stuttgart’s last 15 league outings have also featured over 2.5 goals. A loss in this pivotal match could seriously impact Stuttgart’s promotion ambitions.
Stuttgart’s last 14 home matches have seen both teams score in 13 of them, while Dortmund have managed to find the net in eight of their last ten away games, though they’ve only kept two clean sheets in that stretch.
Prediction
Although Dortmund would love to derail Stuttgart’s promotion campaign, their poor away form—15 matches without a win, including five consecutive losses—makes that outcome seem unlikely.
Stuttgart, having won eight of their last nine home games, appear well-positioned to secure another victory.
Prediction: Stuttgart 4 : 1 Dortmund
