Match Details
The upcoming match between VfB Stuttgart and Borussia Dortmund is scheduled to take place on November 11, 2023, at the MHP Arena. It will be a Bundesliga fixture and the odds currently favor a close contest, with VfB Stuttgart having odds of 2.67 for a victory, a draw at 3.83, and Borussia Dortmund with odds of 2.64 to win.
Head-to-Head Comparison
When looking at the historical performance between these two teams, it is evident that there have been some high-scoring encounters in recent years. In their most recent meeting on April 15, 2023, they played out an entertaining 3-3 draw in the Bundesliga. However, in their previous encounter on October 22, 2022, Borussia Dortmund emerged as dominant winners with a resounding 5-0 victory over VfB Stuttgart.
In terms of goal-scoring trends in matches between these teams, there has been an average of over three goals per game scored when they face each other. This suggests that this fixture has often produced exciting and attacking football.
Team Form: VfB Stuttgart
VfB Stuttgart has been performing well recently across various competitions. In their last six matches overall, they have secured four victories while suffering two defeats. Their goal-scoring record stands at an impressive tally of eleven goals scored and six conceded during this period.
In the Bundesliga standings, VfB Stuttgart currently sits in third position with twenty-one points from ten matches played so far this season. Their form at home has been particularly strong with four wins out of five matches played and eighteen goals scored while conceding just five.
Their most recent match saw them suffer a disappointing defeat against FC Heidenheim where they were unable to find the back of the net and conceded two goals.
Team Form: Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund has also been in good form recently, especially in away matches. Out of their last six matches, they have won four and drawn one, with just a single defeat. They have scored eight goals while conceding seven during this period.
In the Bundesliga standings, Borussia Dortmund currently occupies fourth place with twenty-one points from ten matches played. Their away form has been solid, having not lost a match on the road so far this season.
Their most recent match was a comfortable 2-0 victory against Newcastle in the UEFA Champions League, with goals coming from Niklas Füllkrug and Julian Brandt.
Key Players
VfB Stuttgart’s Silas Katompa Mvumpa has been a standout performer for his team, contributing four goals and two assists in twelve appearances across all competitions. On the other hand, Serhou Yadaly Guirassy has also impressed with fifteen goals in nine matches.
For Borussia Dortmund, Marco Reus has shown his quality as a playmaker by scoring four goals and providing one assist in thirteen appearances. Julian Brandt has also been influential with five goals and five assists to his name so far this season.
Statistical Insights
Both VfB Stuttgart and Borussia Dortmund have displayed strong attacking prowess based on their recent results. VfB Stuttgart has scored an impressive total of twenty-seven goals in ten Bundesliga matches this season, while Borussia Dortmund has found the back of the net twenty times during the same period.
Defensively, VfB Stuttgart’s backline has conceded thirteen goals so far this season, while Borussia Dortmund’s defense has let in fifteen goals. This suggests that both teams may need to focus on tightening up their defensive performances for this upcoming fixture.
Prediction: VfB Stuttgart 2 – 1 Borussia Dortmund
Based on the analysis of both teams’ recent form, key players, and statistical insights, it is predicted that VfB Stuttgart will emerge victorious with a scoreline of 2-1 against Borussia Dortmund. However, given the competitiveness of both teams and their attacking capabilities, an exciting and closely contested match can be expected.
