Stuttgart are strong at home, but Dortmund have won five straight: prediction for Stuttgart vs Borussia Dortmund
The fourth-round Bundesliga clash between Stuttgart and Borussia Dortmund will take place on September 19 at the MHP Arena. The hosts have collected just three points from their opening three matches, while the visitors have won every league game and sit second in the table.
Stuttgart: prolific attack but a troubled defense
Sebastian Hoeneß's side made an inconsistent start to the season and lost 2-1 to Hoffenheim in the previous round. Stuttgart created five good chances in that match but converted only one of them.
The hosts' main problem lies in defense: they have kept just one clean sheet in five competitive matches this season. On home soil, however, the team have won both games by an aggregate score of 7-2 and are unbeaten there in six consecutive matches.
Borussia Dortmund: five wins since the Super Cup
Following their defeat to Bayern Munich in the Super Cup, Niko Kovač's team have won five competitive matches in a row, scoring 16 goals during that run. In the Bundesliga, Dortmund have taken nine points from a possible nine.
In the previous round, Borussia defeated Paderborn 3-0, although they only put the result beyond doubt late in the game. The team are also unbeaten away from home so far, having won both of their matches this season.
Match facts and head-to-head record
- Stuttgart have won both of their home matches this season by an aggregate score of 7-2.
- Borussia Dortmund have won five consecutive matches in all competitions and scored 16 goals.
- Dortmund have won just one of their last eight head-to-head meetings, suffering five defeats.
The visitors can extend their winning streak: prediction for Stuttgart vs Borussia Dortmund
Stuttgart are dangerous at home and are more than capable of scoring, especially given the number of chances they create. However, the hosts' defense has been making mistakes far too often.
Dortmund are in much more consistent form and possess enough attacking quality to exploit these weaknesses. If the visitors maintain their current efficiency, they should return home with all three points.
