Stuttgart, with their eyes on promotion, have been dominant at home this season, collecting 19 points out of a possible 21 in the Bundesliga.
In contrast, Dortmund have found it difficult to adapt to the demands of this level, suffering four losses in seven away games, which has put them in a tough spot in their fight for survival in the second division.
Dortmund are in a must-win scenario to avoid further troubles. Notably, 15 of their last 17 matches have seen at least two goals scored, and Stuttgart has mirrored this trend, with 15 of their last 17 games also featuring over 2.5 goals. A loss in this crucial game could seriously hinder Stuttgart’s promotion ambitions.
Stuttgart have both scored and conceded in 13 of their last 14 home games, while Dortmund have found the net in eight of their last ten away fixtures, although they’ve only managed to keep two clean sheets during that stretch.
Prediction
Although Dortmund would love to derail Stuttgart’s promotion push, their poor away form—15 games without a win, including five consecutive losses—makes this unlikely. Stuttgart, having won eight of their last nine home matches, are in a strong position to take the win.
Prediction: Stuttgart 4 : 1 Dortmund
