The clash between Stuttgart and Borussia Dortmund on September 19 promises fireworks as the visitors chase a sixth straight win in what looks like a tough away day. Dortmund have been flying high this season with clean victories in all their league outings so far, sitting just behind the leaders on goal difference while hoping to pile pressure on Bayern Munich. Stuttgart on the other hand have already tasted defeat twice and their backline looks shaky after the summer changes, making this one a real test for the home side.
Team Form
- Dortmund sit top of the early table with five wins from five, scoring at least two goals in every game including a 5-0 thrashing of an amateur side in the cup.
- Stuttgart have two losses already, including a 1-5 drubbing by Bayern and a 1-2 defeat at Hoffenheim where their defense folded under pressure.
- Both teams finished in the top four last season and qualified for the Champions League, but only Dortmund have shown the consistency needed this time around.
Tactical Analysis
Dortmund under Niko Kovac play with high intensity and rely on their attack to create chances even when things get messy in midfield. Their forwards have been clinical, turning half-chances into goals while the midfielders provide the energy to press high up the pitch. Stuttgart need to lead early to feel comfortable because whenever they go behind their defense struggles to recover and the attack cannot always bail them out.
The home side’s summer reinforcements have not gelled yet and that has left gaps at the back that clever opponents can exploit. Dortmund will likely look to dominate possession and use their wing play to stretch Stuttgart wide before cutting inside for shots on target.
Betting Proposal
After looking at the recent results and how both sides set up, this one points to the visitors taking all three points away from home. The lads from Dortmund have the momentum and the firepower to get the job done.
Dortmund to win away at odds of 2.80 or the 0 handicap on Dortmund at 2.05 both look like solid types to consider for this fixture.
