won 70 of 230 settled GS picks · +80.9u profit · this pick: Serhou Guirassy to score @ 2.10 · 3 units
⚡ Why this pick
Scored twice vs Paderborn
Starts every Dortmund game
In rich scoring form
Faces a shaky Stuttgart defense
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VfB Stuttgart
3-4-2-1
● Confirmed
9
Demirovic
26
↓64′
Undav
11
↓84′
El Khannouss
10
↓64′
Fuehrich
6
Stiller
21
↓84′
Proemel
4
Vagnoman
7
Mittelstaedt
24
Chabot
29
Jeltsch
1
Bredlow
Bench (18)
Dzenan Pejcinovic ↑64′ · Jamie Leweling ↑64′ · Nikolas Nartey ↑84′ · Leo Sauer ↑84′ · Nikolas Nartey ↑84′ · Ameen Al Dakhil · Ramon Hendriks · Atakan Karazor · Marius Funk · Yanik Spalt · Angelo Stiller · Jarzinho Malanga · Lorenz Assignon · Luca Jaquez · Dan-Axel Zagadou · Tiago Tomas · Dennis Seimen · Justin Diehl
Coach · Sebastian Hoeness
Match Preview
VfB Stuttgart vs Borussia Dortmund Match Preview
AI-written editorial preview · updated 2026-09-17 20:16 UTC
Stuttgart look to bounce back against high-flying Dortmund
The MHPArena prepares for a high-stakes Bundesliga clash this Saturday as VfB Stuttgart look to steady the ship against a formidable Borussia Dortmund side. With the international break looming, both teams are eager to make a final statement before the pause in domestic action.
Seeking a return to form
Sebastian Hoeneß’s Stuttgart side enters this matchday 4 fixture with a clear mandate: to return to winning ways following their recent 2-1 defeat to Hoffenheim. While their Bundesliga campaign has seen a mix of results, including a dominant 4-1 victory over FC Koeln, the team is reportedly focusing on refining the finer details of their tactical structure. There is a sense of urgency in the camp, as the squad looks to harness their home advantage to overcome a challenging start to the domestic schedule.
Dortmund’s momentum and the Guirassy factor
Borussia Dortmund arrive in excellent spirits, buoyed by a string of positive results that includes a convincing 3-0 win against Paderborn. Under the guidance of Niko Kovac, the visitors have demonstrated a clinical edge, particularly through the form of Serhou Guirassy, who has netted five goals in his last nine appearances. Having also secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Villarreal in the Champions League, Dortmund travel with a solid points cushion and a clear sense of confidence.
Team news and expected lineups
Both managers face significant personnel decisions as they finalize their squads for the weekend. For Stuttgart, the expected XI features Fabian Bredlow in goal, with a defensive line including Maximilian Mittelstaedt and Jeff Chabot, while Deniz Undav and Dzenan Pejcinovic are expected to lead the attack. However, the absence of Angelo Stiller remains a point of concern for the hosts.
Borussia Dortmund are expected to field Gregor Kobel in goal, supported by a defensive unit featuring Nico Schlotterbeck and Waldemar Anton. In midfield, Jobe Bellingham and Ethan Nwaneri are expected to provide the creative spark, with Serhou Guirassy and Fabio Silva leading the line. The visitors remain without the services of Konstantinos Karetsas and Filippo Mane due to injury.
A history of competitive encounters
Recent meetings between these two clubs have been anything but predictable. Their last encounter in April 2026 saw Dortmund emerge as 2-0 winners, but the fixture has frequently produced high-scoring affairs, such as the 3-3 draw in November 2025 and Stuttgart’s emphatic 5-1 victory in September 2024. This history suggests that Saturday’s match could be an open, tactical battle as both sides look to impose their style on the game. With both teams aiming to head into the international break on a high note, the intensity at the MHPArena is expected to be at a premium.
