VfB Stuttgart – Borussia Dortmund

Stuttgart host a formidable Borussia Dortmund at the Mercedes-Benz Arena, looking to claw their way out of the relegation zone where they sit 14th with three points from one win and two defeats, having scored six and conceded eight. Dortmund arrive as the league’s second‑placed side, unbeaten with nine points after three victories and a comfortable 8‑2 goal difference. The home side will need to tighten up defensively, as Stuttgart’s two losses have highlighted a leaky backline, while Dortmund’s clean sheet record this season suggests they will press hard from the outset. If the visitors maintain their winning momentum, Stuttgart’s chances of sparking a comeback are slim, but a surprise result could dramatically reshape the table in the weeks to come.