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VFB Stuttgart VfB Stuttgart - BVB Dortmund Borussia Dortmund

VFB

0

BVB

2

90' +6'
J. Brandt
90' +4'
K. Adeyemi

MHPArena(60,000 Spectators)

Robert Schröder

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31 %Gregor Kobel

Gregor Kobel

0:25

Watch: Kobel reflects on BVB win

Full-time: VfB Stuttgart 0-2 Borussia Dortmund

What an incredible end to that game! It looked destined to end goalless, before the Dortmund substitutes snatched a win for their side in the dying moments. First, Brandt's cross was directed into Adeyemi's path before he slotted home, and then Brandt scored himself with an impressive close range volley.

© Alexander Hassenstein

Full-time

90'

+ 7

Yellow card

90'

+ 7

Yellow card

90'

+ 6

And now it's two!

Silva leads a breakaway before crossing to Brandt at the far post. He takes a touch before volleying into the near top corner, great finish!

90'

+ 6

Julian Brandt

GOAL!

0:2

Assist:

Julian Brandt

Goal probability

Goal probability

Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.

7 %

Shot speed

Shot speed

Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.

99.44 km/h

Distance to Goal

Distance to Goal

The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.

13.7 m

Dortmund surely steal the win!

Brandt's cross is headed back into his own box by Chabot, straight into the path of Adeyemi. He collects the ball, pushes it past Karazor and slams it into the near corner of Nübel's goal.

© Alexander Hassenstein

90'

+ 4

Karim Adeyemi

GOAL!

0:1

Karim Adeyemi

Goal probability

Goal probability

Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.

11 %

Shot speed

Shot speed

Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.

95.53 km/h

Distance to Goal

Distance to Goal

The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.

12.64 m

90'

+ 1

Five more minutes

There's still a chance for either side to snatch a late winner.

88'

Substitution

88'

Substitution

Ermedin Demirović

Maximilian Mittelstädt

0:33

Hendriks' crucial tackle

84'

Poor cross

Adeyemi receives the ball in space as Dortmund break. He swings in an early cross, which floats straight into Nübel's hands.

83'

Stiller from range!

He tries to bend one in the top corner from just outside the box but gets slightly too much on it.

81'

BVB survive

El Khannouss swings in the free-kick and a game of head tennis ensures. Dortmund eventually clear their lines.

80'

Dangerous position

Adeyemi clips Stiller on the edge of the box, giving the hosts a free-kick in a great area.

80'

Yellow card

Plugging away

Stuttgart have found it difficult to create in the second half. Will they get their goal or are we destined for a stalemate?

© Alexander Hassenstein

74'

Frustrated

Schlotterbeck intercepts a Leweling cross before being brought down by El Khannouss.

72'

Substitution

Bilal El Khannouss

72'

Substitution

Lorenz Assignon

72'

Substitution

Maximilian Beier

71'

Late push?

Stuttgart look to be tiring and Dortmund look as if they have a final push in them.

71'

Yellow card

Marcel Sabitzer

69'

Substitution

68'

Still ahead

xGoals

The xGoals value of a club is calculated from the sum of all goal probabilities (goals and shots on goal) of that team. During a match, it’s easy to see whether the club is performing better than expected (goals > xGoals) - or maybe even higher (xGoals > goals).

Stuttgart are still leading the way in terms of xG in these closing stages.

xGoals

0

0.59

0.19

0

Goals

66'

Pressure Handling

Pressure Handling

This Match Fact examines how successfully players perform under pressure. The percentage of "solved situations" indicates how often a player has freed himself from opponent pressure by dribbling, passing, scoring a goal or drawing a foul.

80%

%

Lorenz Assignon

10 times under pressure

65'

Yellow card

64'

Fresh legs

Can Silva and Adeyemi turn the tide in Dortmund's favour?

64'

Substitution

Serhou Guirassy

64'

Substitution

Carney Chukwuemeka

No way through

The hosts are still finding it difficult to unlock the Dortmund defence.

© Alexander Hassenstein

54'

Putting the miles in

BVB are having to work hard to keep themselves in the game.

Sprints

52

77

49'

Back in control

New half, same Stuttgart. The hosts are bossing possession once more.

46'

We're back!

The second half is underway.

Kick-off!

Half-time: VfB Stuttgart 0-0 Borussia Dortmund

It's all square at the break, despite it being a rather one side half of football. Stuttgart have been on the front foot from the off and have created a couple of clear chances, while Dortmund spent most of the half keeping them at bay. The hosts haven't been able to get that elusive opening goal yet though, setting up an intriguing second half.

© Alexander Hassenstein

Half-time

0:23

Führich volleys over

43'

Holding on

There are just a few minutes left of the half for Dortmund to survive.

38'

Overhit

Führich gets to the byline before lifting a cross to the back post but it bounces out for a throw.

Relentless

With the break approaching, the hosts are still pushing for the opener.

© THOMAS KIENZLE

29'

Hosts on top

BVB have struggled so far, but luckily Stuttgart haven't managed to capitalise on their dominance.

Goal attempts

4off target

2on target

0off target

1on target

29'

Yellow card

Carney Chukwuemeka

© THOMAS KIENZLE

28'

Guirassy down

He blocks Führich's shot with his head and needs a moment to recover.

23'

Applying the pressure

Dortmund are penned in their own box and weathering a Stuttgart storm at the moment.

0:22

Kobel saves!

A cut-back to Führich is intercepted on the edge of the area and falls to Stiller. He tries to bend one in the bottom corner, but the BVB 'keeper gets down well to his right.

Toe-to-toe

Dortmund are trying to stem the tide of Stuttgart pressure with attacks of their own.

© IMAGO/Eibner-Pressefoto/Wolfgang Frank

14'

Führich from distance

He strikes his shot well from a central position, but it's an easy catch for Kobel.

11'

Early dominance

It's been all Stuttgart so far.

Possession (%)

7327

10'

Awkward clearance

Another brilliant cross from Stiller is knocked over his own bar from Svensson in the six-yard area.

7'

Energetic start

Stuttgart have looked bright in these opening exchanges.

4'

Teasing cross

Stiller lifts a ball toward the far post, which requires Kobel to come out and punch clear.

1'

The ball is rolling!

The hosts get this evening's action started.

Kick-off!

0:25

'Keepers put through their paces

0:16

Raring to go

The Stuttgart players take in the MHPArena before the preparations begin.

0:10

Inside the Stuttgart dressing room

More on that Stuttgart team

The hosts make two changes to the side that beat Augsburg before the international break, with Andrés and Tomás being replaced by Karazor (pictured) and Hendriks.

© IMAGO/Natacha Freisen

More on that Dortmund team

The visitors make three changes to the side that beat Hamburg. Chukwuemeka, Guirassy (pictured) and Bensebaini come in for Adeyemi, Nmecha and Reggiani.

© DFL/Getty Images/Lukas Schulze

Starting line-up: VfB Stuttgart

Formation:3-4-2-1 Double-10

Stuttgart subs

Bredlow, Jaquez, Vagnoman, Al-Dakhil, Andrés, El Khannouss, Leweling, Demirović, Tomás

Starting line-up: Borussia Dortmund

Formation:3-4-2-1 Double-10

Dortmund subs

Meyer, Couto, Süle, Reggiani, Özcan, Brandt, Silva, Adeyemi, Inácio

0:18

Watch: Niko Kovač on VfB Stuttgart

The BVB boss used his pre-match media briefing to heap praise on Saturday's opposition for their success in recent years.

Hendriks on his style suiting Stuttgart

Versatile and quick, the 24-year-old possesses the key attributes of a modern Bundesliga defender, which go hand in hand with Stuttgart's philosophy: "We play with a lot of man pressing and one versus one situations, so it's also a lot about the mindset to keep on running to win your duels. I think it's a good fit with me because I describe myself as a player who always plays with the mindset that I want to win my duel, and run back for my team."

© DFL/Getty Images/Christian Kaspar-Bartke

Hendriks on his football hero

With his passion for defending, the Dutchman idolises former Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos: "When I was growing up, I really liked to watch Ramos talking about celebrating a tackle or a defensive action. You could see that he really liked that and this is what I looked up to as a kid."

© DFL/Getty Images/Simon Hofmann

Hendriks: 'We're in a good spot'

Speaking in an interview with the Bundesliga prior to Matchday 28, Ramon Hendriks was asked about Stuttgart's UEFA Champions League aspirations: "There aren't many games left and we're in a good spot now to achieve Champions League football. I think it's playing on our minds because it's a goal that we have. With the end of the season coming and us being in a good place, there's a good possibility that we'll be there."

© DFL/Getty Images/Daniel Kopatsch

Niko Kovač on facing Stuttgart

"They're a team to be taken very seriously, one that has gelled well over the last few years. They have been able to build on their success consistently, and that is no coincidence. For us, that means we really have to give it our all. Obviously, we remember Deniz Undav from the reverse fixture, where he scored three goals. So we're well aware of his qualities, which we don't want to see on display this weekend."

© IMAGO/Herbertz / Nico Herbertz

Sebastian Hoeneß on facing Dortmund

"Borussia Dortmund are having an outstanding season and have a great squad packed with individual class. They're a very solid team, have clear structures and always look dangerous from set plays. We're playing at home and with our fans behind us. We're well aware of how well we've played in recent times against them."

© IMAGO/Pressefoto Rudel/Jens Lommel

3:40

Watch: Stuttgart blossoming in spring

With the business end of the season approaching, VfB Stuttgart are in fine form ahead of a run of crucial fixtures - starting with Dortmund on Matchday 28.

4:12

Watch: Dortmund hitting the reset button

Spring has sprung, and with it, BVB are looking for new shoots of growth, with a number of key personnel changes set to give the club a new look in the coming months.

Chukwuemeka scores on Austria debut

Fresh from switching his international allegiance, the Borussia Dortmund man found the net for his new nation in their 5-1 rout of Ghana. "He played with Sabitzer in midfield, and I think you could tell the two of them know each other well from Dortmund," head coach Ralf Rangnick stated after the resounding win.

© IMAGO/Lukas Biereder

Stars from both sides shine for Germany

Angelo Stiller, Nico Schlotterbeck, Josha Vagnoman, Chris Führich and Deniz Undav all played a part in Germany's 2-1 over Ghana on Wednesday, as Julian Nagelsmann's men made it two wins from two having also beaten Switzerland just a few days prior.

© IMAGO/Bahho Kara

Nmecha unavailable

Felix Nmecha suffered a lateral collateral ligament injury in his knee during Dortmund's last Bundesliga match against Hamburg, which led the midfielder to missing out on the Germany camp during the international break. The club has confirmed that the No.8 will be out for several weeks and is therefore unavailable to make the trip to Stuttgart.

© IMAGO/Malte Ossowski/SVEN SIMON

Superb Stuttgart marching on

With only one defeat from their last 14 Bundesliga games, Stuttgart are closing in on a return to UEFA Champions League football next season. Victory over Dortmund would not only cement their place in the top four but move them to within five points of their opponents in the standings.

© IMAGO/Pressefoto Rudel/Herbert Rudel

Borussia a model of consistency

Dortmund's Klassiker loss to Bayern on 28 February remains their only defeat in their past 20 league encounters. Vincent Kompany's side may be nine points clear at the top of the standings, but Borussia are determined to finish the 2025/26 campaign with a flourish.

© IMAGO/Jürgen Schwarz

2:03

Last time out: Augsburg 2-5 Stuttgart

Sebastian Hoeneß's side climbed to third in the Bundesliga courtesy of a thumping victory at the WWK Arena on Matchday 27.

2:03

Last time out: Dortmund 3-2 Hamburg

Ramy Bensebaini scored two second-half penalties as Borussia recovered from two goals down to claim a dramatic victory and consolidate second place in the table.

2:03

Previous meeting: Dortmund 3-3 Stuttgart

Deniz Undav scored a second-half hat-trick - including a stoppage-time leveller - as Stuttgart held Niko Kovač's side to a draw in one of the games of the season so far.

0:20

Watch: When Book teed up Marco Reus

2:21

Watch: Ole Book introduced as Dortmund sporting director

Hello and welcome!

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