As Borussia Dortmund prepares to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Westfalenstadion, they face off against Stuttgart in a pivotal Bundesliga clash on Saturday, 6th April 2024.
This encounter holds significant weight in the race for Champions League qualification, with both teams keen to solidify their positions at the top.
Current Form
Dortmund's Current Form
Dortmund has shown impressive form recently, securing a place three points clear of RB Leipzig after a landmark victory against Bayern Munich.
This win not only marked their first triumph at the Allianz Arena in a league match in a decade but also extended their winning streak to five in all competitions.
Stuttgart's Current Form
On the other side, Stuttgart stumbled with a 3-3 draw against Heidenheim, despite leading 2-0, which hampered their chances to close the gap on Bayern.
Team News
Dortmund Team News
The hosts will be without Ramy Bensebaini due to a season-ending knee injury, and Donyell Malen is also sidelined.
However, Gregor Kobel is back after a stomach issue, and Marcel Sabitzer returns from suspension.
Stuttgart Team News
Stuttgart faces challenges too, missing Waldemar Anton through suspension and Dan-Axel Zagadou with a knee injury.
Their striking duo, Undav and Guirassy, however, continue to impress, breaking the club record for league goals scored by an attacking pair.
Key Players
Dortmund's Key Player
For Dortmund, the return of Marcel Sabitzer adds midfield strength, while the striking force will look towards their impressive duo to continue their goal-scoring form.
Stuttgart's Key Players
Stuttgart's hopes might rest on the shoulders of their record-breaking pair, Undav and Guirassy, who have demonstrated their ability to sway games in their favour.
Scoreline Prediction
With both teams showing potential for high-scoring encounters, especially in their recent forms, a thrilling match is on the cards.
Dortmund, riding the wave of their recent successes, looks poised to extend their winning streak, and we're predicting they take a 2-1 victory over Stuttgart.
FAQs
When is the match scheduled? The match is on Saturday, 6th April 2024.
What is at stake? Champions League qualification spots for the next season.
Have these teams met before? Yes, they have had several encounters, often resulting in high-scoring matches.
Who are the key players to watch? Marcel Sabitzer for Dortmund and the duo of Undav and Guirassy for Stuttgart.
Where will the match take place? At the Westfalenstadion, Dortmund.
