Borussia Dortmund will be looking to recover from a humbling defeat in their last fixture when they travel to Stuttgart on Friday night. The German giants are currently nine points behind league leaders Bayern Munich, while Stuttgart are also desperate for the points as they sit 15th.
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The Bundesliga title race may be back on after a mishap by Bayern Munich over the weekend, as they fielded 12 players. However, Borussia Dortmund will need to get back to winning ways if they are to test the Bavarian giants between now and the end of the season.
Dortmund lost for the seventh time this season in their latest fixture and remain nine points off the pace for the league title. They have struggled in recent weeks in the Bundesliga, as they have won just twice in their previous five fixtures. However, last weekend’s defeat was the first that they have suffered during that run.
Dortmund were way off the pace in that fixture, as they were hammered 4-1 at home by RB Leipzig. The only goal in the defeat was scored by Donyell Malen, with just one of two shots on target recorded by the hosts.
Stuttgart face a nervy end to the season in the Bundesliga, as they remain in the thick of the relegation battle. They are currently sitting outside of the drop zone by a point, while they also boast one of the poorest defensive records in the league this term, having allowed 51 goals in the 28 games that they have played.
However, recent form certainly shows that they are reacting well to the position that they find themselves in. They have won twice over their previous four, and are unbeaten during that run. Their latest match saw them draw 1-1 with Arminia.
Stuttgart vs Borussia Dortmund Head to Head
Dortmund have won three of the previous four fixtures between the sides. Stuttgart’s only win during that period was a 5-1 success away from home against Dortmund in December 2020. However, the visitors this weekend have won their last two against Stuttgart, including a 2-1 success in November.
Stuttgart vs Borussia Dortmund Prediction
Stuttgart certainly have the better form coming into this fixture, and that could see a minor shock occur on Friday evening. We could see the hosts inflicting more misery on the out of sorts Dortmund by claiming a huge win in their survival fight.
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