Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(68) 49 Goals 64 (78)
(47) 31 Assists 37 (58)
(6.6) 6.9 Average Ratings 6.9 (6.6)
26.8 Average Age 25.6
185.1 Average Height (cm) 184.5
(1) 1.1 Shots pg 1.3 (1)
(48%) 44% Aerial Duel Success 47% (50%)
(0.7) 0.6 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.8)
(1.2) 1 Tackles pg 0.9 (1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Bundesliga.

Missing Players

Borussia Dortmund
Stuttgart
Player Reason Status Rating
Ramy Bensebaini Out 6.64
Player Reason Status Rating
Dan-Axel Zagadou Out 6.89
Nikolas Nartey Out N/A
Waldemar Anton Out 6.96
Anthony Rouault Doubtful 6.41

Team News

Borussia Dortmund
Stuttgart
  • Ramy Bensebaini is ruled out with a knee injury, but Macel Sabitzer is available after suspension, so barring late injuries
  • Coach Edin Terzic should have an almost full-strength squad to choose from.
  • Dan-Axel Zagadou has suffered an ACL injury, while Nikolas Nartey is still working on his return following knee surgery.
  • Anthony Rouault is nearing a return after breaking his jaw, while new German international Waldemar Anton is suspended after picking up five yellow cards.

Prediction

  • After an impressive "Klassiker" win, 4th placed BVB host 3rd placed VfB aiming to close the gap to just a point.
  • Dortmund will have one eye on their Champions League trip to face Atletico Madrid in midweek.
  • Following back-to-back defeats immediately after the winter break, third-placed Stuttgart have bounced back with an impressive nine-game unbeaten run to maintain their strong Champions League push.
  • The reverse fixture ended 2-1 in Stuttgart's favour who also won their cup meeting, but BVB can gain revenge on home soil with goals at both ends.
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