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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(14) 11 Goals 4 (11)
(10) 7 Assists 5 (9)
(6.6) 6.8 Average Ratings 6.6 (6.7)
25.1 Average Age 26.8
185.4 Average Height (cm) 185.5
(1.3) 1.5 Shots pg 0.9 (1.1)
(54%) 58% Aerial Duel Success 60% (60%)
(0.7) 0.7 Dribbles pg 0.8 (0.7)
(1) 0.9 Tackles pg 1 (1.1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Bundesliga.

Missing Players

Stuttgart
Borussia Dortmund
Player Reason Status Rating
Justin Diehl Out 5.92
Nikolas Nartey Doubtful N/A
Anthony Rouault Doubtful 6.5
Leonidas Stergiou Doubtful N/A
Ameen Al Dakhil Doubtful N/A
Player Reason Status Rating
Giovanni Reyna Doubtful 6.24

Team News

Stuttgart
Borussia Dortmund
  • Nikolas Nartey is on his way back from a knee injury, while Justin Diehl is ruled out with a shoulder injury.
  • New signing Ameen Al-Dakhil has a hip injury, while defenders Anthony Rouault and Leonidas Stergiou are both struggling with knocks as well.
  • Nico Schlotterbeck is available after suspension, while Giovanni Reyna picked up a knock while on USMNT duty and is ruled out.

Prediction

  • Both teams were in Champions League action in midweek, but Stuttgart enjoy 24 hours extra rest and recuperation from that mouthwatering Champions League opener against Real Madrid.
  • VfB Stuttgart did the league double last season over Dortmund on their way to a runners-up finish, also knocking BVB out of the DFB Pokal.
  • After finishing fifth last term, Borussia Dortmund are eyeing a much-improved domestic campaign, which was salvaged somewhat by a surprise run to the Champions League final.
  • Back Stuttgart to use the extra rest and recuperation to edge this one with goals at both ends.
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