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Stuttgart have dropped points just twice in their last five; Dortmund arrive carrying scars from a 3-3 thriller in November
Deniz Undav has 16 Bundesliga goals this season, making him the third-highest scorer in the division behind only Harry Kane and Luis Díaz. On Saturday, he faces the club that sold him. That is the story running underneath everything else at the MHPArena.
Match Details
- Fixture: VfB Stuttgart vs Borussia Dortmund
- Venue: MHPArena
- Date: 4 April 2026
- Competition: Bundesliga 2025/26
The Form Picture
Stuttgart arrive at this fixture without a defeat in their last five league matches: three wins and two draws, a run that includes a 4-0 dismantling of Wolfsburg at home and a 1-0 victory over RB Leipzig. That Leipzig result, in particular, carries weight. Winning tight matches against top-half opposition is the hallmark of a side with genuine belief.
The two dropped points came on the road: a 2-2 draw at Mainz and a 3-3 draw at Heidenheim. Stuttgart can be caught away from home when they leave space in behind, but at the MHPArena, they have been ruthless. Dortmund will need to be disciplined.
Dortmund’s recent form reads 3W 1D 1L in their last five, which looks solid until you examine the texture. The loss was a 2-3 home defeat to Bayern München, the draw a 2-2 at RB Leipzig. Their wins have come against FC Augsburg, FC Köln, and FSV Mainz, none of whom are likely to trouble the top half. The question of whether Dortmund can perform against a side of Stuttgart’s quality, at a ground that has been a fortress this season, remains genuinely open.
Key Players to Watch
Undav is the obvious starting point. Sixteen goals in 22 appearances, averaging 0.73 per match, with 94 shots and a rating of 7.31. He is not just prolific; he is consistent in a way that strikers at this level rarely sustain across a full campaign. Dortmund will have spent the week working out how to contain him, which is easier said than done when the man beside him, Ermedin Demirovic, has eight goals of his own.
Angelo Stiller, Stuttgart’s midfield conductor, has completed 1,750 passes this season, ranking eighth in the entire Bundesliga for passing volume. He is the engine that sets the tempo. When Stuttgart control matches, it tends to be because Stiller is controlling the ball. Dortmund will need to press him early and press him hard.
For Dortmund, Serhou Guirassy carries the attacking burden. Twelve goals this season, eighth in the league, averaging 2.4 shots per match. He is physical, aggressive in the air, and capable of punishing any defensive lapse. Waldemar Anton, Dortmund’s most prolific passer and tackler, will need to be at his commanding best in defence to contain Stuttgart’s forward line while also supporting Guirassy’s runs.
The duel to watch may be Maximilian Mittelstädt against whoever Dortmund deploy on the right flank. Mittelstädt has 56 tackles this season, ninth in the Bundesliga, and nine big chances created. He is simultaneously Stuttgart’s most industrious defender and one of their most dangerous attacking outlets. If he has a free afternoon, Stuttgart’s left side becomes a serious problem for Dortmund.
Season Stats Comparison
Stuttgart’s statistical leaders tell the story of a side built around individual excellence in specific roles. Undav’s 16 goals are the headline, but Stiller’s passing volume and Mittelstädt’s combined defensive and creative output reflect a side with real structural depth. Dortmund’s numbers are more evenly distributed, with Guirassy leading the line and Fábio Silva as their most productive assister with five.
| Stat | VfB Stuttgart | Borussia Dortmund |
|---|---|---|
| Top Scorer | Undav (16 goals, 3rd in Bundesliga) | Guirassy (12 goals, 8th in Bundesliga) |
| Top Assister | Leweling (6 assists, 24th) | F. Silva (5 assists, 37th) |
| Top Passer | Stiller (1,750 passes, 8th) | Anton (1,806 passes, 5th) |
| Top Tackler | Mittelstädt (56 tackles, 9th) | Anton (49 tackles, 28th) |
| Top Chance Creator | Mittelstädt (9 big chances created) | Brandt (6 big chances created) |
The gap between Undav and Guirassy in the scoring charts is four goals. At this stage of the season, that difference can feel enormous. Stuttgart’s attack is simply more concentrated and more reliable.
Head to Head
The recent history between these two sides is brief but dramatic. In three meetings, Stuttgart have won twice and Dortmund have yet to win, with one draw. That draw was the last time they met.
Last Time They Met
On 22 November 2025, Borussia Dortmund hosted Stuttgart at home and the match ended 3-3, a result that felt like a missed opportunity for both sides but stung Dortmund more given they were playing in front of their own supporters. Six goals, no winner, and a scoreline that underlined just how open and volatile this fixture can be. Stuttgart left the Signal Iduna Park with a point and the knowledge that Dortmund, for all their attacking quality, could not hold a lead against them.
Team News
No injury concerns are reported for either side ahead of this fixture. Both squads appear to be at full strength, which removes any convenient excuse and places the focus squarely on selection and performance.
Closing Paragraph
Stuttgart have not lost in five, they are at home, and they have the Bundesliga’s third-highest scorer leading their attack against a side who could not beat them even on their own pitch in November. Dortmund have the individual quality to make this uncomfortable, particularly through Guirassy, but the burden of proof sits firmly with the visitors. The central question on Saturday afternoon is simple: can Dortmund finally find a way to beat a Stuttgart side that, over the course of this season, has made them look beatable in return?
