VfB Stuttgart vs Borussia Dortmund Prediction, Preview and Stats
2025/2026 Bundesliga, Germany
Bundesliga
Borussia Dortmund BVBSTANDINGS
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CONTEXT
The match between VfB Stuttgart and Borussia Dortmund has finished, with Dortmund securing a 2-0 victory away from home. Following a goalless first half where the teams were completely even at the break, the visitors found their breakthrough in the second period to claim the win. Pre-match expectations favored the hosts, with VfB Stuttgart holding a 41.6% implied win probability compared to Dortmund's 34.4%, leaving a 24% chance of a draw. Because Dortmund claimed the victory despite entering as the slight underdog, the final outcome did not align with the pre-match market. This upset resulted in a significant deviation of 65.6% favoring Borussia Dortmund. Despite the defeat, VfB Stuttgart heavily dominated the ball, maintaining 67% possession compared to Dortmund's 33%. Expected goals (xG) data was unavailable for this fixture, making it impossible to determine if the outcome aligned with the overall chance quality created. However, the teams' efficiency shift was in line with standard expectations. Finally, the match concluded without any red cards being issued to either side, ensuring that player dismissals did not artificially impact the final result.
TL;DR
- Structural deviation: Borussia Dortmund showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
- Efficiency shift: Possession-adjusted chance creation was in line with projected levels.
- xG alignment: The final outcome was insufficient data for expected goal differential.
- Market alignment: End result was diverging from the pre-match projection.
- xG expectations: Inconclusive for xG expectations (Classify).
- Event impact: No major event distortion.
- Red card distortion: None.
Quality vs Volume
Open Play vs Set Play
Expected Points
| Team | xPts |
|---|---|
| Home | 1.8 |
| Away | 1.2 |
Match referee
R. Schröder
Other match officials
J. Neitzel
1st Assistant
P. Hüwe
2nd Assistant
W. Haslberger
4th Official


Win Probabilities
Live Win Probability (90 Min)
VfB Stuttgart
Borussia DortmundTeam Power Ranking
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85.46
90.8
VfB Stuttgart
Borussia DortmundForm Analysis Opponent-Weighted
Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.


Heatmaps Ball coordinates
Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.
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Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted
How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage
VfB Stuttgart ⚠ Proxy
Attacking Efficiency 
Defensive Efficiency 
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)




Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence
Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.
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Counter / Transition Attack & Defence
What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.
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Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons
Summary of 37 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.


Match Record 
Goals 
Data last updated: 2026-04-05T00:05:41+00:00
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General Information
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VfB Stuttgart
vs

Hamburger SV
League: Bundesliga
Kickoff: Sun, 12 Apr - 3:30 PM
Venue: Home

Borussia Dortmund
vs

Bayer 04 Leverkusen
League: Bundesliga
Kickoff: Sat, 11 Apr - 1:30 PM
Venue: Home
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Events
CONCLUSION
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