Borussia Dortmund take on the visitors Stuttgart in the round 21 match of German Bundesliga. The match will be played on Saturday, February 8th at Signal Iduna Park (Dortmund).
Borussia Dortmund under Edin Terzić were often on the brink of success but never managed to secure it. First, they famously let the Meisterschale slip from their grasp after a home draw in the final match of the 2022/2023 Bundesliga season. Then, they dropped to 5th place domestically but made a surprising run to the Champions League final—only to lose to Real Madrid. Following that, club legend Nuri Şahin returned in the winter to take over as head coach. However, problems surfaced immediately: while their home performances remained solid, they struggled to pick up points on the road. Eventually, everything fell apart, and after a dismal, lifeless defeat to Bologna in the Champions League, the young coach was sacked. Even without him, the team squandered a 2-0 lead at home against Werder Bremen, settling for a draw. However, they did bounce back with wins over Shakhtar Donetsk and Heidenheim. Despite these recent victories, Dortmund's inconsistency remains a concern, especially when facing stronger Bundesliga sides.
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Stuttgart is holding up quite well. The Swabians have been one of the biggest surprises of the season. While they remained overshadowed by Bayer Leverkusen, who went unbeaten and secured the domestic double, Guirassy and his teammates managed to finish second, even outpacing Bayern Munich. This achievement earned them a return to the Champions League, where they have shown promise. In their last group-stage match against PSG, many expected a cautious draw, but the French side secured a confident win. Earlier this week, Stuttgart managed a narrow 1-0 victory over Augsburg in the DFB-Pokal. Despite juggling European and domestic fixtures, the team is holding up well in the Bundesliga. While they might not retain their runner-up status, they're firmly in the hunt for a top-four finish. That said, they did suffer setbacks in January, losing 0-2 to Mainz and 1-2 at home to Borussia Mönchengladbach. Their ability to compete at a high level remains intact, though recent slip-ups suggest some vulnerability, especially in tightly contested matches.
Stuttgart's 5-1 win in September marked their fourth consecutive victory over Borussia Dortmund in head-to-head encounters. Dortmund seems to have finally found some form. We recommend backing the Black and Yellows to secure a home victory in this match.
Prediction for the match: Borussia Dortmund to win.
