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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(29) 20 Goals 13 (28)
(20) 13 Assists 14 (23)
(6.5) 6.7 Average Ratings 6.7 (6.5)
25.3 Average Age 27.2
185.4 Average Height (cm) 185.5
(1.1) 1.2 Shots pg 0.9 (0.9)
(51%) 50% Aerial Duel Success 57% (55%)
(0.6) 0.6 Dribbles pg 0.7 (0.7)
(1) 0.9 Tackles pg 1.1 (1.3)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Bundesliga.

Missing Players

Stuttgart
Borussia Dortmund
Player Reason Status Rating
Justin Diehl Out 6.25
Nikolas Nartey Doubtful N/A
Anthony Rouault Doubtful 6.44
Leonidas Stergiou Doubtful 6.5
Ameen Al Dakhil Doubtful 6.14
Player Reason Status Rating
Giovanni Reyna Doubtful 6.35

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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