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Head-to-head: Strong run

The Bundesliga record between BVB and VfB Stuttgart is almost perfectly balanced: in 112 meetings, VfB Stuttgart have won 44 times, Borussia Dortmund 42 times, and 26 matches ended in draws. In terms of goal difference, however, BVB hold a narrow edge at 193:188. With a total of 381 goals, Borussia Dortmund vs. VfB Stuttgart is the highest-scoring fixture in Bundesliga history. In the last 25 competitive meetings, there has always been at least one goal. The most recent clash was won by Dortmund 2:0 in April 2026.

Quote: “We’re feeling positive and staying focused”

Speaking ahead of the Stuttgart clash, BVB head coach Niko Kovac said of the opposition: “This is a very well-balanced team that can do a lot with the ball and has many strong individual players. Three points may not sound like much at the moment, but in their first three games they’ve faced Bayern and Hoffenheim. Those are not easy opponents.” The BVB coach particularly highlighted their home strength: “With the atmosphere there, it will be very difficult for any opponent – including us this weekend.”

Facts: BVB’s opponents still without a goal

Best start in eleven yearsThree games, three wins, nine points. BVB last managed that return after three matchdays eleven years ago. The club’s best-ever starts came in the 2010s. Across all competitions, Niko Kovac’s team have won their last five competitive matches.

Plenty of away wins for the Black and YellowsBVB have won more Bundesliga matches away at VfB than at any other ground in their history (17 times). Since 2010, they have recorded ten away wins, two draws and three defeats. Borussia have failed to score in only one of their last 20 Bundesliga away games at VfB (a 2:0 defeat in December 2023).

Kobel a key factor in goal for BVBGregor Kobel was promoted to the Bundesliga with VfB Stuttgart in 2020 and moved to Borussia Dortmund a year later. Last weekend, in the 3:0 win over SC Paderborn, he kept a clean sheet for the second time this season and for the 72nd time overall in a competitive match for BVB. Since promotion in 1976, only three BVB goalkeepers have recorded more clean sheets. Kobel is likely to overtake one of them this season.

Kits: BVB in black for the first time

In the away match at VfB Stuttgart, Borussia Dortmund will wear their new black away kit for the first time this Bundesliga season (to the online shop). VfB traditionally play their home games in white shirts with a red chest band.

Referee: Stieler in charge

The referee for the match is Tobias Stieler. He will be assisted by Lasse Koslowski and Sascha Thielert. Wolfgang Haslberger has been appointed fourth official, with Günter Perl as video assistant.

Weather: Perfect conditions for football

On Saturday, Stuttgart is expected to be mostly sunny and dry with temperatures of around 23°C. That means fans can look forward to pleasant late-summer weather at the stadium.

Broadcast: Individual match and conference coverage

The match will be shown live on Sky Sport Bundesliga. It will also be streamed live on WOW. Commentary will come from Wolff-Christoph Fuss.

For all away fans: there are a few things to keep in mind when travelling to the MHPArena in Stuttgart. As usual, we have compiled everything you need to know in our fan information for the Stuttgart match.

BVB channels: All the info around the match

On matchday, BVB will keep fans updated across all digital channels:

Live tickerIn the “holiday mode” of the BVB app (for download), there will be news, pictures, posts, videos, statistics and much more related to the match from 09:09 until after the final whistle. From kick-off, the live ticker will keep you up to date on every key moment.

NetradioThe BVB Netradio reports from a black-and-yellow perspective. The commentators are Tobias Reiff and Boris Rupert. The live broadcast starts 15 minutes before kick-off and is available to everyone on the homepage and in the BVB app on iPhone and Android devices.

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