Pre-Match Analysis: Borussia Dortmund host VfB Stuttgart in Niko Kovac’s first match in charge | OneFootball

The last time Borussia Dortmund defeated VfB Stuttgart was October of 2022, with a commanding 5-0 win, including a brace from Jude Bellingham. That was the last time the two clubs faced each other before Sebastian Hoeneß took charge. Since then, this fixture’s outcomes have included one draw followed by four losses, including the 5-1 drubbing last September.

New manager Niko Kovač will be looking to reverse the trend this weekend as Stuttgart visits the Westfalenstadion in the Bundesliga. Kovač has a difficult task ahead of him in his first match in charge. He has even commented on Borussia Dortmund's problems and how they won’t simply be fixed overnight. This new project might take some time, and BVB will require some patience, but they desperately need three points to push into European contention.

With six places and just three points separating Dortmund from Stuttgart, this match is considered a ‘six-point’ match. A win will see Dortmund level on points with Stuttgart, while a loss will see them drift six points behind. It’ll be challenging, but let’s cheer on the boys! Here is some team news, predicted lineups, and match predictions: