VfB Stuttgart vs Borussia Dortmund: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
17:30 WAT, Saturday 19 September: VfB Stuttgart v Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga, played at MHP Arena. In the table, VfB Stuttgart are 8th, upper half, on 12 points after 9 matches; Borussia Dortmund are 2nd (among the top four) with 21.
Current form
VfB Stuttgart, last 5: LWWLW Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to 1899 Hoffenheim, away. 2.2 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
Borussia Dortmund, last 5: WWWWW Their latest outing: 3–0 win over SC Paderborn 07, at home. The attack is flying at 2.8 goals per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Momentum favours Borussia Dortmund, collecting 2.5 points per game to 1.5 for VfB Stuttgart.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give VfB Stuttgart 2.0 xG, Borussia Dortmund 2.0 xG – a total near 4.0. That is an open game on paper: 76% for three or more goals, 69% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – VfB Stuttgart 40%, draw 21%, Borussia Dortmund 39%.
GG/NG: GG (69%) at 1.36.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (69%, odds 1.36). Most likely score in line with that pick: VfB Stuttgart 2–1 Borussia Dortmund. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
VfB Stuttgart40%fair 2.50 · @2.38
Draw21%fair 4.78 · @3.60
Borussia Dortmund39%fair 2.56 · @2.62
4.00Expected goals
2.01VfB Stuttgart xG
1.99Borussia Dortmund xG
69%Both score
76%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–17%
1–17%
2–27%
1–27%
3–15%
3–25%
From our goals model: VfB Stuttgart 2.0 – 2.0 Borussia Dortmund expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
VfB Stuttgart to win✗
40%
2.50
2.38
Double chance
Either team to win✓
79%
1.26
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
69%
1.45
1.36
Draw no bet
VfB Stuttgart (draw no bet)✗
51%
1.97
–
Asian handicap
Borussia Dortmund +1 (Asian handicap)✓
73%
1.37
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
91%
1.10
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
76%
1.31
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✗
57%
1.77
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
63%
1.59
–
First team to score
VfB Stuttgart to score first✗
49%
2.02
–
Half-time result
VfB Stuttgart ahead at half-time✗
34%
2.97
–
Half-time / full-time
HT VfB Stuttgart / FT VfB Stuttgart✗
25%
4.07
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
7%
13.56
–
Recent results
VfB Stuttgart – last 6
LWWLWL
12 Sep
@ 1899 Hoffenheim
1–2
L
9 Sep
vs Viking
3–1
W
4 Sep
vs 1. FC Köln
4–1
W
28 Aug
@ Bayern München
1–5
L
21 Aug
@ Hansa Rostock
4–0
W
15 Aug
@ Fulham
0–1
L
2.2Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
67%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Borussia Dortmund – last 6
WWWWWL
12 Sep
vs SC Paderborn 07
3–0
W
8 Sep
vs Villarreal
3–2
W
5 Sep
@ 1899 Hoffenheim
3–2
W
1 Sep
@ HEBC
5–0
W
29 Aug
vs Hamburger SV
2–0
W
22 Aug
vs Bayern München
1–2
L
2.8Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
50%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between VfB Stuttgart and Borussia Dortmund.
What is the prediction for VfB Stuttgart vs Borussia Dortmund?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 69% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.36.
Who will win VfB Stuttgart vs Borussia Dortmund?
On our numbers VfB Stuttgart have a 40% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Borussia Dortmund 39%.
How many goals will there be in VfB Stuttgart vs Borussia Dortmund?
We expect about 4.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 76% likely and both teams score 69% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for VfB Stuttgart vs Borussia Dortmund?
Our predicted score is VfB Stuttgart 2–1 Borussia Dortmund, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.0 goals in total.
When is VfB Stuttgart vs Borussia Dortmund?
VfB Stuttgart vs Borussia Dortmund (Bundesliga) kicks off on Saturday 19 September 2026 at 17:30 (West Africa Time) at MHP Arena.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.