Bundesliga Gameweek 4
VfB Stuttgart 0 - 1 FT Borussia Dortmund
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
17' Angelo Stiller
HT
Joey Veerman 46'
↓ Joey Veerman ↑Jobe Bellingham 62'
↓ Ethan Nwaneri ↑Konstantinos Karetsas 62'
64' ↓ Chris Führich ↑Jamie Leweling
64' ↓ Deniz Undav ↑Dženan Pejčinović
Maximilian Beier (Jobe Bellingham) 70'
↓ Serhou Guirassy ↑Fábio Silva 74'
Jobe Bellingham 81'
Julian Ryerson 82'
↓ Maximilian Beier ↑Marcel Sabitzer 82'
↓ Julian Ryerson ↑Ramy Bensebaini 82'
84' ↓ Grischa Prömel ↑Nikolas Nartey
84' ↓ Bilal El Khannouss ↑Leo Sauer
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
VfB Stuttgart
Goalkeepers
Fabian Bredlow 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Finn Jeltsch 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Julian Chabot 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
59%
Duel Win %
Maximilian Mittelstädt 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
62%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Josha Vagnoman 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Grischa Prömel
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
Angelo Stiller 
MAGNET
86
Activity
86
Activity
80
Passes
6
Duels
Chris Führich
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Forwards
Bilal El Khannouss
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Deniz Undav
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Ermedin Demirović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Marius Funk 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ameen Al Dakhil
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ramon Hendriks
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Spalt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nikolas Nartey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Atakan Karazor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dženan Pejčinović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leo Sauer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jamie Leweling
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Borussia Dortmund
Goalkeepers
Gregor Kobel 
OCTOPUS
5
Saves
5
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Kouakou Joane Gadou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Waldemar Anton
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nico Schlotterbeck
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
44%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Julian Ryerson
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Joey Veerman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Felix Nmecha 
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Daniel Svensson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Ethan Nwaneri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Maximilian Beier 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.9
Rating
Serhou Guirassy
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
BENCH
Alexander Meyer
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
L. Reggiani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ramy Bensebaïni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carney Chukwuemeka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Konstantinos Karetsas
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Marcel Sabitzer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jobe Bellingham 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
Samuele Inácio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fábio Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/04/2026 | VfB Stuttgart | 0 - 2 | Borussia Dortmund | Bundesliga | MHPArena |
| 11/22/2025 | Borussia Dortmund | 3 - 3 | VfB Stuttgart | Bundesliga | Signal Iduna Park |
| 02/08/2025 | Borussia Dortmund | 1 - 2 | VfB Stuttgart | Bundesliga | SIGNAL IDUNA PARK |
| 09/22/2024 | VfB Stuttgart | 5 - 1 | Borussia Dortmund | Bundesliga | MHPArena |
| 04/06/2024 | Borussia Dortmund | 0 - 1 | VfB Stuttgart | Bundesliga | BVB Stadion Dortmund |
| 12/06/2023 | VfB Stuttgart | 2 - 0 | Borussia Dortmund | DFB Pokal | MHP Arena |
| 11/11/2023 | VfB Stuttgart | 2 - 1 | Borussia Dortmund | Bundesliga | Stuttgart Arena |
| 04/15/2023 | VfB Stuttgart | 3 - 3 | Borussia Dortmund | Bundesliga | Mercedes-Benz-Arena |
| 10/22/2022 | Borussia Dortmund | 5 - 0 | VfB Stuttgart | Bundesliga | SIGNAL IDUNA PARK |
| 04/08/2022 | VfB Stuttgart | 0 - 2 | Borussia Dortmund | Bundesliga | Mercedes-Benz-Arena |
04/04/2026
11/22/2025
02/08/2025
09/22/2024
04/06/2024
12/06/2023
11/11/2023
04/15/2023
10/22/2022
04/08/2022
VfB Stuttgart Win
Borussia Dortmund Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 4 GD: +7
P: 4 GD: +12
P: 4 GD: +9
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: +6
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -11
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -13
League Standings
P: 4 GD: +7
P: 4 GD: +12
P: 4 GD: +9
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: +6
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -11
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -13
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
VfB Stuttgart
Borussia Dortmund
VfB Stuttgart
Borussia Dortmund
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Beier's Late Strike Shatters Stuttgart's Resistance at the MHP Arena
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 41/100. A tactical stalemate was decisively broken by a moment of bench-inspired brilliance, proving Dortmund's ruthless edge in the final third.
The Chess Match
The MHP Arena witnessed a gripping, methodical start as VfB Stuttgart controlled possession with 56 percent of the ball. The hosts dictated the tempo, weaving intricate passing networks through the midfield, yet frequently met a yellow wall. A remarkably high Intensity defined the action, leading to a sprawling 25 shots exchanged between the two sides. Operating from deep, M. Mittelstädt was an absolute revelation for the hosts. The defender relentlessly overlapped, delivering three crucial key passes that continuously asked questions of the visiting backline. Despite their territorial dominance, Stuttgart simply lacked the clinical finishing required to convert their buildup play into a tangible advantage on the scoreboard.
The Masterstroke
Deadlocks of this nature demand a moment of individual inspiration. The catalyst arrived in the 62nd minute with the introduction of Jobe Bellingham. The substitute instantly shifted the Balance of power, bringing verticality to an attack that had previously looked disjointed. By the 70th minute, Bellingham sliced open the defence with a precise assist to Maximilian Beier. Beier did not hesitate, finishing with aplomb to silence the home crowd. Borussia Dortmund absorbed the pressure perfectly, converting their relatively modest 1.34 expected goals into a massive away lead. It was a textbook smash-and-grab, executing their gameplan with a devastating strike at the exact right moment.
Holding the Line
The Stakes could not have been higher heading into the final twenty minutes. With Dortmund chasing down the league leaders and Stuttgart desperate to avoid a relegation battle, the hosts threw everything forward. Enter G. Kobel. The Swiss goalkeeper put on an absolute masterclass, registering five vital saves to deny Stuttgart an equaliser. He commanded his area flawlessly, ensuring the visitors weathered the late storm intact. This result leaves Dortmund sitting pretty in third place, just one point off the summit, cementing their status in the title race. Meanwhile, Stuttgart are left to rue missed opportunities, staring down a harsh autumn fixture list.
Key Questions
What does this mean for VfB Stuttgart's season?
This defeat drags them dangerously close to an early relegation battle. With just three points from four games, they desperately need a result to restore confidence.
How did substitute M. Mittelstädt change the game?
Though actually starting the match, Mittelstädt was Stuttgart's standout performer. He drove the attack from the backline, delivering three key passes and earning Man of the Match honours.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Borussia Dortmund's Title Credentials Face Severe Reality Check
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 98/100. Our verdict: Borussia Dortmund's perfect start will be pushed to the absolute limit against a Stuttgart side desperate to jumpstart their lagging campaign.
The Setup
The MHPArena plays host to a pivotal Bundesliga clash on September 19, 2026. Dortmund arrive sitting second in the table, boasting three wins from three and making clear their intentions in the title race. Stuttgart, languishing in 14th after an erratic start, present a chaotic threat. A perfect Balance rating highlights how tight this contest really is, defying the current league standings where Stuttgart are actually slight favourites in the betting markets. A modest Stakes metric reflects early-season breathing room, but Dortmund’s championship ambitions demand three points here. Meanwhile, a solid Stars rating guarantees individual brilliance on the pitch, and the attacking Form suggests plenty of goalmouth action.
Key Battle
E. Demirović operates as the aggressive focal point for the home attack, tasked with unsettling the Dortmund backline. He faces a direct shootout of attacking intent against S. Guirassy, who leads the line for the visitors with devastating efficiency.
Our Prediction
Stuttgart might edge the odds, but we expect Dortmund’s relentless attacking momentum to steal the show. The visitors will exploit Stuttgart's leaky defence, securing a hard-fought 2-1 victory to maintain their fierce title push.