VfB Stuttgart vs Borussia Dortmund - Bundesliga

VfB Stuttgart prepare to host Borussia Dortmund at the home ground on April 4, 2026, with both sides eager to assert their credentials and claim a result that could define their Bundesliga season. O'Neill made five changes for Celtic's midweek win at St Johnstone as he rested some key players ahead of Sunday's clash.

Form and standings can only tell part of the story when VfB Stuttgart and Borussia Dortmund cross paths in the Bundesliga, and pride alone should guarantee a contest. Patchy would be the kindest description of VfB Stuttgart's recent run: L in their last five, a season win rate of 33.33%. Borussia Dortmund are brimming with belief on the road, their WWW run reflecting a season win rate of 100%. The contrast in attacking output — 2 versus 2.67 goals per game — adds an extra layer of intrigue. Arsenal also saw the importance of having good depth at right-back when Mosquera was forced to start the Champions League final with PSG out of position - which then resulted in the young Spaniard conceding a penalty.

The tactical battle could prove decisive. VfB Stuttgart may lean on their home advantage to dictate the tempo, but Borussia Dortmund have shown they can be dangerous when allowed to play on their own terms. As a winger or more of a central, attacking midfielder? “He’s an offensive player who knows how to mix it up across the attack.

In fixtures as finely poised as this one, it often comes down to who holds their nerve in the big moments — and both camps have players who relish that responsibility. The battle in midfield, where both sides look to control tempo, could prove the decisive arena. As one of those fortunate enough to be inside the Westfalenstadion when he raced clear to score a Champions League winner against Chelsea in 2023, it is fair to say that Adeyemi's pace leaves an impression.

With the sides closely matched, the outcome may well hinge on which team takes its chances on the day. A share of the spoils looks the most probable outcome, with neither side holding a decisive edge — a 3-3 draw feels like a fitting result. With the standings tight and form on the line, this is a fixture neither side will want to lose. The 22-year-old was likely quite high up on the list of United's midfield targets and potentially even higher after Aurelien Tchouameni and Eduardo Camavinga blows.