VfB Stuttgart vs Borussia Dortmund - Predictions, Stats & Odds
Bundesliga Statistics, AI predictions, (Expected) Lineups and Insights for Gameweek 28
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Game Review
Borussia Dortmund secured a crucial 2-0 victory over VfB Stuttgart in their Bundesliga clash on Saturday, 4 April 2026. The match, held at Stuttgart's home ground, saw Dortmund clinch the win with two late goals, maintaining their push for a top finish in the league. The game was tightly contested for the majority of the 90 minutes, with both teams struggling to break the deadlock. However, Dortmund's persistence paid off in the final moments. Julian Brandt (GAP +4.5%) opened the scoring in the 90th minute, capitalizing on a lapse in Stuttgart's defense. Just moments later, Karim Adeyemi (GAP +3.2%) doubled the lead, ensuring the visitors left with all three points. From a tactical standpoint, Borussia Dortmund's lineup featured several changes, with Fábio Silva, Julian Brandt, and Karim Adeyemi coming off the bench to make significant impacts. The away team's head coach opted for these substitutions to inject fresh energy into the squad, which ultimately proved decisive. VfB Stuttgart, on the other hand, struggled to find their rhythm despite a solid defensive performance from players like Alexander Nübel (GAP +4.5%) and Julian Chabot (GAP +4.4%). Their inability to convert possession into clear-cut chances was a key factor in their defeat. This result leaves Borussia Dortmund in a strong position as they continue to challenge for a top spot in the Bundesliga. Meanwhile, Stuttgart will need to regroup and address their attacking inefficiencies to improve their standing in the league. The victory was expected to some extent, given Dortmund's superior form and squad depth. However, the late goals highlighted their resilience and ability to perform under pressure, a trait that could prove vital in the closing stages of the season.
Lineups
VfB Stuttgart
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Substitutes
| 69' | Jamie Lewelingfor Chris Führich |
| 72' | Bilal El Khannousfor Nikolas Nartey |
| 72' | Tiago Tomásfor Lorenz Assignon |
| 88' | Ermedin Demirovićfor Maximilian Mittelstädt |
| 88' | Chema Andrésfor Angelo Stiller |
Borussia Dortmund
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Substitutes
| 64' | Karim Adeyemifor Carney Chukwuemeka |
| 64' | Fábio Silvafor Sehrou Guirassy |
| 72' | Julian Brandtfor Maximilian Beier |
League Table after the game
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
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| 2 | Borussia Dortmund | 28 | 19 | 7 | 2 | 60 | 28 | +32 | 64 | L W W W W |
| 4 | VfB Stuttgart | 28 | 16 | 5 | 7 | 56 | 38 | +18 | 53 | W D W W L |
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Gameweek 28
What is GAP?
What is Plus Minus Goals (G±)?
Plus Minus Goals (G±) is the average goal difference per game while the player was on the pitch. A value above 0 indicates that the team rather wins, a value below 0 means his team concedes more goals than they score when the player is on the pitch. As an example, if the player's team is winning 3:1 the goal difference is +2, if the player's team is loosing 0:1, the goal difference is -1. It is a pure metric which is barely adjusted for circumstances to purely show the goal difference.
What is GAP?
GAP (Game Advantage Percentage) shows the percentage gap between a player and the average league player. It answers the question: How much does a player improve or worsen a team's performance? It is based on high level game data with a focus on the impact on the goal difference (G±) from the last 50 games of a player. Besides that, GAP goes further and considers game context by involving data from the player and all other players who are at the same time on the pitch, no matter if teammates or opponents. Football GAP - the individual metric for team players.