VfB Stuttgart vs. Borussia Dortmund

VfB Stuttgart vs. Borussia Dortmund / Bundesliga – Another derby of the rear that puts together two teams with popular names and bright traditions who have in common a range of problems this season. This is especially true for Stuttgart who is at the bottom of the table and has four points less than the first team positioned above the relegation zone and that is exactly Borussia. Just that tells us how much is important this match. Stuttgart is in series of five matches without a win, while on the other hand Borussia won the last two matches and evidently plays better and better. They had played a very interesting match in the first part of the season in which Stuttgart had a lead of two goals but it ended as a draw 2-2. In the last four seasons Stuttgart didn’t manage to defeat Borussia. Begins: 20.02.2015 – 20:30 CET

VfB Stuttgart
Situation for Stuttgart is getting more and more difficult and watching this team and considering its individual quality they are absolutely the first candidate for relegation at the moment. It’s not just because they are currently the last in the standings but also because of a number of other indicators, such as only four goals scored at home and only five won points. They also drew only once in the four rounds of the season continuation and lost remaining three matches and they scored only goal in the same period of time, which happened in the previous round against Hoffenheim away.

When nothing functions as it is supposed to then the luck turns its back too, and they dropped a draw in that match in its last seconds. Coach Stevens had returned Hlousek on the left flank, G. Sakai was on the right one, while Ibisevic had again remained on the bench and Ti. Werner played instead. The new problem is that midfielder Gentner has gotten the fifth yellow card, so he cannot play in this match, which gives chance to Serey Die, who arrived to Stuttgart during the winter transfer window, to play from the first minute.

Probable lineups VfB Stuttgart: Ulreich – G. Sakai, Baumgartl, Niedermeier, Hlousek – Oriol Romeu, Sery Die – Harnik, Leitner, Maxim – Ti. Werner

Borussia Dortmund
If nothing else Borussia has finally started scoring goals, which seven goals scored in the last two rounds prove. Of course, they won both of them and so have moved above the relegation zone, but they cannot allow luxury of relaxation and as the struggle for survival continues. It is of especial importance how will play away matches as it was a big problem throughout this season, but they succeeded in Freiburg to discontinue the series without a win. In this match they truly dominated and the victory of 3-0 was pure as snow, but already in the next match against Mainz at home there were again some problems.

They unexpectedly received the first goal immediately at the beginning of the match and when they managed to overturn the result, they have received the second one, which created additional pressure. They continued with attacks and as a result of such game came two new goals. It must be said that were a much better team in that match. Compared to match in Freiburg, there was no captain Hummels, so Sokratis jumped in. They still have problems with the flu, so it is uncertain who besides Hummels will be unable to play, but probably there will be no big changes.

Probable lineups Borussia Dortmund: Weidenfeller – Piszczek, Subotic, Sokratis, Schmelzer – Sahin, Gundogan – Kampl, Kagawa, Reus – Aubameyang

VfB Stuttgart – Borussia Dortmund PICK
This is perhaps the decisive match for Stuttgart and we really expect to see them running, particularly in the attack as it is the only way to win. On the other hand Borussia scores goals with ease and we expected to continue in that rhythm, so that all together this should be an efficient match, which is in line with the tradition.

Pick: over 2.5 goals

Stake: 6/10

Odds: 1.80