VfB Stuttgart vs Borussia Dortmund: Confirmed Lineups & Match Prediction

VfB Stuttgart vs Borussia Dortmund: Confirmed Lineups & Match Prediction

Get the confirmed VfB Stuttgart vs Borussia Dortmund lineups, starting XIs, tactical team news, odds, and expert match prediction ahead of kick-off.

VfB Stuttgart vs Borussia Dortmund Confirmed Lineups

Competition

Bundesliga

Match Date

Saturday 19 September 2026

Kick-off Time

17:30 UK time

Venue

MHPArena

The starting lineups for this evening's Bundesliga fixture between VfB Stuttgart and Borussia Dortmund have been officially confirmed.

VfB Stuttgart Starting XI

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI: Fabian Bredlow, Maximilian Mittelstädt, Finn Jeltsch, Jeff Chabot, Chris Führich, Josha Vagnoman, Angelo Stiller, Grischa Prömel, Ermedin Demirovic, Deniz Undav, Bilal El Khannouss

Substitutes: Nikolas Nartey, Atakan Karazor, Marius Funk, Ramon Hendriks, Ameen Al-Dakhil, Jamie Leweling, Yanik Spalt, Dzenan Pejcinovic, Leo Sauer

Borussia Dortmund Starting XI

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI: Gregor Kobel, Waldemar Anton, Nico Schlotterbeck, Joane Gadou, Julian Ryerson, Felix Nmecha, Joey Veerman, Daniel Svensson, Serhou Guirassy, Maximilian Beier, Ethan Nwaneri

Substitutes: Samuele Inácio, Marcel Sabitzer, Luca Reggiani, Konstantinos Karetsas, Jobe Bellingham, Carney Chukwuemeka, Fábio Silva, Ramy Bensebaini, Alexander Meyer

VfB Stuttgart vs Borussia Dortmund Immediate Reaction

VfB Stuttgart

VfB Stuttgart are set up in a 3-4-2-1 formation with Fabian Bredlow starting between the posts behind a defensive trio of Maximilian Mittelstädt, Finn Jeltsch, and Jeff Chabot. Josha Vagnoman and Chris Führich provide width as wing-backs on either side of central midfielders Angelo Stiller and Grischa Prömel. In attack, Deniz Undav and Bilal El Khannouss take up advanced supporting roles behind central striker Ermedin Demirovic.

Borussia Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund mirror their opponents in a 3-4-2-1 shape, with Gregor Kobel protected by a back three of Waldemar Anton, Nico Schlotterbeck, and Joane Gadou. Julian Ryerson and Daniel Svensson will operate along the flanks with Felix Nmecha and Joey Veerman anchoring the midfield. In the final third, Maximilian Beier and Ethan Nwaneri start in support of centre-forward Serhou Guirassy against his former club.

VfB Stuttgart vs Borussia Dortmund Reactive Bet Builder

Today's reactive bet builder focuses on Borussia Dortmund's attacking options, combining three selections. The featured legs back Serhou Guirassy to register over 1.5 shots on target, Borussia Dortmund to score over 1.5 total away goals, and Maximilian Beier to provide over 0.5 assists.

VfB Stuttgart vs Borussia Dortmund Prediction After Confirmed Lineups

Borussia Dortmund are favoured to take the points following the release of the confirmed lineups, with their potent forward line expected to prove decisive away from home.

Score Prediction: 1-2

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