Predicted XIs Cover Five European Fixtures
Predicted XIs Cover Five European Fixtures
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Key Points
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Dortmund’s five-match winning streak followed an early defeat in the DFL-Supercup, after which Niko Kovač’s team regrouped and restored its momentum.
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The team’s recent Bundesliga victories came against Hamburger SV (2–0), Hoffenheim (3–2) and Paderborn (3–0), highlighting both its attacking output and improved form.
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The match is scheduled to kick off at 5:30 p.m. BST on Saturday, September 19, at Stuttgart’s MHPArena.
Borussia Dortmund travel to VfB Stuttgart on Saturday, September 19, riding a five-match winning streak across all competitions. Bundesliga.com reports Niko Kovač's side sit third in the Bundesliga after victories over Hamburger SV, Hoffenheim, and Paderborn, with most of the squad available for the 5:30 p.m. BST kickoff at MHPArena.
Emre Can, Filippo Mané, and Giannis Konstantelias remain sidelined. But Nico Schlotterbeck and Ramy Bensebaini are fit. Former Stuttgart striker Serhou Guirassy has returned to lead the attack with Fábio Silva, supported by Ethan Nwaneri and Jobe Bellingham in midfield.
Dortmund Rebuilds After Early-Season Stumble
Dortmund's winning streak came after a difficult start. Sky Sports notes the team lost the DFL-Supercup early in the campaign but quickly regrouped under Kovač. The turnaround has been striking: three consecutive Bundesliga wins with strong attacking output.
Recent victories show both firepower and discipline. ESPN reports Dortmund beat Hamburger SV 2–0, Hoffenheim 3–2, and Paderborn 3–0. That goal-scoring form has Dortmund back in contention at the top of the table before the international break.
Guirassy Returns to Face Former Club
Serhou Guirassy's return adds a storyline to Saturday's clash. The striker spent time at Stuttgart before joining Dortmund. Transfermarkt confirms he has trained fully and is expected to feature against his former team.
Guirassy pairs with Fábio Silva up front, a combination Wettfreunde says offers pace and creativity. With Bellingham pulling strings from midfield, Dortmund's attack is sharp and well-balanced for Stuttgart's defense to handle.
Injury Crisis Eases Ahead of International Break
Dortmund's injury list is shrinking at the right time. DW Sports reports that Konstantinos Karetsas has returned to full training after a recent absence. The midfield depth now allows Kovač flexibility in his lineups.
Three players remain unavailable: Can, Mané, and Konstantelias. But Kicker indicates the medical team expects most of these gaps to close during the international break. Dortmund should enter October at near-full strength.
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