​Countdown for Stuttgart: Facts, Jerseys, WeatherRecord: Strong StreakThe Bundesliga head-to-head record between BVB and VfB Stuttgart is nearly even: In 112 matches, VfB Stuttgart has won 44 times, Borussia Dortmund 42 times, and 26 games ended in a draw. In terms of goal differential, however, BVB holds a narrow lead at 193–188. With a total of 381 goals scored, Borussia Dortmund’s matches against VfB Stuttgart are the highest-scoring Bundesliga encounters in history. In the past 25 competitive matches between the two sides, there has always been at least one goal scored. Dortmund won the most recent match 2–0 in April 2026.Quote: “We’re feeling positive and focused”Ahead of the match against Stuttgart, BVB head coach Niko Kovac had this to say about the opponent: “They’re a very well-balanced team that can do a lot with the ball and has many talented individual players. Three points might not sound like much right now, but they faced Bayern and Hoffenheim in their first three games. Those are no easy opponents.” The BVB coach particularly highlights their home strength: “With the atmosphere there, it will be very difficult for any opponent—including us this weekend.”Facts: BVB’s Opponents Still Without a GoalBest Start in Eleven YearsThree games, three wins, nine points. The last time BVB achieved such a record after three matchdays was eleven years ago. Their best-ever starts came in the 2010s. Across all competitions, Niko Kovac’s team has won its last five official matches.Many away wins for the Black and YellowsNowhere else in its Bundesliga history has BVB won as often as at VfB (17 times). Since 2010, there have been ten away wins, two draws, and three losses. Borussia failed to score in only one of its last 20 Bundesliga away games at VfB (a 0-2 loss in December 2023).Kobel: A Key to Success in the BVB Goal
Gregor Kobel was promoted to the Bundesliga with VfB Stuttgart in 2020 and transferred to Borussia Dortmund a year later. Last weekend, in the 3–0 win over SC Paderborn, he kept a clean sheet for the second time this season and for the 72nd time overall in a competitive match for BVB. Since the club’s return to the top flight in 1976, only three BVB goalkeepers have recorded more clean sheets. Kobel is likely to surpass one of them this season.Jerseys: BVB in Black for the First TimeIn their away match against VfB Stuttgart, Borussia Dortmund will take the field in their new black away jerseys for the first time this Bundesliga season (visit the online store). VfB traditionally wears white jerseys with a red chest stripe for home games.Referee: Stieler to officiateTobias Stieler will referee the match. He will be assisted by Lasse Koslowski and Sascha Thielert. Wolfgang Haslberger has been assigned as the fourth official, and Günter Perl as the video assistant.Weather: Perfect stadium weatherOn Saturday, the weather in Stuttgart is expected to be mostly sunny and dry, with temperatures around 23 °C.