On Saturday evening, Borussia Dortmund and Stuttgart clash at Signal Iduna Park in what promises to be an exhilarating clash at the top of the Bundesliga.
Dortmund’s winning run extended at old foes Bayern MunichEdin Terzic’s team recorded their fourth straight Bundesliga victory last time out, as they defeated reigning German champions Bayern Munich 2-0 at the Allianz Arena.
The game also saw BVB score at least two goals for the fifth consecutive match in the German top-flight.
Dortmund’s recent strong results have boosted their chances of a top-four finish and a place in the next season. BVB are currently fourth-place in the table but are also just three points clear of fifth-place RB Leipzig.
BVB has a solid recent home record in the Bundesliga, winning three of their last four matches on home soil. They have also scored at least two goals in their last four league games at Signal Iduna Park.
Heidenheim held Stuttgart last time outDie Roten rescued a stoppage-time 3-3 draw at home to Heidenheim last time out courtesy of Deniz Undav’s 15th goal of the Bundesliga campaign.
The draw means that Stuttgart are unbeaten in nine league games, having recorded seven wins and two draws. The run has consolidated Stuttgart’s position in third place, seven points clear of fifth-place RB Leipzig in the race for those all-important Champions League spots.
Sebastian Hoeness’ team has built their recent solid run of Bundesliga form on attacking prowess, having scored at least two goals in eight of their last nine outings.
Stuttgart has been strong on their travels lately in the Bundesliga, recording four consecutive away wins in the German top flight. They also scored at least two goals in each straight win.
What am I backing?This game pits two of the Bundesliga’s best attacking teams against each other and promises goals galore, which is why the bet I am backing is over 2.5 goals scored.
