Highlights

Matchday 21

FINAL

SIGNAL IDUNA PARK

VfB Stuttgart

RyersonJulian Ryerson

89'

BrandtJulian Brandt

81'

61'

ChabotJeff Chabot

50'

AntonWaldemar Anton

D. Siebert

SIGNAL IDUNA PARK

0:24

Watch: Kovač: "It was an open game"

Dortmund coach Niko Kovač spoke to bundesliga.com after his debut against Stuttgart.

Full-time: Borussia Dortmund 0-2 VfB Stuttgart

Despite some promising signs, Dortmund tasted defeat in new coach Niko Kovač's first match in charge thanks to an unlucky own-goal from Anton and Chabot's first-ever Bundesliga goal. Brandt pulled one back for the hosts and BVB pushed hard for a last-gasp leveller as the tensions mounted in this hard-fought match, but Stuttgart held firm and climbed to fourth with a deserved win.

Full-time

90'

+ 7

And another...

Now it's Karazor's turn to see yellow.

90'

+ 6

Yellow card

Atakan Karazor

90'

+ 3

Another yellow

Duranville is the latest to go into the book after an irregular tackle on Woltemade in the middle of the park.

90'

+ 2

Yellow card

Julien Duranville

90'

+ 1

Six extra minutes

Can Dortmund pull of the miraculous here?

90'

Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes

Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.

Karim-David Adeyemi33.80km/h

Julian Ryerson33.49km/h

Jamie Leweling33.16km/h

89'

Ryerson sent off!

Stiller pulls Ryerson's shirt and sees yellow, and Ryerson loses his temper – and earns a second yellow card.

89'

Second yellow card

Julian Ryerson

89'

Yellow card

Angelo Stiller

86'

Substitution

Nick Woltemade

Jamie Leweling

85'

Fresh legs for Kovač

The new Dortmund boss makes a triple change, bringing on two new attackers and one defender as his side look for a last-gasp leveller.

85'

Substitution

Julien Duranville

Jamie Gittens

85'

Substitution

Giovanni Reyna

Pascal Groß

85'

Substitution

Daniel Svensson

Ramy Bensebaini

81'

Pressure pays off!

A quickly taken corner sees Brandt in space on the edge of the area and he sends a low curler through a sea of legs - and into the back of the net. Game on!

81'

Julian Brandt

GOAL!

1:2

Goal probability

Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.

3 %

Shot speed

Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.

110.6 km/h

Distance to Goal

The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.

19.71 m

79'

Stuttgart holding firm

Dortmund work the ball around the Stuttgart area in. sustained spell of pressure, but Hoeneß's men are staying compact and not giving an inch.

77'

Substitution

Yannik Keitel

Enzo Millot

75'

Dortmund push to pull one back

Gittens uses his blistering pace to break down the right before picking out a dangerous early cross for Guirassy, who comes up just short. BVB are pushing hard here.

71'

Beier to bolster BVB

Kovač makes his first change, bringing Beier on for Adeyemi and switching to a two-striker formation.

71'

Substitution

Maximilian Beier

Karim Adeyemi

70'

Substitution

Ermedin Demirović

Deniz Undav

70'

Substitution

Josha Vagnoman

Chris Führich

68'

How did that stay out?!

Nübel prdocues a stunning save to deny Jamie Gittens, getting his fingertips to the ball and tipping it onto the bar after the Englishman's deflected shot had looked all set for the back of the net. Incredible!

68'

UnXpected

xGoals

The xGoals value of a club is calculated from the sum of all goal probabilities (goals and shots on goal) of that team. During a match, it’s easy to see whether the club is performing better than expected (goals > xGoals) - or maybe even higher (xGoals > goals).

xGoals

0.78

0.31

Goals

65'

Undav tries the spectacular

Out of almost nothing on the edge of the area, the Stuttgart striker hoiks the ball up, turns and fires a volley goalwards. Kobel has no trouble scooping up but what technique form the Germany man.

63'

Can Dortmund turn it around

The hosts started the half well before Stuttgart proved very clinical. Can the Black & Yellows turn it around to hand new boss Kovač a maiden win?

62'

Chabot!

Dortmund fail to clear a corner and a superb cross from Leweling finds stopper Jeff Chabot, who produces a superb volley to score his first Bundesliga goal - and make it 2-0.

61'

Jeff Chabot

GOAL!

0:2

Goal probability

21 %

Shot speed

Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.

88.94 km/h

Distance to Goal

The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.

11.36 m

60'

Dangerous tackle

Now it's Adeyemi's turn to go into the referee's book, following a late sliding tackle on Angelo Stiller.

60'

Yellow card

Karim Adeyemi

57'

Win Probability

This Match Fact documents significant changes in the probability of victory for both teams during the course of the match. The value is based on actual match play and incorporates existing Match Facts such as Expected Goals, Skill and Set-Piece Dange

49'

23.8 %

Now

63.3 %

56'

Disssent

The right-back disagrees with the referee's choice not to call a foul after he was tackled and receives a card for his trouble.

56'

Yellow card

Julian Ryerson

53'

Karazor takes a knock

Clattered into by his own keeper, Stuttgart midfielder Karazor has to leave the field to receive treatment.

Anton turns into his own net!

Just after Adeyemi's miss, Führich gets into a dangerous position and fires a sharp effort that deflects off Anton's foot and leaves Kobel no chance. Heartbreaking for former Stuttgart captain Anton!

50'

Waldemar Anton

OWN GOAL!

0:1

49'

Adeyemi again!

Played in by Brandt this time, Adeyemi brings his pace to bear as he bursts into the area, firing off a ferocious low drive - but it goes just wide.

47'

Adeyemi's cut-back falls short

After some nice work from Guirassy on the right, Adeyemi bursts into the area and cuts the ball back to the penalty spot - but with Gittens just a bit too deep, the chance goes begging. So close to the opener!

46'

We're back!

There are no changes for either side. Who will break the deadlock in this tense stand-off?

Kick-off!

Half-time: Borussia Dortmund 1-1 VfB Stuttgart

It's honours even at half-time in Dortmund, with Undav's chance the biggest opportunity for either side in a very evenly matched and hotly contested first half.

Half-time

45'

+ 1

Adeyemi's blushes spared

A long ball over the top lands for Serhou Guirassy and he squares it for Adeyemi, who scuffs his effort wide of the left-hand post. In any case, the flag has been raised for offside.

41'

Gittens underhits it

The Englishman works his way into the area on the left and tries his luck, but his right-footed curler lacks punch and is easily snaffled up by Nübel.

37'

Adeyemi!

Seconds after Undav's chance, the ball races up the other end, with Ryerson crossing for Adeyemi. He goes for a stylish back-heel but Nübel is having none of it and saves.

36'

Can denies Undav

A stray back-pass from Waldemar Anton is pounced on by the marauding Undav, who races through on goal.But just as he takes a touch to round Kobel, a back-pedalling Can intervenes and shuts Undav down. Easily Stuttgart's best chance of the match so far.

A hard-fought encounter

34'

Five shots to one

BVB are clearly ahead in terms of shots taken, but only one - from Gittens - has really looked dangerous.

Goal attempts

3off target

2on target

1off target

0on target

31'

Brandt winds up

The BVB playmaker tries his luck with a free-kick from 30 metres out but his shot fails to dip and goes well over the bar.

30'

Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes

Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.

Karim-David Adeyemi33.80km/h

Julian Ryerson33.49km/h

Jamie Leweling33.16km/h

28'

Gittens from distance!

The winger tries a long-range effort that goes low and ahrd - but Nübel managed to tip the stinging shot around the post.

25'

Adeyemi blowing hot and cold

First, the winger carries the ball well towards the danger zone, but then he fails to pick out a successful pass.

23'

First test for Nübel

Gittens moves from the left wing to the centre and tries it with his right foot from the edge of the area, but the Stuttgart keeper has no issues dealing with it.

Even stevens so far

18'

Chabot denied by the flag

Stuttgart defender Jeff Chabot gets to Angelo Stiller's free-kick into the area and nods home, but is adjudged to have been offside. No goal.

18'

SituationNo goal

ReviewOffside?

DecisionNo goal

17'

Shirt pull

BVB captain Emre Can sees yellow after holding Undav back on the approach to the area.

17'

Yellow card

Emre Can

15'

Early advantage for BVB

The hosts have had the lion's share of possession early.

Possession (%)

6634

12'

Bensebaini has a crack

Dortmund work a corner well, with Ramy Bensebaini found at the far post. His initial effort is blocked, but he gets a second chance and looks to curl a left-footer into the top corner. Close, but no cigar.

Another corner

This time Stiller finds Hendriks at the far post on the right, but he can't get his header on target.

Corner number one

Stiller, Undav and Führich work a routine on the right, but it doesn't create any danger.

First shot

Chris Führich sets up Leweling on the right, who puts the ball on his left foot and shoots – deflected.

Leweling looking sharp

Jamie Leweling does well to play out from a right-back position and goes close to playing Deniz Undav through into space, but the flag is raised for offside.

Dortmund push

The home side are the first to get forward, with Jamie Gittens working his way to the edge of the area, but Stuttgart shut them down and hold firm.

We're under way!

Stuttgart, in their all-white kits, kick off against hosts Dortmund in their traditional black and yellow.

Kick-off!

Not long now!

Can Dortmund maintain heir momentum and get off to a winning start under new coach Niko Kovač? Or will Stuttgart break their two-match skid and climb back into the top four?

More on those teams

New BVB coach Niko Kovač makes only one change to the starting line-up from the last game (a 2-1 Bundesliga win in Heidenheim) as Karim Adeyemi starts in place of Julien Duranville (on the bench) in Kovač's preferred 4-2-3-1 formation. Meanwhile VfB coach Sebastian Hoeneß makes two changes to his starting XI compared to the last game (1-0 home win in the DFB Cup quarter-final against Augsburg). Jamie Leweling and Enzo Millot (fit after a cup injury scare) replace Jacob Bruun Larsen (ill) and Ermedin Demirović (bench).

0:07

Watch: Dortmund players arrive

Dortmund starting XI

Kobel - Ryerson, Can (c), Anton, Bensebaini - Sabitzer, Groß - Adeyemi, Brandt, Gittens - Guirassy

Dortmund subs

Meyer, Couto, Svensson, Süle, Özcan, Reyna, Wätjen, Beier, Duranville

Stuttgart starting XI

Nübel - Stergiou, Chabot, Hendriks, Mittelstädt - Millot, Karazor (c), Stiller, Führich - Undav, Leweling

Stuttgart subs

Bredlow, Vagnoman, Jaquez, Stenzel, Jeltsch, Keitel, Rieder, Demirović, Woltemade

4:01

Watch: Stuttgart's journey from relegation trouble to the Champions League

VfB Stuttgart have experienced a remarkable transformation in the past two years under Sebastian Hoeneß - and we look at the tactics he has deployed.

3:02

Watch: Kovač takes charge of Dortmund

The former Bundesliga and DFB Cup winning coach at Bayern Munich has outlined what we wants to see at his new club.

Sebastian Hoeneß on facing Dortmund

"It's a normal process. When a new coach takes over and has his first game, preparation for the opponent is normally a bit more special. Even though it's a challenging task we face, our motivation for a good away game is big. We want to take the momentum of reaching the DFB Cup semi-finals with us."

Niko Kovač on facing Stuttgart

"It is certainly very important for the mentality, for the head, when you make it through to the next round. Stuttgart are a team that have developed really well since Sebastian [Hoeneß] has been there. The team play very aggressive football, defend high up the pitch and look to disrupt their opponents early."

Stuttgart's business

Comparatively, Stuttgart had something of a quieter window but still got some good deals over the line. Danish international Jacob Bruun Larsen arrived on a permanent basis from Hoffenheim to bolster the Swabians' attacking options, and incredibly promising young German central defender Finn Jeltsch was acquired from Nuremberg.

Dortmund transfers

BVB have been very active in the winter transfer window in hopes of getting their season back on track. Notable acquisitions include talented young English midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka on loan from Chelsea, versatile defender Daniel Svensson on loan from Nordsjaelland, and the recall of Salih Özcan who had been loaned out to Wolfsburg. With regards to departures, Donyell Malen has left on a permanent deal, joining English side Aston Villa.

Goals guaranteed?

Ahead of Matchday 21, Stuttgart vs Dortmund is the highest-scoring clash in Bundesliga history (370 goals in 109 meetings)! In second place is Bayern vs Bremen with 368, who face off on Friday evening.

Work to be done

After 20 matchdays, Dortmund are in 11th place in the table and their 29 points is the worst return at this stage in the season in 10 years. Dortmund fans will certainly be hoping that Nico Kovač can turn this season around for them...

1:13

Watch: Niko Kovač steps into Dortmund hot seat

Niko Kovač officially took charge of Dortmund following the Heidenheim win. He spoke to the press for the first time as BVB head coach on Tuesday - find out what the Croatian had to say...

Probable line-ups

Who’s set to play this weekend? Who’s going to miss out? Keep up to date with all the latest team news right here!

2:03

Watch: Stuttgart 5-1 Dortmund - previous meeting

It was a miserable return to Stuttgart for Guirassy back in September as former teammates Deniz Undav & Co. turned on the style in a rampant win. VfB have now won four in a row against Dortmund in all competitions.

2:03

Watch: Heidenheim 1-2 Dortmund - highlights

Serhou Guirassy continued his purple patch as Dortmund recorded their first Bundesliga win of 2025, in Mike Tullberg's final game as interim coach. Although currently down in mid-table, BVB are only four points outside the top four with 14 games to go.

2:03

Watch: Gladbach 1-2 Stuttgart - highlights

Stuttgart were nudged out of the top four after a home defeat to Gladbach. VfB are only a point behind Leipzig, though, and bounced straight back with a DFB Cup quarter-final win over Augsburg in midweek.

1:32

Watch: Chukwuemeka: "I play without fear"

Hear from winter signing Carney Chukwuemeka on what to expect from him at Dortmund following his loan switch from Chelsea.

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