Stuttgart's Success Streak Persists, Yet Hoeneß Sees Room for Enhancement
With a 1-0 triumph over Union Berlin, Stuttgart secured their place in the DFB Cup's round of 16. The squad's impressive form in the Bundesliga continues, extending their winning streak to four matches, including a recent 2:0 victory over Werder Bremen.
Deniz Undav, one of the team's attackers, believes the team could have performed even better. "We should've taken more shots instead of constantly gambling. That comes with time," Undav stated after the match.
However, coach Sebastian Hoeneß had a few "minor constructive criticisms" regarding their performance. He noted the absence of a "ruthless mindset" in certain situations and deemed the team to be "not combative enough" and "somewhat too whimsical."
Undav and Guirassy collaborated for both Stuttgart's goals against Bremen, and Hoeneß hinted at the possibility of these two peers reuniting on the pitch for the DFB Cup match. Previously, Undav and Guirassy combined forces to secure a 2:1 victory over Dortmund back in November, potentially serving as decisive factors once again in this clash.
Live Telecast Details
The DFB Cup round of 16 contest between Stuttgart and Dortmund will be broadcast live on the widely available German channel, ZDF. In addition, streaming provider WOW (ad) and pay-TV station Sky will provide live coverage of this game.
Soccer enthusiasts in Germany can expect Martin Groß to contribute commentary, with Britta Hofmann hosting the pre-match show, featuring savvy analysis from Dietmar Hamann. Die BVB-Netradio broadcasts 15 minutes prior to kickoff.
Streaming Services
ESPN+ delivers live streaming for every Bundesliga game, including this match. Considering that four Bundesliga games annually are featured on linear TV networks, subscribing to ESPN+ is an enticing choice for worldwide soccer fans.
Additional Insights
Analysis and predictions suggest a closely contested match between the two teams. Sportskeeda projects a 1-2 victory for Stuttgart, while Feedinco recommends betting on both teams to score. Forebet predicts a likelihood of 38% for a Borussia Dortmund win.
Broadcast details indicate that Martin Groß will provide commentary for the match on ZDF, with Britta Hofmann hosting the pre-match show and Die BVB-Netradio on-air 15 minutes before kickoff. ESPN+ offers live Bundesliga streaming, with four games annually airing on linear TV channels.
