VfB Stuttgart under pressure after Hoffenheim loss, Dortmund next
VfB Stuttgart’s defeat at Hoffenheim has left the club under intense pressure, with only three points from three games as of the 13 September 2026 stand. The loss, described by the coach as “Das ist zu einfach”, raises doubts ahead of the looming clash with Borussia Dortmund.
Points and pressure
The Niederlage in Hoffenheim has left the squad feeling the Druck that has been building since the season began. Stand at 13 September 2026 shows the team with Nur three Punkte from three Spielen, a stark contrast to the early optimism. Nach the loss, the coaching staff admitted the margin for error is now minimal.
The recent Neuzugang Dzenan Pejcinovic formed a Dreierpacker alongside Ermedin Demirovic in the Champions League and Chris Führich in the VfB-Offensive. This Besetzung offers a promising Auswahl for the Stuttgarter Angriff, with the eyes of the fanbase – the Augen – fixed on how the trio will translate potential into goals. Jetzt, three days after the successful Champions League opener against Viking Stavanger (3‑1), the squad still has Drei key players yet to open their Bundesliga scoring account. The line‑up also features Deniz Undav, Bilal El Khannouss and Jamie Leweling on the bench, underscoring the depth of the Offensive options.
Upcoming clash with Borussia Dortmund
In the Hoffenheim Spiel, the Czech striker Adam Hlozek scored a double, exploiting the VfB defence after a loss of possession in the Offensive third. The two goals came after quick counter‑attacks, each triggered by a ball loss in the VfB’s own half, highlighting the vulnerability at the Ende of the half‑court. Die match also saw a controversial moment when Angelo Stiller appeared to be denied a clear El penalty after a clash with former Stuttgart defender Ozan Kabak.
Coach Sebastian Hoeneß said, “We lost the duels in both penalty areas; it was too easy for them to appear alone in front of our goal,” reflecting the immediate Druck after the defeat. He added that the VfB-Offensive still shows quality, but the team must become more efficient in the final third. Jetzt, he insists the squad can live with the performance, noting that Hoffenheim are likely to finish in the upper third of the table.
The next Bundesliga encounter pits VfB Stuttgart against Borussia Dortmund, who arrived with former Stuttgart scorer Serhou Guirassy in their ranks. Dortmund have yet to concede a goal in their opening three Spielen, putting further pressure on the Stuttgart side to improve. After the Hoffenheim Niederlage, the Stuttgart camp knows that only three points separate them from a comfortable mid‑table position.
A disputed incident in the Hoffenheim Spiel involved Stiller’s knee and Ozan Kabak, which the referee Sven Jablonski claimed to have missed, prompting Hoeneß to question the lack of video review. Hoeneß argued that the decision affected the Offensive rhythm and could have changed the Ende of the match. Jetzt, the club awaits clarification, while the Neuzugang Dzenan Pejcinovic continues to train with the first team.