On his third anniversary in charge of the club, Stuttgart coach Sebastian Hoeneß is looking forward to this round of Bundesliga matches against Borussia Dortmund. He is confident in the team's form and believes that the home ground, the MHP Arena, will give them an advantage.

Following the international break, Stuttgart will return to the Bundesliga, hosting Borussia Dortmund this Saturday at the MHP Arena. This match is significant, as in the 28th round of matches, second-placed Dortmund will face their close challengers, Stuttgart.

Stuttgart head coach Sebastian Hoeneß said: "Dortmund has performed exceptionally well this season. The team is strong overall and its individual players are outstanding. They have clear tactics, execute them steadily, and their set-piece attacks are extremely threatening. Currently, after 27 rounds of the Bundesliga, Dortmund has 61 points, leading second-placed Stuttgart by 8 points."

"Playing at home and having the full support of our fans is crucial for us. Our recent record against Dortmund has also been outstanding. Over the past few months, the team's home performance has steadily improved, as evidenced by the statistics. This season, Stuttgart has won 10 out of 13 Bundesliga home games and lost only 1, thanks to the team's playing style and the players' fighting spirit."

"The team has established a solid playing system and a strong team spirit. Every player must fight for their position, which obviously has a positive effect on their personal development."

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