Match Overview
The second-round Bundesliga fixture between Stuttgart and Borussia Monchengladbach is scheduled for August 30 at the MHP Arena. This preview provides a detailed forecast, betting odds, and statistics for the Stuttgart vs Borussia Monchengladbach encounter.
Stuttgart’s Current Form
Sebastian Hoeness’s squad kicked off their Bundesliga campaign with a 1-2 away defeat against Union. This marks Stuttgart’s second consecutive Bundesliga season starting with a loss, snapping their three-match winning streak in the league. Furthermore, the team has struggled defensively, failing to keep a clean sheet in 14 of their last 17 Bundesliga outings. Stuttgart currently holds no points, placing them 13th in the league table.
Stuttgart Home Performance & Statistics
- The team has suffered defeats in 6 of their last 7 home matches in the Bundesliga.
- Both teams found the back of the net in 5 of the club’s last 7 home league fixtures.
- At least three goals were scored in 8 of Stuttgart’s last 9 home Bundesliga encounters.
Stuttgart’s Probable Starting XI (4-5-1)*
Alexander Nübel – Maximilian Mittelstädt, Jeff Chabot, Luca Hakes, Josha Vagnoman – Ermedin Demirovic, Angelo Stiller, Nick Woltemade, Atakan Karazor, Jamie Leweling – Deniz Undav.
Forward Silas Mvumpa will miss the match due to injury.
Borussia Monchengladbach’s Current Form
In their opening match, Gerardo Seoane’s men were held to a goalless draw by Hamburg on their home turf. This result extends Borussia Monchengladbach’s winless streak in the championship to eight matches (3 draws, 5 losses). Additionally, they have failed to score in their last three Bundesliga fixtures. With one point, the club occupies the 11th position in the standings.
Borussia Monchengladbach Away Performance & Statistics
- The team has not secured a victory in 11 of their last 16 away matches in the Bundesliga (3 draws, 8 losses).
- At least three goals were scored in 10 of the club’s last 12 away league fixtures.
- Borussia Monchengladbach has scored at least two goals in 6 of their last 8 away Bundesliga matches.
Borussia Monchengladbach’s Probable Starting XI (4-5-1)*
Moritz Nicolas – Joe Scally, Nico Elvedi, Fabio Chiarodia, Lukas Ullrich – Franck Honorat, Rocco Reitz, Kevin Stöger, Philipp Sander, Robin Hack – Haris Tabakovic.
Forwards Nathan Ngoumou and Tim Kleindienst are unavailable due to injuries.
Match Official: Referee Analysis
Sven Jablonski (Germany)
Matches officiated – 15 (Bundesliga, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 60;
Average yellow cards per match – 4;
Red cards shown – 3;
Average fouls per match – 21;
Penalties awarded – 20%.
Stuttgart vs Borussia Monchengladbach: Our Match Prediction
Lately, the Swabians have not been impressive in their home fixtures. Stuttgart has lost 6 of their last 7 home Bundesliga matches and has shown defensive vulnerabilities, conceding at least two goals in five of those games, including a head-to-head clash with Borussia Monchengladbach. It is also worth noting that in 4 of the last 5 home encounters against this opponent in the league, Stuttgart failed to keep a clean sheet.
Gerardo Seoane’s side has displayed mixed results on the road, yet Borussia consistently aims for an active attacking approach in every game. Their scoring record is quite impressive: in their last 12 away Bundesliga matches, the team only failed to score against Bayern, and on seven occasions during this period, Borussia’s players breached the opponents’ defense at least twice.
We anticipate an effective offensive performance from the visitors. Our prediction is: Borussia Monchengladbach Total Goals Over 1 with odds of 1.74 
* The starting lineup listed for each team reflects their previous match in this tournament.
Mark Thompson