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Stuttgart's strong home scoring and Gladbach's defensive frailties support a home win with both teams scoring. Stuttgart have scored in 14 straight meetings and conceded no clean sheets recently, while Gladbach have scored in their last three matches despite six straight defeats, making this combined outcome plausible.
A 2-1 scoreline fits Stuttgart's strong home attack against Gladbach's defensive frailties, while acknowledging the visitors' recent scoring improvement. Stuttgart's consistent home goals and Gladbach's conceded goals support this narrow home win prediction, balancing the risk of a higher-scoring game.
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REGISTER FREE & UNLOCK TIP →Already registered? Log in18+ · Historical results only. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Betting involves risk.Compare form, H2H, goals trends and key data for VfB Stuttgart v Borussia Mönchengladbach.
Stuttgart welcome Borussia Monchengladbach to the MHPArena on Friday, 23 October, with both clubs desperate to revive their disappointing Bundesliga campaigns.
Stuttgart vs Borussia Monchengladbach — bet365 Market Snapshot
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Stuttgart's home form and Gladbach's defensive struggles suggest a home win is most likely.
Stuttgart and Borussia Monchengladbach bring contrasting strengths, leaving this market finely balanced.
Stuttgart hold one clear edge, but Borussia Monchengladbach still carry enough threat to respond.
Stuttgart hold one clear edge, but Borussia Monchengladbach still carry enough threat to respond.
Three Punchy Stats
- Six straight defeats: Gladbach have lost every Bundesliga match this season, conceding 20 goals.
- 14 consecutive meetings: Stuttgart have scored against Gladbach in each of their last 14 encounters.
- Seven European points: Stuttgart remain unbeaten through three Champions League fixtures, contrasting sharply with their six Bundesliga points.
Scoring Frequency
Recent attacking records for Stuttgart and Borussia Monchengladbach are shown below.
Defensive Records
Recent defensive records for Stuttgart and Borussia Monchengladbach are shown below.
Sebastian Hoeness's side sit 13th after losing four of their opening six league matches, while Gladbach arrive bottom of the table following six consecutive defeats.
Despite Stuttgart's domestic struggles, their impressive Champions League performances offer encouragement against opponents still searching for their first point of the season.
Stuttgart Looking to Turn European Form Into Bundesliga Success
Stuttgart's difficult start represents a dramatic contrast to last season, when Die Roten finished fourth and secured Champions League qualification.
Six points from six Bundesliga fixtures have left Hoeness's side just one point above the relegation zone, with their latest setback coming in a 1-0 defeat away to Hamburger SV.
Miro Muheim's 88th-minute winner proved particularly frustrating, denying Stuttgart what would have been their first league draw of the campaign.
However, their European performances tell a different story.
Stuttgart remain unbeaten after three Champions League matches, collecting seven points through victories over Viking and Slovan Bratislava before Tuesday's 1-1 draw against Atletico Madrid.
Jamie Leweling opened the scoring against Diego Simeone's side before Julian Alvarez equalised shortly after half-time.
That performance demonstrated Stuttgart's ability to compete against formidable opposition, although translating continental confidence into Bundesliga consistency remains Hoeness's immediate challenge.
Home advantage could prove significant. Stuttgart have suffered just one defeat at the MHPArena across all competitions this season, recording two victories and scoring eight goals.
Their attacking record against Gladbach also offers encouragement, having scored in each of their previous 14 meetings.
Nevertheless, defensive vulnerabilities remain evident, with Stuttgart failing to keep a clean sheet in their last four home matches.
Gladbach's Crisis Deepens Under Alexander Blessin
Borussia Monchengladbach's season has been considerably worse.
Die Fohlen have lost all six Bundesliga fixtures, conceding 20 goals and collecting zero points, leaving them five points behind 15th-placed Schalke 04.
Their disastrous opening prompted the dismissal of Eugen Polanski following September's 5-0 defeat against Freiburg.
Alexander Blessin subsequently took charge, but consecutive 2-1 losses against Koln and Hoffenheim have extended the club's miserable run.
Defensive organisation remains Gladbach's greatest concern.
They have conceded 10 goals across three Bundesliga away matches while scoring only once, highlighting the difficulties awaiting them in Stuttgart.
There are nevertheless modest signs of attacking improvement.
After failing to score in their opening three league fixtures, Gladbach have found the net in each of their subsequent three matches, scoring four times.
That improvement suggests Blessin's team may offer greater resistance going forward, although their inability to protect their own goal continues to undermine progress.
Team News and Predicted Lineups
Stuttgart will be without Justin Diehl, while Tiago Tomas, Dan-Axel Zagadou and Josha Vagnoman face fitness concerns.
Ermedin Demirovic should lead the attack, supported by Jamie Leweling, Deniz Undav and Chris Fuhrich.
Demirovic has scored four Champions League goals this season but only once domestically, making improved league productivity an important objective.
Gladbach face extensive injury problems, particularly in attacking positions.
Tim Kleindienst and Fritz Fleck are unavailable, while Franck Honorat, Nicolas Kuhn and Isac Lidberg remain doubtful.
Hugo Bolin and Shuto Machino are consequently expected to spearhead the visitors' attack.
Stuttgart predicted XI: Seimen; Assignon, Jeltsch, Chabot, Mittelstadt; Karazor, Stiller; Leweling, Undav, Fuhrich; Demirovic.
Borussia Monchengladbach predicted XI: Nicolas; Sander, Diks, Chiarodia, Ullrich; Scally, Neuhaus, Uno, Mohya; Bolin, Machino.
Stuttgart vs Borussia Monchengladbach Prediction
Stuttgart's domestic inconsistency makes this a less straightforward contest than the league standings suggest.
However, their superior European form, encouraging home performances and Gladbach's defensive difficulties point towards a home victory.
Blessin's side have shown greater attacking promise recently, but their continued struggles away from home could prove decisive.
Prediction: Stuttgart 1-0 Borussia Monchengladbach.
Stuttgart to win and Both Teams to Score
This combined market requires two specific outcomes to happen together. For the selection to win, Stuttgart must be ahead at the end of 90 minutes plus stoppage time AND Borussia Monchengladbach must score at least one goal. A draw, a Gladbach victory, or a Stuttgart win accompanied by a clean sheet will all cause this bet to lose.
Other opportunities in this market:
Match Result (Stuttgart to win) requires only that the hosts secure the victory in normal time, removing the reliance on the visitors scoring, but this single requirement typically comes at a shorter price. Both Teams to Score (Yes) requires both sides to score at least once in normal time, regardless of the final match result, offering coverage for a high-scoring draw or an away win.
Correct Score
The Correct Score market wins only if the match finishes with the exact predicted scoreline at the end of 90 minutes plus stoppage time. Any single additional or missing goal from either team results in a losing bet.
Other opportunities in this market:
Over 2.5 Goals requires at least three total goals in the match, ignoring which team scores them. This covers multiple scorelines like 2-1, 3-0, or 2-2, trading the precision of predicting an exact score for a wider set of winning outcomes. Double Chance covers two of the three possible match results (such as the home win and the draw), reducing the number of losing outcome routes while accepting lower odds than the standard Match Result market.
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Win & Both Teams to Score
Selection: Stuttgart to win and Both Teams to Score. The selected team must win in normal time and both teams must score. If the selected team draws or loses, or either side fails to score, the bet loses.
Correct Score Market
Selection: Stuttgart vs Borussia Monchengladbach 2-1. Predict the exact score at the end of 90 minutes plus stoppage time. Extra time and penalties do not count unless the bookmaker states otherwise.
🎯 Pick 1: Stuttgart to win and Both Teams to Score @ 11/10
Stuttgart’s home form and Gladbach’s severe defensive vulnerabilities make a home victory a credible starting point, while both teams’ recent defensive and scoring records indicate that both sides can contribute to the goal tally.
The hosts have collected two victories and scored eight goals across their domestic and European matches at the MHPArena this season, suffering just one defeat. They face a Borussia Monchengladbach side arriving on the back of six consecutive Bundesliga defeats. During that losing sequence, the visitors have conceded 20 times, and their defensive struggle is further emphasised by shipping 10 goals in only three away fixtures. Stuttgart have also scored against Gladbach in 14 consecutive meetings, establishing a clear precedent for attacking success in this fixture.
While Stuttgart possess a noticeable advantage at home, their own defensive record creates an avenue for the visitors. Sebastian Hoeness’s side have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last four home matches. Despite their dire league position, Gladbach have demonstrated modest attacking improvement under Alexander Blessin, scoring four times across their last three matches after drawing blanks in their opening three fixtures. This combination of Stuttgart’s home scoring capability and their recent inability to record shutouts leaves the prospect of both teams scoring in a home victory coherently supported by the supplied metrics.
Stuttgart’s recent 1-0 defeat to Hamburger SV acts as a reminder that their attack can be contained, and relying on Gladbach for a goal depends on an away side that managed only one goal across their first three trips. However, the visitors’ recent three-match scoring streak suggests they have enough momentum to exploit Stuttgart’s lack of home clean sheets, leaving the combined selection defensible.
🎯 Tactical Indicators
- Gladbach have conceded 20 goals during their ongoing six-match Bundesliga losing streak.
- Stuttgart have failed to secure a clean sheet in their last four matches at the MHPArena.
- Gladbach have scored four goals across their previous three fixtures.
Risk Factor: This selection fails if Gladbach do not score, if the match ends in a draw, or if the visitors secure an unlikely victory.
Key Tactical Mismatch
Scored eight goals in home matches this season and netted in 14 consecutive meetings with Gladbach.
Conceded 10 goals across just three Bundesliga away fixtures, shipping 20 goals overall this term.
⚔️ Pick 2: Stuttgart vs Borussia Monchengladbach 2-1 @ 15/2
A 2-1 scoreline aligns with Stuttgart’s home capability acting against Gladbach’s severe defensive issues, while recognising the visitors’ recent attacking improvements.
Stuttgart have recorded eight goals in their matches at the MHPArena this season, demonstrating consistent attacking output in front of their own supporters. They face a Gladbach side that have conceded 20 goals in six matches, including 10 across their three away trips. Those defensive statistics indicate the visitors struggle heavily to restrict opponents, providing a solid foundation for Stuttgart to score at least twice. Furthermore, the hosts have successfully breached Gladbach’s defence in 14 consecutive meetings, creating an extensive precedent for home goals.
Gladbach’s case for scoring exactly once rests on their recent attacking upturn interacting with Stuttgart’s defensive vulnerability. After failing to score in their opening three matches, Blessin’s side have found the net in three successive fixtures, accumulating four goals. They face a Stuttgart team that have failed to record a clean sheet in their last four home matches, suggesting the visitors will find opportunities. However, Gladbach’s overall position at the bottom of the table, coupled with a record of scoring just once across three away matches, suggests their scoring ceiling remains relatively low.
The primary risk to this exact scoreline is Stuttgart’s attack capitalising further on Gladbach’s fragile away defence to score three or more times. Yet, with the visitors showing enough recent capability to register one goal, a narrow 2-1 home victory effectively balances the supplied metrics without overstating Gladbach’s overall threat.
Risk Factor: This exact scoreline loses if Gladbach fail to score, if they score multiple goals, or if Stuttgart score fewer or more than two goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Both Teams to Score market require to win?
Both teams must score at least one goal during normal time plus stoppage time for this market to win.
How does the Stuttgart to win and Both Teams to Score market settle?
It wins if Stuttgart secure victory after 90 minutes plus stoppage time and Gladbach score at least once.
What happens to a Correct Score bet if the game finishes 3-1?
A 3-1 finish means a 2-1 correct score bet loses due to the exact scoreline requirement.
Why is Stuttgart's home form highlighted in the analysis?
Stuttgart have scored eight goals and won twice at MHPArena this season, losing only once.
Does Gladbach's position at the bottom guarantee a defeat?
No outcome is guaranteed, but six straight defeats and 20 goals conceded show their struggles.
Why might Gladbach score despite their poor away record?
Gladbach have scored four goals in their last three matches and Stuttgart have not kept a clean sheet recently.
