On Sunday, Stuttgart will aim to maintain their top-four position in the Bundesliga as they face Borussia Monchengladbach at Borussia Park. With Stuttgart currently in fourth place and Gladbach sitting 11th, the stakes are high for both teams.
Match Preview: Borussia Monchengladbach vs Stuttgart
Stuttgart is coming off a challenging match against Union Berlin, which ended in a 1-1 draw on January 18. This result has intensified their focus on securing a win against Gladbach. Meanwhile, Borussia Monchengladbach managed only a goalless draw against newly-promoted Hamburger SV on January 17, failing to record a shot on target.
Gladbach’s scoring issues have been concerning. The team has found the net just 23 times this season, making them the least productive team in the top 12. They have recorded a mere one win in their last five matches, along with three losses and one draw. Their recent home victory, a 4-0 win against Augsburg on January 11, marked their first at home in nearly a month.
Recent Performances
- Stuttgart’s last five Bundesliga matches: 3 wins, 2 draws.
- Gladbach’s last five Bundesliga matches: 1 win, 3 losses, 1 draw.
- Stuttgart’s previous encounter with Gladbach ended in a 1-0 victory.
Despite their dipping form, Stuttgart remains competitive, collecting 12 goals while conceding only four during their recent five-game unbeaten streak. However, their prior Europa League match against Roma resulted in a 2-0 loss, marking a setback for the team.
Team News and Lineups
In terms of injuries, Borussia Monchengladbach will be without key players, including center-back Kevin Diks and forwards Robin Hack and Tim Kleindienst. Nico Elvedi is expected to anchor the defense, flanked by Philipp Sander and Kota Takai.
Stuttgart will also face challenges, as several players are sidelined. Both center-backs Luca Jaquez and Dan-Axel Zagadou are out, and they could rely on Ramon Hendriks and Julian Chabot to fill the gaps. Forward Tiago Tomas will also miss the match due to a muscle injury.
Possible Starting Lineups
| Borussia Monchengladbach | Stuttgart |
|---|---|
| Nicolas | Nubel |
| Sander, Elvedi, Takai | Vagnoman, Hendriks, Chabot, Mittelstadt |
| Scally, Reitz, Engelhardt, Netz | Karazor, Stiller |
| Honorat, Neuhaus | Leweling, Nartey, Fuhrich |
| Tabakovic | Demirovic |
Match Prediction
Considering the recent performances of both teams, it seems Stuttgart may have the upper hand in this matchup. They have shown offensive strength despite recent setbacks. A predicted scoreline of Borussia Monchengladbach 1, Stuttgart 3 appears likely, given Gladbach’s struggle to find form.
