Key Facts
- Stuttgart is looking to get back on the board in the Bundesliga after its loss to Hamburg; Borussia Mönchengladbach is also hoping to pick up points after two losses.
- Jamie Leweling’s goal to tie the game 1–1 against Atlético Madrid didn’t secure a win for Stuttgart despite playing with a man advantage for a long time; previously, they failed to capitalize on good chances against Hamburg.
- Borussia Mönchengladbach lost 1–2 to both Hoffenheim and Cologne; their defense remains a problem.
- Their head-to-head record in competitive matches is even, although Stuttgart has won the most recent encounters; however, Gladbach’s current defensive struggles make it difficult to draw conclusions from past results.
- The “Under 3.5 goals” pick is supported by Stuttgart’s finishing problems and the fact that VfB Stuttgart has conceded three goals in their last five games; Gladbach’s defense remains a risk.
- “Both teams to score: No” remains a risky pick given that Gladbach has scored in four of their last five games.
Match Preview
Stuttgart’s performance against Atlético Madrid earlier this week offered hope. In their most recent Bundesliga match against Hamburg, however, the team failed to capitalize on good scoring opportunities. On Friday, Sebastian Hoeneß’s team will face Borussia Mönchengladbach, coached by Alexander Blessin, at the MHP Arena. Both teams are looking to pick up points in the Bundesliga after a string of disappointing results. Stuttgart won the last recorded competitive match between the two sides 3–0 in January 2026. Given their recent record of converting chances, such a result is hard to imagine this time around.
- Venue: MHP Arena, Stuttgart
- Date and Time: Oct. 23, 2026, 8:30 p.m.
- Competition: Bundesliga (Matchday 7)
The betting market clearly favors Stuttgart. However, Gladbach’s listed losses to Hoffenheim and Cologne were by a margin of just one goal. Both games ended 1–2, keeping the total under 3.5 goals; Stuttgart’s lack of finishing also makes this bet interesting. Gladbach has scored in three consecutive league games, which is why “Both Teams to Score: No” is the riskier pick. There are still arguments in favor of both bets, however: the close results, Stuttgart’s missed chances, and the absence of Tim Kleindienst. New customers who want to place one of these bets should check in advance whether a new-customer betting bonus also applies to the selected bet type.
Stuttgart Form & Record Check
Jamie Leweling scored for Stuttgart in the 1-1 draw against Atlético Madrid in the Champions League. Despite playing with a man advantage for much of the match, it wasn’t enough for a win. That makes it difficult to believe the team is capable of a convincing victory right now. Three days earlier, Stuttgart had lost 0-1 to Hamburger SV in the Bundesliga despite creating good chances. Hoeneß can build on that performance if his team makes better use of its opportunities.
The 2-0 Bundesliga win against Paderborn showed that Stuttgart can control a league match. The subsequent loss once again exposed their weaknesses in finishing. Dan-Axel Zagadou and Tiago Tomás are questionable; Ertugrul Yigit is out.
Gladbach Form & Record Check
Gladbach’s 1-2 loss to Hoffenheim was yet another defeat in the Bundesliga. For Blessin, defense remains a pressing issue: His team equalized after halftime but conceded another goal shortly thereafter. The coach criticized the players for dropping back instead of defending high up the field. Gladbach had previously lost by a narrow margin, 1-2, in Cologne.
Gladbach has scored in three consecutive league games and could also find the net against Stuttgart. That’s the biggest risk for the “Both Teams to Score: No” bet. However, Tim Kleindienst and Isac Lidberg are definitely out against Stuttgart; Jens Castrop is also unavailable due to injury. Lidberg is out with muscle issues, while Ko Itakura’s availability is questionable. Despite the recent goals, these personnel issues suggest a low-scoring result.
Stuttgart – Gladbach Head-to-Head & Statistics
In the 29 recorded competitive matches between the two clubs, each team has 12 wins, and five matches ended in a draw. The overall record thus does not point to a clear favorite. Stuttgart won 3–0 in January 2026 and 1–0 in 2025, after having lost 1–2 earlier that same year. All three of those matches saw fewer than 3.5 goals scored. However, Gladbach’s current defensive struggles make it difficult to confidently predict a low-scoring game.
