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VfB Stuttgart – Borussia Mönchengladbach
Really, there is not much time left to play in the 2022/23 Bundesliga season and the coming weeks will decide the fates of the clubs. In addition to great soccer in the fight for the international places, we can expect relegation battle again this weekend. With Hertha, Schalke, Stuttgart, Bochum and Hoffenheim, five teams still have to tremble about remaining in the league. Stuttgart, in particular, must deliver on Saturday. At 15:30, the home game against Borussia from Mönchengladbach awaits. Whether the Swabians win at home, you can find out in our Stuttgart – Gladbach tip.
The look at the table will not necessarily trigger jumps of joy for both teams. Stuttgart are in 16th place with 25 points and at least there was no defeat in the last three games. Most recently, the Swabians snatched a point from FCA and now it’s time to build on that. The next opponent from Gladbach is one of the big surprise bags of this BL season. Borussia has won just one of its last five games and coach Daniel Farke’s team has slipped to tenth place.
Stuttgart – Gladbach info:
- Date & Time: 04/29/2023, 3:30 p.m.
- Game venue: Mercedes-Benz Arena, Stuttgart
- Competition: Bundesliga, Matchday 30.
- TV broadcast: Sky
Stuttgart form & balance check
The Swabians from Stuttgart have nothing less on their mind next Saturday than to snatch the longed-for treble. Under new coach Sebastian Hoeneß, Stuttgart have made a much more stable impression in recent weeks than they have recently. Thus, the Swabians remained without defeat last Friday. Even if the fans of the 2007 German champions secretly hoped for a little more against FCA, VfB can certainly live well with the one point.
The Swabians have reduced their lead over 15th place to two points. Overall, the balance from the last four competitive games looks positive. Under Hoeneß, there has not been a single defeat in a competitive match (two wins and two draws).
Stuttgart wide awake until the end
VfB has sharpened its senses again under Hoeneß and that can no doubt be seen on the pitch. Under the new coach, the Swabians have scored a solid eight times so far and what makes the whole thing special is that Stuttgart scored seven of the eight goals in the final quarter of an hour. If there is also at least one point against Gladbach, then VfB would set a new season record.
Four games in a row without a defeat has never happened for Stuttgart this season. In the relegation battle, moreover, it is less a matter of beautiful soccer and more a matter of commitment and winning duels. Since Hoeneß took office, the Swabians have the second-best duel rate in the league (53%).
Stuttgart facts & analysis
- Since 3 games without defeat.
- Last played 1:1 in Augsburg
- Only 2 points behind Bochum
Gladbach form & balance check
Fohlen fans will be very happy to see this turbulent season finally come to an end. Before the season, many experts agreed, with this Borussia must be reckoned with. However, not much has really come of it so far. Currently, it is only enough for a meager 36 points and the international places have moved into the far distance. Therefore, it will probably come down to Borussia missing out on Europe again.
A look at the current situation raises many questions. While the performance in the first half of the season was still quite appealing, nothing is going right in the second half of the season. Only one win from the last eight games, never two games in a row won and a maximum of four games in a row without defeat. This record reads like that of a mid-table team.
Big upheaval ahead
Come what may, but at the foals from Gladbach is next summer a major upheaval. Possibly such a big one that Gladbach will have nothing to do with international business in the next season either. Players like Thuram, Bensebaini and captain Stindl will certainly leave Borussia.
Especially with the departure of Thuram and Bensebaini, the Foals are not only losing important players, but they are also not collecting a cent in transfer fees. Coach Farke will field his eleven on Saturday without Thuram anyway, as he is missing due to injury. The Frenchman is once again Borussia’s top scorer this season (13 goals and five assists).
Gladbach facts & analysis
- Only 1 win from last 8 games.
- Only 10th place left
- Lost 0:1 against Union last time
Predicted lineup – last update on April 27, 2023
The hosts from Stuttgart will swap in two positions compared to the 1:1 against FCA. Ito is missing due to a yellow suspension and in his place Mavropanos, who also returns from a yellow suspension, moves back into the back three. In attack, Hoeneß will opt for the speedy Silas, with Führich moving to the bench in his place.
As for Gladbach, coach Farke will try it in a 4-3-3. Thuram is known to be missing due to injury, but Plea will play in the center of the attack. Hofmann and Stindl will come in on the flanks. Otherwise, there are no big surprises for Borussia.
Stuttgart – Gladbach direct comparison & statistics
Both teams have faced each other in 101 games so far and the direct comparison clearly goes to VfB. The Swabians won 41 games, plus 30 draws and 30 wins for the Foals.
- The average of goals scored in a clash between VfB Stuttgart and Borussia Mönchengladbach is 3.4.
- The winner of the last meeting was Borussia Mönchengladbach
- With 5 red cards, VfB Stuttgart tops the sin chart in the Bundesliga
- VfB Stuttgart has not lost any of its last 4 matches
