VfB Stuttgart vs Borussia Monchengladbach Prediction & Betting Tips – Bundesliga

Published Oct 20, 2026

Updated Oct 19, 2026

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Bundesliga

VfB Stuttgart

Fri, 23 Oct, 18:30

Borussia Monchengladbach

Home

1.34

Draw

5.4

Away

6.4

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Match Preview

VfB Stuttgart welcome Borussia Mönchengladbach to the MHPArena on Friday, 23 Oct 2026 at 18:30 UTC in a compelling Bundesliga encounter. The home side comes into this fixture seeking an immediate bounce-back after a narrow league setback, having shown dominant general form across European and domestic competitions. Meanwhile, Borussia Mönchengladbach continues to endure a challenging spell, plagued by persistent defensive frailties and poor results on the road. Stuttgart will look to capitalize on their opponent’s vulnerabilities to cement their standing in the top tier.

VfB Stuttgart – Team Analysis

Date	Competition	Opponent	Score	Result
2026-10-17	Bundesliga	Hamburger SV	0-1	Loss
2026-10-14	UEFA Champions League	Slovan Bratislava	3-0	Win
2026-10-10	Bundesliga	SC Paderborn 07	2-0	Win
2026-10-01	Friendlies Clubs	SpVgg Greuther Fürth	5-0	Win
2026-09-25	Friendlies Clubs	1. FC Heidenheim	3-0	Win

Average Goals Scored:2.6 goals/game

Average Goals Conceded:0.2 conceded/game

Current Form:LWWWW

VfB Stuttgart has demonstrated exceptional defensive organization in recent matches across all competitions, allowing a remarkable average of just 0.2 goals per game over their last five outings. Despite a minor hiccup against Hamburger SV last time out, their offensive fluency remains dangerous, boasting 2.6 goals per game. Returning to home territory gives them the ideal environment to control the tempo and reassert their tactical dominance.

Borussia Monchengladbach – Team Analysis

Date	Competition	Opponent	Score	Result
2026-10-18	Bundesliga	1899 Hoffenheim	1-2	Loss
2026-10-11	Bundesliga	1. FC Köln	1-2	Loss
2026-10-03	Friendlies Clubs	FC St. Pauli	1-1	Draw
2026-09-24	Friendlies Clubs	Sportfreunde Siegen	3-0	Win
2026-09-19	Bundesliga	FSV Mainz 05	3-4	Loss

Average Goals Scored:1.8 goals/game

Average Goals Conceded:1.8 conceded/game

Current Form:LLDWL

Borussia Mönchengladbach continues to be hampered by structural weaknesses in defense across recent matches in all competitions, surrendering 1.8 goals per game. While they consistently find the back of the net with an identical 1.8 goals scored average, their inability to keep clean sheets has repeatedly cost them points. Facing a disciplined Stuttgart side on the road presents a formidable challenge for a team currently lacking momentum.

Head-to-Head Record

Date	Competition	Match	Score	Winner
2026-01-25	Bundesliga	Borussia Mönchengladbach vs VfB Stuttgart	0-3	VfB Stuttgart
2025-08-30	Bundesliga	VfB Stuttgart vs Borussia Mönchengladbach	1-0	VfB Stuttgart
2025-02-01	Bundesliga	VfB Stuttgart vs Borussia Mönchengladbach	1-2	Borussia Mönchengladbach
2024-09-14	Bundesliga	Borussia Mönchengladbach vs VfB Stuttgart	1-3	VfB Stuttgart
2024-05-18	Bundesliga	VfB Stuttgart vs Borussia Monchengladbach	4-0	VfB Stuttgart
2024-01-14	Bundesliga	Borussia Monchengladbach vs VfB Stuttgart	3-1	Borussia Monchengladbach

VfB Stuttgart Wins:4

Draws:0

Borussia Monchengladbach Wins:2

Predicted Starting Lineups

VfB Stuttgart – Predicted XI

4-2-3-1

Position	Player
Goalkeeper	F. Bredlow
Defender	J. Vagnoman
Defender	A. Al Dakhil
Defender	D. Zagadou
Defender	R. Hendriks
Midfielder	A. Stiller
Midfielder	A. Karazor
Attacker	J. Leweling
Midfielder	B. El Khannouss
Midfielder	C. Führich
Midfielder	D. Undav

Borussia Monchengladbach – Predicted XI

4-2-3-1

Position	Player
Goalkeeper	M. Nicolas
Midfielder	J. Scally
Defender	K. Itakura
Defender	K. Diks
Midfielder	L. Ullrich
Midfielder	F. Neuhaus
Midfielder	P. Sander
Attacker	F. Honorat
Midfielder	K. Stöger
Attacker	R. Hack
Attacker	T. Kleindienst

Team News

VfB Stuttgart absences: No key absences.

Borussia Monchengladbach absences: No key absences.

Betting Analysis & Tips

VfB Stuttgart comes into this fixture as a justified favorite according to our independent assessment model, which calculates a 75% win probability for the home side. Bookmakers set the home win line at 1.34, yielding a positive expected value (+0.5% EV) against the theoretical fair odds. Given Gladbach’s ongoing defensive struggles and Stuttgart’s overwhelming recent head-to-head dominance—winning four of the last six encounters—backing the hosts provides a stable, value-backed angle for punters.

Market	Selection	Odds	Value Rating
Match Result	VfB Stuttgart	1.34	★ Value
Draw	Draw	5.4	No value
Match Result	Borussia Monchengladbach	6.4	No value

Final Prediction

VfB Stuttgart’s superior defensive structure and strong home performance metrics should prove too much for Borussia Mönchengladbach to handle. Expect Stuttgart to set the pace early and generate quality scoring chances against a vulnerable away defense.

Predicted Score	VfB Stuttgart 3-0 Borussia Monchengladbach
Most Likely Result	Home Win
Recommended Bet	Home Win @ 1.34 (EV +1%)

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Oliver Grant

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