2024/25 Preview: Borussia Mönchengladbach vs. VfB Stuttgart – Who Will Win, Injury News, Predicted Lineups

Match Overview

On Saturday, September 14, 2024, Borussia Mönchengladbach will host VfB Stuttgart at BORUSSIA-PARK in Round 3 of the Bundesliga.

Both teams will be eager to build momentum after mixed starts to the season, with Mönchengladbach currently 6th in the table, and Stuttgart sitting 14th.

Borussia Mönchengladbach: Form and Key Insights

Mönchengladbach have had a balanced start to their Bundesliga campaign, recording one win and one loss in their opening two matches. They sit 6th in the table with 3 points, having scored 4 goals while conceding 3.

Last 5 Matches: 10 goals scored.
Form: LW (Loss against Bayer Leverkusen, Win against Bochum).
Head-to-head: Mönchengladbach have won 11 of the last 26 matches against Stuttgart, with the teams sharing 5 draws.
Home Record: Mönchengladbach lost their only home match of the season 3-2 to Bayer Leverkusen.

Mönchengladbach’s goalkeeper Jonas Omlin has been one of the standout players in the Bundesliga this season, ranking 2nd in saves per match with an average of 5.5.

VfB Stuttgart: Form and Key Insights

Stuttgart have had a shaky start to the season, sitting 14th with just 1 point from their opening two matches. Despite being prolific in attack with 15 goals in their last 5 matches, their defense has been a major concern, conceding 6 goals in two games.

Last 5 Matches: 15 goals scored.
Form: LD (Loss against Freiburg, Draw against Mainz).
Head-to-head: Stuttgart have won 10 out of the last 26 matches against Mönchengladbach.
Away Record: Stuttgart lost their only away match 3-1 to Freiburg.

Deniz Undav has been crucial for Stuttgart, leading the team with the most shots on target per match (2.6) and creating the most big chances.

Injury News

Borussia Mönchengladbach will be without a few key players for this fixture. Jan Olschowsky is out with a medial collateral ligament injury and is expected to return by early October, while Simon Walde is sidelined until early November.

Yvandro Borges Sanches is also unavailable due to a cruciate ligament injury, with a return projected for mid-December.

VfB Stuttgart have their own injury concerns. Ameen Al Dakhil is nursing a muscle injury and should be back by early October, while Leonidas Stergiou is expected to return from a back injury by late September. Nikolas Nartey is also sidelined with a knee injury but could return by early October.

VfB Stuttgart Predicted Lineup vs Broussia Mönchengladbach:

Alexander Nübel; Pascal Stenzel, Anrie Chase, Julian Chabot, M. Mittelstädt; Atakan Karazor (C), Angelo Stiller; Jamie Leweling, Enzo Millot, Chris Führich; Deniz Undav.

Broussia Mönchengladbach Predicted Lineup vs. VfB Stuttgart

Jonas Omlin (C); Joseph Scally, Ko Itakura, Nico Elvedi, Luca Netz; Philipp Sander, Julian Weigl, Franck Honorat, Kevin Stöger; Alassane Pléa, Tim Kleindienst.

Who Will Win?

According to fan voting and match data, Stuttgart is the favorite with a 54% chance of winning despite being the away side. Mönchengladbach have a 26% chance of victory, while there is a 20% chance of the match ending in a draw.

Total votes: 2,170 – according to Fotmob.

Final Thoughts

Both teams have shown attacking prowess, but defensive vulnerabilities could make this a high-scoring affair. Stuttgart’s stronger start to the season and their clinical edge in front of goal may give them the upper hand, but Mönchengladbach will be hoping their home advantage can help them bounce back from their opening home defeat.