Stuttgart – Borussia Mönchengladbach: preview
We have the lineups for the Stuttgart vs Borussia Mönchengladbach match in the context of the seventh round of the 2026/27 Bundesliga season.
"Stuttgart" is in the lower part of the table, with only six points so far. Gladbach remains at the bottom, with no points to their name.
Key points
Stuttgart
1. "Stuttgart" had the worst start in years
To be precise, the weakest results of the "Swabians" after six rounds had not been recorded in more than 11 years: two wins, but double the losses. It is notable that on that occasion with similar results, Stuttgart finished in the relegation zone and left the elite, something that cannot be allowed now. However, there are also no reasons for such failures; the team is extremely unstable, but not desperate: in the Champions League they have not suffered a defeat and last week they drew at home with "Atlético" (1:1). There is still time to progress and the team can add more points.
2. Fewer absences in the home squad
After the match against "Atlético" in the Champions League, the departure of three first‑team players was in doubt. Now only one will not be able to play: winger Tiagu Tomash. Maximiliano Mittelschmidt has recovered and not only returned to the squad, but already starts from the beginning, giving coach Sebastian Hönnse the necessary option on the left wing of the defense. Midfielder Nicolás Narthey is still not ready to start, but is also considered a good option. In general, there will be rotation, especially in attack, where the exit of one of the forwards is sought: Emredin Demirovic or Jürgen Petchinovic.
3. The "Swabians" only lost three points in two years against Gladbach
Stuttgart is going through a difficult period in the league, and every win has added value. In the battle against the clear league outsider, and also in their own stadium, the team of Sebastian Hönnse is expected to deliver the best possible result. The odds are good due to current form, but historically the "Swabians" have not beaten Gladbach more than once. In the last five meetings, four wins and one loss. In the two previous encounters, the home side did not even concede goals: historically they have never played without conceding goals more often.
Borussia Mönchengladbach
1. Gladbach breaks negative records, the team is in the bottom
The times when Gladbach fought for European competitions and consistently challenged "Bayern" in every direct encounter seem too far away. The visitors have the worst start in history: they are about to reach seven defeats in the first seven rounds, something that has never happened before in the Bundesliga. In addition, "Borussia" is close to repeating the negative record of the longest losing streak, which had not been recorded in more than 35 years. They have not achieved anything since the start, have not added quality, and the new coach, Alexander Blessin, has not added points in the league for a long time.
2. The visitors suffer losses in every line
As is usual, the team's major playing difficulties are accompanied by personnel losses. Gladbach has had many problems since the start of the season. Central defender Ko Itakura was injured in the national team, midfielders Enzo Leopold and Jens Carstorp have not appeared on the field since August, and forwards Frank Onora and Tim Klein Dyst come and go and receive a new injury. Luck can be blamed, but the coach will have to find a solution. He has options, he just needs to manage the resources correctly.
3. The "Riders" are again on the brink of changes. Is another dismissal expected?
To be honest, Gladbach is really bad now. Six consecutive defeats at the start with failed play. Many personnel problems that prevent tactical maneuvers. The defense breaks in every game: on average more than three goals are conceded per match. Coach Alexander Blessin led the "Riders" until the international break, only one month in charge and no progress. Blessin risks being the first to debut with three consecutive defeats, and in general the specialist does not win in the Bundesliga in 12 consecutive matches with six defeats. It is not surprising that a second dismissal is being discussed.
Estimated lineups
4-2-3-1 3-4-1-4
Zaymen 3
Hendrikx 24
Shabo 29
Ehlc 4
Vagnoman 16
Karaazor 6
Stiller 10
Furich 26
Undav 18
Levelling 9
Demirovich 1
Nicolas 4
Dix 16
Zander 2
Kyarodia 47
Uno 10
Nohaus 29
Skalli 26
Ullich 19
Kuhn 36
Mokia 18
Matino
Betting on the trend
In six of the last ten direct matches more than three goals were scored. Bet: TB 3.5 at 1.72.
In eight of the last ten home matches, "Stuttgart" scored no more than two goals. Bet: ITM 1 2.5 at 1.94.
Forecast
Stuttgart vs Borussia Mönchengladbach
23.10.2026 22:30
Both teams started very poorly in the German league, but the difference is large even in their position. "Stuttgart" is only bad according to their own standards: only six points after six rounds, something that did not end well more than ten years ago. Sebastian Hönnse still does not always manage to set up the team correctly, the execution in attack is poor and there are many failures. But all that is not so bad against the rival. Gladbach is not the only Bundesliga team without victories; it is the only one that has not won a single point. The club is breaking negative records, suffers a large number of injuries, the defense always fails, and even the new coach, after a month, risks losing his job. In the current state, the "Riders" are not competitors for the "Swabians", nor historically. Any point earned by the visitors in this encounter could be considered a sensation, but it will not be. The home side is more stable and will not lose.
Forecast: 2-0
