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>VfB Stuttgart vs Borussia Mönchengladbach Predictions, Picks & Odds – 23/10/2026
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VfB Stuttgart sit 11th in the Bundesliga table, their form a patchwork of inconsistency with two wins and three defeats across their last five outings. A 2-0 victory at SC Paderborn provided a welcome boost, though Maximilian Mittelstädt picked up a heel laceration in that match and will miss out here. With a Champions League fixture played just three days earlier, squad rotation is a real possibility at the MHPArena.
Borussia Mönchengladbach arrive in Stuttgart rooted to the bottom of the table, pointless after four consecutive defeats. New head coach Alexander Blessin is still searching for answers, and his task is complicated by fitness concerns around captain Tim Kleindienst, who cut short a training session with muscular discomfort. Defender Jan Leszczyński is also nursing a knee injury. The visitors desperately need a result, but the squad looks stretched thin at the worst possible time.
Stuttgart's head-to-head record against Gladbach is the cornerstone of this pick. Three victories in the last four meetings, including a comprehensive 3-0 away win earlier in 2026, point to a clear psychological and tactical edge. The home side's price at 1.43 reflects that superiority, and despite their own mid-table struggles, the MHPArena provides a platform for Stuttgart to exploit a side in freefall.
Gladbach's five consecutive defeats tell a grim story. Alexander Blessin's squad remain rooted to the foot of the table with zero points, and the potential absence of captain Tim Kleindienst through muscular discomfort strips them of their most important attacking outlet. Jan Leszczyński's knee injury further thins a defensive unit that has already conceded heavily this season, making a positive result here deeply unlikely.
Stuttgart do carry their own concerns. Maximilian Mittelstädt is ruled out with a heel laceration, Nikolas Nartey is doubtful, and a Champions League fixture three days prior could prompt rotation. Still, even a reshuffled Stuttgart side should have enough quality to overcome a team that has lost every league match this term. A home win at 1.43 represents the strongest value on offer in this fixture.
Trends to Know about VfB Stuttgart vs Borussia Mönchengladbach
- Gladbach winless in four league matches
- Stuttgart won last two head-to-head clashes
- Gladbach captain Kleindienst doubtful with injury
Form & Statistics: VfB Stuttgart vs Borussia Mönchengladbach
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What time is VfB Stuttgart vs Borussia Mönchengladbach?
VfB Stuttgart host Borussia Mönchengladbach at the MHPArena on 23 October 2026, kicking off at 20:30 local time.
Where is VfB Stuttgart vs Borussia Mönchengladbach being played?
This fixture takes place at the MHPArena in Stuttgart, home ground of VfB Stuttgart.
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This Bundesliga fixture is available to watch via Sky Sport in Germany and selected international broadcast partners.