Borussia Monchengladbach
Borussia Monchengladbach looked a bit tired in their last Bundesliga match against Bayern Munich, and they lost that game with 2-0. A positive reaction is expected in this match, as they have been playing really good in the DFB Pokal in the last few seasons. An impressive statistic is that they have lost just once in their last sixteen cup matches. In the first round of this competition they defeated the amateur side of SV Drochtersen/Assel with 0-1 back in August.
Borussia Monchengladbach have a very good recent history against Vfb Stuttgart, winning four and drawing two of their last six head to head duels. They are currently on a positive run of three straight victories against them, and the last match played between Borussia Monchengladbach and Vfb Stuttgart in March of this year ended in comfortable 4-0 home win for Borussia Monchengladbach.
Apart from a few long-term injuries, Borussia Monchengladbach have their best squad available for selection. However, some changes are possible in the line-up for this match in order to keep some players fresh for the upcoming fixtures.
Vfb Stuttgart
Vfb Stuttgart are battling for Bundesliga promotion this season, but they still search for consistency in their games. After getting hammered by Dynamo Dresden with 5-0 over a week ago, they responded well by defeating 1860 Munchen with 2-1 this last weekend.
In the first round of this competition Vfb Stuttgart defeated the lower side of Homburg with 0-3 away. Promotion is their main goal for this season, and the cup competition is not their top priority at the moment.
Christian Gentner with four goals and Simon Terodde with three goals scored are the top two scorers in Vfb Stuttgart`s squad this season.
Midfielders Hajime Hosogai and Tobias Werner are both out injured.
The Betting Verdict
Borussia Monchengladbach have a great home record in the Bundesliga, they are on a good run in the DFB Cup matches and they are also unbeaten against Vfb Stuttgart in six consecutive games. Considering all things, I expect Borussia Monchengladbach to be too strong for Vfb Stuttgart and to win this match.
Head To Head
Gladbach have won four of the last six meetings between these two. However, they've won just one of their last 10 at home to Stuttgart. That win came in the last meeting between the two. Stuttgart have scored in five of their last six visits here.
Borussia Monchengladbach vs Stuttgart Stats
BMG are unbeaten in 15 of their last 16 games in this competition. They've also averaged two goals per home game in the Bundesliga so far this campaign.
Borussia Monchengladbach Team News
Gladbach are missing quite a few key players, although they'd have likely been rested anyway. Key centre-half Andreas Christensen is out, and the Chelsea loanee is joined by Alvaro Dominguez and Marvin Schulz at the back. Thorgan Hazard, Eden's brother, is also out.
Stuttgart Team News
Stuttgart have just two injury worries here, with winger Tobias Wener and midfielder Hajime Hosogai injured.
