VfB Stuttgart vs Borussia Mönchengladbach: Bundesliga Preview

Introduction

The Bundesliga is already showing early-season drama this week as VfB Stuttgart welcomes Borussia Mönchengladbach to the MHP Arena on Saturday, August 30, 2025. This matchup features two teams with very different objectives and equations to tackle. Stuttgart will look to bounce back from the opening day loss, while Gladbach will try to maintain momentum after a draw.

Interest will be in the stands for fans and bettors alike and for both teams, not just because of the sporting action, but also the potential value in the betting markets, first-goal conclusions, and tactical insights on how each team may play. In this full match preview we will examine

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Team form & stats
Key injuries/suspensions
Teams' tactical formations & probable line-ups
Recent head-to-head records
Betting markets & predictions

We will ensure you have a good understanding of what to expect for the match and how to bet on this Bundesliga fixture smartly.

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VfB Stuttgart: Looking for a Home Win

Recent Form (WWWLLD)

Stuttgart comes into this match following a thrilling 4-4 draw with Eintracht Braunschweig in the DFB-Pokal, demonstrating their attacking ability but defensive frailty. Their games have averaged 3.83 goals per match over their last six matches, with the hosts scoring 14 of those goals.
Their Bundesliga opener ended in disappointment with a 2-1 defeat at Union Berlin, and they'll be looking to bounce back in their first home match of the season.

Strengths

Ermedin Demirović and Deniz Undav form a strong attacking tandem.
High-scoring games, especially at home.
Capacity to come back late in games.

Weaknesses

Defensive weaknesses: They have conceded in their last 8 matches.
Missing key defenders through injury, including Silas, Stergiou, and Chabot.
Struggles against aggressive pressing.

Borussia Mönchengladbach: Still Unbeaten but Still in Search of Goals

Recent Form (LDLLWD)

Gladbach started out the season with a 0-0 draw against Hamburg, even though they had a significant amount of possession (61%) and didn’t manage to find the target. Other than that match, their record hasn't been bad across competitions recently: 3 wins, 2 draws, and 0 defeats in their last five matches.

Unfortunately, their most recent record in terms of travel has not been great, going winless in four straight Bundesliga away games.

Strengths

A compact midfield led by Kevin Stöger and Rocco Reitz
Unbeaten in 6 away matches in all competitions
Fast on the counterattack with Robin Hack and Haris Tabaković

Weaknesses

Lack of clinical finishing (only 4 shots on target against Hamburg)
Injury in defense (Ngoumou, Kleindienst)
Weakness on the flanks

Head-to-Head Record

Last 6 Bundesliga meetings: Stuttgart 3 wins, Gladbach 3 wins, 0 draws.
Goals scored: 22 goals (3.67 average goals per game).
Last matchup (Feb 1, 2025): Stuttgart 1-2 Gladbach—Ngoumou and Kleindienst both scored for Gladbach, and Elvedi had an own goal.

At the MHP Arena, Stuttgart has had the best overall record, claiming 4 wins in just 5 meetings at home against Gladbach—including an embarrassing 4-0 defeat in May 2024.

Predicted Lineups

VfB Stuttgart (4-4-2)

GK: Alexander Nübel
DEF: Vagnoman, Jeltsch, Assignon, Mittelstädt
MID: Leweling, Karazor, Stiller, Demirović
FWD: Deniz Undav, Nick Woltemade

Borussia Mönchengladbach (4-5-1)

GK: Moritz Nicolas
DEF: Scally, Elvedi, Chiarodia, Ullrich
MID: Honorat, Reitz, Stöger, Sander, Hack
FWD: Haris Tabaković

Tactical Analysis

Stuttgart Game Plan

Sebastian Hoeneß is probably going to want to conduct a similar approach as last week: attack out wide in the channels. Gladbach has some injuries to their fullbacks and really relies heavily on them as part of their system. Expect a lot of work from Leweling and Assignon, with the purpose being to get in crosses for Undav and Woltemade.

Gladbach Game Plan

Seoane is a lot more defensive with a 4-5-1 with a lot of emphasis on controlling play in the midfield by getting the ball to Hack quickly and getting him running at them. Gladbach is going to sit and try to control play in midfield and create quickly. A lot of their success will hinge on finding Tabaković in the box, as he has a height advantage on most defenders.