VfB Stuttgart vs Borussia Mönchengladbach prediction

THE FORECAST

Stuttgart are the clear favourites at home despite a heavy injury list, as Gladbach sit bottom with zero points from five games and an alarming goals-against average of 3.3, while also carrying a massive injury burden including key players like Kleindienst, Kuhn and Itakura. Stuttgart do face fatigue risk with only three days' rest after their Champions League fixture, which may prompt some rotation, but the quality gap and Gladbach's desperate form make the home win the most likely outcome. Mild, dry conditions suit neither side particularly, so weather is not a decisive factor here.