Borussia Mönchengladbach – VfB Stuttgart

Borussia Mönchengladbach host VfB Stuttgart in what promises to be a crucial showdown for both sides. The hosts sit languishing at 17th with three defeats from three games, a bleak 0‑point tally and a 3‑12 goal deficit that underscores their defensive frailties. Stuttgart, meanwhile, occupy 14th place, having secured three points from a solitary win while conceding eight, suggesting they are equally vulnerable at the back. With the gap between the two narrowing, the encounter could prove decisive in the fight to climb out of the relegation zone, especially given their recent head‑to‑head record that has offered little relief for either club.