Stuttgart vs Monchengladbach

1. Core Players & Star Quality

Stuttgart 

• Nübel (3,060 mins, GK) remains a consistent shot-stopper. 

• Demirovic (15G, 1A in 1,857 mins) is the talisman in attack, though his support has been inconsistent. 

• Undav (9G, 3A in 1,729 mins) provides another scoring option but plays fewer minutes. 

• Midfield anchored by Stiller (1G, 8A, 2,743 mins) and Karazor (2G, 4A), both reliable controllers. 

• Mittelstädt (1G, 7A) provides width and assists from LB. 

Borussia Mönchengladbach 

• Kleindienst (16G, 7A, 2,744 mins) is the attacking centerpiece but injured (meniscus, early Sep). 

• Pléa (11G, 4A in 1,916 mins) was crucial but has left — huge creative and scoring void. 

• Machino (11G, 2A) has stepped up as key forward. 

• Weigl and Ko Itakura (3G, 0A) give defensive balance, though Itakura has left. 

2. Departures Impact

Stuttgart 

• Loss of Millot (6G, 5A) reduces midfield creativity. 

• Bruun Larsen (impact sub, 408 mins) also gone, trimming attacking depth. 

• However, the core spine (Nübel–Karazor–Stiller–Demirovic–Undav) is intact. 

Gladbach 

• Departures of Pléa (11G, 4A) and Itakura (defensive leader) significantly weaken both ends. 

• Alassane Pléa’s creativity and minutes are not easily replaced, leaving Machino and Hack with more burden. 

3. New Player Integration

Stuttgart 

• Assignon (3G, 4A, 2,363 mins) adds dynamism at RB. 

• Woltemade (12G, 2A, 1,621 mins) gives real attacking depth and goal scoring. 

• Rouault, Hendriks, Stergiou bolster defense, though injuries limit immediate impact. 

• Youth prospects like Darvich, Andrés are still integrating. 

Gladbach 

• Machino (11G, 2A) has adjusted well as a goal-scorer. 

• Honorat (4G, 7A) is a reliable winger and chance creator. 

• Stöger (3G, 4A in 1,547 mins) strengthens midfield rotations. 

• Sander (1G) adds holding depth, but no direct Pléa replacement. 

4. Assists & Goals Output

Stuttgart 

• Demirovic (15G) + Undav (9G) = 24 goals between them. 

• Woltemade (12G) adds another reliable scoring option. 

• Midfield contributions: Millot (gone), Stiller (8A), Mittelstädt (7A) provide creativity. 

Gladbach 

• Kleindienst (16G) injured → reduces frontline power. 

• Machino (11G, 2A) steps up as the main striker. 

• Hack (4G, 7A) and Honorat (4G, 7A) provide balanced support. 

• Loss of Pléa reduces both goals and link play. 

5. Substitutes’ Experience & Depth

Stuttgart 

• Bench features Rieder (867 mins, 1G, 3A) and Stergiou (injured). 

• Chase, Jeltsch, Hendriks provide defensive coverage but limited high-level experience. 

• Attack depth thinned after Millot/Bruun Larsen exits. 

Gladbach 

• Tabakovic (3G, 1A) useful rotation forward. 

• Ngoumou (2G, 1A, injured) reduces wide threat. 

• Cvancara (2G) and Fraulo (3G, 3A) bring energy but aren’t yet consistent starters. 

• Bench overall less proven without Pléa. 

6. Forecast & Expected Dynamics

1. Stuttgart Advantage: More consistent core spine (Nübel–Stiller–Demirovic–Undav), with Woltemade adding scoring depth. 

1. Gladbach Challenge: Injuries (Kleindienst, Ngoumou) and loss of Pléa leave scoring duties heavily on Machino and Hack. 

1. Likely Flow: Stuttgart to control midfield via Stiller/Karazor, wide overlaps from Mittelstädt + Assignon. Gladbach to rely on counter-attacks through Machino and Honorat. 

7. Predicted Strength Balance

• Stuttgart: ★★★★☆ (Strong) — balance across lines, multiple scorers, but injuries in defense (Chabot, Stergiou) limit solidity. 

• Gladbach: ★★☆☆☆ (Weakened) — dangerous with Machino + Honorat but missing Kleindienst and Pléa makes them less threatening overall. 

Projected Result: Stuttgart win, likely 2–1, with Demirovic and Woltemade providing decisive edge.