Borussia Mönchengladbach vs VfB Stuttgart - Predictions, Stats & Odds
Bundesliga Statistics, AI predictions, (Expected) Lineups and Insights for Gameweek 19
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Game Review
In a surprising Bundesliga encounter, VfB Stuttgart secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Borussia Mönchengladbach on Sunday, 25 January 2026. The result was unexpected given Mönchengladbach's home advantage and their recent form, which had seen them perform steadily in the league. However, Stuttgart's clinical performance, highlighted by key contributions from several players, turned the tide in their favor. The match began with both teams probing for weaknesses, but it was Stuttgart who broke the deadlock in the 30th minute through Jamie Leweling (GAP +0.9%). His goal set the tone for the visitors, who looked increasingly confident as the game progressed. Mönchengladbach struggled to respond effectively, and their efforts were further thwarted by Stuttgart's solid defensive setup. In the second half, Stuttgart doubled their lead in the 67th minute when Joe Scally (GAP +1.8%) found the back of the net, capitalizing on a lapse in Mönchengladbach's defense. The home side's woes were compounded in the 74th minute when substitute Deniz Undav added a third, sealing a comprehensive victory for Stuttgart. Tactically, Stuttgart's head coach made effective use of his substitutes, with Undav's introduction proving particularly impactful. Meanwhile, Borussia Mönchengladbach's manager opted for several changes, bringing in Kevin Stöger, Alejo Sarco, Yannik Engelhardt, and Fabio Chiarodia, but these adjustments failed to alter the course of the match significantly. Key players for Stuttgart included Alexander Nübel (GAP +2.8%), whose commanding presence in goal ensured a clean sheet, and Atakan Karazor (GAP +3.0%), who was instrumental in midfield. For Mönchengladbach, Franck Honorat (GAP +1.3%) and Florian Neuhaus (GAP +1.2%) tried to make an impact but were ultimately unable to break through Stuttgart's resolute defense. This victory propels VfB Stuttgart up the Bundesliga table, boosting their confidence as they aim for a strong finish to the season. Conversely, Borussia Mönchengladbach will need to regroup and address their defensive frailties if they are to bounce back in their upcoming fixtures.
Lineups
Borussia Mönchengladbach
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Substitutes
| 65' | Alejo Sarcofor Rocco Reitz |
| 74' | Kevin Stögerfor Florian Neuhaus |
| 86' | Yannik Engelhardtfor Philipp Sander |
| 86' | Fabio Chiarodiafor Lukas Ullrich |
VfB Stuttgart
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Substitutes
| 60' | Chris Führichfor Jamie Leweling |
| 61' | Deniz Undavfor Ermedin Demirović |
| 73' | Maximilian Mittelstädtfor Ramon Hendriks |
| 79' | Chema Andrésfor Angelo Stiller |
| 79' | Bilal El Khannousfor Nikolas Nartey |
League Table after the game
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
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| 4 | VfB Stuttgart | 19 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 26 | +10 | 36 | D W W D W |
| 11 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 19 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 23 | 32 | -9 | 20 | L W L D L |
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Gameweek 19
What is GAP?
What is Plus Minus Goals (G±)?
Plus Minus Goals (G±) is the average goal difference per game while the player was on the pitch. A value above 0 indicates that the team rather wins, a value below 0 means his team concedes more goals than they score when the player is on the pitch. As an example, if the player's team is winning 3:1 the goal difference is +2, if the player's team is loosing 0:1, the goal difference is -1. It is a pure metric which is barely adjusted for circumstances to purely show the goal difference.
What is GAP?
GAP (Game Advantage Percentage) shows the percentage gap between a player and the average league player. It answers the question: How much does a player improve or worsen a team's performance? It is based on high level game data with a focus on the impact on the goal difference (G±) from the last 50 games of a player. Besides that, GAP goes further and considers game context by involving data from the player and all other players who are at the same time on the pitch, no matter if teammates or opponents. Football GAP - the individual metric for team players.