Verdict: Goal to be scored in both halves
Best Odds: 7/10
Bookmaker: Dachbet
Two camps who are looking to get their respective Europa League adventures back on track, Stuttgart will welcome Feyenoord to the MHPArena on Thursday night.
Stuttgart
Starting with the hosts, missing out on the chance to claim a heavyweight Bundesliga scalp over the weekend as they fell to a 3-1 loss away at RB Leipzig, Stuttgart will know the importance of immediately dusting themselves down. Although Sebastian Hoeneb’s men might have embarked on an eye-catching domestic flurry since opening up the 2025/26 campaign, Die Roten have failed to find any real stability while on European duties. Despite getting their famous Europa League adventure underway with a 2-1 win against Celta Vigo on September 25th, Stuttgart have largely come crashing back down to earth. Suffering consecutive defeats against Fenerbahce and Basel, the former Hoffenheim boss will certainly be excited to make a return to home soil here. In fact, Stuttgart have won all of their previous five straight showdowns at the MHPArena by an aggregate score of 8-2.
Stuttgart Team News
Dealing with yet another injury setback and facing another lengthy stint on the sidelines, former Borussia Dortmund defender Dan-Axel Zagadou will not feature on Thursday night. Likewise, Justin Diehl and Congo international Silas are still dealing with respective ankle issues and will not play any part here.
Coming off the bench and bagging a consolation strike away at RB Leipzig over the weekend, Portuguese youngster Tiago Tomas could be handed a chance from the start. Arriving from Championship outfit Leicester over the summer, Bilal El Khannouss will feature in midweek.
Feyenoord
As for the visitors, making an immediate return to winning ways over the weekend as they clinched a routine 3-1 victory at home against Volendam, Feyenoord have embarked on a real purple patch. Last seen in Europa League action clinching another 3-1 win against Greek giants Panathinaikos, Robin van Persie’s men should find the mood in their camp at a continued high. Marking their return from October’s international break with a stellar 7-0 romp against Heracles, Thursday’s guests have won four of their previous five appearances across all competitions. Gaining a reputation for their free-scoring performances in the final third, Feyenoord should be excited by a trip to Germany in midweek. Leading the chase at the top of the Eredivisie table and with their sights set on reclaiming their Bundesliga crown this season.
Feyenoord Team News
Yet to make a single appearance this season, former Brighton star Jakub Molder remains on the sidelines with a long-term back issue. Likewise, all still dealing with respective injury concerns on either side of October’s international break, the likes of Malcom Jeng, Gernot Trauner and Thomas Beelen will not travel to Germany.
Enjoying a sensational domestic romp this season and already notching 13 Eredivisie goals in his opening 11 appearances, Japanese international Ayase Ueda will lead the line here. Reportedly attracting plenty of Premier League interest and returning from a recent muscle issue, Quinten Timber will start in the middle of the park.
Stuttgart vs Feyenoord Key Factors to Consider
- When Stuttgart and Feyenoord last met for a European showdown back in December 2000, Die Roten collected a 4-3 aggregate win.
- Stuttgart have won all of their previous five straight showdowns at the MHPArena by an aggregate score of 8-2.
- Feyenoord have won four of their previous five appearances across all competitions.
- The Dutch giants have seen those five consecutive appearances produced 25 goals at both ends of the pitch.
- Japanesse international Ayase Ueda has notched 13 goals in his opening 11 Eredivisie appearances this season.
Conclusion
Two sides who know the importance of getting their respective Europa League adventure back on track, we look set for an important European showdown here. While Stuttgart might have won all of their previous four matchups at the MHPArena by an aggregate score of 8-2, they will meet a Feyenoord squad who have gained a reputation for their free-scoring performances. It should also be noted, with the Dutch giants seeing their previous five appearances across all competitions produce 25 goals at both ends of the pitch, chances could come thick and fast in Germany.
Verdict: Goal to be scored in both halves
Best Odds: 7/10
Bookmaker: Dachbet