Verdict: Goal to score in both halves
Best odds: 7/10
Betting house: Dachbet
Stuttgart, two teams looking to get their respective Europa League adventures back on track, will host Feyenoord at the MHPArena on Thursday night.
Stuttgart
Starting with the hosts, who missed the chance to clinch a heavyweight Bundesliga title over the weekend by losing 3-1 to RB Leipzig, Stuttgart will know the importance of dusting themselves off immediately. Although Sebastian Hoeneb’s men might have embarked on an eye-catching domestic surge since opening the 2025/26 campaign, Die Roten have failed to find any real stability in their European duties. Despite kick-starting their famous Europa League adventure with a 2-1 win against Celta Vigo on September 25, Stuttgart have largely returned to their feet on the ground. After suffering consecutive defeats against Fenerbahce and Basel, the former Hoffenheim coach will surely be excited to return home here. In fact, Stuttgart have won their previous five consecutive meetings at the MHPArena by an aggregate score of 8-2.
News from the Stuttgart team
Former Borussia Dortmund defender Dan-Axel Zagadou will not be present on Thursday night, dealing with another injury setback and facing another long spell on the sidelines. Likewise, Justin Diehl and Congolese international Silas are still dealing with their respective ankle problems and will play no role here.
Coming off the bench and scoring a consolation goal at RB Leipzig over the weekend, Portuguese youngster Tiago Tomas could have an early chance. Bilal El Khannouss, who joined from Championship side Leicester over the summer, will feature in midweek.
Feyenoord
As for the visitors, who immediately returned to winning ways at the weekend with a routine 3-1 home victory against Volendam, Feyenoord have embarked on a true purple streak. Last seen in the Europa League, claiming another 3-1 victory against Greek giants Panathinaikos, Robin van Persie’s men should find the atmosphere in their home ground still high. Thursday’s guests, who marked their return from the October international break with a stellar 7-0 thrashing of Heracles, have won four of their previous five appearances in all competitions. Feyenoord, who have earned a reputation for their goal-scoring performances in the final third, should be excited about a trip to Germany in midweek. Leading the chase at the top of the Eredivisie table and aiming to regain their Bundesliga crown this season.
Feyenoord Team News
However, to make just one appearance this season, former Brighton star Jakub Molder remains sidelined with a long-term back problem. Likewise, while everyone continues to deal with their respective injury problems either side of the October international break, players such as Malcom Jeng, Gernot Trauner and Thomas Beelen will not travel to Germany.
Japan international Ayase Ueda, who is enjoying a sensational domestic run this season and has already scored 13 Eredivisie goals in his first 11 games, will lead the line here. Quinten Timber, who has reportedly attracted a lot of interest in the Premier League and is returning from a recent muscle problem, will start in the middle of the park.
Stuttgart vs Feyenoord Key factors to consider
- When Stuttgart and Feyenoord last met in a European showdown in December 2000, Die Roten claimed a 4-3 aggregate victory.
- Stuttgart have won their previous five consecutive meetings at the MHPArena by an aggregate score of 8-2.
- Feyenoord have won four of their five previous appearances in all competitions.
- The Dutch giants have seen those five consecutive appearances produce 25 goals on both ends of the pitch.
- Japan international Ayase Ueda has scored 13 goals in his first 11 games in the Eredivisie this season.
Conclusion
Two teams that know the importance of getting their respective Europa League adventures back on track, it looks like we are set for a major European showdown here. While Stuttgart might have won their previous four meetings at the MHPArena by an aggregate score of 8-2, they will face a Feyenoord team that has earned a reputation for its goal-scoring performances. It’s also worth noting that, with the Dutch giants having seen their five previous appearances in all competitions yield 25 goals at both ends of the pitch, opportunities could come quickly in Germany.
Verdict: Goal to score in both halves
Best odds: 7/10
Betting house: Dachbet
