Stuttgart will be looking to reinvigorate their Europa League campaign when they welcome Eredivisie leaders Feyenoord to the MHPArena this Thursday night.
Both teams have only managed one win from their opening three matches in the competition, leaving both at risk of bowing out of the tournament early.
Can the hosts prevail in Thursday's clash, or will Feyenoord continue their impressive run? Read our Stuttgart vs Feyenoord prediction and preview to find out, but don't forget to also check out some of our other Europa League predictions.
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Stuttgart vs Feyenoord prediction: Too close to call
Key Stats
- Just one of Stuttgart’s last 20 matches ended in a draw.
- Stuttgart have failed to score a first half goal in any of their three Europa League games this season.
- Feyenoord’s last five matches have all produced over 3.5 goals.
- Twelve of Feyenoord’s last 14 European away games have seen both teams score.
Correct score prediction: Stuttgart 2-2 Feyenoord
Stuttgart have not played out a draw this season, but we expect that to change when they take on Feyenoord.
While the Bundesliga outfit have won seven of their last 10 matches, they are likely to face a stern test from Robin van Persie's men, who are currently sitting top of the Eredivisie.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies back Stuttgart
- HOME: 4/5 (1.80) – 55.60%
- DRAW: 29/10 (3.90) – 25.60%
- AWAY: 29/10 (3.90) – 25.60%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
It's clear from these Stuttgart vs Feyenoord odds that the bookies expect a win for the home team.
Nevertheless, if you liked our predictions for this game, remember to also check our betting tips for today.
Most recent H2Hs: Long time since last meeting
You have to go back 25 years in order to find the last competitive meeting between Stuttgart and Feyenoord.
Back then, the two teams clashed in the old UEFA Cup, with the German side hanging on to a 2-2 draw away in the Netherlands before picking up a 2-1 win at home.
Stuttgart preview: Injury worries for Swabians
Sebastian Hoeness and his men are enjoying a solid run of form, winning seven of their last 10 across all competitions – a run which has helped them jump into Bundesliga's top four.
Nevertheless, the team head into Thursday's game without forward Ermedin Demirovic, Lorenz Assignon and young forward Justin Diehl.
Deniz Undav, meanwhile, will lead the forward line as he looks to add to his two goal contributions in three games.
Predicted lineup: Nubel (GK), Hendriks, Jeltsch, Jaquez, Mittelstadt, Stiller, Karazor, Andres, Leweling, El Khannouss & Undav
Last five matches
- RB Leipzig 3-1 Stuttgart (Bundesliga)
- Mainz 0-2 Stuttgart (DFB Pokal)
- Stuttgart 2-1 Mainz (Bundesliga)
- Fenerbahce 1-0 Stuttgart (Europa League)
- Wolfsburg 0-3 Stuttgart (Bundesliga)
Feyenoord preview: Dutch giants face long injury list
Despite suffering a defeat to title rivals PSV a fortnight ago, Feyenoord remain at the top of the Eredivisie as they head into Thursday's European fixture.
One big hurdle which the Dutch side will need to overcome is their lengthy injury list. Gernot Trauner, Jakub Moder and Thomas Beelen have all been out for some time. Malcolm Jeng and Jordan Bos are more recent additions to the growing list.
Predicted lineup: Wellenreuther (GK), Smal, Watanabe, Ahmedhodzic, Read, Valente, Targhalline, Hwang, Sauer, Ueda & Hadj Moussa
Last five matches
- Feyenoord 3-1 FC Volendam (Eredivisie)
- Feyenoord 2-3 PSV (Eredivisie)
- Feyenoord 3-1 Panathinaikos (Europa League)
- Heracles 0-7 Feyenoord (Eredivisie)
- Feyenoord 3-2 Utrecht (Eredivisie)
Player to watch: Ayase Ueda
Ayase Ueda will lead Feyenoord's attacking efforts on Thursday, having scored 10 goals in his last nine games across all competitions.
The Japanese forward is yet to bag a goal in the Europa League this season, but he is certainly full of confidence after scoring a brace on Saturday against Volendam.