Stuttgart will be looking to boost their Europa League knockout stage hopes when they host Maccabi Tel Aviv in a tasty European fixture.
Can the hosts prevail in Thursday's clash, or will Maccabi Tel Aviv end their poor run of form? Read our Stuttgart vs Maccabi Tel Aviv 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 Maccabi Tel Aviv prediction: Hosts expected to dominate
Key Stats
- Stuttgart’s last three matches in all competitions have each produced a red card.
- Stuttgart’s defeat to Bayern was their first home defeat in nine matches.
- Maccabi have been reduced to ten men in three of their last five outings.
Correct score prediction: Stuttgart 3-0 Maccabi Tel Aviv
Stuttgart have hit a road bump in recent weeks, enduring successive Bundesliga defeats and winning one of their last four matches across all competitions.
Nevertheless, the Swabians have performed strongly in Europe and they will be massive favourites against a Maccabi side that is yet to taste victory n the Europa League this season.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Stuttgart backed to win
- HOME: 9/50 (1.18) – 84.70%
- DRAW: 13/2 (7.50) – 13.30%
- AWAY: 12/1 (13.00) – 7.70%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
It's clear from these Stuttgart vs Maccabi Tel Aviv 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: First meeting on the cards
Thursday will mark the first ever competitive meeting between Stuttgart and Maccabi Tel Aviv. The German outfit are expected to mark this maiden game with a big win in front of their own fans.
Stuttgart preview: Tricky run for the Swabians
Stuttgart manager Sebastian Hoeness has overseen a tricky run in the Bundesliga, going three matches without a win and losing their last two – a 2-1 defeat away at Hamburger SV and a 5-0 thrashing at home to Bayern Munich.
On the injury front, the Swabians will be without Ermedin Demirovic, Justin Diehl, Luca Jaquez, Dan-Axel Zagadou, Yannik Keitel and Silas
Predicted lineup: Nubel (GK), Jeltsch, Hendriks, Vagnoman, Mittelstadt, Stiller, Andres, Assignon, Leweling, Fuhrich & Undav
Last five matches
- Stuttgart 0-5 Bayern Munich (Bundesliga)
- Bochum 0-2 Stuttgart (DFB Pokal)
- HSV 2-1 Stuttgart (Bundesliga)
- Go Ahead Eagles 0-4 Stuttgart (Europa League)
- Dortmund 3-3 Stuttgart (Bundesliga)
Maccabi Tel Aviv preview: Crisis time for the visitors
Maccabi Tel Aviv have only picked up one point from five games in the Europa League, scoring once and conceding 14 goals – more than any other side in the competition.
The Israeli side will be without defender Sagiv Jehezkel, who was sent off against Lyon last time out. Forward Ion Nicolaescu and midfielder Issouf Sissokho are both doubtful due to injuries.
Predicted lineup: Melika (GK), Revivo, Heitor, Camara, Asante, Noy, Ben Harush, Abu Farhi, Peretz, Davida & Varela
Last five matches
- H. Beer Sheva 1-0 Maccabi Tel Aviv
- Maccabi Tel Aviv 2-1 H. Haifa
- Ashdod 2-2 Maccabi Tel Aviv
- Maccabi Tel Aviv 0-6 Lyon
- Maccabi Tel Aviv 2-6 B. Jerusalem
Player to watch: Jamie Leweling
Jamie Leweling bagged two goals in Stuttgart’s most recent Europa League win and has assisted in two of his last three domestic outings.
The player will be looking to continue his impressive run of form against Maccabi Tel Aviv on Thursday.