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Stuttgart will welcome Feyenoord to Neckarstadion in the league phase of the UEFA Europa League on Thursday. Both teams have recorded one win in three games in the competition thus far.
The hosts have lost three of their last seven games, with all these defeats registered on their travels. They were last in action in the Bundesliga against RB Leipzig last week, suffering a 3-1 away loss. They lost 1-0 away to Fenerbahce in their previous Europa League outing last month.
The visitors, meanwhile, have lost three of their last eight games. They met FC Volendam in the Eredivisie last week and recorded a comfortable 3-1 home win. Ayase Ueda continued his fine form with a brace. They registered their first win of the Europa League campaign last month, defeating Panathinaikos 3-1 at home.
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Stuttgart vs Feyenoord Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have crossed paths eight times in the erstwhile UEFA Cup. They have been evenly matched in these meetings, recording three wins apiece.
- Seven of the eight meetings between them have produced over 2.5 goals.
- Both teams have conceded four goals in three games in the Europa League, and the visitors have outscored Die Roten 4-3 in that period.
- Stuttgart are on a five-game winning streak at home in all competitions, keeping three clean sheets.
- Feyenoord have scored at least three goals in four of their last five games in all competitions.
- The hosts are unbeaten in their last three games in this fixture, recording two wins.
- Both teams have scored at least two goals in three of the last five games in this fixture.
- The visitors have suffered two defeats on their travels this season, with both losses registered in European competitions.
Stuttgart vs Feyenoord Prediction
Die Schwaben have seen conclusive results in their 15 games across all competitions this season, recording nine wins. They have scored two goals in three of their last four home games and will look to build on that form.
Lorenz Assignon has a shoulder issue and will likely sit this one out. Ermedin Demirović remains in recovery from a serious injury.
De Stadionclub have seen conclusive results in their last seven games in all competitions, recording five wins. The two defeats in that period have been registered at home.
Gernot Trauner, Jaden Slory, Jakub Moder, Malcom Jeng, Jordan Bos, and Thomas Beelen remain sidelined with injuries. Robin van Persie will also be without the services of captain Sem Steijn here.
Die Roten have a good recent record in this fixture, and considering their home advantage, we back them to eke out a narrow win.
Prediction: Stuttgart 2-1 Feyenoord
Stuttgart vs Feyenoord Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Stuttgart to win
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: Both teams to score - Yes
Tip 4: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
