A key UEFA Europa League group-stage clash will take place on Thursday, 6 November 2025, at the MHPArena in Stuttgart, Germany, with kickoff set for 20:00 CET. VfB Stuttgart host Feyenoord Rotterdam in what could be a decisive match for both clubs’ European ambitions.
Stuttgart arrive without forward Ermedin Demirović, who is sidelined through injury and whose absence deprives the team of a key attacking threat. They also have doubts over defender Ramon Hendriks because of a muscular complaint, though defenders Dan‑Axel Zagadou and Lorenz Assignon are back in training and available for selection. On Feyenoord’s side, several defenders are ruled out including Gernot Trauner (Achilles tendon), Thomas Beelen (broken leg), and Malcolm Jeng (leg injury), which trims their defensive depth significantly.
Tactically, Stuttgart under coach Sebastian Hoeneß will look to draw on their strong home form by pressing from midfield, exploiting wide areas and maintaining a disciplined back-line. Hoeneß has emphasised making the most of home advantage and attacking with purpose, while being mindful of Feyenoord’s threat on the break. Feyenoord, coached by Arne Slot, are likely to use a possession-based 4-3-3 system, pressing high, trying to control tempo and then attack through their forward line, while compensating for defensive absences by staying compact.
In the build-up, the press has underscored that Stuttgart are in good domestic form and formidable at home, yet they have under-performed in Europe so far, while Feyenoord lead their domestic league and carry strong attacking momentum but have been inconsistent on their European travels. Media narratives point to the match as a potential turning point: Stuttgart must capitalise at home to get their European campaign back on track, while Feyenoord see a chance to take solid steps toward qualification despite their defensive shortcomings.
Studio analysts ahead of kickoff are honing in on key issues: whether Stuttgart can find a replacement for Demirović’s output and whether their full-backs will offer enough attacking support without compromising defensive stability. They are also questioning whether Feyenoord’s attack can break through despite missing cover in defence, and whether the visitors’ midfield can manage the game when Stuttgart press. The general consensus is that this will be a tight, tactical encounter where a single moment—a turnover, set-piece or transitional burst—could decide the outcome.
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