Stuttgart vs Greuther Furth Prediction 1 October 2026
🔊 Stuttgart and Greuther Fürth meet on 1 October in a friendly at the stadium in Grossaspach. Sebastian Hoeneß's side are using the international break to give playing time to players who have been seeing fewer minutes and to check on their nearest reserves. Greuther Fürth are continuing their season in the 2. Bundesliga and come into the match on the back of two consecutive draws. The gap in quality between the two sides remains clear, and the hosts have already played one friendly during this break. So the main question is less about the result and more about how well Stuttgart can convert their squad advantage into goals.
The most recent head-to-head ended in a rout
📊 The last official meeting took place back in January 2022 and ended goalless, though in the most recent friendly the Swabians put on quite a show: Stuttgart won 6-1 in January 2024.
Head-to-head statistics Stuttgart - Greuther Furth
Stuttgart make the most of the break
Stuttgart have had an inconsistent start to the season. After a heavy 1-5 defeat to Bayern, they beat Köln 4-1, then lost 1-2 to Hoffenheim and 0-1 to Dortmund. Four rounds in, the Swabians have just three points and a goal difference of -3 (6 scored, 9 conceded). The Dortmund match was particularly telling: the sides were level for long stretches before Stuttgart conceded on 70 minutes, and the hosts lacked sharpness in attack.
During the international break, the club played a friendly against Heidenheim and won 3-0. The goals came from Atakan Karazor, Lorenz Assignon and Jeff Chabot. Jamie Leweling was directly involved in all three goals, while Assignon, returning after a lengthy absence, came on and scored on his first appearance back.
The match against Greuther Fürth should also give Hoeness the chance to continue rotating his squad. In the previous friendly, the manager made several changes during the game and gave minutes to Nicolas Nartey, Leonidas Stergiou, Assignon and others. Stuttgart still have enough first-team players in the squad to maintain a high level of intensity even with notable changes to the starting XI.
Match Results: Stuttgart
Greuther Fürth hold the line defensively
Greuther Fürth are having an equally low-scoring season. After six rounds of the 2. Bundesliga, the club have six points from one win, three draws and two defeats, with a goal difference of 9:11. Over their last three matches, the Cloverleafs have managed just two points: a 0:1 loss to Heidenheim, a 1:1 draw with Bochum and a 1:1 draw with Magdeburg.
The Bochum match was particularly telling. Greuther Fürth not only came back from a goal down but also created plenty of chances, registering 18 shots, six on target and earning seven corners. Omar Silla's goal, assisted by Dennis Srbeny, earned the visitors a point. It shows the team are capable of causing problems even for an opponent who dominates possession by a considerable margin.
In terms of personnel, Greuther Fürth have a fairly broad squad available for the friendly. The squad includes experienced players such as Felix Klaus, Srbeny and Jessic Ngankam, as well as a group of younger players. Head coach Heiko Vogel will also use the friendly to give minutes to players who have had less game time in the league. With 31 players registered for the season, the coaching staff have plenty of rotation options.
Match Results: Greuther Furth
🟨 Yellow Cards Prediction
The friendly nature of this match should noticeably reduce the intensity of the challenges. For Stuttgart, the game is primarily about getting minutes during the break, and Greuther Fürth have nothing at stake in terms of their league position either. In these circumstances, teams tend to be more cautious in the tackle and avoid picking up unnecessary bookings. My selection is Total Yellow Cards - Under 3.5.
⚽ Goals Prediction
Both teams have already shown they are capable of productive spells, but what matters more here is the nature of the match itself. Stuttgart will rotate their squad, though their attacking line is still considerably stronger in terms of individual quality. Against Heidenheim they scored three times, and before that in the league they scored four in a home match against Cologne.
Greuther Fürth have scored only two goals in their last three matches, but they do create chances regularly. With the open nature of a friendly, the visitors may also find space to attack. So there is more reason to expect several scoring moments here. My pick is Total Goals - Over 3 at odds of 1.39*.
🚩 Corner Prediction
The Swabians will have more of the ball and will attack through both the centre and the flanks, particularly if Hoeness continues to use Leweling and other players capable of creating danger in one-on-one situations. In the friendly against Heidenheim, the team earned five corners, while Greuther Fürth earned three in their last match against Bochum.
That said, Hoeness's rotation could lead to less consistent control of the game, so there is no reason to set the bar too high for the nominal hosts individually. Both teams are capable of regularly working the ball into wide positions for crosses, and the friendly nature of the match should encourage more open football. The pick is Total Corners - Over 8.5.
*Odds are approximate and may vary across different bookmakers.
⭐ Editor's Prediction
Stuttgart come into this friendly after three defeats in four Bundesliga fixtures, though they recently beat Heidenheim convincingly. Greuther Fürth are unbeaten in their last two matches but have scored only two goals. The friendly nature of the game and the rotation that is likely to follow could make the outcome less predictable than in a competitive fixture.
Stuttgart should control most of the match and create more chances, and despite the potential for experimentation from the Swabians, it is hard to see the game going against them, given that the Cloverleafs have not played since 18 September and may have lost their sharpness. My main bet is therefore Stuttgart to win with a -1 handicap. Predicted score: 3-1.
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