Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(45) 27 Goals 62 (78)
(33) 26 Assists 40 (58)
(6.5) 6.7 Average Ratings 7 (6.6)
27.5 Average Age 25.9
185.3 Average Height (cm) 185.2
(0.8) 0.7 Shots pg 1.3 (1)
(47%) 45% Aerial Duel Success 52% (50%)
(0.6) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.7)
(1.3) 1.1 Tackles pg 0.9 (1.1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Bundesliga.

Missing Players

Werder Bremen
Stuttgart
Player Reason Status Rating
Amos Pieper Out 6.73
Skelly Alvero Out 6.47
Jens Stage Out 6.75
Niklas Stark Doubtful 6.69
Justin Njinmah Doubtful 6.58
Naby Keïta Out 6.15
Player Reason Status Rating
Dan-Axel Zagadou Out 6.89
Nikolas Nartey Out N/A
Lilian Egloff Out 6.05
Anthony Rouault Doubtful 6.41
Alexander Nübel Doubtful 6.64
Josha Vagnoman Doubtful 6.54

Team News

Werder Bremen
Stuttgart
  • Ex-Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita has been suspended till the end of the season by the club after refusing to travel for Bremen's last game.
  • Anthony Jung and captain Marco Friedl are both available after suspension, but Jens Stage is on the naughty step for two more games after his sending off.
  • Justin Njinmah is nearing a return after ankle surgery, and Skelly Alvero has a shoulder problem. Niklas Stark is battling an ankle injury, while Amos Pieper needs an op after suffering a reoccurence of an ankle injury.
  • Dan-Axel Zagadou has suffered an ACL injury, while Nikolas Nartey is still working on his return following knee surgery. Josha Vagnoman is struggling with a foot injury.
  • Anthony Rouault is nearing a return after breaking his jaw, goalkeeper Alex Nübel has a muscle problem, while Liliian Egloff has a muscle tear.

Prediction

  • Following back-to-back defeats immediately after the winter break, third-placed Stuttgart have bounced back with an impressive 11 game unbeaten run to maintain their strong Champions League push.
  • Bremen were good enough to beat Bayern away from home, but have not won in six games and were thrashed 5-0 at champions Leverkusen last Sunday.
  • The reverse fixture ended 2-0 in Stuttgart's favour and VfB can do the double with goals at both ends.
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