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VfB Stuttgart vs Werder Bremen: lineups

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VfB Stuttgart 11 · 9 points
Werder Bremen 5 · 15 points

Predicted lineups VfB Stuttgart vs Werder Bremen

VfB Stuttgart 3-4-2-1
41 Seimen
3 Hendriks
29 Jeltsch or Chabot
14 Jaquez or Leweling
7 Mittelstädt
47 Spalt or Undav
21 Prömel
22 Assignon or Karazor
10 Führich
11 El Khannouss
9 Demirović or Pejcinovic

Predicted lineup for VfB Stuttgart: Seimen, Hendriks, Jeltsch, Jaquez, Mittelstädt, Spalt, Prömel, Assignon, Führich, El Khannouss, Demirović

Werder Bremen 4-2-3-1
1 Hein
2 Deman
32 Friedl
5 Pieper
13 Arthur
44 Regeer
15 Reis
17 Grüll
20 Chuki
18 Dinkci
10 Füllkrug

Predicted lineup for Werder Bremen: Hein, Deman, Friedl, Pieper, Arthur, Regeer, Reis, Grüll, Chuki, Dinkci, Füllkrug

VfB Stuttgart

Stuttgart have an open choice at full-back for the visit of Werder Bremen, with Lorenz Assignon and Maximilian Mittelstädt both in contention for the place.

Dennis Seimen is expected to return in goal after being left out for the midweek trip to Galatasaray, when Fabian Bredlow made his first start. Ermedin Demirović, who has scored four goals in his last five outings, is expected to miss out, with Deniz Undav, Chris Führich, Jamie Leweling and Bilal El Khannouss forming the attacking unit. Finn Jeltsch should start at centre-back alongside Julian Chabot, while Grischa Prömel and Atakan Karazor are expected in midfield.

Werder Bremen

Niclas Füllkrug is expected to lead the line again after scoring seven goals in his last five outings. Marco Grüll should continue on the left, having supplied four assists in his last five appearances.

Thioune's side is expected to retain the 4-2-3-1 used against Hoffenheim, having moved between three-at-the-back shapes and a flat back four over recent weeks. Eren Dinkci should return to the attacking midfield role after coming on against Hoffenheim, with Ludovit Reis and Youri Regeer expected in central midfield and Olivier Deman and Arthur at full-back.

Injuries and suspensions

VfB Stuttgart

All players available.

Werder Bremen

  • Felix Agu Calf injury Unavailable
  • Jens Stage Muscle injury Unavailable
  • Keke Topp Knee injury Unavailable
  • Moussa Ndiaye Groin injury Unavailable
  • Niklas Stark Muscle injury Unavailable
  • Paul Erevbenagie Ankle injury Unavailable
  • Skelly Alvero Calf injury Unavailable
  • Salim Amani Musah Muscle injury Unavailable

Players to watch

The five players from each team with the most combined goals and assists this season.

All stats

VfB Stuttgart

  1. Ermedin Demirović 9 goals 0 assists
  2. Deniz Undav 1 goals 3 assists
  3. Josha Vagnoman 2 goals 1 assists
  4. Jamie Leweling 2 goals 1 assists
  5. Angelo Stiller 0 goals 4 assists

Werder Bremen

  1. Niclas Füllkrug 9 goals 0 assists
  2. Marco Grüll 2 goals 6 assists
  3. Eren Dinkci 2 goals 1 assists
  4. Ludovit Reis 2 goals 0 assists
  5. Chuki 0 goals 2 assists

Playing time and form

Who has played the most in recent weeks, and how have they performed?

VfB Stuttgart

Player Starts Min. Form
Ramon Hendriks 5/5 449 mixed
Deniz Undav 4/5 374 mixed
Bilal El Khannouss 4/5 367 solid
Julian Chabot 4/5 361 poor
Dennis Seimen 4/4 360 mixed
Ermedin Demirović 4/5 349 solid
Chris Führich 4/5 347 solid
Jamie Leweling 4/5 344 solid

Werder Bremen

Player Starts Min. Form
Karl Hein 5/5 450 strong
Marco Friedl 5/5 450 solid
Marco Grüll 5/5 450 strong
Niclas Füllkrug 5/5 440 excellent
Ludovit Reis 5/5 426 strong
Arthur 5/5 424 solid
Youri Regeer 5/5 423 solid
Olivier Deman 5/5 388 mixed

Pre-match prediction

Pre-match goals forecast
1.87 1.40
  • Predicted goals3.8
  • Both teams to score84%
  • Over 2.5 goals71%
  • Corners12.1

Team comparison

STU home Per match WER away
1.00 Points 1.25
2.00 Goals for 1.75
1.67 Goals against 2.25
1.87 xG for 1.40
1.52 xG against 2.18
7.3 Corners 4.8
WLL Home and away form LDDW

VfB Stuttgart vs Werder Bremen: head-to-head record

34 previous meetings
13 VfB Stuttgart 10 draws 11 Werder Bremen
  • Goals per match3.53
  • Both teams scored68%
  • Over 2.5 goals59%
  • Apr 2026 VfB Stuttgart 1 - 1 Werder Bremen
  • Dec 2025 Werder Bremen 0 - 4 VfB Stuttgart
  • Apr 2025 VfB Stuttgart 1 - 2 Werder Bremen
  • Nov 2024 Werder Bremen 2 - 2 VfB Stuttgart
  • Apr 2024 Werder Bremen 2 - 1 VfB Stuttgart
  • Dec 2023 VfB Stuttgart 2 - 0 Werder Bremen
  • Feb 2023 VfB Stuttgart 0 - 2 Werder Bremen
  • Aug 2022 Werder Bremen 2 - 2 VfB Stuttgart
  • Apr 2021 VfB Stuttgart 1 - 0 Werder Bremen
  • Dec 2020 Werder Bremen 1 - 2 VfB Stuttgart

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