VfB Stuttgart – FSV Mainz 05

VfB Stuttgart sit precariously in 14th place with just three points from one win and two defeats, having scored six and conceded eight goals so far. Their opponents, FSV Mainz 05, are a spot higher in the table at seventh, holding four points after a win, a draw and a loss, and they enjoy a superior goal difference, netting six while allowing only three. Stuttgart will be desperate to turn their fortunes around at home, while Mainz will look to consolidate their mid‑table push and extend their modest lead over the relegation battle. The two sides have yet to meet this season, setting the stage for a potentially decisive clash in Stuttgart’s quest for survival.