VfB Stuttgart – Werder Bremen

Stuttgart will host Werder Bremen at the MHPArena in what promises to be a clash of contrasting fortunes. The home side sit 13th with six points from two wins and four defeats, having scored eight and conceded ten, while the visitors sit comfortably in eighth place, boasting nine points from two wins, three draws and a single loss and a perfectly balanced 12‑12 goal record. Bremen’s slightly better defensive record and unbeaten run in three recent matches give them a modest edge, yet Stuttgart will be eager to turn their poor run of form around and climb out of the relegation zone. The encounter could prove pivotal for both teams as they vie for points in the tightly contested table.