Probable Lineups

3-4-2-1
© WhoScored.com

Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(21) 14 Goals 11 (14)
(16) 10 Assists 7 (10)
(6.6) 6.7 Average Ratings 6.7 (6.5)
25.6 Average Age 28.1
184.7 Average Height (cm) 182.6
(1) 1.1 Shots pg 1.1 (1)
(53%) 52% Aerial Duel Success 44% (47%)
(0.6) 0.6 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.7)
(1) 1 Tackles pg 1.1 (1.4)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Bundesliga.

Missing Players

Stuttgart
Mainz
Player Reason Status Rating
Josha Vagnoman Doubtful 6.53
Dan-Axel Zagadou Doubtful 6.07
Nikolas Nartey Doubtful N/A
Anthony Rouault Doubtful 6.52
Leonidas Stergiou Doubtful 7.28
Luca Raimund Doubtful N/A
Ameen Al Dakhil Doubtful 6.14
No missing players.

Team News

Stuttgart
Mainz
  • Dan-Axel Zagadou is recovering from an ACL injury, while Nikolas Nartey is on his way back from a knee injury. Luca Raimund has problems with his adductors.
  • New signing Ameen Al-Dakhil has a hip injury, while defenders Anthony Rouault and Leonidas Stergiou are both struggling with knocks as well.
  • Barring late injuries, coach Bo Henriksen has a full-strength squad at his disposal.

Prediction

  • VfB Stuttgart are back playing Champions League football under brilliant coach Sebastian Hoeness, but will find it tough playing multiple games every week, at least until the winter break.
  • VfB eased to victory 3-1 in both meetings last season, but were in DFB Pokal action on Tuesday, while Mainz have all week to prepare.
  • With all week to prepare, Mainz can get the job done to continue their upward trajectory.
© WhoScored.com

User Predictions

Comments (1)