Stuttgart vs Wolfsburg preview: European chasers go head-to-head
VfB Stuttgart
Die Schwaben currently sit in 5th, a single point behind RB Leipzig, who occupy the final Champions League place.
With Stuttgart chasing a second successive year in Europe's premier competition, Sebastian Hoeneß will see the clash against 9th placed Wolfsburg as a must-win.
VfB beat Borussia Dortmund last time out, and they aim to continue to build momentum after recovering from their slip following exiting the Champions League against Paris Saint Germain.
Team News
Most of Stuttgart's injured stars are expected to return by the end of March at the latest, but Saturday's game will still come too early for defender Dan-Axel Zagadou, while Ameen Al Dakhil is a doubt.
Josha Vagnoman, Julian Chabot, Ramon Hendriks, and Maximilian Mittelstädt are likely to appear in the backline, but forwards El Bilal Toure, Jacob Bruun Larsen, and Justin Diehl could miss out.
Striker Deniz Undav has regularly been selected as part of a front two, and he may be joined in attack by Nick Woltemade.
VfL Wolfsburg
Die Wölfe played out a 0-0 draw with Bayer Leverkusen last time out, with the clash being their first without a goal in 15 matches.
Ralph Hasenhüttl's men drew 2-2 with Stuttgart in September; however, certain frustrations arose that day, with Wolfsburg taking the lead twice before conceding a 97th minute equaliser.
Hasenhüttl may be concerned regarding the fact that they have picked up three draws in a row. However, the hope will be that his side can regain their attacking spark on the road against Stuttgart.
Team News
Wolfsburg come into the clash without numerous players, including suspended defender Joakim Maehle, as well as Rogerio and Mads Roerslev.
Given that goalkeepers Kamil Grabara and Niklas Klinger are also set to miss out, Hasenhüttl could field a back four of Kilian Fischer, Denis Vavro, Sebastiaan Bornauw, and Konstantinos Koulierakis in front of Marius Müller.
Attackers Bartosz Bialek, Jonas Wind, Kevin Paredes, Lovro Majer, and Lukas Nmecha will also not be in the XI due to injury, so expect Mohamed El Amine Amoura to be partnered by Kevin Behrens.
Mattias Svanberg and Yannick Gerhardt are two probable candidates to appear in a double pivot in light of Maximilian Arnold's injury.
