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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(29) 19 Goals 19 (26)
(20) 13 Assists 12 (18)
(6.5) 6.7 Average Ratings 6.8 (6.6)
25.6 Average Age 28.1
184.7 Average Height (cm) 182.6
(1.1) 1.2 Shots pg 1.1 (0.9)
(51%) 51% Aerial Duel Success 45% (48%)
(0.6) 0.6 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.6)
(1) 0.9 Tackles pg 1 (1.3)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Bundesliga.

Missing Players

Stuttgart
Mainz
Player Reason Status Rating
Josha Vagnoman Doubtful 6.52
Dan-Axel Zagadou Doubtful 6.07
Nikolas Nartey Doubtful N/A
Anthony Rouault Doubtful 6.44
Leonidas Stergiou Doubtful 6.5
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.
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