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VfB Stuttgart
Gotoku Sakai could switch to the right side once again to replace the
injured Khalid Boulahrouz, meaning Cristian Molinaro could start at
left-back. Shinji Okazaki and Julian Schieber compete for the spot on the left wing.
probable lineups : Ulreich, Molinaro, Niedermeier, Maza, Sakai, Kuzmanovic, Kvist, Schieber, Hajnal, Harnik, Ibisevic. (4-2-3-1).
Mainz 05
Manager Tuchel could field a 4-3-1-2 system again, with Eugen Polanski,
Julian Baumgartlinger and Elkin Soto in central midifeld. Mohamed Zidan is an option to replace Andreas Ivanschitz or one of the strikers.
Mainz have no new injuries, so manager Tuchel has several options in many positions.
probable lineups : Wetklo, Bungert, Kirchhoff, Noveski, Zabavnik, Baumgartlinger, Polanski, Soto, Ivanschitz, Szalai, Muller. (4-3-1-2).
Match Facts
VfB Stuttgart are undefeated in their last 6 matches in Bundesliga.
VfB Stuttgart are undefeated in their last 5 home matches against Mainz 05 in all competitions.
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 9 of VfB Stuttgart's last 11 games in Bundesliga.
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Mainz 05's last 6 games in Bundesliga.
Head to Head
| Mar 30, 2012 | Borussia Dortmund 4 - VfB Stuttgart 4 | GER1 |
| Mar 25, 2012 | VfB Stuttgart 1 - Nürnberg 0 | GER1 |
| Mar 16, 2012 | Hoffenheim 1 - VfB Stuttgart 2 | GER1 |
| Mar 9, 2012 | VfB Stuttgart 0 - 1. FCK 0 | GER1 |
| Mar 3, 2012 | Hamburg 0 - VfB Stuttgart 4 | GER1 |
| Mar 31, 2012 | Werder Bremen 0 - Mainz 3 | GER1 |
| Mar 24, 2012 | Mainz 1 - Hertha BSC 3 | GER1 |
| Mar 17, 2012 | FC Augsburg 2 - Mainz 1 | GER1 |
| Mar 10, 2012 | Mainz 2 - Nürnberg 1 | GER1 |
| Mar 3, 2012 | Borussia Dortmund 2 - Mainz 1 | GER1 |
| 1. Bundesliga (GER1) | Nov 4, 2011 | Mainz 3 - VfB Stuttgart 1 | |
| 1. Bundesliga (GER1) | Jan 15, 2011 | VfB Stuttgart 1 - Mainz 0 | |
| 1. Bundesliga (GER1) | Aug 22, 2010 | Mainz 2 - VfB Stuttgart 0 | |
| 1. Bundesliga (GER1) | May 1, 2010 | VfB Stuttgart 2 - Mainz 2 | |
| 1. Bundesliga (GER1) | Dec 13, 2009 | Mainz 1 - VfB Stuttgart 1 |
Prediction
Stuttgart have been in impressive form since the winter break. They are
on the right track to qualify for Europe again, but need further results
with several teams chasing them. The 4-4 draw at Dortmund last weekend
should have given them a lot of confidence.
With a 3-0 victory at Bremen last week, Mainz have made a huge step
forward in the relegation battle. Their chances of staying up would
increase massively with another away result.
Expect Stuttgart to try to control the game and Mainz to wait for their chances on the counter. This should be a close game.
VfB Stuttgart 1 - 1 Mainz 05
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