Stuttgart stayed up by the skin of their teeth last season with a last-gasp goal on the final day. Leipzig will be looking to mount a title challenge after a strong second half to the season under coach Domenico Tedesco, helped by star man Christopher Nkunku. Leipzig have not conceded in four games against Stuttgart, but the home side can push the visitors from eastern Germany all the way. 1:1
Alou Kuol is suspended for one game carrying over from last season. Sasa Kalajdzic has an ankle problem. Atakan Karazor has just spent six weeks on remand in Ibiza so is unlikely to be match fit for a while. David Raum will be a useful addition to the ranks after his signing from Hoffenheim. Yussuf Poulsen has a muscle injury and is ruled out.
RBL have won their last 6 matches against Stuttgart in all competitions. RBL have kept a clean sheet in 7 of their last 8 matches against Stuttgart in all competitions. RBL have scored at least 2 goals in 5 of their last 6 matches against Stuttgart in all competitions.