Orel Mangala, Waldemar Anton and Erik Thommy are all back in training after their COVID-19 experiences. Goalkeeper Florian Müller and Roberto Massimo will probably have to wait though in quarantine due to COVID-19. Back-up keeper Bredlow and Massimo have been double vaccinated though and Bredlow may replace Müller in goal. Youngster Florian Schock is another candidate to play in goal if all else fails. Mohamed Sankoh faces six months out with a serious knee injury. Silas Wamangituka Fundu is still out with a knee injury, but has at least served his suspension for playing under a false identity. Top scorer Sasa Kalajdzic returned from COVID-19, but immediately succumbed to a shoulder injury, which could keep him out of the action until the winter break. Naouirou Ahamada is over a calf injury, while Momo Cissé has a foot injury and Lilian Egloff has had a foot op. Pawel Wszolek is struggling with heavy bruising, while Timo Baumgartl has recovered from concussion. Key defender Marvin Friedrich has tested positive for COVID-19, so Baumgartl can step in. Midfielder Kevin Möhwald is expected to return from injury, while Genki Haraguchi will likely battle it out with Grischa Prömel for a spot in midfield.
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 7 of Stuttgart's last 8 home games (Bundesliga). Union Berlin have won their last 3 matches (Bundesliga). Stuttgart have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 3 home matches against Union Berlin in all competitions. There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Union Berlin's last 3 away games (Bundesliga). Stuttgart have scored at least 2 goals in their last 3 home matches against Union Berlin in all competitions. Union Berlin have scored at least 2 goals in their last 3 away matches (Bundesliga).
Three-time Bundesliga champs VfB have COVID-19 issues and a host of injuries, and are badly missing Sasa Kalajdzic and Silas Wamangituka Fundu, who combined for 27 goals last season. Union racked up the most draws (14) last season in the whole league and this could be the best option here after being involved in Conference League action against Feyenoord on Thursday. 1:1
Orel Mangala, Waldemar Anton and Erik Thommy are all back in training after their COVID-19 experiences. Goalkeeper Florian Müller and Roberto Massimo will probably have to wait though in quarantine due to COVID-19. Back-up keeper Bredlow and Massimo have been double vaccinated though and Bredlow may replace Müller in goal. Youngster Florian Schock is another candidate to play in goal if all else fails. Mohamed Sankoh faces six months out with a serious knee injury. Silas Wamangituka Fundu is still out with a knee injury, but has at least served his suspension for playing under a false identity. Top scorer Sasa Kalajdzic returned from COVID-19, but immediately succumbed to a shoulder injury, which could keep him out of the action until the winter break. Naouirou Ahamada is over a calf injury, while Momo Cissé has a foot injury and Lilian Egloff has had a foot op. Pawel Wszolek is struggling with heavy bruising, while Timo Baumgartl has recovered from concussion. Key defender Marvin Friedrich has tested positive for COVID-19, so Baumgartl can step in. Midfielder Kevin Möhwald is expected to return from injury, while Genki Haraguchi will likely battle it out with Grischa Prömel for a spot in midfield.
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 7 of Stuttgart's last 8 home games (Bundesliga). Union Berlin have won their last 3 matches (Bundesliga). Stuttgart have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 3 home matches against Union Berlin in all competitions. There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Union Berlin's last 3 away games (Bundesliga). Stuttgart have scored at least 2 goals in their last 3 home matches against Union Berlin in all competitions. Union Berlin have scored at least 2 goals in their last 3 away matches (Bundesliga).
Three-time Bundesliga champs VfB have COVID-19 issues and a host of injuries, and are badly missing Sasa Kalajdzic and Silas Wamangituka Fundu, who combined for 27 goals last season. Union racked up the most draws (14) last season in the whole league and this could be the best option here after being involved in Conference League action against Feyenoord on Thursday. 1:1