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Expected score: VfB Stuttgart 2-1 Werder Bremen
Stuttgart host Bremen in Matchday 9 of the Bundesliga, and this shapes up as a fascinating contest between a struggling home side and visitors in fine form. The hosts sit 11th with 9 points from eight games, while Bremen occupy fifth with 15 points and a superior goal difference. Stuttgart will need to tighten up defensively—they've conceded 1.88 per game on average this season—if they're to contain a Bremen attack that has scored 2.13 per game.
Team form
VfB Stuttgart
Stuttgart's recent record shows inconsistency. They beat Paderborn 2-0 away on 10 October but lost to Dortmund 0-1 at home and fell 1-2 at Hoffenheim. A heavy 1-5 defeat at Bayern and a 4-1 home win over Köln bookend a mixed five-game spell in which they've scored 8 and conceded 9. Coach Hoeneb's 3-4-2-1 setup gave them 49% possession and 8 shots on goal in that Paderborn win, but the defensive vulnerabilities remain a concern for fantasy purposes.
Werder Bremen
Bremen are the in-form team. They've won three of their last five matches, including a 3-2 victory over Augsburg and a 3-1 win at Leipzig. A 1-4 loss at Freiburg is their only league defeat in this run, and they drew 1-1 at Köln. Over five games they've scored 11 and conceded just 8. Thioune's 3-4-3 formation is fluid and attacking—they managed 66% possession and 11 shots on goal against Augsburg, with a pass accuracy of 88%. This is a team creating chances consistently.
Head-to-head
The head-to-head record favours Bremen heavily. In their last five meetings, Bremen have won twice and drawn twice, with Stuttgart managing only one draw. Bremen won 6-2 and 2-0 at home in earlier encounters, suggesting they have Stuttgart's measure. That historical edge, combined with current form, gives the visitors genuine confidence.
Key factors
Stuttgart must exploit their home advantage at the MHPArena, but they face a Bremen side that controls possession and creates volume. Demirović leads Stuttgart's attack, while Fullkrug and Chuki provide Bremen's attacking threat. For fantasy, Bremen's attacking players offer more consistent opportunity given their dominance in recent weeks. Stuttgart's midfield—particularly Stiller, who recorded 2 assists in the Paderborn match—will need to dictate tempo. The bookmakers price goals heavily: over 2.5 is favoured at 1.31, and both teams to score at 1.38, reflecting the attacking potential on both sides.
Prediction
Bremen's superior league position, recent form, and head-to-head record make them the more likely winner, though Stuttgart's home ground provides genuine resistance. The visitors' ability to control possession and create chances—evidenced by their 2.13 goals per game average—should trouble a Stuttgart defence that has looked porous. However, Stuttgart showed they can score at home against Köln and have attacking talent. The balance of play should favour Bremen, but this isn't a runaway result.
Back Stuttgart to lose this one. Bremen are the favourite here, and their form and record support that assessment. However, expect goals at both ends—the attacking quality on display means a fairly open game. For fantasy, prioritise Bremen's attacking outlets, but don't ignore Stuttgart's midfield creativity. This is a match where both defences will be tested.
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| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 21 | |
| 2 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 21 | |
| 3 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 18 | |
| 4 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 16 | |
| 5 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 15 | |
| 6 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 13 | |
| 7 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 13 | |
| 8 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 12 | |
| 9 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 12 | |
| 10 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 12 | |
| 11 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 10 | |
| 12 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 10 | |
| 13 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 9 | |
| 14 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 9 | |
| 15 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 9 | |
| 16 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 7 | |
| 17 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | |
| 18 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 4 |
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