Bundesliga Match Preview: Anton, Guirassy Return to Stuttgart

Stuttgart welcomes back key players Anton and Guirassy for their crucial Bundesliga clash against Mainz 05.

VfB Stuttgart will be boosted by the return of key players Pascal Stenzel and Hamadi Al Ghaddioui as they prepare to host Mainz 05 in a crucial Bundesliga clash on Saturday. Both players have been sidelined through injury in recent weeks but are now back in contention for a place in the starting lineup.

Anton and Guirassy to bolster Stuttgart's attacking options

Stenzel is a versatile defender who can play at right-back or center-back, while Al Ghaddioui is a forward who has scored three goals in 10 appearances for Stuttgart this season.

Their return is a major boost for Stuttgart, who are currently 16th in the Bundesliga table, just two points above the relegation zone. A win against Mainz would see them move up to 13th place and give them a much-needed cushion.

Mainz looking to extend unbeaten run

Mainz are in good form at the moment, having won their last two matches. They are currently 11th in the table and will be looking to extend their unbeaten run to three games against Stuttgart.

The match is likely to be a close encounter, with both teams needing the points for different reasons. Stuttgart will be desperate to avoid relegation, while Mainz will be looking to push for a top-half finish.

Key Stats

• Stuttgart have won just one of their last five Bundesliga matches.
• Mainz have won their last two Bundesliga matches.
• Stuttgart are 16th in the Bundesliga table, two points above the relegation zone.
• Mainz are 11th in the Bundesliga table.

Prediction

Stuttgart are the home team and will be looking to take advantage of that fact. However, Mainz are in good form and will be confident of getting a result. I predict a 2-1 win for Mainz.