Stuttgart retain an attack capable of combining around the box and reaching crosses. Bremen have a direct route through Füllkrug that gives their midfield another way out of pressure. The recovery of his lay-offs and the movement of the following runners should shape the contest.
Reis and Regeer provide Bremen's central base, with Grüll and Dinkçi able to run beyond the first contact. Hein's long delivery to Füllkrug and Grüll's pass for Dinkçi produced separate goals against Hoffenheim. Those connections give Bremen practical ways to advance without having to pass through every layer of Stuttgart's pressure.
Weiser's injury is a current loss from that match, but Dinkçi already played most of it as his replacement. Stuttgart remain without Stiller, while Karazor needs assessment after his early European withdrawal and Prömel is expected available. Spalt's substantial replacement appearance provides a real baseline for the home midfield, and Seimen is announced to return in goal.
I expect Stuttgart to seek wide pressure while Bremen keep using Füllkrug to bring the next runner into play. Bremen's longer preparation interval supports their ability to repeat those exits through the second half. Their preserved supply and demonstrated responses after falling behind are why I'm siding with Werder Bremen to avoid defeat.
