Forest can spring from a compact shape into the space behind an advanced opponent, while City can keep creating after a first chance is stopped. Stuttgart's wide attacks pose a different test for Bremen's recovering press and direct forward play. In each match, the response after the opening goal matters more than a spell of territory.
Forest's Muñoz and Williams can carry the ball into Gibbs-White, yet recent box entries have rarely become accurate final shots. City created repeated chances against Leipzig even after two equalizers, with Anderson supplying Haaland's winner, and also put six shots on target against Brighton. Forest's Jesus missed the last match but has trained for a possible return; his minutes are unconfirmed. City's Semenyo remains out, while Doku offers fresh wide supply after a shorter Leipzig appearance. I expect City to find the later decisive box chance, so I'm siding with Manchester City.
Stuttgart can feed Undav and Demirović through Führich and Leweling and collect rebounds around the box. Bremen's Füllkrug gives them a direct finishing outlet, and their Dortmund response showed that an early deficit can be answered. Stiller missed Stuttgart's last game and remains out; Karazor left that game early and is doubtful. Bremen's Weiser left its last match injured, while Dinkçi then played most of the game and scored. I expect Bremen's direct response and midfield pressure to keep the final margin close, so I'm siding with Werder Bremen.
