On Sunday evening, defending champions Leverkusen visit Stuttgart to close out the matchday. Expert Sebastian Bergmann from the Rheinische Post gives us insight into the current situation at the league’s second-placed team.
With the Red Stripe
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All about the next game: Leverkusen at home
After dropping more points in Kiel, of all teams, our kryptonite is now coming to visit. The mood at VfB before the match against Leverkusen could certainly be better.
A Step Back
VfB Stuttgart keeps finding new ways to drop points in the race for European competition. Aside from individual mistakes, their performance in Kiel was, in many ways, a step backward compared to the game against Bayern Munich.
All about the next opponent: interview with Kiel-Fan Patrick
At 17th place in the table, Kiel is a relegation-battling opponent that VfB must not stumble against. We spoke with Patrick from the 1912FM podcast about the situation at KSV Holstein.
All about the next match: Kiel away
VfB Stuttgart has been struggling with its form for weeks. Will they manage to turn things around against relegation-threatened KSV Holstein?
Pulled Their Own Teeth
For the third game in a row, VfB Stuttgart has thrown away crucial points due to hair-raising mistakes—despite an initial improvement in performance. The team’s problems have relatively little to do with their opponent.
All about the next opponent: interview with Bayern fan Stefen
What’s the situation with the league leaders ahead of the South Summit? We spoke with FCB fan Stefen about it.
All about the next match: Bayern at home
After the poor results, the tough opponents are coming. It starts this Friday evening with the record champions and last season’s third-placed team.
In Descent
In their home game in Sinsheim, VfB squandered yet another crucial opportunity in the battle for a European competition spot. Just like against Wolfsburg, they felt too secure in their own superiority and let the game slip away.
All about the next match: Hoffenheim away
VfB Stuttgart is under pressure in Sinsheim. If they want to play in Europe next year, they must win against relegation-threatened Hoffenheim.