Union Berlin, after a successful run in recent Bundesliga matches, have secured their position well above the relegation zone, currently sitting at 13th place with 11 points accumulated from their last five games. Despite their struggles in scoring goals at home, their strong defense has kept them competitive, boasting the second-best home defense in the league. The upcoming match against VfB Stuttgart may result in a tight and low-scoring affair.
On the other hand, Stuttgart has experienced a decline in form, with only one win in their last eight matches, leaving them in 11th place, five points away from a potential Europa League spot. Despite a recent dominant 4-0 victory over Bochum, they face challenges in their pursuit for European qualification. Stuttgart will be missing key players like Nick Woltemade due to a red card suspension and Dan-Axel Zagadou due to injury, impacting their defensive and attacking options for the upcoming fixtures. Their recent record against Union has been favorable, with victories in their last four encounters, but they will need to overcome their previous 3-0 defeat at Union's venue in April 2023 to secure a positive result in this upcoming match.