Bundesliga 2 side Nurnberg will host Bundesliga side Stuttgart in the DFB-Pokal quarter-final clash at the Max-Morlock-Stadion on Wednesday from 16:00 GMT.
Key Highlights
Nurnberg prepared for the quarter-final clash with a loss at home to league leaders Darmstadt. In their last five outings, Nurnberg have won just twice; they have had one draw and two defeats in this run. They will be looking to leverage the home advantage and progress to the semi-finals of the cup.
VfB Stuttgart have been in horrible form this season in the Bundesliga, having won just four matches. They have won just once in the last five outings. They are winless in the last four outings, where they have lost three times and drawn once. They will be looking to retain their participation in the DfB-Pokal as a bright spot this season.
Injury Report
Nurnberg will be without left-back Erik Wekesser (cruciate ligament injury), goalkeeper Christian Mathenia (shoulder injury), and striker Lukas Schleimer (medial collateral ligament knee injury).
Stuttgart will be without center-forward Serhou Guirassy (tear in the abductor’s muscle), right-back Pascal Stenzel (torn muscle fiber), right-winger Silas (muscular problems), and left-back Borna Sosa (muscular problems)
Prediction
Nurnberg will have the home advantage and the cup-game environment that will carry them through to the semi-finals at the expense of Stuttgart.
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